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XXXIII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “UNDER THE SKY OF DURRES” 2027

Destination
Durrës, Albania
Dates
Aug 30 – Sep 3, 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
30 May 2027

Overview

The festival

The XXXIII International Music & Dance Festival “UNDER THE SKY OF DURRES” takes place in Durrës, Albania, from 30 August to 3 September 2027.

This non-competitive event brings together performers from different countries for public performances, sightseeing, workshops and leisure activities.

Program

Day by day

Monday 30 August

Arrival in Durrës

  1. —

    Arrival of participating groups in Durrës, hotel check-in and accommodation.

  2. —

    Free time and beach activities.

  3. —

    Dinner at the hotel and welcome meeting with group leaders.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Half Board
  • Swimming pool access
  • Private beach facilities
  • Festival organization
  • Participation in festival performances
  • Organizational assistance
  • Festival certificates / recognition

Not included

  • Tourist tax and insurance: EUR 1 per person/day combined.
  • Optional excursions
  • Room supplements: double-room supplement of EUR 10 per person/day.
  • International travel
  • Transfers unless separately arranged
  • Personal expenses

Accommodation is available in two hotel categories in Durrës. The 3★ package may be provided at Hotel Kolavery 3★, while the 4★ package is provided at Hotel Dolce Vita 4★.

The meal plan consists of breakfast and dinner.

Booking & Payment Terms

Package Prices

  • 24+1: one free place for every 24 paying participants.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who Can Participate

  • Folklore dance groups
  • Choirs
  • Orchestras
  • Brass bands
  • Modern dance groups
  • Majorette teams
  • Instrumental groups
  • Soloists
  • Other performing arts groups

Participation Limits

  • Maximum 3 groups per country.
  • Maximum 70 participants per group.

Groups arrange their own arrival and departure transport.

Performance & Stage

  • Folk groups should prepare at least 2 dances.
  • Each folk performance should last approximately 10–15 minutes.
  • Choirs should prepare approximately 12–15 minutes of program.

Excursions

Durrës sightseeing is a possible festival activity.

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Aug 30 – Sep 3, 2027Applications open
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