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XXVIII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “OHRID PEARL” 2027

Destination
Ohrid, North Macedonia
Dates
24–28 Jul 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
24 Apr 2027

Overview

The festival

The XXVIII International Music & Dance Festival “OHRID PEARL” 2027 is presented as taking place in Ohrid, North Macedonia. The source introduction gives the dates as 24–28 July 2027, but uses a different festival name; see the source clarification below.

The festival combines performing arts with sightseeing and summer activities. Ohrid is one of North Macedonia’s most important cultural destinations, known for its UNESCO heritage, historic churches, old town and lake.

Program

Day by day

Saturday 24 July

Arrival in Ohrid

  1. —

    10 June 2027: Arrival of participating groups in Ohrid, hotel check-in and accommodation.

  2. —

    Free time and meeting with festival representatives.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

Depending on the selected accommodation package, the price may include:

  • Selected hotel accommodation
  • Selected meal plan
  • Festival participation
  • Festival organization
  • Performance stage provided by the organizer
  • 25+1: one free accommodation place for every 25 paying participants
  • Attendance certificates
  • Souvenirs and gifts for participating groups
  • Drinks during performances
  • Festival guide
  • Festival promotion and advertising
  • Free parking
  • Free transfer from Ohrid Airport to the hotel

Not included

The basic package does not include:

  • Tourist tax: €1 per person
  • Personal responsibility and health insurance
  • Medical expenses
  • Optional excursions
  • Entrance fees during sightseeing
  • Lake Ohrid boat cruise
  • Additional nights
  • Room supplements
  • Personal expenses
  • Transfers from Skopje, Tirana or Thessaloniki airports unless separately arranged

Booking & Payment Terms

Accommodation details are coordinated with the organizer after acceptance.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who Can Participate

The festival is non-competitive and welcomes children, youth and adult groups, as well as soloists, in the following disciplines:

  • Folk ensembles
  • Choral groups
  • Orchestras
  • Brass bands
  • Majorette teams
  • Modern dance groups
  • Vocal groups
  • Instrumental groups

A maximum of 3 groups per country may participate. Each group may include up to 70 participants, including dancers, musicians and managers.

Application & Preparation

Groups should submit a short CV, photos, and the required application information and promotional materials according to the organizer’s instructions. Groups should bring their national flag.

Participating groups are responsible for arranging their own arrival and departure transport. Travel and performance details are coordinated with the organizer after acceptance.

Health Insurance

Personal responsibility and health insurance are required for participating groups.

Performance & Stage

  • Dance ensembles should prepare at least 2 dances, with a total performance duration of approximately 12–15 minutes.
  • Performances may use a live orchestra or recorded music on USB.
  • Choirs should prepare approximately 12–18 minutes of free program.
  • Festival performances are mainly organized in the evening; daytime is reserved for sightseeing, excursions and free activities.

Excursions

Optional activities may include:

  • Ohrid guided sightseeing
  • St. Naum boat trip
  • Museum on Water
  • St. Naum Monastery
  • St. Naum excursion with traditional Macedonian food and wine tasting
  • Crni Drim Springs boat ride
  • Horseback riding
  • Struga sightseeing
  • Vevchani
  • Skopje and Matka Canyon excursion

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Application deadline

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Price on request

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