Hungary/Budapest. March 21-30, 2026. International Subject Olympiad-Competition ‘Hungarian Ballad’

Hungary/Budapest. March 21-30, 2026. International Subject Olympiad-Competition ‘Hungarian Ballad’

Time of event:

№1 22.06-26.06 2026 Budapest (Hungary) – (5 days) 600 euros

№2 22.06-01.07 2026 Budapest – Sinaia – Brașov (Dracula’s Castle) – Bucharest – Primorsko from 1300 euros

№3 22.06-01.07 2026 Budapest – Belgrade – Sofia – Primorsko (10 days) from 1300 euros

WITH THE SUPPORT OF:

The festival is organized by the Organizing Committee “Alliance of Talents” (Bulgaria), with the support of OXFORD International Educational Group (United Kingdom), World Music in Kazakhstan, TreehouseEnglish School (United Kingdom/Italy), and Eurotour.

In addition to participating in the Olympiad, the program includes presentations from European schools, colleges, and universities. Excursions around Budapest. The possibility to extend the stay to visit Austria, Italy, and France. The opportunity to participate in two categories*** and two Olympiads (Budapest and Rome).

GOAL:

To provide children with the opportunity to receive an unbiased assessment of their knowledge level, obtain certificates and diplomas, apply the acquired knowledge in practice, exchange experiences, and interact with leading universities.

PARTICIPATION:

Children from 8 to 22 years old are invited to participate, accompanied by parents or group leaders.  

Musicians of various genres and ages, ensembles, orchestras, choirs, duets, trios, quartets, and other small forms, instrumentalists, vocalists, and others. Choreography: dancers of all styles (folk dances, stylized dances, ballroom dances, etc.). Artists, designers, fashion theaters, theatrical groups, reciters, masters of ceremonies. There is no age restriction in the Culture and Art categories.  

JURY:

The jury of the Olympiad consists of teachers from International Schools in England, Germany, France, Bulgaria, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.

Nominations:

  • Linguistics (Russian, English, German, French, Italian languages)
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Management
  • Art and culture: vocals, dance, instrumental music, artistic direction.   

Age categories:

  • 1st category: 5-6 years old
  • 2nd category: 7-9 years old
  • 3rd category: 10-12 years old
  • 4th category: 13-15 years old
  • 5th category: 16-18 years old
  • 6th category: 18-20 years old
  • 7th category: “Professional” over 21

Nominations in “Art and Culture”:

  • Piano – soloists
  • Piano ensembles (only on one instrument, 4 hands)
  • String instruments – soloists
  • String ensembles
  • String instruments – small groups (up to 5 people inclusive)
  • Wind instruments – soloists
  • Wind instrument ensembles
  • Wind instruments – small groups (up to 5 people inclusive)
  • Folk instruments – soloists
  • Folk instrument ensembles
  • Folk instruments – small groups (up to 5 people inclusive)
  • Percussion instruments – soloists
  • Percussion instruments – ensembles
  • Percussion instruments – small groups (up to 5 people inclusive)
  • Orchestras
  • Classical vocalists – soloists
  • Classical vocal ensembles
  • Classical vocal – small groups (up to 5 people inclusive)
  • Pop vocalists – soloists
  • Pop vocal ensembles
  • Pop vocal – small groups (up to 5 people inclusive)
  • Choirs
  • Choreography – contemporary dance
  • Choreography – folk dance
  • Choreography – stylized dance
  • Choreography – ballroom dances
  • Reciters
  • Masters of ceremonies
  • Theater groupsFashion theaters

Applications are accepted until May 10, 2026

PROGRAM No. 1 (preliminary):

Day 1

  • Transfer from Budapest Airport to the place of accommodation (official meeting times from 08:00 to 20:00 are included in the package price. For flights arriving earlier or later, the transfer cost is calculated individually and paid additionally).
  • Accommodation at the hotel.
  • Registration at the Organizing Committee.
  • Tour of Budapest.
  • Dinner at 19:00. For late flights – cold dinner*.

Day 2

  • 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast
  • 10:00 Opening of the olympiad. Presentation of the jury and educational institutions.
  • Lunch time.
  • Additional excursion of the group’s choice* (to be booked and paid for in advance, together with the olympiad package). For those not going on excursions, free time. Boat trip on the Danube.
  • Dinner*.

Day 3

  • 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast.
  • 09:00 Optional excursion of the group’s choice* (must be booked and paid for in advance, along with the Olympiad package). For those not going on excursions, free time or visit to the thermal baths.
  • 19:00 Awards ceremony and Gala concert.
  • Dinner*.

Day 4

  • 07:00 – 08:30 Free time for walks around the city, visiting the thermal baths.
  • For those wishing to extend the program: see below
  • Dinner*.

Day 5

  • 07:00 – 08:30 Transfer to the airport.

This schedule is for informational purposes only and is not final.

The cost of the festival package is 600 euros.

