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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 · 9 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.

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

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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