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XX INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “SEA OF RHYTMS” 2027

Date:
21–25 May 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 “Sea of Rhythms” takes place from 21 to 25 May 2027 in Budva, Montenegro.

The festival aims to present the cultural traditions of different countries through music and dance while creating opportunities for international friendships.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

This non-competitive festival welcomes folklore ensembles, modern dance groups, choral groups, orchestras, brass bands and majorette teams, with children, youth and adult participants.

  • Children’s ensembles: at least two-thirds of participants must be aged 16 or younger.
  • Youth ensembles: at least two-thirds of participants must be aged 25 or younger.
  • Adult ensembles: at least one-third of participants must be older than 25.
  • Maximum group size: 70 members.
  • A maximum of 3 groups per country may participate.

Required Materials

  • A short CV in English.
  • 5 group photos.
  • A national flag.

Health Insurance

Personal and health insurance costs remain the responsibility of the participating group.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Groups must prepare at least two dances or performances of 10–15 minutes each.
  • USB playback or a live orchestra is allowed.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

  • Prices for Hotel In, GreenStone Hotel, Hotel Park and Hotel Peru are available on request.

  • Family members may join at the same price.

  • A 10% guarantee fee is payable in advance and deducted from the final payment.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Friday 21 May

    Arrival

    • 13:00

      Arrival in Budva, hotel accommodation and free time.

    • 19:00–20:00

      Dinner.

    • 21:00

      Welcome reception with group leaders.

  2. Day 2

    Saturday 22 May

    Budva & Festival Evening

    • 08:00–10:00

      Breakfast.

    • 10:00–14:00

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

    • 17:30–19:00

      Dinner.

    • 20:00–22:00

      Festival Evening.

  3. Day 3

    Sunday 23 May

    Kotor / Dubrovnik

    • 09:00–10:00

      Breakfast.

    • 10:00–18:00

      Kotor with a guide, an optional Dubrovnik excursion or free beach time.

    • 18:00–19:00

      Dinner.

    • 20:00–23:00

      Free time.

  4. Day 4

    Monday 24 May

    Excursions / Free Day

    • 08:00–10:00

      Breakfast.

    • 10:00–18:00

      Optional Kotor, Herceg Novi, Boka Kotorska Bay by boat, Dubrovnik, Sveti Stefan boat trip, Aqua Park or beach time.

    • 19:00–21:00

      Dinner.

    • 21:00

      Free time or an optional disco or restaurant evening.

  5. Day 5

    Tuesday 25 May

    Departure

    • 09:00

      Breakfast.

    • 11:00

      Departure.

  6. Day 6

    Wednesday 26 May

    Optional Extended Stay

    • —

      Breakfast, beach or free activities, dinner and disco party.

  7. Day 7

    Thursday 27 May

    Optional Extended Stay Departure

    • —

      Breakfast and departure.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

  • Budva sightseeing with a local guide and a boat cruise to Sveti Stefan: EUR 14 per person.
  • Kotor with a guide: EUR 12 per person.
  • Dubrovnik — optional.
  • Ostrog Orthodox Monastery — optional.
  • Tara River Canyon — optional.
  • Shkodra Lake with lunch — optional.
  • Shkodra Lake with a boat ride — optional.
  • Kotor with a boat ride — optional.
  • Kotor without a boat ride — optional.
  • Kotor Cable Car Adventure — optional.
  • Herceg Novi — optional.
  • Boka Kotorska Bay by boat — optional.
  • Aqua Park — optional.

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XX INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “SEA OF RHYTMS” 2027

21–25 May 2027 · Budva, Montenegro · Apply by 15 Nov 2026

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From €122 / person

21–25 May 2027

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