Instrumental for kids in Budva
Budva is a coastal city on Montenegro's Adriatic coast, and its cultural calendar offers children and teenagers a range of chances to perform. Instrumental music covers piano, strings, winds, guitar and other instruments, played solo or in ensembles and orchestras. This page gathers upcoming events in Budva Municipality where young instrumentalists can take part, perform or audition.
The listings below include a talent show finale organized by OŠ "Stefan Mitrov Ljubiša" Budva at Akademija znanja, and a series of international music and dance festivals organized by WOFA (World Festival Association) during summer and early autumn 2027, some held at Budva Old Town. Festival formats vary, so check each listing to see whether solo and ensemble entries are accepted and which age groups apply.
Dates, registration deadlines and fees can change, so confirm details directly with the organizers before planning. A practical first step is to choose events that suit your child's current level and to prepare a short piece in advance.
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.
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.
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.
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 – 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”
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.













