International Folk Dance and Music Festival "DURRES FEST"

With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate in II International music & folk - dance festival "DURRES FEST" 22 – 26 August, Durres, Albania 2022.

This festival is the perfect occasion for different groups from various countries to gather together so that they could express their culture and nation through dances, music and interesting national costumes.

Durrës is the second largest city of Albania located on the central Albanian coast, about 33 km west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically significant cities of Albania. Durrës is home to Albania’s main port, the Port of Durrës, and to the newest public university, the Aleksandër Moisiu University. Durrës is an important link to Western Europe due to its port and its proximity to the Italian port cities, notably Bari, to which daily ferries run. As well as the dockyard, it also possesses an important shipyard and manufacturing industries, notably producing leather, plastic and tobacco products. Some important buildings in Durrës include the main library, the cultural center with the Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre, the Estrada Theater, the puppet theater, and the philharmonic orchestra. There are also several museums such as the Durrës Archaeological Museum, Royal Villa of Durrës and the Museum of History (the house of Aleksandër Moisiu).

Festival Program:

General rules for participation:

• In the festival can participate folklore groups, 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 are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
• Ensemble 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.
• Еach group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
• To take a flag of the country.
• Folklore groups should have own transport for arrival and departure.

Participation fee:

•   89 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day)
• 119 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day)
  • It covers hotel accommodation (leaders and drivers in 2 double rooms and others in triple and quadruple rooms) with 2 meals per day in 3* HOTELS in Durres, Albania: Hotel Blue Sky, Hotel Skampa, Hotel San Pietro, Hotel Orient…
  • Addition day can be booked for 30 Еuro/ person/ day.
  • Groups of 25 people: One group leader free of charge!

Participation fee includes:

• Participation in the festival concerts
• Accommodation in 3* Hotels (3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 5€/ person/ day, supplement for single room is 15 €/ person/ day)
• Half board hotel accommodation
• Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
• Souvenir and gift for each group
• Certificate for attendance
• Drinks during the performance (water)

Participation fee does not include:

• Transport
• Optional Programs
• Insurance
• What is not specified in the above mentioned "Participation fee includes"

Invitation letter will be provided if needed.

* Festival organizer keeps the right to change the festival program.