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Dance events in Budva for kids and teens

Budva is one of Montenegro's best-known coastal towns, and its calendar of dance events gives young performers plenty to look forward to. The listings on this page include a school talent show finale planned for November 2026 at Akademija znanja, along with a run of summer festivals in 2027 that bring folk and international dance groups to the town.

Most of the festivals are scheduled between June and September 2027. Several are organized by the World Festival Association (WOFA), with events held at venues such as the Budva Old Town, and others by Euro Balkan Folk Fest. Folk dance groups, including the Makedonka folklore ensemble behind the ADRIATIC FEST, also appear in the schedule, so families will find both traditional and international styles represented.

Dates and details can change, so check each event listing for the latest information before you plan travel or registration. Parents of younger dancers may want to start with the local school show or a festival that suits their child's experience level. Browse the events below to compare organizers, months and venues.

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

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