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XXXII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “CULTURE BRIDGES” 2027

Destination
Durrës, Albania
Dates
3–8 Jul 2027
Length
6 days · 5 nights
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10 Dec 2026 · 56 days left
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Overview

The festival

XXXII International Music & Dance Festival “CULTURE BRIDGES” takes place in Durrës, Albania, from 3–8 July 2027. The festival welcomes folklore groups, choirs, majorette teams, vocal groups, dance ensembles, orchestras and brass bands from different countries.

The event is non-competitive and combines stage performances, cultural exchange, sightseeing and seaside activities on Albania’s Adriatic coast.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Accommodation is provided at Kolavery Resort in Durrës. The resort offers access to a private beach and swimming pools. The standard package includes Half Board with breakfast and dinner.

Package prices are €129 per person for 3 nights, €159 per person for 4 nights and €189 per person for 5 nights. An additional night with Half Board is €35 per person. Double rooms are available with a supplement of €10 per person/day, while single rooms are available with a supplement of €20 per person/day. Tourist tax is €1 per person/day and is paid separately.

One free place is provided for every 25 paying participants (25+1). Final room allocation depends on availability and group size.

Booking & Payment Terms

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided at Kolavery Resort, with access to:

  • Private beach

  • Swimming pools

  • Resort facilities

SUPPLEMENTS

  • Extra night with Half Board: €35 per person

  • Double room supplement: €10 per person/day

  • Single room supplement: €20 per person/day

  • Tourist tax: €1 per person/day

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Half Board

  • Festival organization

  • Participation in performances

  • Organizational assistance

  • Festival recognition / certificates

NOT INCLUDED

  • Tourist tax

  • Optional excursions

  • Room supplements

  • International travel

  • Transfers unless separately arranged

  • Insurance

  • Personal expenses

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

  • Folklore groups

  • Choirs

  • Majorette teams

  • Vocal groups

  • Dance groups

  • Orchestras

  • Brass bands

  • Other performing arts groups

GENERAL CONDITIONS

  • Festival is non-competitive

  • Maximum 3 groups per country

  • Maximum 70 participants per group

  • Folk ensembles should prepare at least 2 dances

  • Each performance block: approximately 10–15 minutes

  • Choirs should prepare approximately 15 minutes

  • Groups should provide a short CV, 5 photos and a video link

  • Each group should bring its national flag

  • Groups arrange their own arrival and departure transport

FESTIVAL PACKAGES

  • €129 per person — 3 nights, Half Board

  • €159 per person — 4 nights, Half Board

  • €189 per person — 5 nights, Half Board

  • Accommodation at Kolavery Resort

  • Breakfast and dinner included

FREE PLACES

  • 25+1 — one free place for every 25 paying participants

Excursions

Possible activities include:

  • Tirana sightseeing

  • Durrës sightseeing

  • Krujë excursion

  • Beach time

  • Dance workshop

  • Festival parade

  • Main festival performance

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