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XXV INTERNATIONAL DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL “MONTENEGRO MUSIC FEST” 2027

Destination
Budva, Montenegro
Dates
20–24 Aug 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
10 Dec 2026 · 48 days left

Overview

The festival

The XXV International Dance & Music Festival “Montenegro Music Fest” takes place from 20 to 24 August 2027 in Budva, Montenegro.

Groups can present traditional and modern dances, meet performers from other countries and combine festival participation with sightseeing, beach time and optional excursions.

Program

Day by day

Friday 20 August

Arrival & Welcome Reception

  1. 20 August: Arrival in Budva, hotel check-in and free time for swimming and relaxation.

  2. Dinner.

  3. Welcome reception with group leaders.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

Booking conditions

Prices for the other hotel options are available on request.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

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 Apply

Open to folk ensembles, modern dance groups, choirs, orchestras, brass bands and majorette teams, including children, youth and adults.

Application Materials

  • A short CV.
  • 3 photos.
  • A recent video performance link.
  • Each group must bring its national flag.

Transportation

Groups must organize their own arrival and departure transportation to and from Budva.

Health Insurance & Responsibility

Personal responsibility and health insurance are required.

Performance & Stage

  • Maximum 100 participants per group, including dancers, musicians and managers.
  • Each group must prepare 2 dances or performances of approximately 10–15 minutes each.
  • USB playback or a live orchestra is allowed.
  • Due to the exclusive location in Budva Old Town, a stage is not allowed.

Excursions

Optional Excursions

  • Ostrog Orthodox Monastery: Visit one of the most famous Orthodox pilgrimage sites in the Balkans, built directly into the cliffs.
  • Tara River Canyon: Explore dramatic viewpoints and untouched nature in one of Europe’s most impressive river canyons.
  • Shkodra Lake with Lunch: Discover 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 explore the UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town.
  • Kotor without Boat Ride: Discover the historic centre and medieval atmosphere.
  • Kotor Cable Car Adventure: Enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the Bay of Kotor.
20–24 Aug 202748 days left
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