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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 · 48 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.

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 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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