Grand Prix Folk

18/04/2026

As of 1 April, 104 ensembles from 16 countries have registered: Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, RS, Montenegro, Croatia, Turkey, Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Cameroon, India, Hungary, and S. Macedonia.
There is still space for 14 additional ensembles. Applications will be accepted until all places are filled.

28/02/2026

OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION INVITATION

Immerse yourself in the magic of the International Folklore Festival
Balkan Folk Fest 2026 – the 32nd consecutive edition.

In Varna and Golden Sands, on the shores of the Black Sea,
music, dance and traditions have been coming to life for more than three decades.

Within the very first month of registration, ensembles from 11 countries have already confirmed participation:
Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Ukraine, Montenegro, Croatia, Romania, Poland, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgaria.

Over 140 ensembles.
72 days. 35 concerts.
One stage of tradition.

Places are limited.
Interest is high.

Join the most colorful international folklore stage in the Balkans
and turn the summer of 2026 into an unforgettable experience.

📩 Registration is now open.
Submit your application in time.

Balkan Folk Fest –
where tradition meets magic.

15/08/2025

15/08/2025

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15/08/2025

KUD DR BORISLAV JANKULOV###i BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 202531. BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 2025 (26.06. - 28.08.) [email protected] ###I Balkan Folk Fest ...

15/08/2025

KUD SVETOZAR ŠEMIĆ###i BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 202531. BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 2025 (26.06. - 28.08.) [email protected] ###I Balkan Folk Fest 1995 -...

15/08/2025

KUD JOVAC###i BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 202531. BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 2025 (26.06. - 28.08.) [email protected] ###I Balkan Folk Fest 1995 -2025 Bulg...

15/08/2025

KUD BORISLAV JANKULOV###i BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 202531. BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 2025 (26.06. - 28.08.) [email protected] ###I Balkan Folk Fest 199...

15/08/2025

KUD JOVAC###i BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 202531. BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 2025 (26.06. - 28.08.) [email protected] ###I Balkan Folk Fest 1995 -2025 Bulg...

15/08/2025

KUD KLASJE SLAVONJE I KUD DUKAT###i BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 202531. BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 2025 (26.06. - 28.08.) [email protected] ###I Balkan Fol...

15/08/2025

Dečji folklorni ansambl Hrušćička###i BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 202531. BALKAN FOLK FEST® season 2025 (26.06. - 28.08.) [email protected] ###I Balkan F...