International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Festivals Days in Ohrid
Ohrid, Macedonia
23 April - 27 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Festivals Days in Ohrid
Ohrid, Macedonia
23 April - 27 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Festivals Days in Ohrid
Ohrid, Macedonia
23 April - 27 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Festivals Days in Ohrid
Ohrid, Macedonia
23 April - 27 April
Overview
Ohrid City – a mixture of rich history and modern life…
Ohrid is an immortal town on the mythical Balkans, a magical hill of Macedonia whose primordial pulsation links ancient and modern times forever…
Ohrid has been a living town for 2400 years, notable for having 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and is referred to as the Macedonian Jerusalem. Archaeological finds indicate that Ohrid is one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe.
Lake Ohrid rightly deserves the name “Macedonia’s freshwater sea”. Not only for its warm water blue color, which gains its intensity from the sky blue color but because of its size, this lake gives an impression of being a sea. With its unique flora and fauna, the lake is one of the largest biological reserves in Europe.
TRIP PLANNER
It will be our pleasure to make your trip an unforgettable experience!
We can provide the following services for your group:
- accommodation during the trip (in case you need a sleepover to your way to the chosen destination)
- accommodation during the festival event you attend
- travel and transportation tips and assistance
- purchasing airplane and bus tickets
- organizing transportation for a group or individuals
- assist and advise in the procedure of issuing visas (if needed)
Accommodation
Participation Fee
Basic Hotel Accommodation
€145 per person – 5 days / 4 nights (Half Board: breakfast and dinner included)
Accommodation Details
Participants will be housed in hotels or apartments, with rooms for 3–4 persons, each featuring a private bathroom.
Each group is entitled to 2 double rooms for leaders or drivers, without paying the extra charge for double rooms. If they need more than 2 DBL rooms, the extra charge for those rooms will apply.
Additional cost for double rooms: €10 per person/day
Single rooms: €20 per person/day
Extra nights (half board): €40 per person/night
1 free place for every 25 participants
Check-in: after 14:00 PM | Check-out: before 09:00 AM
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Accommodation
- 2 meals per day
- Gift From Organization
- Festival Organization
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Trip expenses, airport transfers, and parking
- Tourist guide, sightseeing, excursions
- Tourist city tax
- Health insurance
Payment
To confirm participation in the festival, each group is required to pay a 10% advance deposit. The remaining balance must be settled no later than 15 days before the festival, either by bank transfer or upon arrival, as agreed with the organizers.
Please note that the deposit is non-refundable, regardless of the reason for cancellation.
In the event of unexpected circumstances or force majeure, the organizers reserve the right to reschedule or postpone the festival to the following year.
Dates
- 23/04/2026 - 27/04/2026
Pricing
23/04 - 27/04
- 5 days (4 nights) = 145 € per person
Itinerary
Festival Conditions
Open to Choirs, Orchestras, Folklore, and Modern Dance Groups from around the world.
No age limits.
The number of participating groups is limited.
Each group will receive Diplomas and Gifts from the organizers.
Includes a parade and organized performances for all participants.
After submitting the Application Form and advance payment, an official invitation letter will be issued.
Participant Requirements
Each group should include dancers, musicians, leaders, and staff.
Prepare a performance of 10–12 minutes.
Performances may use live music, CD, or USB.
Groups must bring their national flag and group banner for the parade.
Groups arriving by bus must use their own transportation during the festival.
Visa arrangements (if required) are the responsibility of the group.
Rooming lists must be submitted at least one month before the festival.
DRAFT PROGRAM:
Day 1 – Arrival and Relaxation
Check-in at the hotel
Free time for individual activities
Dinner at the hotel
Free evening to explore or relax
Day 2 – Exploring the Old City of Ohrid
Breakfast
Guided tour of the Old City of Ohrid, including:
Samuil Fortress
Antique Theater
St. Kliment Ohridski – Plaošnik
St. Jovan Kaneo Church
Dinner
Festival Night – cultural performances and entertainment
Day 3 – Lake Cruise & St. Naum Excursion
Breakfast
Boat cruise on Lake Ohrid
Visit to:
Museum on the Water (Bay of Bones)
St. Naum Monastery, the most famous tourist resort on the lake
Dinner
Day 4 – Struga & Vevčani
Breakfast
Excursion to Struga and Vevčani
Optional beach or free time in the afternoon
Dinner
Day 5 – Departure
Breakfast
Hotel check-out
Note:
The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the festival program as necessary.
Things to do
Explore Ohrid like never before!
1. Sightseeing of the old part of the city Ohrid
Ohrid Roman Amphitheater - Build around 200 BC, just over 2000 years old. Today is used during the Ohrid Summer Festival for performances of ancient tragedies and comedies.
Samuil’s Fortress - dated from 4th century B.C., Samuel’s fortress consumes the city’s skyline with walls 3 km long and 16 meters high. With its strategic location, overlooking the town and the lake, it provides an ideal place for taking in the whole panorama of Ohrid and its surroundings.
St. Pantelejmon (Plaosnik) – dedicated to St. Clement and St. Pantelejmon it stands next to the ruins of the original St Clement´s monastery school at Plaosnik.
St. John Kaneo – it is not certain when it was built and fresco painted. St. John Kaneo church is most known for its scenic location, standing on a cliff over Lake Ohrid.
2. Boat trip (Ohrid – St. Naum – Ohrid)
Lake Ohrid – one of Europe’s deepest and according to most experts the oldest lake in Europe. The importance of the lake was further emphasized when it was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1979.
St. Naum Monastery – one of the most beautiful monasteries in Macedonia and an important pilgrimage place founded in 910 by St.Naum. Among the local people, there is a belief that the place is holy and sacred and that the ghost of St. Naum helps couples who have problems with having their own children.
3. Sightseeing of the springs in village Vevcani
Vevcani (Vevchani) is one of the most authentic and naturally beautiful villages in Macedonia. It’s situated in the southwestern part of Macedonia, in a valley on Jablanica Mountain 800 meters above sea level.
4. The City of Consuls Tour – 1 day Bitola
By visiting Bitola, you will have the opportunity to visit Heraclea Lyncestis with the beautiful well-preserved floor mosaics, fine examples of the early Christian Art period, you will enjoy the mixture of Ottoman, neoclassical 19th-century romantic architecture.
Finally, don’t miss out on Bitola as it is honored for its café culture, the pedestrian Shirok Sokak lined with nice colorful romantic and neoclassical buildings almost of all of them housing a café is a place to see and be seen!
Trip Planner
It will be our pleasure to make your trip an unforgettable experience!
We can provide the following services for your group:
- accommodation during the trip (in case you need a sleepover on your way to the chosen destination)
- accommodation during the festival event you attend
- travel and transportation tips and assistance
- purchasing airplane and bus tickets
- organizing transportation for a group or individuals
- assist and advise in the procedure of issuing visas (if needed)