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XX INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “BUDVA GOLDEN SUMMER” 2027

Date:
8–12 Jul 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Budva, Montenegro
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
S.S. & WOFA
Application deadline:
15 Nov 2026
Status:
Last 2 days

Applying is free. No payment is taken when you apply.

About the festival

The XX International Music & Dance Festival “Budva Golden Summer” 2027 celebrates the cultural traditions of different countries and creates international friendships through music and dance.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Who Can Participate

  • Folklore groups, choirs, orchestras, majorette teams, ballroom dance groups and modern dance ensembles are welcome.
  • Children, youth and adult performers may participate.
  • A maximum of 3 groups per country may participate.
  • Each group may include up to 80 members.
  • Each group must bring its national flag.
  • A short CV and 3 group photos are required.
  • Groups are responsible for arranging their own arrival and departure transportation.

Health Insurance

Personal and health insurance are the responsibility of each participating group.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Groups must prepare at least 2 dances or performances of approximately 10–15 minutes each.
  • Live music, including a live orchestra, or USB playback is allowed.
  • Performances take place in the Old Town of Budva. The booking terms state that a raised stage may not be permitted; the programme’s important note states that a stage is not allowed at this location.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Thursday 8 July

    Arrival & Welcome Reception

    • 13:00

      8 July 2027: Arrival in Budva and hotel accommodation.

    • 19:00–20:00

      Dinner.

    • 21:00

      Welcome reception with group leaders.

  2. Day 2

    Friday 9 July

    Budva Sightseeing & Boat Cruise

    • 08:00–10:00

      9 July 2027: Breakfast.

    • 10:00–14:00

      Budva sightseeing with a local guide and boat cruise to Sveti Stefan.

    • 17:30–19:00

      Dinner.

    • 20:00

      Free time.

  3. Day 3

    Saturday 10 July

    Optional Trips & Festival Evening

    • 09:00–10:00

      10 July 2027: Breakfast.

    • 10:00–18:00

      Optional Kotor, Dubrovnik or beach time.

    • 18:00–19:00

      Dinner.

    • 20:00–23:00

      Festival Evening.

  4. Day 4

    Sunday 11 July

    Optional Excursions & Beach Time

    • 08:00–10:00

      11 July 2027: Breakfast.

    • 10:00–18:00

      Optional excursions / beach time.

    • 19:00–21:00

      Dinner.

    • 21:00

      Free time.

  5. Day 5

    Monday 12 July

    Departure

    • 09:00

      12 July 2027: Breakfast.

    • 11:00

      Departure.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Optional Excursions

  • Ostrog Orthodox Monastery
  • Tara River Canyon
  • Shkodra Lake with lunch
  • Shkodra Lake with a boat ride
  • Kotor with a boat ride
  • Kotor without a boat ride
  • Kotor Cable Car Adventure

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XX INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “BUDVA GOLDEN SUMMER” 2027

8–12 Jul 2027 · Budva, Montenegro · Apply by 15 Nov 2026

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From €130 / person

8–12 Jul 2027

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