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VIII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “BUDVA FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONS” 2027

Destination
Budva, Montenegro
Dates
26–30 Aug 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
15 Dec 2026 · 53 days left
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Overview

The festival

The VIII International Music & Dance Festival “Budva Festival of Traditions” 2027 takes place in Budva, Montenegro. International performances, sightseeing and beach time create a welcoming summer festival atmosphere.

Program

Day by day

Thursday 26 August

Arrival & Welcome Reception

  1. 26 August: Arrival in Budva, hotel check-in and free time for swimming and relaxation.

  2. Dinner at the hotel.

  3. Welcome reception with group leaders.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

Booking conditions

Prices for the other hotel options listed above are available on request.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Budva

Full destination guide

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

Who Can Apply

  • Folk ensembles, modern dance groups, choral groups, orchestras, brass bands and majorette teams.
  • Children, youth and adult participants are welcome.

Application Materials

  • Short CV.
  • 3 photos.
  • Video performance link.
  • A national flag is required.

Travel Arrangements

Groups organize their own arrival and departure transport.

Performance & Stage

  • Maximum 100 participants per group, including dancers, musicians and managers.
  • Each group should prepare 2 dances or performances of 10–15 minutes each.
  • USB playback or a live orchestra is allowed.
  • Due to the exclusive festival location in Budva Old Town, a stage is not allowed.
26–30 Aug 202753 days left
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