International Festival of Dance and Songs
International festival of dance and songs “Ohrid Waves”
Ohrid, Macedonia
22 July - 26 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International festival of dance and songs “Ohrid Waves”
Ohrid, Macedonia
22 July - 26 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International festival of dance and songs “Ohrid Waves”
Ohrid, Macedonia
22 July - 26 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International festival of dance and songs “Ohrid Waves”
Ohrid, Macedonia
22 July - 26 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International festival of dance and songs “Ohrid Waves”
Ohrid, Macedonia
22 July - 26 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International festival of dance and songs “Ohrid Waves”
Ohrid, Macedonia
22 July - 26 July
Overview
Ohrid - Balkan Jerusalem!
Ohrid an immortal town, a magical hill that 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. Today Ohrid is a cultural, spiritual, and tourist center. Together with Lake Ohrid has been named a world cultural and natural heritage listed city under the protection of UNESCO since 1980. Feel Ohrid for once in your life and you already know why you will return and why it simply cannot be retold.
St. Naum, one of the most beautiful monasteries in Macedonia and an important pilgrimage place. Breathtaking setting on a plateau over Ohrid Lake and Galicica mountain towering from behind. It was founded in 910 by St.Naum, but the present-day church was built in the 16th c.
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:
160€ per person for half board basis (breakfast and dinner)
180€ per person for a full board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Accommodation in 3*/4* Hotel
- Full Board Basis with 2 or 3 meals per day
- Participation in 2 Concerts and a Defile
- Invitation Letter
- Grattiduted Certificate
- All expenses of the festival organization
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Travel Insurance
- Transfers
- City Tax
- Excursions
Accommodation Details
Participants will stay in 3 or 4 hotels** in Ohrid, with Full Board accommodation, which includes three buffet meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). The hotels are ideally located near the festival venues, providing easy access for performances and leisure.
- Accommodation will be provided in rooms with 3 or 4 beds, each with its own private bathroom.
- The organizer will provide two double rooms per group at no additional charge above the participation fee (leaders and drivers). Any additional double rooms (three or more) will incur fees as written in the festival conditions.
For additional room requests, the charges are as follows:
- Double Room: €7 per person/day
- Single Room: €35 per person/day
- Extra Night: €42 per person/day for Half Board / €47 per person/day for Full Board
Additionally, for every 25 participants, the 26th participant stays free
Payment Details:
- A 30% deposit is required with the initial application to confirm participation.
- 40% of the total fee is due 60 days before the festival.
- The remaining 30% balance must be paid 10 days before the festival starts.
The final participant list must be submitted 30 days before the festival start date. Deposits are non-refundableafter this date.
Dates
- 22/07/2026 - 26/07/2026
Pricing
22/07 - 26/07
- 5 days (4 nights) = 160 € per person
Itinerary
The International Festival of dance and songs
“Ohrid Waves” is a non-competitive festival of
traditional and modern dances and music performed
by folkloric groups. At the festival may participate
children and youth folklore dance groups, modern
dance groups, choirs, as well as groups and
performers from other art styles with minimum 10
persons on the stage. The age of participants is not
limited.
During the Festival each group will have at least two
performances in Ohrid and its area according to
the program of the festival. Groups should bring flag
and a sign with the name of the group for the
parade. All program activities and performances
will be held at evening hours so every day is free for
participants to use the beach or visit some of the
tourist attractions.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM
Detailed Festival Program will be given to you 1 month before the start of the festival.
1st day
15:30 Check-in in Hotel
20:30 Meeting and short description of the festival program (2 leaders per group max)
2nd day
10:30 Free Time - Excursion day – apply for one of the festival excursions one month in advance
19:30 Parade & Concert (maximum 7 minutes per group)
3rd day
10:30 Free Time - Excursion day – Boat tour to St Naum - apply one month in advance
21:00 Disco Party
4th day
10:30 Free Time - Excursion day – Boat tour or visit Ohrid old castle
19:00 Parade
19:30 Concert & certificates awarding (maximum 7 minutes per group)
5th day
08:00 Breakfast
10:00 Departure of the groups after the breakfast
Detailed Festival Program will be given to you 1 month before the start of the festival.
The organizer reserves the right to any changes in the program, and the participants will be informed on time. By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions!
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 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)
