The XX International Music & Dance Festival “Budva Golden Summer” 2027 celebrates the cultural traditions of different countries and creates international friendships through music and dance.
Gallery
Moments from the festival
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Program
Day by day
Thursday 8 July
Arrival & Welcome Reception
8 July 2027: Arrival in Budva and hotel accommodation.
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.
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
Who Can Participate
Folklore groups, choirs, orchestras, majorette teams, ballroom dance groups and modern dance ensembles are welcome.
Children, youth and adult performers may participate.
A maximum of 3 groups per country may participate.
Each group may include up to 80 members.
Each group must bring its national flag.
A short CV and 3 group photos are required.
Groups are responsible for arranging their own arrival and departure transportation.
Health Insurance
Personal and health insurance are the responsibility of each participating group.
Performance & Stage
Groups must prepare at least 2 dances or performances of approximately 10–15 minutes each.
Live music, including a live orchestra, or USB playback is allowed.
Performances take place in the Old Town of Budva. The booking terms state that a raised stage may not be permitted; the programme’s important note states that a stage is not allowed at this location.
