Instrumental festivals in Budva
Budva, a coastal town on the Adriatic in Montenegro, hosts a busy season of festivals for young performers, and several of them welcome instrumental players. The listings on this page are festivals scheduled for summer and early autumn 2027, from June to September. Many are run by the World Festival Association (WOFA), and some, such as the Budva Music Festival, take place at the Budva Old Town.
A festival usually means a set programme of performances in front of an audience, often bringing together several groups, categories or age levels. For instrumental players, this can be a useful way to share their work on stage, hear other young musicians and get a sense of how a larger event runs. Some listings, such as the BUDVA BEATLINE festival, combine majorette and orchestra formats, so check each event for its exact categories and entry details.
Parents should read the official information for each event before planning travel or accommodation, since registration, fees and schedules are set by the organizers. Use the list below to compare events by month and name, and check back as the 2027 programme is confirmed.
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.
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.












