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Welcome to the XI International Music & Dance Festival “MONTENEGRO MUSIC FESTIVAL – ST. STEFAN”, taking place 28 June – 2 July  in Budva- St. Stefan, Montenegro.

This non‑competitive festival brings together folklore ensembles, choral groups, modern dance teams, majorette squads, orchestras, and brass bands for cultural exchange, friendship, and celebration of music & dance along Montenegro’s stunning Adriatic coast.

 Festival Highlights

• All Performing Arts: Folklore, Choirs, Modern Dance, Majorettes, Orchestras & Brass Bands
• Evening parades & gala performances in Budva’s main square
• Beachfront venues & historic island stage at St. Stefan
• Daytime excursions: boat cruises, sightseeing, canyon tours

 Participation Information

Regulations & Eligibility

• Open to international folklore groups, choral ensembles, modern dance companies, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands
• Group size: up to 60 members (including performers, managers, musicians, family)
• Limit: max. 3 groups per country
• Each ensemble must perform two dances or pieces (10–15 min each)
• By applying, you agree to respect copyright and allow the Festival to use recordings

Application Requirements

• Short CV of the group
• 2–3 photographs of ensemble in performance attire
• National flag of your country
• Deadline: 1 June 2025
• Groups arrange their own arrival/departure transport (airport, bus, etc.)

 Participation Fee

Festival Packages (Half Board – HB)

• €114 per person for 3 nights with half-board (2 meals per day).
• €155 per person for 4 nights with half-board (2 meals per day).
• Additional double room is €10 per person for 1 night
• Additional single room is €20 per person for 1 night

It covers hotel accommodation in:

• Hotel Empire
• Villas Hotel Park
• Hotel Mena
• Hotel Lobo Budva

Accommodation with price on request:

• Slovenska Plaza Resort
• Hotel In (link on request)
• Hotel Park
• 10 EUR per person per day for a double room supplement.

Tourist tax and insurance (1.50 EUR per person per day) to be paid additionally upon arrival at the hotel.

Bus parking is additionally paid.

One free package per 30 dancers, two free packages for 60 dancers.

The festival organizers will offer a special rate of 30 EUR per day per person for participants who wish to extend their stay after the festival.

 Transportation

• Airport shuttle from Tivat Airport (costs covered by groups, arranged by organizers)
• Local festival transport during event days provided

  Festival Program

Day 1 – 28 June

• 13:00 Arrival in Budva, hotel check‑in & free time (swimming/sunbathing)
• 19:00 Dinner at hotel
• 21:00 Free evening

Day 2 – 29 June

• 08:00–10:00 Breakfast
• 10:00–14:00 Budva sightseeing & boat cruise to St. Stefan (€14 pp)
• 17:30–19:00 Dinner at hotel
• 21:00 Welcome reception with group leaders

Day 3 – 30 June

• 08:00–09:00 Breakfast
• 09:00–18:00 Free time or optional boat trip to Tivat, Kotor, Herceg Novi
• 17:00–18:30 Dinner at hotel
• 19:00–23:00 Parade & festival evening performance (certificates & gifts)

Day 4 – 1 July

• 08:00–10:00 Breakfast
• 10:00–18:00 Free time or optional Aqua Park visit (€10 pp)
• 19:00–21:00 Dinner at hotel
• 21:00–00:00 Optional discotheque party

Day 5 – 2 July

• 09:00 Breakfast
• 11:00 Check‑out & departure

 Excursions Information

• Ostrog Monastery: cliffside Orthodox pilgrimage site
• Tara River Canyon: “Tear of Europe” panoramic viewpoints
• Shkodra Lake: traditional lunch option & boat ride
• Kotor Bay Cruise: UNESCO Old Town exploration
• Kotor Cable Car: panoramic mountain ascent