With pleasure we INVITE you (folk and choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate in the VI International Folk Dance and Music Festival "Ohrid Wave" 04 - 08 September 2026 in Ohrid, North Macedonia.

Mission of the festivals are to celebrate special events, to bring together different cultures from all over the world through music, dance and traditional national costumes of the nations. The purpose of the festivals is presentation and affirmation of the different folklore dances, tradition, costumes and cultural heritage as well as presentation of the foreign folklore and culture in our country.

The participants will have the chance to meet new friends from different countries, enjoy the beauties of our amazing city, learn a lot about the folklore and tradition of other countries and celebrate life, friendship and love through music and various dances, exchange experience and information’s, getting new friendships, get to know new places.

Ohrid City is the perfect place where people from all around the world will gather together to present their folklore and show to the world what makes them special and unique. If you want to be part of this event, please fill in the application form for participation (below) and be our guests this year! Ohrid, a mixture of rich history, tradition and modern life..

Welcome to Ohrid! Our visitors says welcome to the Pearl on the Balkans. Ohrid is a blend of the traditional and the contemporary, the main spiritual, cultural and touristic center in Macedonia, a UNESCO World Heritage site as a cultural, and with the Ohrid Lake as a natural rarity. The numerous historical monuments found in their close surrounding speak of the tradition and dedication of the Macedonian people.

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”. It haves crystal clear water in color of the sky blue. Actually 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.

Festival Program:

21.00 Meeting with festival organizers

General rules for participation:

• In the festival can participate every folklore group, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands from all over the world.
• Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands.
• Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. All filled in and signed applications will mean acceptance of the terms laid by the present regulation.
• The number of the participants is limited (only 3 groups from each country).
• Ensembles should have prepared at least 2 dances, 10-15 minutes each with USB or orchestra. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city.
• To send us short CV and 2-3 photos of the group by e-mail.
• Until 4th of August 2026 each group should send the list of participants, name/ surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
• To take a flag of the country and table of the group name on it.
• Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival and departure.

Participation fee:

• 139 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel
• 179 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel

• 169 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel
• 219 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel

For 23 dancers 1 free of charge (22+1)

If you stay less than 3 nights the prices will be different and this kind of offers are always on request.

On your request you can stay longer in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Every day of stay longer before or after festival has to be paid between 45-55 Euro per person for accommodation at the selected hotel category…

Participation fee includes:

• Participation in the festival concerts;
• Accommodation in the selected category of hotels (mostly 3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 7 Euro per person per day, supplement for single room is +70% of the total price);
• Half-board hotel accommodation;
• Professional stage, sound and light equipment during the festival events;
• Souvenir and gift for each group;
• Certificate for attendance.

Participation fee does not include:

• Transport;
• Optional Programs;
• Insurance and city tax;
• What is not specified in the above mentioned "Participation fee includes".

Groups, arriving by plane, will be transported from the hotels with organized buses and will be accompanied to their departure in the same conditions. The transfer from the airport to the hotel and back is paid additionally.

By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions. All detailed information will be supply after your confirmation for participation.

Invitation letter will be provided if needed.

THE NUMBER OF SEATS IS LIMITED!

Thank you for participating in the Folklore festival!

Any group, willing to participate, must submit an Application form.  
Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.

Next payment of 20% for booking of accommodation needs to be sent to the organizer.
Rest of the sum will be paid before the beginning of the festival or upon arrival regarding the permission and agreement with organizers