Price includes
- One complimentary place for every 25 participants: 24 paying participants + 1 free.
- Souvenirs and gifts for each group.
- Certificate of attendance for each participant.
- Drinks during performances.
- Free hotel parking.
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XII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “SARANDA MUSIC FEST” 2027
- Destination
- Saranda, Albania
- Dates
- 14–18 Oct 2027
- Length
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Apply by
- 1 Apr 2027
Overview
The festival
The International Music & Dance Festival “Saranda Music Fest” takes place from 14 to 18 October 2027 in Saranda and Ksamil, Albania.
The festival celebrates cultural traditions from different countries and encourages international friendship through music and dance.
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Moments from the festival
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Program
Day by day
Thursday 14 October
Arrival
Arrival in Saranda and accommodation at Andon Lapa Hotel Resort & Spa.
Dinner.
Meeting with festival representatives.
Stay & prices
Accommodation packages
Not included
- Arrival and departure transportation, arranged and paid for by the participating group.
- Albanian tourist tax: €3 per person per day, charged additionally.
- Additional double-room supplement: €12 per person per day.
- Additional single-room supplement: €34 per person per day.
- Extra nights: €56 per person per night on Half Board or €44 per person per night on Bed & Breakfast.
- Optional excursions and packages described below.
- Lunch on the Corfu Island excursion: an additional €20–25 per person.
Accommodation is provided at the 5-star Andon Lapa Hotel Resort & Spa, directly by the sea and approximately 500 m from Saranda city centre.
- Outdoor and indoor swimming pools.
- On-site beach.
- Spa centre.
- Gym.
Triple rooms are available. Double rooms are provided for group leaders and drivers.
Accommodation follows the selected meal plan: HB – Half Board, with 2 meals per day served as an open buffet, or BB – Bed & Breakfast, with open-buffet breakfast.
Booking & Payment Terms
Package Pricing Notes
- Half Board: €179 per person for 3 nights, €227 per person for 4 nights, or €275 per person for 5 nights.
- Bed & Breakfast: €149 per person for 3 nights, €187 per person for 4 nights, or €225 per person for 5 nights.
Before you go
Rules, excursions & practical details
Participation
Who Can Participate
Participation is open to folk ensembles, choral groups, art schools, majorette teams, orchestras, ballroom dance groups and modern dance teams, including children, youth and adults.
- Maximum 3 groups per country.
- Maximum 70 participants per group.
- Each group must submit a short CV, 5 photos and a video link.
- Each group should bring its national flag.
Performance & Stage
- Folklore ensembles should prepare at least 2 dances, each lasting 10–15 minutes.
- Choirs should prepare a free programme of approximately 15 minutes.
- Live orchestra or USB playback is allowed.
Excursions
Optional Excursions
- Corfu Island: includes return ferry Saranda–Corfu–Saranda, bus and guide.
- Gjirokastër & Blue Eye: includes bus, guide, Gjirokastër Castle entrance, Museum of Weapons entrance, Blue Eye entrance and return shuttle inside the park.
- Gjirokastër & Blue Eye with Lunch: the same programme, plus lunch in Gjirokastër.
- Butrint Archaeological Park & Ksamil: includes bus, guide and Butrint entrance ticket.
- Albanian Evening: includes transfer to Restaurant Foinike, traditional Albanian dinner, one drink and a folkloric group performance.
Trio Package
Corfu Island + Gjirokastër & Blue Eye without lunch + Albanian Evening. Separate total: €147; package price: €137.
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14–18 Oct 2027Applications open
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