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Restored Ottoman-era Hammam opens to the public in Durrës with cultural event
A cultural evening titled “Epidamn of Heritage and Art” was held last night inside the recently restored Ottoman-era Hammam in Durrës, the first artistic event ever hosted in the monument....
Korça hosts 7th edition of “Moto & Rock Fest”
The city of Korça became the center of national attention this past weekend as it hosted the 7th edition of the “Moto & Rock Fest,” drawing hundreds of visitors, motorcycle...
Korça hosts special edition of French Cultural Week, blending art, music, and culinary traditions
The city of Korça comes alive with a dedicated edition of French Cultural Week, taking place from June 14 to 24. Organized as part of the fourth season of Albania’s...
Jenny Berggren of “Ace of Base” delivers nostalgic concert in Tirana
Jenny Berggren, lead singer of the iconic Swedish pop group Ace of Base, electrified a large crowd in Skanderbeg Square with a vibrant concert on Tuesday night, marking her first-ever...
Tirana to promote intercultural dialogue during ALForum 2025
Tirana will host one of the most significant regional events of the year, ALForum 2025, taking place from June 18 to 20 and bringing together around 1,000 participants from 43...
Over 700 rare works on display in new Mediterranean history exhibition in Tirana
Over 700 rare historical works, including original books, manuscripts, maps, and engravings dating from the 14th to 19th centuries, will go on public display as part of a landmark exhibition...
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Albania hosts Swedish Culture Week: a celebration of art, music, and community
Published on June 16, 2025
Swedish Culture Week, held from June 13 to 19, is celebrating the connection between Sweden and Albania through a dynamic mix of art, music, and...
UNUM Festival 2025 brings global beats to Shëngjin
Published on June 9, 2025
The sixth edition of the UNUM Festival, one of the Balkans’ premier open-air electronic music events, is underway at Rana e Hedhun beach in Shëngjin,...
Why is this important: Now a signature event of Albania’s summer season, UNUM has become a gateway to the country’s rising profile as both a cultural and coastal destination. It’s no longer just the UNUM Festival, it’s UNUM of Shëngjin.
Tirana hotels fully booked as Keinemusik concert attracts 20,000+ fans
Published on June 2, 2025
95% of accommodation in the capital was reserved this weekend as thousands of music fans arrived for a major electronic concert and parallel cultural events....
Why this is important: The surge signals Albania’s ambitions to become a serious cultural destination. With international fans filling Tirana’s hotels, this weekend showed the tourism power of global music acts—and Albania’s growing ability to host them.
Italian Cultural Week lights up Albania with music, art, and culture
Published on June 2, 2025
Albania is hosting Italian Cultural Week from June 1 to 8, bringing a nationwide celebration of Italy’s artistic heritage through a rich program of music,...
Modern art giants welcomed at COD in the heart of Tirana
Published on May 19, 2025
A major international art exhibition featuring works by some of the most celebrated names in visual art opens today, May 19, at the Center for...