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INTERNATIONAL OHRID CHOIR FESTIVAL “VOICES OF OLD CITY” 2027

Destination
Ohrid, North Macedonia
Dates
4–8 Aug 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
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Overview

The festival

The X International Ohrid Choir Festival “VOICES OF OLD CITY” takes place in Ohrid, North Macedonia, from 4–8 August 2027.

Ohrid is a UNESCO World Heritage destination known for its historic churches, Old Town and Lake Ohrid. The festival offers international choirs an opportunity to perform, exchange musical traditions and experience one of the most important cultural destinations in the Balkans.

Program

Day by day

Wednesday 4 August

Arrival in Ohrid

  1. 4 August 2027: Arrival in Ohrid and hotel accommodation.

  2. Lunch for groups with Full Board.

  3. Dinner at the hotel.

  4. Welcome reception with group leaders.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

Depending on the selected accommodation package:

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Selected meal plan
  • Festival participation
  • Festival organization
  • One free accommodation place for every 25 paying participants
  • Attendance certificates
  • Souvenirs and gifts for each group
  • Drinks during performances
  • Festival guide
  • Festival advertising and promotion
  • Free parking

Not included

  • Tourist tax: €1 per person
  • Personal responsibility and health insurance
  • Medical expenses, including related first aid and medical service costs, which must be covered by the participating group
  • Optional excursions
  • Additional nights
  • Room supplements
  • International travel
  • Personal expenses
  • Other services not specifically included in the selected package

Booking & Payment Terms

The source page does not provide a detailed deposit or payment schedule for this festival. Groups should coordinate accommodation and performance details directly with the organizer.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Eligible Choirs

  • Mixed choirs
  • Male choirs
  • Female choirs

Application & Participation

  • Each group should bring its national flag.
  • Groups should submit a short CV, 2–3 photos and participation information.
  • Groups arrange their own transport to and from Ohrid.

Health Insurance

Personal responsibility and health insurance are required for all groups. First aid and medical services are available.

Performance & Stage

  • Each choir should prepare an a cappella performance lasting approximately 12–15 minutes.
  • Maximum 50 persons per group, including performers, directors and staff.
  • The organizers provide the performance stage.

Excursions

Possible activities include:

  • Ohrid sightseeing
  • Lake Ohrid boat cruise
  • Museum on Water
  • St. Naum Monastery
  • Struga
  • Vevchani
  • Pogradec, Albania
  • Optional Skopje sightseeing for extended stays

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4–8 Aug 2027Applications open
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