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

Destination
Budva, Montenegro
Dates
4–8 Jun 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
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1 Nov 2026 · 17 days left
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Overview

The festival

The XXII International Music & Dance Festival “Budva Music Festival” takes place from 4 to 8 June 2027 in Budva, Montenegro, with activities connected to Kotor and Herceg Novi.

This non-competitive festival combines evening performances with free daytime hours for sightseeing, beach time and optional excursions.

Program

Day by day

Friday 4 June

Arrival

  1. Arrival in Budva, hotel accommodation and free time.

  2. Dinner.

  3. Welcome reception with group leaders.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

  • One complimentary place for every 30 paying dancers.
  • Souvenir and gift for each group.
  • Certificates of attendance.
  • Refreshments during performances.
  • Festival promotion through press releases, social media, posters and flyers.

Not included

  • Tourist tax and insurance: an additional €1.50 per person per day.
  • Bus parking, paid separately.
  • Transfers from Tivat Airport or Podgorica Airport to Budva, which the festival organizers can arrange for an additional fee for groups arriving by plane.
  • All medical costs, which must be covered by the participating group.

Accommodation is provided in selected hotels in Budva on a half-board basis, with two meals per day.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Folklore ensembles, modern dance groups, choirs, orchestras, brass bands and majorette teams may participate.

  • Children’s ensembles: at least two-thirds of participants must be 16 or younger.
  • Youth ensembles: at least two-thirds must be 25 or younger.
  • Adult ensembles: at least one-third must be older than 25.
  • Maximum 70 members per group.
  • Maximum 3 groups per country.
  • Family members may join at the same price.
  • Groups must send a short CV in English and 5 group photos.
  • Each group should bring its national flag.
  • Groups arrange their own arrival and departure transport.

Health Insurance

Personal responsibility and health insurance are required.

Performance & Stage

  • Each ensemble should prepare at least 2 dances/performances of 10–15 minutes each.
  • USB playback or a live orchestra is allowed.
  • The festival takes place at an exclusive Old Town location in Budva, where a stage is not permitted.

Excursions

Optional Excursions

  • Ostrog Orthodox Monastery: Visit one of the Balkans’ most famous Orthodox pilgrimage sites, built dramatically into the cliffs.
  • Tara River Canyon: Explore one of Europe’s most impressive river canyons, with dramatic viewpoints and untouched nature.
  • Shkodra Lake with lunch: Discover the lake, enjoy a traditional lunch and scenic surroundings.
  • Shkodra Lake with 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: Walk through the historic centre and discover its medieval atmosphere.
  • Kotor Cable Car: Enjoy panoramic views over the Bay of Kotor.

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4–8 Jun 2027Closing in 17 days
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