XI International Music & Dance Festival “SARANDA FEST”

28 -

1 June, 2026

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Saranda-Ksamil, Albania

All Performing Arts

from 154 €

5 days

Director:

Z.S. & WOFA

Deadline:

25 March 2026

Participation Information

With pleasure we INVITE (folk ensembles, choral groups ,art schools, majorette teams, orchestras, Ballroom dance groups, modern dance teams) (children, youth and adult groups) to participate on XI International Music & Dance Festival “SARANDA FEST”

 28 – 01 June 2026, Saranda – Ksamil, Albania

  The intention of our invitation  and the Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music. The idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares. The festival is open for folk and choir ensembles, choirs, vocal groups, as well as orchestras and majorettes regardless of the members gender and age.

 General rules :

  • is a non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, brass bands, orchestras, modern dance groups, choral groups, ballroom dance teams ,modern dance, art schools, majorette teams…
  • Every Folklore, Choral group, majorette Team and other dances and vocal groups have the right to participate
  • The number of participants are limited (only 3  groups from each country)
  • Each group should consist of most 70 members including dancers, managers, musicians and family members
  • Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 folk dances, 10-15 minutes each with orchestra or USB. For choral groups should prepare free program about 15 minutes 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 and  excursions.
  • To send us short CV and 5 photos of the group and link of video
  • To take a flag of the country
  • Wizz Air and Ryan Air cheep flights to Tirana airport or you can arrive in Corfu Island and came by boat to Saranda
  • Groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure

Accommodation Information

Accommodation for the festival will be provided at the Andon Lapa Hotel Resort & Spa, a beautiful 4-star hotel located by the sea with outdoor and indoor swimming pools, an on-site beach, a spa center, and a gym. The hotel is located 500 meters from the city center.
Andon Lapa i Pare

Package Options:

  • 3 HB (Half Board): €179 per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day – open buffet).
  • 4 HB (Half Board): €227 per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day – open buffet).
  • 5 HB (Half Board): €275 per person (5 nights with 2 meals per day – open buffet).

 

  • 3 BB (BB): €154 per person (3 nights/ 4 days with breakfast – open buffet) 
  • 4 BB (BB): €187 per person (4 nights/ 5 days with breakfast – open buffet) 
  • 5 BB (BB): €225 per person (5 nights/ 6 days with breakfast – open buffet) 

 

  • Double room is 12 euros per person per day
  • Single room is 24 euros per person per day
  • Tourist Tax 3 euro per person per day

Accommodation will be in double rooms for group leaders and drivers. Additional double rooms are available upon request for €12 per person per day. Triple rooms are also available. The Albanian tourist tax is €1 per person per day and is an additional charge.

Organizers Provide:

  • For every 25 participants, one person is free (24+1).
  • Souvenirs and gifts for each group.
  • Certificate of attendance for each participant.
  • Drinks during the performances.
  • Free parking at the hotel.

 

Note: If you wish to extend your stay in Saranda after the festival, the price is €58 per person for Half Board & €48 Per night with breakfast

Program Information

Day 1:

  • 13:00: Arrival in Saranda and hotel accommodation at the Andon Lapa Hotel Resort & Spa.
  • 19:00-21:00: Dinner at the hotel.
  • 21:00: Meeting with festival representatives.

Day 2: 

  • 09:00-10:00: Buffet breakfast.
  • 10:00-16:00: Beach time or excursions (choose from Saranda city tour, Butrinti, Blue Eye, or Corfu Island).
  • 17:00-19:00: Defile and festival evening.
  • 20:00-21:00: Dinner at the hotel.

Day 3: 

  • 09:00-10:00: Buffet breakfast.
  • 10:30-18:00: Beach time or excursions (choose from Saranda city tour, Butrinti, Blue Eye, or Corfu Island).
  • 19:00-21:00: Dinner at the hotel.
  • 21:00: Party with all participants around the swimming pool.

Day 4: 

  • 09:00-10:00: Buffet breakfast.
  • 10:30-18:00: Beach time or excursions (choose from Saranda city tour, Butrinti, Blue Eye, or Corfu Island).
  • 19:00-21:00: Dinner at the hotel.
  • 21:00: Free time in Saranda.

Day 5: 

  • 09:00-10:00: Buffet breakfast.
  • 11:00: Departure of the participants.

Excursion Information

  1. Corfu Island 

Included in the price:

  • Ferry tickets return Saranda–Corfu–Saranda
  • Bus and guide
    Lunch in Corfu is supplementary and costs €20–25.

Gjirokastër and Blue Eye (without lunch) 
Included in the price:

  • Bus
  • Guide
  • Entrance tickets to the Castle of Gjirokastër
  • Entrance tickets to the Museum of Weapons inside the Castle
  • Entrance ticket to the Blue Eye
  • Shuttle transfer in the Blue Eye park (return)

Gjirokastër and Blue Eye (with lunch) 
Included in the price:

  • Bus
  • Guide
  • Entrance tickets to the Castle of Gjirokastër
  • Entrance tickets to the Museum of Weapons inside the Castle
  • Lunch in Gjirokastër
  • Entrance ticket to the Blue Eye
  • Shuttle transfer in the Blue Eye park (return)

Butrint Archaeological Park and Ksamil 
Included in the price:

  • Bus
  • Guide
  • Entrance ticket to Butrint

Albanian Evening – 
Included in the price:

  • Bus transfer to Restaurant Foinike in Karahaxh
  • Dinner (Albanian food including 1 bottle of water and 1 glass of wine, beer, or soft drink)
  • Folkloric group performance

TRIO PACKAGE: DISCOUNT

  • Corfu Island
  • Gjirokastër + Blue Eye without lunch
  • Albanian Evening
    Total separate: €147 → Package €137

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