from 149 €
Z.S.& WOFA
With pleasure we INVITE you (children, youth and adults groups), (folk ensembles, choral groups, orchestras, brass bands, majorette teams and modern dance groups) to participate in the XXXII International Music & Dance Festival “POGRADEC FEST” 19 – 23 July 2026, Pogradec, 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 through dance and music.
Pogradec is located about 139 km from Tirana, the capital city of Albania, 40 km from Korça, and 5 km from North Macedonia. Pogradec is the last railway station: Tirana – Durrës – Elbasan – Librazhd – Pogradec and located along SH3 road that passes through Devoll and continues to Greece. Translake transport started on 15 June 2014 with a tourist ferry between Pogradec and Ohrid, but the service is sporadic and unreliable.
Purpose of the festival:
The main purpose of this festival is to bring different cultures closer through songs, dances, music and interesting national costumes. The main idea of the organizers is to bring to the festival different choirs, folklore and modern dance groups from different countries and different parts of the world and to give them the exclusive opportunity to display their artistry and creativity on the stage. The participants will have the opportunity to meet new people, establish new friendships and learn about different cultures and traditions. The idea of the festival is to develop communication and dialogue between diverse cultures, by nurturing tradition as well as modern dance styles, thus combining the traditional and the modern in a timeline that will take the spectators from history to modern times.
Festival Welcomes:
Folk dance groups, modern dance groups, choirs, majorette teams, brass bands, and orchestras.
General Rules:
Groups from all over the world can take part.
Number of participants and followers is not limited.
No age limit.
Minimum one program with duration of 12-15 minutes per program.
Bring national flag of the country that they represent.
Visibly display a panel with the name of your group and the name of your country.
Bring about 8-10 small gifts for exchange.
Perform with orchestra (recommended) or recorded music (CD or USB).
Fill in an application form. When applying, please provide photos, videos or brief history of the group (for promotional purposes).
After receiving application form and completion of advance payment, organizer will send official invitation letter.
NUMBER OF SEATS IS LIMITED!!
Accommodation in Pogradec, Albania (Villas, Apartments, Basic Hotels, or 4* Hotel “1 Maj” on the Lake).
Participation Fee:
Basic category – Villas, Apartments:
149 EUR – 5 days / 4 nights with half board (breakfast and dinner)
183 EUR – 6 days / 5 nights with half board (breakfast and dinner)
Category Hotel:
169 EUR – 5 days / 4 nights with half board (breakfast and dinner)
210 EUR – 6 days / 5 nights with half board (breakfast and dinner)
*4* Hotel “1 Maj” on the Lake (https://hotel1maji.al/):*
189 EUR – 5 days / 4 nights with half board (breakfast and dinner)
230 EUR – 6 days / 5 nights with half board (breakfast and dinner)
Additional Costs:
Double room surcharge: 8 EUR/person/day (only 2 double rooms available per group for leaders/drivers; each additional double room subject to surcharge).
Single room surcharge: 50% extra.
Albanian tourist tax and insurance: 1.50 EUR/person/day (not included in price, paid upon arrival).
Parking for bus: not included.
Health insurance: not included (medical services covered by group).
Professional tour guide: available on request (guide expenses covered by group).
Included by Organizers:
One free participation per 25 persons (24 paying + 1 free).
Accommodation in rooms with 3 and 4 beds with private bathroom.
Half board (breakfast and dinner).
Official invitation letter after advance payment.
Hotel Facilities:
Villas, apartments, basic hotels, and 4* hotel on the lake.
Groups settle in after 12:00, leave rooms before 10:00.
Extended stay possible upon request during application.
Day 1:
Accommodation in hotel
Free time for individual activities
Meeting with organizer to discuss festival details (upon arrival, groups receive program with exact schedule)
Dinner in hotel
Free overnight stay
Day 2:
Breakfast in hotel
Time for individual activities (beach time, shopping, sightseeing…)
Dinner in hotel
Free overnight stay
Day 3:
Breakfast
Option 1: Free time
Option 2: Excursion to city of Pogradec, visit cultural and historical monuments (each group with own bus)
Option 3: Time for individual activities
Parade and first festival evening (participants’ performance)
Dinner
Day 4:
Breakfast at hotel
Option 1: Visit to city of Korça with own transport
Option 2: Bus excursion to historical city of Berat, sightseeing of historical monuments and museums (each group with own bus)
Parade and second festival evening (participants’ performance)
Dinner at hotel
Day 5:
Breakfast at hotel
Time for individual activities (beach time, shopping, sightseeing…)
Dinner at hotel
Free overnight stay
Day 6:
Breakfast at hotel
Check-out from hotels
Note: The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the festival program.
Optional Excursions (extra paid):
Visit to city of Pogradec – cultural and historical monuments
Visit to city of Korça (with own transport)
Bus excursion to historical city of Berat – historical monuments and museums
Payment Terms:
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.
As confirmation of participation, group pays 10% in advance and the rest not later than 15 days before the festival by bank transfer or upon arrival at the hotel (according to previous agreement with organizers).
Any banking costs that may arise must be paid by the applicant.
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