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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
Apply by
10 Dec 2026 · 48 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 & participation

The resort offers access to a private beach and swimming pools.

Booking & Payment Terms

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

  • Private beach

  • Swimming pools

  • Resort facilities

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Half Board

  • Festival organization

  • Participation in performances

  • Organizational assistance

  • Festival recognition / certificates

NOT INCLUDED

  • Optional excursions

  • International travel

  • Transfers unless separately arranged

  • Insurance

  • Personal expenses

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Durrës

Full destination guide

Closest airports

  • Tirana International Airport (TIA) — ~30 km (about 30 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Wizz Air, Ryanair, Pegasus

Train & coach arrival

• Durrës railway station — limited services; coaches to Tirana and region

Ferry & port connections

• Port of Durrës — ferries to Bari and Ancona, Italy

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

City buses connect central Durrës with Plepa, Currila, Porto Romano and other districts.

Practical notes

The Tirana–Durrës motorway provides road access. Ferries link the port with Italian destinations including Bari and Ancona; check operator, sailing and vehicle arrangements.

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

Optional Excursions

1. Kruja – Historical City Tour

Discover Kruja Castle, the Skanderbeg Museum, and the traditional Old Bazaar, famous for its local handicrafts, historical atmosphere, and panoramic views.

2. Berat – City of a Thousand Windows

Explore Berat Castle, traditional Ottoman architecture, the historic Mangalem and Gorica neighborhoods, and the famous Gorica Bridge.

3. Tirana – Capital City Sightseeing

Explore Albania's vibrant capital, including Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, the New Bazaar, and the city's main cultural attractions.

4. Divjakë–Karavasta National Park

Discover Albania's beautiful lagoon ecosystem, peaceful pine forests, panoramic observation points, and natural wildlife, including the Dalmatian pelican.

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