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XXXII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “CULTURE BRIDGES” 2027

Date:
3–8 Jul 2027 · 6 days / 5 nights
Location:
Durrës, Albania
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

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.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

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

Accommodation & prices

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

Booking and 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

Excursions and transfers

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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XXXII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “CULTURE BRIDGES” 2027

3–8 Jul 2027 · Durrës, Albania · Apply by 15 Nov 2026

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From €139 / person

3–8 Jul 2027

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