WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

With great pleasure, we invite you to the XXI International Music & Dance Festival “BUDVA SUMMER FESTIVAL”, taking place from 2 to 10 July 2025 in the enchanting coastal city of Budva, Montenegro.

Join us in a celebration of cultural diversity, tradition, and unity through music and dance. This vibrant non-competitive festival brings together folk groups, choirs, orchestras, majorette teams, and performing ensembles of all ages. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Adriatic coastline, the festival is a unique opportunity to share your heritage, enjoy unforgettable performances, and build international friendships.The festival offers two participation dates: – From 02 – 06 July – From 06 – 10 July

 Festival Highlights

• All Performing Arts: Folk, Choirs, Orchestras, Majorettes, Ensembles (children, youth, adults)
• Two participation options: 02–06 July or 06–10 July
• Evening performances & cultural parades
• Beachfront venues and historic sites
• Excursions to St. Stefan, Kotor, Tara Canyon, and more

 Participation Information

Eligibility & Group Details

• Open to folk groups, choral groups, orchestras, majorettes, and mixed ensembles
• Group size: 20–70 members (including dancers, musicians, managers, family)
• Limit of 3 groups per country
• Ensembles must prepare 2 performances (10–15 minutes each)
• Choirs perform 12–15-minute program in the city
• Groups arrange their own arrival/departure transport

Application Requirements

• Short group CV
• 3 group photos
• Video link of a performance
• National flag
• Deadline: 13 June 2025

 Participation Fee

Festival Packages (Half Board – HB)

• €119 per person for 3 nights (half board)
• €155 per person for 4 nights (half board)
• €189 per person for 5 nights (half board)
• Additional double room: €10 per person for 1 night
• Additional single room: €20 per person for 1 night

Includes accommodation in:

• Hotel Empire
• Villas Hotel Park
• Hotel Mena
• Hotel Lobo Budva (link on request)

Accommodation with price on request:

• Slovenska Plaza
• Hotel In
• Hotel Park
• Group leaders and drivers in 2-person rooms
• Other participants in triple or quad rooms (with private bathroom)

Tourist Tax: €1.50 per person/day, Extended stay: €30 per person/day (HB)

Bus parking is additionally paid. 

 Festival organiser provides :

• One free package per 24 dancers
• Souvenirs, group gifts, participation certificates
• Welcome cocktail

 Festival Program

Day 1 – Arrival

• 13:00 – Hotel check-in
• 19:00–21:00 – Dinner
• 21:00 – Welcome reception for group leaders

Day 2 – City & St. Stefan Tour

• 08:00–10:00 – Breakfast
• 10:00–13:00 – Guided Budva tour + boat trip to St. Stefan (€14 pp)
• 17:00–18:00 – Dinner
• 19:30–23:00 – Parade & festival evening, gift exchange

Day 3 – Excursion & Performance

• 09:00–10:00 – Breakfast
• 10:00–18:00 – Free time or boat trip to Kotor, Tivat, Herceg Novi, Blue Cave (€26 pp)
• 17:30–19:00 – Dinner
• 21:00–00:00 – Second festival evening (optional)

Day 4 – Leisure Day

• 09:00–10:00 – Breakfast
• 10:00–18:00 – Free time or excursions (as Day 3)
• 19:00–21:00 – Dinner
• 21:00–23:00 – Disco or live music restaurant dinner

Day 5 – Departure

• 09:00–10:00 – Breakfast
• 11:00 – Departure of participants

Day 6 – Optional Extra Day

• 08:00–10:00 – Breakfast
• 11:00 – Departure of extended-stay participants (€39 pp/day HB)

 Excursions Information

• Ostrog Monastery – spiritual cliffside pilgrimage site
• Tara River Canyon – Europe’s deepest canyon with nature viewpoints
• Shkodra Lake (with lunch) – traditional lakeside meal
• Shkodra Lake (without lunch) + boat ride – scenic cruise
• Kotor + Boat Ride – UNESCO coastal gem
• Kotor walking tour – historic Old Town discovery
• Kotor Cable Car Adventure – panoramic mountaintop views