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XII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “DURRES SUNRISE” 2027

Destination
Durrës, Albania
Dates
7–10 Oct 2027
Length
4 days · 3 nights
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7 Jul 2027
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Overview

The festival

XII International Music & Dance Festival “DURRES SUNRISE” takes place in Durrës, Albania, from 7–10 October 2027. The festival welcomes folklore groups, choirs, majorette teams, vocal ensembles, ballroom dance teams, art schools and other performing arts groups from different countries.

The event is non-competitive and combines stage performances, cultural exchange, sightseeing and seaside activities on Albania’s Adriatic coast.

Program

Festival program

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM

Day 1 – 7 October 2027 | Arrival in Durrës
Arrival of participating groups in Durrës, hotel accommodation and free time.
Dinner at the hotel and welcome meeting with group leaders.

Day 2 – 8 October 2027 | Durrës Sightseeing & Festival Opening
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing in Durrës and free time.
Dinner at the hotel.
In the evening, festival parade and opening performance with participating groups.

Day 3 – 9 October 2027 | Beach / Krujë & Evening Performance
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time at the beach or optional excursion to Krujë.
Dinner at the hotel.
Evening performance at Hotel Bonita with participating groups.

Day 4 – 10 October 2027 | Free Day & Party
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time for beach, hotel facilities or optional activities.
Dinner at the hotel.
In the evening, disco / party with participants.

Departure
The source page’s detailed schedule appears to extend beyond the official 7–10 October 2027 date range, so I would keep this as a 4-day CMS program and avoid inventing a Day 5 unless the organizer confirms it.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Two buffet meals per day

  • Festival organization

  • Participation in festival performances

  • Organizational assistance

  • Festival certificates / recognition

NOT INCLUDED

  • Optional excursions

  • International travel

  • Transfers unless separately arranged

  • Insurance

  • Personal expenses

IMPORTANT

The published festival dates are 7–10 October 2027, while the detailed program structure on the source page appears to cover more days than the date range. For the CMS, keep the official header dates and treat the detailed program as subject to final organizer confirmation.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Durrës

Full destination guide

Closest airports

  • Tirana International Airport (TIA) — ~30 km (about 30 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Wizz Air, Ryanair, Pegasus

Train & coach arrival

• Durrës railway station — limited services; coaches to Tirana and region

Ferry & port connections

• Port of Durrës — ferries to Bari and Ancona, Italy

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

City buses connect central Durrës with Plepa, Currila, Porto Romano and other districts.

Practical notes

The Tirana–Durrës motorway provides road access. Ferries link the port with Italian destinations including Bari and Ancona; check operator, sailing and vehicle arrangements.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

  • Folklore dance groups

  • Choirs

  • Majorette teams

  • Vocal groups

  • Ballroom dance teams

  • Art schools

  • Other performing arts groups

GENERAL PARTICIPATION RULES

  • Maximum 3 groups per country

  • Maximum 70 participants per group

  • Folk groups should prepare at least 2 dances

  • Each dance/performance block should be approximately 10–15 minutes

  • Choirs should prepare approximately 15 minutes of program

  • Groups arrange their own arrival and departure transportation

FESTIVAL PACKAGES

  • €147 per person — 3 nights, 2 buffet meals per day

  • €187 per person — 4 nights, 2 buffet meals per day

  • Accommodation at Hotel Bonita 5★

FREE PLACES

  • 24+1 — one free place for every 24 paying participants

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is provided at Hotel Bonita 5★ in Durrës.

Hotel facilities include:

  • Private beach

  • Indoor swimming pool

  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Spa

  • Gym

  • Restaurant

SUPPLEMENTS

  • Double room supplement: €10 per person/night

  • Single room supplement: €25 per person/night

  • Tourist tax: €1 per person/day

Excursions

Optional Excursions

1. Kruja – Historical City Tour

Discover Kruja Castle, the Skanderbeg Museum, and the traditional Old Bazaar, famous for its local handicrafts, historical atmosphere, and panoramic views.

2. Berat – City of a Thousand Windows

Explore Berat Castle, traditional Ottoman architecture, the historic Mangalem and Gorica neighborhoods, and the famous Gorica Bridge.

3. Tirana – Capital City Sightseeing

Explore Albania's vibrant capital, including Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, the New Bazaar, and the city's main cultural attractions.

4. Divjakë–Karavasta National Park

Discover Albania's beautiful lagoon ecosystem, peaceful pine forests, panoramic observation points, and natural wildlife, including the Dalmatian pelican.

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