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XII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “DURRES SUNSET” 2027

Destination
Durrës, Albania
Dates
16–20 Sep 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
16 Jun 2027

Overview

The festival

The XII International Music & Dance Festival “DURRES SUNSET” takes place in Durrës, Albania, from 16–20 September 2027. This non-competitive event combines public performances with sightseeing and seaside activities.

Program

Day by day

Thursday 16 September

Arrival in Durrës

  1. —

    16 September 2027

  2. Arrival of participating groups and hotel accommodation.

  3. Dinner at the hotel.

  4. Welcome meeting with group leaders.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Half Board: breakfast and dinner
  • Festival organization
  • Participation in festival performances
  • Organizational assistance
  • Festival recognition / certificates

Not included

  • Tourist tax: €1 per person/day, paid separately
  • Optional excursions
  • Double room supplement: €10 per room/night
  • Single room supplement: €20 per room/night
  • International travel
  • Transfers, unless separately arranged
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses

Accommodation is provided at Hotel Bonita Clasic 5★ in Durrës, located directly by the sandy beach.

Facilities include a private beach, outdoor swimming pool, aqua park and restaurant.

Booking & Payment Terms

Festival Packages

Free places: 24+1 — one free place for every 24 paying participants.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who Can Participate

Children’s, youth and adult groups are welcome in the following categories:

  • Folklore dance groups
  • Choirs
  • Orchestras
  • Majorette teams
  • Vocal groups
  • Instrumental groups
  • Other performing arts groups

Participation Conditions

  • A maximum of 3 groups per country may participate.
  • Each group may have a maximum of 70 participants.
  • Groups arrange their own arrival and departure transportation.
  • Groups should provide the requested promotional materials and group information.

Performance & Stage

  • Folk ensembles should prepare 2 dances of approximately 10–15 minutes each.
  • Choirs should prepare approximately 15 minutes of program.

Excursions

Optional activities may include Durrës city sightseeing, an excursion to Krujë, beach time, a festival parade, a Gala Evening and free time by the Adriatic Sea.

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16–20 Sep 2027Applications open
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