The package price includes:

  • 4-night stay at a 3-star hotel in triple rooms.
  • Meals – breakfast (optional, dinners from 20 euros by prior order)
  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers (only on official check-in/check-out days and within the specified time range. For guests staying on other days, the cost of transfers is calculated based on the number of people and the time. (Official meeting times are from 8:00 to 20:00 – included in the package price. For flights arriving earlier or later, the transfer cost is calculated individually and is paid additionally)).
  • Organizer fee for one performance
  • Tour of Budapest.
  • A boat tour on the Danube.
  • For a group of 10 people. Leader is free of charge. Flight not included.
  • There are special conditions for leaders of teams with more than 25 people; inquire with the Organizing Committee.

Attention! The organizing committee reserves the right to change the schedule of competition days based on technical requirements.

Supplement for double occupancy: 120 euros per person in a double room for the entire period. Supplement for single occupancy: 200 euros per person for the entire period.

Not included:

  • Dinners or lunches for 20 euros
  • Additional night upon request
  • Organizational fee for the second and more: Soloists 30 euros, Duets/trios 25 euros/person, Quartet/quintet/sextet 20 euros/person, Subject-specific – English or Mathematics or Physics or Biology 50 euros.

When booking the program by December 30, 2025, there is a €50 discount and a second nomination as a gift. When booking the program by February 1, 2026, there is a €50 discount.
 
For those who wish to extend the program:
Program No. 2
: 22.06-01.07 2026 (10 days) Budapest-Sinaia-Brașov (Dracula’s Castle)-Bucharest-Primorsko 3* – 1300 EUR, Primorsko 4* – 1450 EUR

Sample program:

  • Day 1: Arrival in Budapest, hotel check-in. Budapest city tour.
  • Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the Olympics, awards ceremony in the evening, evening boat cruise on the Danube.
  • Day 3: Breakfast. Departure to Romania, Transylvania. Guided tour of Timișoara, lunch break, transfer to Sinaia. Overnight at the hotel.
  • Day 4. Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to the city of Brașov, visit to Dracula’s Castle, transfer to Bucharest. Time for lunch. City tour of Bucharest. Transfer to Bulgaria. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Primorsko.
  • Day 5. Breakfast. Free time at the sea. Lunch. Dinner. Evening entertainment.
  • Day 6. Breakfast. Olympiad exams. Lunch. Free time at the sea. Evening entertainment.
  • Day 7. Breakfast. Free time at the sea. Lunch. Excursion to Ravadinovo Castle (optional) or free time at the sea. Evening entertainment.
  • Day 8. Breakfast. Free time at the sea. Lunch. Excursion to Ravadinovo Castle (optional) or free time at the sea. Evening entertainment. Award ceremony.
  • Day 9. Breakfast. Lunch. Free time at the sea. Evening entertainment.
  • Day 10. Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.

Included in the price:

  • Transfers to/from the airport,
  • Accommodation in hotels,
  • Meals – breakfasts in Hungary and Romania,
  • Tour of Budapest, boat ride on the Danube,
  • Excursion to Timișoara,
  • Excursion to Bran Castle,
  • Tour of Bucharest,
  • Accommodation according to the selected program (3 or 4 stars) in Bulgaria,
  • Meals in Primorsko – full board.
  • Tour leader free of charge with a minimum of 10 people in the group (scheme 10+1)


Program No. 3
22.06-01.07 2026 (10 days) Budapest-Belgrade (Serbia)-Sofia (Bulgaria)-Primorsko 3* – 1300 euros, Primorsko 4* – 1450 euros

Sample program:

  • Day 1: Arrival in Budapest, hotel check-in. Sightseeing tour of Budapest.
  • Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the Olympics, award ceremony in the evening, evening boat ride on the Danube.
  • Day 3: Breakfast. Departure to Serbia. City tour in Belgrade, lunch break, transfer to Bulgaria. Overnight stay at a hotel in Sofia.
  • Day 4: Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing tour of Sofia. Lunch break. Transfer to the coast. Dinner. Overnight stay at a hotel in Primorsko.
  • Day 5: Breakfast. Free time at the sea. Lunch. Dinner. Evening entertainment.
  • Day 6: Breakfast. Olympic exams. Lunch. Free time at the sea. Evening entertainment.
  • Day 7. Breakfast. Free time at the sea. Lunch. Excursion to Ravadinovo Castle (optional) or free time at the sea. Evening entertainment.
  • Day 8. Breakfast. Free time at the sea. Lunch. Excursion to Ravadinovo Castle (optional) or free time at the sea. Evening entertainment. Award ceremony.
  • Day 9. Breakfast. Lunch. Free time at the sea. Evening entertainment.
  • Day 10. Breakfast. Departure to the airport.

Included in the price:

  • transfers to/from the airport,
  • accommodation in hotels,
  • Meals – breakfasts in Hungary and in Serbia,
  • a tour of Budapest, a boat ride on the Danube,
  • tour of Belgrade,
  • tour of Sofia,
  • accommodation according to the chosen program (3 or 4 stars) in Bulgaria,
  • Meals in Primorsko – full board.
  • The leader is free with a minimum of 10 people in the group (scheme 10+1)

Applications are accepted until May 10, 2025

When the limit is reached, the acceptance of applications may be completed earlier.Please note that visa processing may take up to 45 days.

CIS coordinator contacts: +77014301999 (WhatsApp), +77051881988 EUROTOUR KZ

For Europe and other countries: +359 878 422214

Email for receiving messages and applications: grand-olimpiada@mail.ru

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