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X NTERNATIONAL MAJORETTE & ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL “ADRIATIC BATON FESTIVAL” 2027

Date:
16–20 Sep 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Durrës, Albania
Categories:
Majorettes, Orchestras
Director:
S.S. & WOFA
Application deadline:
15 Nov 2026
Status:
Last 2 days
Price:€163Application Form

Applying is free. No payment is taken when you apply.

About the festival

X International Majorette & Orchestra Festival “ADRIATIC BATON FESTIVAL” takes place in Durrës, Albania, from 16–20 September 2027. The festival welcomes majorette teams, brass orchestras and related music groups from different countries for a non-competitive international event combining parade performances, stage presentations and cultural exchange.

The festival is designed to promote friendship between participating groups and create a lively public atmosphere in Durrës through music, choreography and open-air performances.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

  • Majorette teams

  • Brass orchestras

  • Marching bands

  • Music groups

  • Related performance formations

GENERAL PARTICIPATION RULES

  • Festival is non-competitive

  • Maximum 3 groups per country

  • Maximum 70 participants per group

  • Each group should prepare a performance of approximately 10–15 minutes

  • Performances may use USB music or orchestral accompaniment

  • Groups participate in public festival activities and parade-style performances

  • Groups arrange their own arrival and departure transport

FESTIVAL PACKAGES

  • €153 per person — 3 nights, Half Board

  • €193 per person — 4 nights, Half Board

  • €233 per person — 5 nights, Half Board

  • Accommodation at Hotel Bonita 5★

  • Breakfast and dinner included

FREE PLACES

  • 24+1 — one free place for every 24 paying participants

  • Group leaders and drivers are accommodated in double rooms according to the organizer’s conditions

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is provided at Hotel Bonita 5★ in Durrës.

Hotel facilities include:

  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Private beach

  • Spa / wellness facilities

  • Gym

  • Restaurant

  • Seaside location

Participants are mainly accommodated in triple rooms, while group leaders and drivers may use double rooms.

SUPPLEMENTS

  • Double room supplement: €10 per person/day

  • Single room supplement: €25 per person/day

  • Extra night with Half Board: €45 per person

  • Tourist tax: €1 per person/day

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Half Board

  • Festival organization

  • Participation in performances and parade activities

  • Certificates / festival recognition

  • Organizational assistance

NOT INCLUDED

  • Optional excursions

  • International travel

  • Personal expenses

  • Insurance

  • Transfers unless separately arranged

IMPORTANT
The festival program may be adjusted according to local organizational conditions, weather or the final number of participating groups.

Festival programme

Day 1 – 16 September 2027 | Arrival in Durrës
13:00 – Arrival in Durrës, hotel accommodation and free beach time.
18:00–19:00 – Buffet dinner.
21:00 – Welcome reception with group leaders.

Day 2 – 17 September 2027 | Durrës Sightseeing & Festival Opening
09:00–10:00 – Buffet breakfast.
11:00–15:00 – Sightseeing in Durrës.
18:00–19:00 – Buffet dinner.
19:30–23:00 – Parade along the main street to the city square, followed by the festival opening and performances.

Day 3 – 18 September 2027 | Beach Time or Krujë
09:00–10:00 – Buffet breakfast.
10:30–15:00 – Free beach time or optional visit to Krujë. Entrance: €2.
17:00–18:00 – Buffet dinner.

Day 4 – 19 September 2027 | Beach / Krujë & Pool Party
09:00–10:00 – Buffet breakfast.
10:30–15:00 – Beach time or optional visit to Krujë. Entrance: €2.
17:00–18:00 – Buffet dinner.
21:00 – Party with all participants around the hotel swimming pool.

Day 5 – 20 September 2027 | Departure
09:00–11:00 – Buffet breakfast.
11:00 – Departure of participating groups.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Optional Excursions

1. Kruja – Historical City Tour

Discover Kruja Castle, the Skanderbeg Museum, and the traditional Old Bazaar, famous for its local handicrafts, historical atmosphere, and panoramic views.

2. Berat – City of a Thousand Windows

Explore Berat Castle, traditional Ottoman architecture, the historic Mangalem and Gorica neighborhoods, and the famous Gorica Bridge.

3. Tirana – Capital City Sightseeing

Explore Albania's vibrant capital, including Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, the New Bazaar, and the city's main cultural attractions.

4. Divjakë–Karavasta National Park

Discover Albania's beautiful lagoon ecosystem, peaceful pine forests, panoramic observation points, and natural wildlife, including the Dalmatian pelican.

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X NTERNATIONAL MAJORETTE & ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL “ADRIATIC BATON FESTIVAL” 2027

16–20 Sep 2027 · Durrës, Albania · Apply by 15 Nov 2026

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16–20 Sep 2027

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