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A week of German culture in Albania: from street festival to Bach and Blues
The German Cultural Week, held from October 3 to 8 across Albania, brought together a vibrant blend of music, art, film, and intercultural exchange, celebrating the creative spirit of Germany...
A journey through memory and loss: Jutta Benzenberg’s Tirana exhibition
The exhibition “Don’t Look Back at the Burning House” by German photographer Jutta Benzenberg continues to attract public attention at the temporary Heinrich Böll Stiftung Gallery Pavilion in Skanderbeg Square, offering a powerful...
From Strauss to Morricone: National Theatre of Opera and Ballet’s October highlights
The National Theatre of Opera, Ballet, and Folk Ensemble (TKOBAP) has announced a vibrant October program filled with international premieres, gala evenings, and performances ranging from classical symphonies to contemporary...
A taste of Hungary: Cultural Week brings gala, exhibitions, and concerts to Tirana
Tirana is currently hosting Hungarian Cultural Week from 29 September to 2 October, as part of the International Cultural Weeks program. The city has transformed into a vibrant stage for...
Verdi’s La Traviata premieres at National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana
The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOBAP) in Tirana will host the premiere of Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless opera La Traviata tomorrow evening, presented in a spectacular new production directed by the...
Chinese Cultural Week in Albania: from art to cuisine
Tirana and Elbasan are hosting Chinese Cultural Week from 22 to 26 September, offering a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, performances, and culinary experiences that showcase the depth of Chinese...
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Korça welcomes Festival of Serenades
Published on September 18, 2025
Korça will host the Festival of Serenades (Korça Serenights) on September 18, 19, and 20. The festival will bring together some of the most prominent...
Tirana hosts first Saudi Arabia Cultural Week
Published on September 16, 2025
Saudi Arabia is bringing a full celebration of its arts, heritage, and traditions to Albania for the first time, with Saudi Arabia Cultural Week taking...
International Dance Festival by Angelin Preljocaj returns to Tirana with artists from across Europe
Published on September 15, 2025
The International Dance Festival of Tirana, led by world-renowned Albanian-French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, will take place from October 9 to 25, bringing artists and dance companies...
Legendary rock band Scorpions return to Tirana after 24 years
Published on September 15, 2025
The legendary German rock band Scorpions electrified Skanderbeg Square in Tirana on September 14, delivering a historic performance that drew thousands of fans from across Albania and...
Tirana welcomes Montenegrin Cultural Week with concerts, exhibitions and performances
Published on September 10, 2025
Tirana has reopened the International Cultural Weeks after a short summer break, launching the new season with Montenegrin Cultural Week, held from September 8-11. The...