XXXI International Music & Dance Festival “ OHRID SUN”
Location: OHRID, Macedonia
Director: Z.S.& WOFA
Application Deadline: 1 March, 2026
I N V I T A T I O N
With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk groups, Choral groups, Orchestras, Majorette teams,brass bands,modern dance team), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate on XXXI International Music & Dance Festival “OHRID SUN” which will be held from 20 - 24 August,Ohrid 2026
The Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and regions, and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance,music..
Festival program will be held on the main square in Ohrid.
General rules:
- is a non-competitive sample
- On the festival may participate children and youth folklore dance groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups and soloists, as well as groups and performers from other art styles.
- The number of participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country),
- Each group should consist of most 80 members including dancers, managers, musicians and family numbers,
- Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 folk dances 12-18 minutes live or USB. The Choral groups -two parts from 12 – 18 minutes free program. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city and excursions.
- To send by mail short CV and 3 photos of the group,
- To bring a flag of the country,
- Groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure,
Program
Day 1
13.00.Arrivalin Ohrid after 13.00,hotel accommodation and free activities
14.00 – 15.00 Lunch in hotel (if you choose option with lunch)
19.00 – 21.00 Dinner in hotel
21.00 Welcome reception with leaders
Day 2
09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,
10.30 -14.00 Ohrid sightseeing – visiting cultural monuments (St.Sofia church, Samoil fortress, Antique theatre, Plaosnik, St. Kaneo church …)
14.00 – 15.00 Lunch in hotel
18.30 – 19.30 Dinner in hotel
20.00. Ensembles parade (old town)
20.30. Official opening of the festival
- welcome speech
- Open air performance
- dancing together
Day 3
09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,
11.00 – 15.30 Cruising with boat on Ohrid Lake, visit Museum on water and most famous tourist resort St.Naum monastery, culture place, –( lunch packet on the boat, dancing boat),
18.00 – 19.30 Dinner in hotel
21.00 Second festival evening (optional) or Macedonian evening party or workshop (learning different dances)
Day 4
09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,
10.30 – 13.00 Visiting Struga city (house of Miladinovci brothers, river Crni Drim, Kalsita caves church……),
14.00 – 15.00 Lunch in hotel and free activities,
20.00 – 21.00 Dinner in hotel
21.00 – 00.00 Disco Party for all participants
Day 5
09.00 -10.00 Breakfast
11,00 Check out
PARTICIPATION FEE:
To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay, we offer several accommodation options—both in the strict center and on the lakeside.
- Hotel Delago & District Villa (Main recommendation – strict center)
Located just 100 meters from Ohrid’s main square, this 4-star hotel offers double rooms with breakfast and dinner. Limited availability.
Hotel Delago & District Villa
Half Board (HB – breakfast & dinner):
3 nights / 4 days: 114 EUR
4 nights / 5 days: 149 EUR
5 nights / 6 days: 189 EUR
Bus parking: 20 EUR/day
Hotel Desaret & Hotel International (Lakeside, 14.2 km from center, pool)
Hotel Desaret
Half Board (HB):
3 nights: 119 EUR
4 nights: 144 EUR
5 nights: 179 EUR
Additional day: 36 EUR
Full Board (FB):
3 nights: 128 EUR
4 nights: 159 EUR
5 nights: 194 EUR
Additional day: 41 EUR
Extra double room: 8 EUR/person/day
Hotel Mizo (Lakeside hotel with beach access)
Hotel Mizo
Bed & Breakfast (BB):
3 nights: 104 EUR
4 nights: 136 EUR
5 nights: 164 EUR
Additional day: 33 EUR
Half Board (HB):
3 nights: 119 EUR
4 nights: 154 EUR
5 nights: 189 EUR
Additional day: 36 EUR
Hotel De Luks Apartments (Modern apartment-style hotel)
Half Board (HB):
3 nights: 91 EUR
4 nights: 119 EUR
Full Board (FB):
3 nights: 109 EUR
4 nights: 139 EUR
Additional Central 3 & 4-Star Hotels like Hotel Sileks, Hotel Granit, Hotel Tino, Hotel Lake View and others from 45 euro HB to 55 euro HB
Other centrally located hotels with double, triple, and quadruple rooms available. Prices upon request after application.
