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XXIV INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “JADRANSKO MORE ” 2027

Destination
Budva, Montenegro
Dates
9–13 Sep 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
10 Dec 2026 · 56 days left
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Overview

The festival

The XXIV International Music & Dance Festival “Jadransko More” 2027 takes place in Budva, Montenegro. It celebrates the cultural traditions of different countries and creates opportunities for friendship through music and dance.

Program

Day by day

Thursday 9 September

Arrival & Welcome Reception

  1. Arrival and hotel accommodation.

  2. Dinner.

  3. Welcome reception with group leaders.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

  • Accommodation according to the selected package.
  • One complimentary place for every 30 paying dancers.
  • A 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: EUR 1.50 per person per day, charged additionally.
  • Extended stays or additional nights: EUR 35 per person per day.
  • Additional double rooms: EUR 10 per person per night.
  • Bus parking, paid separately.
  • Transfers from Tivat Airport or Podgorica Airport to Budva, available for an additional fee.
  • Medical services and related 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.

Standard Accommodation

  • Hotel Empire
  • Hotel Lobo

Available on Request

  • Hotel In
  • GreenStone Hotel
  • Hotel Park
  • Hotel Perun

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who Can Participate

  • Open to folklore groups, ballroom dance teams, modern dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups, soloists, choirs, brass bands, orchestras and majorette teams.
  • A maximum of 3 groups per country may participate.
  • Groups must have 20–60 members, including dancers, managers and musicians.
  • Children’s ensembles: two-thirds of members must be aged 16 or younger.
  • Youth ensembles: two-thirds of members must be aged 25 or younger.
  • Adult ensembles: at least one-third of members must be older than 25.

Application & Preparation

  • Submit a short CV in English of 5–6 sentences and 3 group photos.
  • Each group must bring its national flag.
  • Groups arrange their own arrival and departure transportation.

Health Insurance & Responsibility

Personal responsibility and health insurance are required.

Performance & Stage

  • Each group should prepare at least 2 dances or performances, with a total programme of 12–15 minutes.
  • Live orchestra or USB playback is allowed.
  • Due to the exclusive location in the Old Town of Budva, a stage is not allowed.

Excursions

Optional Excursions

  • Ostrog Orthodox Monastery: Visit one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the Balkans, dramatically built into a cliff.
  • Tara River Canyon: Explore one of Europe’s most impressive canyons, with panoramic viewpoints and untouched nature.
  • Shkodra Lake with Lunch: Discover the lake and enjoy a traditional lunch by the water.
  • Shkodra Lake + 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: Discover Kotor’s medieval historic centre.
  • Kotor Cable Car Adventure: Enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the Bay of Kotor.

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9–13 Sep 2027Applications open
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