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III INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL “PEARL SEA” 2027

Date:
4–8 Aug 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Bar, Montenegro
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
Z.S. & WOFA
Application deadline:
10 Nov 2026
Status:
Waitlist active
Price:€129

About the festival

The III International Music & Folk Dance Festival “Pearl Sea” takes place from 4 to 8 August 2027 in Bar, Montenegro.

One of Montenegro’s major Adriatic coastal cities, Bar is known for its historic Old Town, Haj Nehaj Fortress, King Nikola’s Castle and Mediterranean atmosphere.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

  • Open to folk dance groups, modern dance groups, choirs, majorette teams, brass bands and orchestras.
  • No age limit or limit on the number of participants and accompanying persons.
  • Each group should bring its national flag and visibly display its group and country names.
  • Groups are encouraged to bring 12–15 small gifts for exchange.
  • Applications should include a CV, photos and videos.

Visa & Invitations

An official invitation letter is issued after application and advance payment.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Each group should prepare a programme lasting approximately 10–12 minutes.
  • Performances may use a live orchestra or recorded music via CD / USB.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

  • Advanced accommodation costs EUR 129 per person for 3 nights or EUR 169 per person for 4 nights.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Wednesday 4 August

    Arrival

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      Hotel check-in.

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      Meeting with the organizer and receipt of the final programme.

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      Dinner at the hotel.

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      Free evening.

  2. Day 2

    Thursday 5 August

    Bar & Festival Evening

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      Breakfast.

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      Visit the historic Old Town of Bar and discover the city’s cultural heritage; included in the programme.

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      Parade on the main street.

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      Festival evening and performances.

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      Dinner.

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      Free evening.

  3. Day 3

    Friday 6 August

    Second Festival Night

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      Breakfast.

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      Optional boat cruise to Budva.

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      Parade.

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      Second festival evening and closing of the festival.

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      Dinner.

  4. Day 4

    Saturday 7 August

    Montenegro Tour

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      Breakfast.

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      Optional programme visit to Budva, Tivat and Kotor, using the groups’ own buses.

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      Dinner.

  5. Day 5

    Sunday 8 August

    Departure

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      Breakfast.

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      Hotel check-out.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Additional optional excursion possibilities will be offered upon arrival.

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Apply for this festival

III INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL “PEARL SEA” 2027

4–8 Aug 2027 · Bar, Montenegro · Apply by 10 Nov 2026

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From €129 / person

4–8 Aug 2027