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XXXIII INTERNATIONAL MAJORETTE & ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL “FESTIVAL OF BATON & BRASS” 2027

Date:
17–21 Jun 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Durrës, Albania
Categories:
Orchestras, Majorettes
Director:
S.S. & WOFA
Application deadline:
15 Nov 2026
Status:
Last 2 days

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

About the festival

XXXIII International Majorette & Orchestra Festival “FESTIVAL OF BATON & BRASS” takes place in Durrës, Albania, from 17–21 June 2027. The festival welcomes majorette teams, brass bands and orchestras from different countries, including children, youth and adult groups.

The event is non-competitive and combines public performances, parade activities, cultural exchange and leisure experiences on Albania’s Adriatic coast.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

  • Majorette teams

  • Brass bands

  • Orchestras

  • Marching formations

  • Related music and performance groups

GENERAL CONDITIONS

  • 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 live orchestral accompaniment

  • Groups should provide the requested promotional materials

  • Each group should bring its national flag

  • 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

  • 25+1 — one free place for every 25 paying participants

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided at Hotel Bonita 5★ in Durrës.

Hotel facilities include:

  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Private beach

  • Spa

  • Gym

  • Restaurant

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Half Board

  • Festival organization

  • Participation in festival performances and parade activities

  • Organizational assistance

  • Festival certificates / recognition

NOT INCLUDED

  • Optional excursions

  • International travel

  • Transfers unless separately arranged

  • Insurance

  • Personal expenses

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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XXXIII INTERNATIONAL MAJORETTE & ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL “FESTIVAL OF BATON & BRASS” 2027

17–21 Jun 2027 · Durrës, Albania · Apply by 15 Nov 2026

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From €163 / person

17–21 Jun 2027

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