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XX INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL & COMPETITION “SAINT STEFAN” 2027

Destination
Budva, Montenegro
Dates
15–19 Aug 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
1 Dec 2026 · 39 days left
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Overview

The festival

The XX International Choir Festival & Competition “Saint Stefan” takes place from 15 to 19 August 2027 in Budva, Montenegro.

The Grand Prize is the “St. Stefan” statue.

Program

Day by day

Sunday 15 August

Arrival

  1. Arrival in Budva and hotel accommodation.

  2. Dinner.

  3. Welcome reception with leaders and conductors.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

Booking conditions

Prices on request for Hotel In, GreenStone Hotel, Hotel Park and Hotel Perun.

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

Eligibility & Categories

Children’s, youth and adult choirs, singing formations and orchestras may apply for competitive or non-competitive participation. A minimum of 5 choral groups is required for the competition.

  • Children’s choirs: at least two-thirds of participants must be 16 or younger.
  • Youth choirs: at least two-thirds must be 27 or younger.
  • Adult choirs: at least one-third must be older than 27.

Competition categories: Uniform Choirs, Mixed Choirs and Children’s Choirs.

Festival Sections

  • Section One – Performances: open-air programme.
  • Section Two – Pop Music: choral arrangements of pop songs.
  • Section Three – Folk Music: choral arrangements of folk songs or folk motifs.

Application Materials

  • Application form.
  • Short CV.
  • Choir photos.
  • Conductor photo.
  • Recent audio recording.
  • National flag required.

Transportation

Groups must arrange their own arrival and departure transportation.

Health Insurance & Responsibility

Personal responsibility and health insurance are required.

Copyright & Recordings

By applying, choirs agree to respect copyright and related rights for the works performed and allow festival use of recorded material.

Performance & Stage

  • Maximum 50 members per group.
  • Each choir must participate in at least 2 festival sections and prepare 2 performances for 2 sections.
  • Each performance should last approximately 8–14 minutes.
  • Section One programme duration: approximately 15–20 minutes.
  • Section Two programme duration: approximately 8–12 minutes.
  • Section Three programme duration: approximately 8–12 minutes.
  • Due to the exclusive location in Budva Old Town, a stage is not allowed.

Excursions

Optional Excursions

  • Ostrog Orthodox Monastery.
  • Tara River Canyon.
  • Shkodra Lake with lunch.
  • Shkodra Lake with a boat ride.
  • Kotor with a boat ride.
  • Kotor without a boat ride.
  • Kotor Cable Car Adventure.
  • Herceg Novi.
  • Dubrovnik.
  • Aqua Park.
  • Boka Kotorska Bay.
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