Dance festivals in Budva
Dance festivals in Budva bring together young performers from Montenegro and abroad, with international music and dance programmes running from early summer into September. The 12 events listed here are scheduled for 2027, spanning June to September, and cover a range of folk and music-and-dance styles.
Several organizers appear across the calendar. The World Festival Association (WOFA) runs a number of the events, including the Budva Music Festival held at the Budva Old Town, while Euro Balkan Folk Fest hosts the Budva Folk Fest editions. The folklore group Makedonka also presents its own international folk dance and music festival. Each listing shows its month and organizer, so families can compare timing and focus.
For parents planning ahead, it helps to check each event page for registration details, age groups and participation conditions, since these vary from festival to festival. Festivals like these are often a good first step for young dancers who want to perform before an audience and meet groups from other countries. Browse the list below and open an event to read its full information.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
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”
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.












