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XXXIII INTERNATIONAL MAJORETTE & ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL “FESTIVAL OF BATON & BRASS” 2027

Destination
Durrës, Albania
Dates
17–21 Jun 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
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10 Dec 2026 · 56 days left
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Overview

The festival

XXXIII International Majorette & Orchestra Festival “FESTIVAL OF BATON & BRASS” takes place in Durrës, Albania, from 17–21 June 2027. The festival welcomes majorette teams, brass bands and orchestras from different countries, including children, youth and adult groups.

The event is non-competitive and combines public performances, parade activities, cultural exchange and leisure experiences on Albania’s Adriatic coast.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Accommodation is provided at Hotel Bonita 5★ in Durrës. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, private beach, spa and gym. The standard package includes Half Board with breakfast and dinner.

Package prices are €153 per person for 3 nights, €193 per person for 4 nights and €233 per person for 5 nights. An additional night with Half Board is €45 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).

Booking & Payment Terms

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided at Hotel Bonita 5★ in Durrës.

Hotel facilities include:

  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Private beach

  • Spa

  • Gym

  • Restaurant

SUPPLEMENTS

  • Extra night with Half Board: €45 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 festival performances and parade activities

  • Organizational assistance

  • Festival certificates / recognition

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

  • Majorette teams

  • Brass bands

  • Orchestras

  • Marching formations

  • Related music and performance groups

GENERAL CONDITIONS

  • Festival is non-competitive

  • Maximum 3 groups per country

  • Maximum 70 participants per group

  • Each group should prepare a performance of approximately 10–15 minutes

  • Performances may use USB music or live orchestral accompaniment

  • Groups should provide the requested promotional materials

  • Each group should bring its national flag

  • Groups arrange their own arrival and departure transport

FESTIVAL PACKAGES

  • €153 per person — 3 nights, Half Board

  • €193 per person — 4 nights, Half Board

  • €233 per person — 5 nights, Half Board

  • Accommodation at Hotel Bonita 5★

  • Breakfast and dinner included

FREE PLACES

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

Excursions

Possible activities include:

  • Durrës sightseeing

  • Krujë excursion

  • Beach time

  • Festival parade

  • Main festival performances

  • Pool party

  • Free time at the hotel

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17–21 Jun 2027Applications open
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