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II MAJORETTE & ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL “BUDVA PARADE OF HARMONY” 2027

Destination
Budva, Montenegro
Dates
8–12 Jul 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
15 Nov 2026 · 23 days left

Overview

The festival

The II Majorette & Orchestra Festival “Budva Parade of Harmony” takes place from 8 to 12 July 2027 in Budva, Montenegro.

Evening performances leave the daytime free for beach activities, sightseeing and optional excursions around Montenegro.

Program

Day by day

Thursday 8 July

Arrival & Welcome Reception

  1. —

    8 July 2027

  2. Arrival in Budva and hotel accommodation.

  3. Dinner.

  4. Welcome reception with group leaders.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

Booking conditions

Prices for Hotel In, GreenStone Hotel, Hotel Park and Hotel Perun are available on request.

Family members may participate at the same price.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Closest airports

  • Tivat Airport (TIV) — ~20 km (about 25 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: easyJet, Jet2
  • Podgorica Airport (TGD) — ~65 km (about 1 h)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, Wizz Air
  • Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), Croatia — ~90 km (about 2 h incl. border)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, Vueling

Train & coach arrival

• Budva coach station — regional and international coaches (no railway)

Organised by WOFA

• Airport & port transfers: available on request — share your flight or ferry details and our team will send a quote and coordinate private group transport to your hotel. • Local group coaches: private transport can be booked on request for concerts, performance venues and day trips. • Excursions & guided tours: tailored sightseeing and activities can be arranged for your group with upfront pricing. • All additional services are optional and priced on request, based on your group size and schedule.
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Getting around

Local buses connect Budva with coastal destinations such as Sveti Stefan and Petrovac.

Practical notes

Use the Adriatic coastal road or the route via Cetinje/Podgorica. Allow for summer traffic and border delays when arriving through Dubrovnik.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Eligible Groups

Open to majorette teams, orchestras and brass bands in the following age categories:

  • Children’s groups: two-thirds of participants aged 16 or younger.
  • Youth groups: two-thirds aged 25 or younger.
  • Adult groups: at least one-third older than 25.
  • Maximum 70 members per group, including performers, managers and musicians.
  • Maximum 3 groups per country.

Application & Preparation

  • Submit a short CV in English of 6–7 sentences and 5 group photos.
  • Each group should bring its national flag.
  • Groups organize their own arrival and departure transportation.

Health Insurance & Responsibility

Personal responsibility and health insurance are required.

Performance & Stage

  • Prepare a performance lasting 10–15 minutes.
  • USB playback or a live orchestra is allowed.
  • Due to the exclusive location in Budva’s Old Town, a stage is not allowed.

Excursions

Optional Excursions

  • Ostrog Orthodox Monastery: Visit one of Montenegro’s most famous pilgrimage sites, built dramatically into the cliffs.
  • Tara River Canyon: Discover dramatic nature and panoramic viewpoints in one of Europe’s most impressive river canyons.
  • Shkodra Lake with Lunch: Explore the lake and enjoy a traditional lunch by the water.
  • Shkodra Lake + Boat Ride: Enjoy a scenic boat ride with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
  • Kotor with Boat Ride: Cruise through the Bay of Kotor and explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town.
  • Kotor without Boat Ride: Discover Kotor’s historic centre and medieval atmosphere.
  • Kotor Cable Car Adventure: Enjoy panoramic views over the Bay of Kotor from the cable car.
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