Youth performing-arts events in Budva
Budva, on the Montenegrin coast, hosts a steady calendar of performing-arts events for children and teenagers. The listings on this page range from school talent shows and family-friendly New Year programmes to larger international festivals and competitions covering singing, dance, instrumental music, choir and multidisciplinary performance.
Many of the upcoming events are organized by the Tourist Organization of Budva, local schools and the World Festival Association (WOFA), which runs several of the summer festivals. Other events are run by groups such as Euro Balkan Folk Fest and the Folklore Dance & Singing Group Makedonka. Festival formats differ, so it is worth checking each listing for the type of event, the disciplines accepted and the organizer's details before applying or attending.
For parents and young performers, the shorter winter programmes are a good starting point, while the May to August festivals offer more opportunities to take part as a group or perform on stage. Browse the events below to compare dates, categories and organizers.
Upcoming events
18 Nov 2026
"Otkriću ti tajnu" Talent Show Finale
The finale of the school talent show "Otkriću ti tajnu" will showcase student singing, instrumental, dance and illustration acts in Budva on 18 November 2026.
18 Nov 2026
Talent show Otkriću ti tajnu
A talent show for children organised by Osnovna škola Stefan Mitrov Ljubiša with support from Akademija znanja Budva. It takes place on Wednesday 18 November at 15:00.
22 Nov 2026
Uživaj u novogodišnjoj čaroliji (Enjoy the New Year Magic) children's programme
A children's winter programme in Budva's Old Town with creative workshops, kindergarten performances, magic shows and animations. It runs on weekends through December.
30 Dec 2026
Children's New Year concert at the Budva New Year celebration
A dedicated children's programme with the band Kamerton on New Year's Eve in Budva's Old Town square.
20 May 2027 – 24 May 2027
XX International Choir Festival "Songs of the Sea" 2027
An international choir festival in Budva for children's, youth and adult choirs, open to choral groups from abroad, from 20 to 24 May 2027.
4 Jun 2027 – 8 Jun 2027
XXII International Music & Dance Festival "Budva Music Festival" 2027
An international non-competitive music and dance festival in Budva's Old Town from 4 to 8 June 2027, open to folk, choir, dance, orchestra and majorette groups of children, youth and adults.
15 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027
VIII International Budva Folk Fest
International folk festival listed in Budva, Montenegro, from 15 to 19 June 2027.
26 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027
International Folk Dance and Music Festival "ADRIATIC FEST"
An international folk dance and music festival organised by Ansambl Makedonka, with performances in Budva, Petrovac and Canj, Montenegro, in summer 2027.
28 Jun 2027 – 2 Jul 2027
XXXII International Music & Dance Festival "BUDVA CULTURE FEST"
International music and dance festival for children, youth and adult groups in Budva and Kotor, held 28 June – 2 July 2027.
8 Jul 2027 – 12 Jul 2027
XIX International Budva Folk Fest
International folk festival listed in Budva, Montenegro, from 8 to 12 July 2027.
8 Jul 2027 – 12 Jul 2027
XX International Music & Dance Festival "Budva Golden Summer" 2027
An international music and dance festival in Budva, Montenegro, listed by WOFA for 8–12 July 2027.
15 Aug 2027 – 19 Aug 2027
XX International Choir Festival & Competition "Saint Stefan" 2027
An international choir festival and competition in Budva, Montenegro, listed by WOFA for 15–19 August 2027.
18 Aug 2027 – 22 Aug 2027
XII International Music & Folk - Dance Festival "BUDVA WAVES" 2027
WOFA international folk and modern dance festival in Budva open to children, youth and adult groups, held 18–22 August 2027.
20 Aug 2027 – 25 Aug 2027
XI International Budva Folk Fest
International folk festival listed in Budva, Montenegro, from 20 to 25 August 2027.
20 Aug 2027 – 24 Aug 2027
XXIV International Dance & Music Festival “MONTENEGRO MUSIC FEST”
International dance and music festival in Budva, Montenegro, listed by WOFA for 20–24 August 2027.
21 Aug 2027 – 25 Aug 2027
V Majorette & Orchestra Festival “BUDVA BEATLINE”
Majorette and orchestra festival in Budva, Montenegro, listed by WOFA for 21–25 August 2027.
26 Aug 2027 – 30 Aug 2027
XXXII International Music & Dance Festival "Budva Festival of Traditions"
A non-competitive international festival for children, youth and adult folk, choir, dance and orchestra groups, held in Budva and Kotor in August 2027.
26 Aug 2027 – 30 Aug 2027
XXXII International Music & Dance Festival “BUDVA FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONS”
International music and dance festival of traditions in Budva, Montenegro, listed by WOFA for 26–30 August 2027.
9 Sept 2027 – 13 Sept 2027
XXVII International Music & Dance Festival "Jadransko more"
A non-competitive international folk, choir, brass band, orchestra and modern dance festival for children, youth and adult groups, held in Budva's Old Town in September 2027.
9 Sept 2027 – 13 Sept 2027
XXVII International Music & Dance festival “JADRANSKO MORE”
International music and dance festival in Budva, Montenegro, listed by WOFA for 9–13 September 2027.
22 Sept 2027 – 26 Sept 2027
XIX International Music & Dance Festival “MOGREN FEST”
International music and dance festival in Budva, Montenegro, listed by WOFA for 22–26 September 2027.
23 Sept 2027 – 28 Sept 2027
X International Budva Folk Fest
International folk festival listed in Budva, Montenegro, from 23 to 28 September 2027.
6 Oct 2027 – 10 Oct 2027
X International Budva Folk Fest (October edition)
International folk festival listed in Budva, Montenegro, from 6 to 10 October 2027.
7 Oct 2027 – 11 Oct 2027
XII International Budva Folk Fest
International folk festival listed in Budva, Montenegro, from 7 to 11 October 2027.


















