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Vienna meets Tirana: Austrian Cultural Week celebrates art and Europe
Tirana continues its vibrant cultural season with the Austrian Cultural Week, taking place from October 28 to 31. The program features concerts, literary meetings, and discussions that bring to the...
Kazakhstan Cultural Week debuts in Albania with music and cinema
Kazakhstan’s Cultural Week is being held in Albania for the first time, bringing a rich celebration of music, cinema, and cultural exchange. The week opened on October 19 with a...
Japanese Cultural Week brings the spirit of Japan to Tirana
From judo and karate tournaments to culinary and cinematic experiences, the Japanese Cultural Week in Tirana, held from October 12-18, offers the public an immersive journey through Japan’s traditions, arts,...
Dutch Cultural Week in Tirana brings art, sport, and dialogue
Dutch Cultural Week in Tirana brings art, sport, and dialogue From October 9 to 11, Tirana will host the Dutch Cultural Week, celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations between the...
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...
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...
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A taste of Hungary: Cultural Week brings gala, exhibitions, and concerts to Tirana
Published on September 30, 2025
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...
Verdi’s La Traviata premieres at National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana
Published on September 25, 2025
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...
Why is this important: Brought from the Zagreb Theatre, the production places TKOBAP among Europe’s leading opera houses, with Hugo de Ana’s vision and Ommassini’s mastery promising Albanian audiences La Traviata at an international standard.
Chinese Cultural Week in Albania: from art to cuisine
Published on September 23, 2025
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...
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...