XXVI International Music & Dance festival “JADRANSKO MORE ”
Location: Budva- Suto More, Montenegro
Director: Z.S .& WOFA
Application Deadline: 1 August, 2025
INVITATION
With pleasure we INVITE you (folk groups, choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams, ballroom dance teams, modern dance groups) (children, youth and adult groups) to participate in the XXVI International Music & Dance Festival “JADRANSKO MORE” from 2–6 September 2025, in Budva and Suto More, Montenegro.
The festival’s light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to come together, establish friendships, and share their culture through dance and music.
Festival Information
XXVI International Music & Dance Festival “JADRANSKO MORE”
2 – 6 September 2025
Budva–Suto More, MONTENEGRO
All Performing Arts
from 119 €
Director: Z.S. & WOFA
Deadline: 25 July 2025
Participation Information
The festival is a non-competitive showcase of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, brass bands, orchestras and majorette teams. Participants should be children and youth, but accompanying guests are not limited. Every folklore, choral group, brass band, orchestra, majorette team and modern dance group has the right to participate.
Children’s ensembles must have at least two-thirds of participants aged 16 or younger, youth ensembles must have two-thirds of participants aged 25 or younger, and adult ensembles can include up to one-third of participants older than 25. Groups can include folklore dance groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups, soloists, and performers from other art styles.
The number of participants is limited to only 3 groups from each country. Each group should consist of 20 to 60 members including dancers, managers and musicians. Ensembles should prepare at least 2 dances, total program of 12–15 minutes, performed with orchestra or USB. Performances will be in the evening, so groups can use the day for sightseeing and visiting the historical parts of the city.
Groups must send a short CV (5–6 sentences in English) and 3 photos of the group, and bring a flag of their country. Each ensemble must arrange its own transport for arrival and departure.
Accommodation Information
Festival packages (Half Board – HB):
119 EUR per person for 3 nights (half board with 2 meals per day)
155 EUR per person for 4 nights (half board with 2 meals per day)
189 EUR per person for 5 nights (half board with 2 meals per day)
Additional double room costs 10 EUR per person per night.
Additional single room costs 20 EUR per person per night.
Tourist tax is 1.50 EUR per person per day.
On your request, you can extend your stay after the festival at a special price of 35 EUR per person per day (half board). This price is specially arranged for festival participants.
Accommodation included in the package:
Hotel Empire:https://www.apartmanibudva-dib.com/hotel-empire/
Villas Hotel Park:http://hotelparkbudva.com/me/smjestaj/turisticko-naselje-vile-hotela-park.html
Hotel Mena:https://garni-mena.hotels-budva.com/en/
Accommodation with price on request:
Slovenska Plaza:https://www.hgbudvanskarivijera.com/en/slovenska-plaza-resort
Hotel In
Hotel Park:http://hotelparkbudva.com/me/smjestaj/smjestaj-hotel-park.html
Group leaders and drivers will stay in double rooms, and other participants will stay in triple or quadruple rooms, each with a private bathroom.
The hotels are situated in the city center, so no transportation is needed to attend festival events.
For every 24 paying participants, one participant stays free of charge. Groups will receive souvenirs and gifts, a welcome cocktail, and certificates of attendance.
Bus parking is paid additionally.
Program Information
Day 1
13:00 – Arrival at hotel, accommodation, swimming and sunbathing.
19:00–20:00 – Dinner in hotel.
20:00 – Welcome reception with group leaders.
Day 2
08:00–10:00 – Breakfast.
10:00–14:00 – Beach time or optional sightseeing in Bar.
18:00–19:30 – Dinner in hotel.
20:00–23:30 – Free time.
Day 3
08:00–10:00 – Breakfast.
10:00–18:00 – Beach time or optional visit to Dubrovnik by bus.
18:00–19:30 – Dinner in hotel.
21:00–23:00 – Free time.
Day 4
09:00–10:00 – Breakfast.
11:00–16:00 – Beach time and free activities.
19:00–20:00 – Dinner in hotel.
21:00 – Festival evening.
Day 5
09:00–10:00 – Breakfast.
11:00 – Departure of participants.
Excursions Information
Visiting Ostrog Orthodox Monastery – one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the Balkans, uniquely built into a cliffside, offering spirituality and stunning nature.
Visiting Tara River Canyon – explore the second deepest canyon in the world, known as the “Tear of Europe,” with majestic viewpoints and untouched nature.
Shkodra Lake in Montenegro with lunch – discover the largest lake in Southern Europe, enjoy a traditional lunch by the lake, and take in breathtaking views.
Shkodra Lake in Montenegro (without lunch) + boat ride – immerse yourself in the beauty of Shkodra Lake with a boat ride offering panoramic views.
Visiting Kotor with boat ride – cruise through the Bay of Kotor and explore the UNESCO-listed medieval town of Kotor.
Visiting Kotor (without boat ride) – walk through Kotor’s Old Town and experience its medieval charm.
Kotor Cable Car adventure – ride the new Kotor Cable Car and ascend to one of the most spectacular panoramic views in Montenegro.