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Harbor view in Budva, MontenegroKids performing shadow theatre at an outdoor festivalYoung ballerinas practicing at the barreTwo girls playing piano togetherChildren choir rehearsing in white shirts and bowtiesGirl singing into a microphone in a music studioChild singing on a bright theatre stageAerial view of Budva marina, MontenegroChildren enjoying a festival stage performanceChildren in a ballet studio with their instructor

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.

Budva, MontenegroTalent showDanceInstrumentalMultidisciplinarySinging

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.

Budva, MontenegroTalent showMultidisciplinary

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.

Open applicationsBudva, MontenegroFestivalChoirSinging

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.

Open applicationsBudva, MontenegroFestivalChoirDanceInstrumentalMultidisciplinary

15 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027

VIII International Budva Folk Fest

International folk festival listed in Budva, Montenegro, from 15 to 19 June 2027.

Budva, MontenegroFestivalDanceMultidisciplinary

8 Jul 2027 – 12 Jul 2027

XIX International Budva Folk Fest

International folk festival listed in Budva, Montenegro, from 8 to 12 July 2027.

Budva, MontenegroFestivalDanceMultidisciplinary

20 Aug 2027 – 25 Aug 2027

XI International Budva Folk Fest

International folk festival listed in Budva, Montenegro, from 20 to 25 August 2027.

Budva, MontenegroFestivalDanceMultidisciplinary

23 Sept 2027 – 28 Sept 2027

X International Budva Folk Fest

International folk festival listed in Budva, Montenegro, from 23 to 28 September 2027.

Budva, MontenegroFestivalDanceMultidisciplinary

7 Oct 2027 – 11 Oct 2027

XII International Budva Folk Fest

International folk festival listed in Budva, Montenegro, from 7 to 11 October 2027.

Budva, MontenegroFestivalDanceMultidisciplinary