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XX INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “BUDVA CULTURAL FEST” 2027

Destination
Budva, Montenegro
Dates
Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
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10 Nov 2026 · 18 days left
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Overview

The festival

The XX International Music & Dance Festival “Budva Cultural Fest” takes place from 28 June to 2 July 2027 in Budva, Montenegro.

The festival presents the cultural traditions of different countries, fostering friendship and cultural exchange through music and dance.

Program

Day by day

Monday 28 June

Arrival

  1. Arrival and hotel check-in.

  2. Dinner at the hotel.

  3. Welcome reception for group leaders.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

  • 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

This is a non-competitive festival for children, youth and adults.

  • Open to folklore ensembles, traditional and modern dance groups, ballroom dance teams, choirs, majorette teams, orchestras and brass bands.
  • A maximum of 3 groups per country may participate.
  • Each group may include up to 80 members.
  • Groups must bring their national flag.
  • Applications require a short CV and 3 group photos.
  • Groups arrange their own arrival and departure transportation.

Health Insurance

Personal responsibility and health insurance are required.

Performance & Stage

  • Each ensemble must prepare at least 2 dances or performances of 10–15 minutes each.
  • USB accompaniment or a live orchestra is allowed.
  • Because of the exclusive Old Town Budva location, a stage is not permitted.

Excursions

Optional Excursions

  • Ostrog Orthodox Monastery: Visit one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the Balkans, uniquely built into a cliffside.
  • Tara River Canyon: Explore impressive viewpoints and untouched nature.
  • Shkodra Lake with Lunch: Discover the lake and enjoy a traditional lunch by the water.
  • Shkodra Lake + Boat Ride: Enjoy a relaxing boat trip with panoramic views.
  • Kotor with Boat Ride: Cruise through the Bay of Kotor and explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town.
  • Kotor without Boat Ride: Explore the historic centre and medieval atmosphere.
  • Kotor Cable Car: Enjoy panoramic views over the Bay of Kotor.
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