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XX INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “MONTENEGRO MUSIC FESTIVAL – ST. STEFAN” 2027

Destination
Budva, Montenegro
Dates
24–28 Jun 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
10 Nov 2026 · 18 days left
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Overview

The festival

The XX International Music & Dance Festival “Montenegro Music Festival – St. Stefan” takes place from 24 to 28 June 2027 in Budva, Montenegro.

This non-competitive festival celebrates cultural traditions from different countries and creates friendships through music and dance.

Program

Day by day

Thursday 24 June

Arrival

  1. Arrival in Budva, hotel accommodation and free time for swimming and sunbathing.

  2. Dinner.

  3. Free time.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

Booking conditions

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

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

Who Can Participate

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

Personal & Health Insurance

Personal and health insurance are required. Medical expenses are the responsibility of the participating group.

Performance & Stage

  • Each ensemble must prepare at least 2 dances or performances of 10–15 minutes each.
  • USB playback or a live orchestra is allowed.

Excursions

Optional Excursions

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