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XXXII International Music & Dance Festival "Budva Festival of Traditions"

26. Aug. 2027 – 30. Aug. 2027Budva, MontenegroFestivalChoirDanceInstrumentalMultidisciplinary
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Description

The festival showcases traditional and modern dance, choirs, brass bands, orchestras and majorette teams from different countries. Children's, youth and adult ensembles are all eligible, with a limit of three groups per country and a maximum of 70 members per group. Groups prepare two dances or programmes of 12 to 15 minutes each, and performances take place in the evening. The festival is organised by WOFA. The application deadline listed is 1 November 2026, so it is closed for new applications.

Participation opportunities

Groups apply through the World Festival Association online application form (application fee listed at €135). Each group needs to send a short English CV of 5–6 sentences and five group photos, bring a national flag, and arrange its own transport. The listing shows an application deadline of 1 November 2026, which has already passed as of 8 November 2026; check the organizer for any later window.

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