Extra double room: 10 EUR/person/day
Extra single room: 20 EUR/person/day
Festival organizers provide:
- for 23 dancers – one gratis,
- certificates for attendance on the festival,
- souvenir and presents for the groups,
- Welcome cocktail with leaders
- drinks during the performance,
- free parking
- advertising of the festival (social media promotions, e-flayers, posters).
COMMUNICATION STEPS
Step 1 — Apply Fill out the online application form with your group details.
Step 2 — Confirmation You’ll instantly receive an email confirming we got your application.
Step 3 — Application Number Within 2 days you’ll receive your Application Number and required materials list.
Step 4 — Review WOFA reviews your application and checks availability.
Step 5 — Acceptance If accepted, you’ll receive an Invitation Letter and deposit instructions.Deposit must be paid within 10 days.
Step 6 — Secure Your Spot Send us your deposit confirmation. Your participation is officially confirmed.
Step 7 — Finalization A WOFA coordinator will guide you through the final steps: participant list, travel details, and performance info.
Important details:
Festival organisers provide a stage for the performance.
Location where the Festival take place:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sbo6nL2WPk1iDTxR8
Festival Highlights
See videos of performances on our official YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8RE8ufsZ314XlMCPlIopR8k-vDOzb4uG
INSURANCE:
Personal responsibility and health insurance are within the other obligations of the groups. First Aid and Medical Hospital will be available, medical services must be covered by the group.
On your request, You can continue your stay in Ohrid. Price will be from 29 till 39 euro depends of accommodation. Tourist tax and insurance is 1 euro per person per day and it is additional payment.
EXCURSIONS INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)
City Sightseeing Tour
Explore cultural sites including St. Sofia Church, Samoil Fortress, Plaosnik, Antique Theater, and Bridge of Wishes.
Lake Ohrid Cruise
Enjoy a scenic boat ride to the Water Museum and the famous St. Naum Monastery.
Cultural Visits
Visit Stara Čaršija, the ancient tree “Cinar,” Biljanini Springs, Ohrid pearl workshop, and old paper manufactory.
The festival will organize the transport for the groups coming by plane by picking them up from airport, during the festival days and back to the airport. You can also arrive through Skopje, Tirana or Thessaloniki Airport which are only 200 km from Ohrid. The cost of the transportation will be covered by the group and will be additionally agreed according to their number. We will also assist you in obtaining visa for Macedonia if necessary. Also, you can arrive in Ohrid airport by plane and we will organize transfer from the airport to the hotel free of charge.
All detailed information will be supply after your confirmation for participations.
In 2019, participated over 284 participants from 6 countries from Europe.
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NEWS ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Published on 05 June 2018
FOLKLORE MOOD IN OHRID (MACEDONIA)
The 9-th edition of "OHRID SUNSET" was held from 9 to 12 APRIL in Ohrid (Macedoniaa). Groups from Russia, Bulgaria, Italy, Turkey and Romania with more than 350 performers took part in the event, informed us the director of the festival Zoran Strezovski.
"By tradition, the festival was opened with warm "Welcome" to the participants, and after the performances each group received certificate and present from the organization committee. During the day, the groups had the opportunity to visit St.Naum by boat, the old town in Ohrid and some of the groups had excursions to other city of Struga At the final, for all participants there was a disco party with many dances and songs until midnight." says in addition Strezovski.
NEWS ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Published on 25.04. 2017
FESTIVAL “OHRID SUNSET” GATHERED FOLKLORE DIVERSITY OF 5 COUNTRIES IN OHRID
International Folklore Festival “Ohrid Sunset” was held in the period 21 – 24 of April 2017 in Ohrid, Macedonia. There were 8 groups from Macedonia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovakia, and more than 260 people took part in it, informed the director of the festival .“Ohrid was the host city of this wonderful event that showed the colorful traditions and the diversity of cultures. There was a parade near the lake and through the main shopping street. There was one festival evening. They had the chance to meet new people, see the the beauty that Ohrid had to offer as well as learn about the rich history of the town itself.”, announced directori.
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Reviews from the groups:
This festival has review of 6 groups and average estimation is VERY GOOD - 8,1/10