XV International Music & Folk – Dance Festival OHRID AUTUMN FESTIVAL”

22 -

25 October, 2025

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Ohrid, MACEDONIA

All Performing Arts

from 82 €

4 days

Director: Z.S.& WOFA

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Participation Information

   With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk, dance group, choir, vocal, majorrette teams, brass bands, orchestras) (children,yoth and adults) to participate on XV International Music & Folk – Dance Festival  “OHRID AUTUMN FESTIVAL”  22 – 25  October  , Ohrid 2025

  The Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and regions, and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together and create friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music.

 

 General rules :

  • Every group  has the right to participate. Children’s ensembles   Youth ensembles  adult ensembles
  • On the festival may participate children’s, youth and adults folklore groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, majorette teams, instrumental groups. Age of the participants are not limited
  • The number of participants are limited (only 3  groups from each country)
  • Each group should consist of most 50 members including dancers, managers and musicians
  • Ensembles should have prepared at least 2  dances, 10-15 minutes each with orchestra or CD. For the Vocal groups 15 – 20 minutes free program. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city and  excursions
  • To send short CV and 2 – 3 photos from the group by mail
  • To bring a flag of the country
  • Groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure

 

Accommodation Information

To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay, WOFA offers several accommodation options in Ohrid:

Hotel Delago & District Villa (Main Suggestion): Click Here to Visit

Location: 100 meters from Ohrid’s main square.

Features: 4-star comfort, double rooms, quality breakfast, and dinner options.

Pricing Options:

  • 3 Nights/4 Days (BB): 94€ per person
  • 4 Nights/5 Days (BB): 124€ per person
  • 5 Nights/6 Days (BB): 149€ per person
  • 3 Nights/4 Days (HB): 106€ per person
  • 4 Nights/5 Days (HB): 139€ per person
  • 5 Nights/6 Days (HB): 169€ per person

 

Hotel Tino Sv Stefan 4*: Click here to visit

Features:

The prices include use of an indoor heated saltwater pool, an indoor children’s pool, an outdoor seasonal pool, and a spa center with a jacuzzi, sauna, and steam bath.
During the summer we have a restaurant program, every Friday a folklore group + live music Altan Band, and on Saturdays a party at the outdoor pool with DJ VANCO.
The hotel also has two conference rooms, equipped with a projector, screen, TV screen, flip chart board, and can be used at no extra charge as part of using hotel services.
  • 3 Nights/4 Days (HB): 132€ per person
  • 4 Nights/5 Days (HB): 168€ per person
  • 5 Nights/6 Days (HB): 210€ per person

Hotel Desaret 3* – 4*: Click here to visit

Type: Exclusive 3-star lakeside hotel with an outdoor swimming pool.

Pricing Options:

  • 3 Nights (HB): 99€ per person
  • 4 Nights (HB): 119€ per person
  • 3 Nights (FB): 117€ per person
  • 4 Nights (FB): 137€ per person

Hotel Mizo 3* – Click here to see Hotel Mizo

BB – Bed and Breakfast

  • 3 Nights/ 4 days (BB): 104 € per person
  • 4 Nights/ 5 days (BB): 136 € per person
  • 5 Nights/ 6 days (BB): 169 € per person

– additional day is 33 euros per person;

HB – Breakfast and Dinner

  • 3 Nights/ 4 days (HB): 119 € per person
  • 4 Nights/ 5 days (HB): 144 € per person
  • 5 Nights/ 6 days (HB): 179 € per person

– additional day is 36 euros per person;

Hotel De Luks Apartments

Ideal for longer stays with Half Board and Full Board options.

Pricing Options:

  • 3 Nights (HB): 82€ per person
  • 4 Nights (HB): 109€ per person
  • 3 Nights (FB): 99€ per person
  • 4 Nights (FB): 129€ per person

Additional Central 3 & 4-Star Hotels

Hotel Plaza – Visit Hotel Plaza (Lakefront) Galeb I Plaza
Hotel Internacional – Visit Hotel Internacional Hotel International
Hotel Montenegrin – Visit Hotel Montenegrin Montenegrin Inn

More centrally located options available upon request.                                           

Festival organizers provide:

  • for 21 dancers – one gratis
  • certificates for attendance on the festival
  • souvenir and gift for each group
  • drinks during the performance
  • Free parking
  • advertising of the festival (press release, social media promotion, posters, flayers).

NOTE: Tourist tax and insurance is 1 euro per day per person and it is paid additional..        

INSURANCE:
Personal responsibility and health insurance are within the other obligations of the groups. First Aid and Medical Hospital will be available, medical services must be covered by the group
.

Travel and Additional Services

  • Groups arriving by plane can arrange transport through the festival. Transfers from Ohrid Airport are free, while pickups from Skopje, Tirana, or Thessaloniki Airports (all 200 km from Ohrid) can be organized at an additional cost. Assistance with visa arrangements for Macedonia is also available.

On your request,  You can continue your stay in Ohrid. Price will be 23 Euro per day per person HB – price is special for the participants in festivals that we can provide. For additional days we will prepare special program for you. If you wish, we will include festival evening in other city

   The festival will organize the transport for the groups coming by plane by picking them up from airport, during the festival days and back to the airport. 

Program Information

Day 1:
13:00: Arrival and hotel check-in
19:00 – 21:00: Dinner
21:00: Free time

Day 2:
09:00 – 10:00: Breakfast
10:00: Festival Director meeting
10:30 – 13:00: Ohrid sightseeing
18:30 – 19:30: Dinner
20:00: Ensemble parade in the old town and festival evening

Day 3:
09:00 – 10:00: Breakfast
11:00 – 16:00: Boat cruise to St. Naum with a stop at the Water Museum (dancing boat option)
18:30 – 19:30: Dinner
20:00: Free evening or optional Macedonian cultural night at a local restaurant

Day 4:
10:00: Breakfast
11:00: Departure

 

Excursions Information

Ohrid is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its scenic lake and rich historical and cultural landmarks. Excursions during the festival will offer participants a glimpse into the city’s heritage and natural beauty:

  • Day 2: Morning sightseeing tour of Ohrid, including St. Sofia Church, Samoil Fortress, Antique Theatre, Plaosnik, St. Kaneo Church, and the Bridge of Wishes.
  • Day 3: A lake cruise to St. Naum, a cultural site and popular tourist destination. Participants can enjoy the lake’s warm 25°C water, suitable for swimming and water sports. This excursion costs 13 EUR per person.

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