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XXI INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL ''ETHNO FEST BELGRADE'' 2027

Destination
Belgrade, Serbia
Dates
16–19 Apr 2027
Length
4 days · 3 nights
Apply by
1 Jan 2027

Overview

The festival

The XXI International Folklore Festival “Ethno Fest Belgrade” takes place from 16 to 19 April 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia.

Participants can share their traditions through performances and discover the Serbian capital, located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.

Program

Day by day

Friday 16 April

Arrival

  1. Arrival and hotel check-in.

  2. —

    Meeting with group leaders.

  3. —

    Free time for sightseeing.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

  • Guarantee fee: 10% in advance, deducted from the final payment.

  • Reservation fee: €20 per person, also deducted from the final payment.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Closest airports

  • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) — ~18 km (about 25 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Wizz Air, easyJet, Pegasus

Train & coach arrival

• Beograd Centar (Prokop) — main railway station; high-speed line to Novi Sad • Belgrade central coach station — international coaches

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

Buses, trams, trolleybuses and BG Train provide urban connections.

Practical notes

Confirm current BAS location, authorised coach loading and accommodation drop-off. Allow extra time for road transfers.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who Can Apply

  • Folk dance ensembles, choirs, vocal groups and musical orchestras.
  • All age groups are welcome.

Application Materials

  • Official application form.
  • Group history.
  • 3–5 photos.
  • Video link.

What to Bring

  • National flag.
  • Board with the group name.

Transportation

Groups are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from Belgrade.

Health Insurance

International health insurance is mandatory.

Performance & Stage

  • Each group will have one or two festival performances.
  • Performances may use a live orchestra or USB/CD playback.
  • No exact performance minute limit is specified. The performance duration and stage schedule will be confirmed by the organizers.

Excursions

The organizer can arrange optional sightseeing tours and guided excursions in Belgrade upon request. Specific excursion names and prices are not provided.

During free time, participants can explore the city’s historical landmarks, cultural attractions, nightlife, and the Sava and Danube river areas.

16–19 Apr 202770 days left
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