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Multidisciplinary festivals in Budva

Budva, a coastal town in Montenegro's Budva Municipality, hosts a busy summer calendar of festivals that bring music, dance and folk traditions together. This page gathers multidisciplinary festival events for young performers and families. All listed events are scheduled between June and September 2027, and at least one is held at the Budva Old Town.

Two organizers appear most often. WOFA (World Festival Association) runs several international music and dance festivals, while Euro Balkan Folk Fest hosts the Budva Folk Fest series. Formats and details vary by edition, so check each event card for its own information on participation, age groups and registration.

For parents, the practical steps are to choose an event early, confirm the rules for young participants directly with the organizer, and plan travel and accommodation around the festival dates. Budva's compact old town and seaside promenade make it easy to attend performances and stay close to the action.

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.

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