Top Popular Summer Festivals in Albania Not to Miss

Albania is fast becoming the newest and hottest destination on the travel must-list, but the big news is that it hasn’t gone mainstream yet. This means you can visit and enjoy local traditions and customs without having to deal with mass tourism. It may be coming soon, so get in quickly. Until then, now is undoubtedly the best time to head to Albania.

The beaches are covered by the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea, you can relax with stunning beaches or head to the Albanian Alps and enjoy the dramatic landscape from anywhere. Visit Tirana, discover history and culture while enjoying your trip while shopping. Albania has so much to offer and if you are a fan of festivals, you will undoubtedly enjoy the country’s wide range. To plan your time in Albania, check out this selection of the best summer festivals in Albania:

List of Summer Festivals in Albania 

1. Kala

The first appearance of this one-week festival was in 2018, and it was big! He returned this year and is in a beautiful location in Dhermi. Kala stood on the world stage and was quickly named one of the biggest festivals of the summer. With last year’s success, I feel like this will be one of the biggest and most important music festivals that Albania continues to host. Don’t forget to check out this festival packing list so you don’t forget anything! This music festival is located on the Albanian Riviera, which is full of incredibly beautiful, secluded beaches – I have named them the best beaches in Europe. This top summer festival in Albania is a great excuse to discover Europe’s more hidden gems that are still a little far from the radar.

When: June

Where: Dhermi

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2. South Outdoor Festival

The South Outdoor Festival is located along the Albanian Riviera in Borsh, in a beautiful venue in southern Albania (and one of my favorites!). This festival combines tradition, food and celebrates Albanian culture. This festival lasts for 4 days and is in Borsh this year, in a beautiful location along the Albanian Riviera and one of my favorite places! Borsh is famous for having the longest stretch of coastline in Albania. There is also an impressive amount of olive groves and a castle that the average tourist often misses. The event is held in the olive groves and this should not be missed if you want to learn more about Albanian culture and relax in a beautiful place.

When: April

Where: Borsh 

3. Unum Festival

This three-day festival celebrates music in beautiful Shëngjin, Lezhe District (Northern Albania). This music festival lasts 3 days and 3 nights 24 hours a day. There will be more than 50 international and local acts. This popular summer festival in Albania is held in Rana e Hedhun, famous for its beautiful sand dunes! “The Unum Festival is characterized by five simple elements of life; music, sand, pines, sea, and mountains. The golden beach of Rana e Hedhun is the place where the festival hosts 50 international and local performances over 3 days and 3 nights.

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When: May- June

Where: Rana e Hedhun 

4. Anjunadeep Explorations

This famous summer festival in Albania does not only focus on music but also has a wellness center where you can do yoga, beach massage and focus on your well-being. It’s a 5-day festival in Dhermi, one of the hotspots on the Albanian Riviera. Thanks to its beautiful beaches and nearby attractions, Dhermi is fast becoming a tourist mecca. Some really exciting performances are coming to this festival: Ben Böhmer, CRi, Croquet Club, Daniel Curpen, Dee Montero, Dom Donnelly, Dosem, Dusky, Eli & Fur, Nick Warren, Öona Dahl, Patrice Bäumel, Penelope, Tim Englehardt, Tinlicker, Tom Middleton, Trance Wax, Way Out West (Live), Yotto.

When: June

Where: Dhermi

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5. Gjirokastër Folk Festival

This particular festival is not as common as the others as it is held every four years, in September. Still, it’s a pretty big affair, the first in 1968. The Gjirokaster Folk Festival is full of music, dances, performances, and art from all over the Balkan region and many international performers take the stage. UNESCO recognizes this most popular summer festival in Albania because of its cultural heritage roots and can be sure that there is a huge crowd in the sun.

When: September

Where: Balkan region of Albania

6. Tomato Festival

As vague as it may sound, the Paradise Festival is a very popular annual event that takes place in September in the village of Shëngjergj. The village is only a short distance from the capital of Tirana, but the road through the beautiful Priska Pass is majestic. You can enjoy local traditions and cultural performances, as well as plenty of delicious locally grown food, including tomatoes! Check out the folk dance and music, and you’ll also find plenty of little things and handmade souvenirs to take home.

When: September

Where: Shëngjergj Village 

7. Kruja Mountain Festival

In August, you can enjoy the Kruja Mountain Festival, which certainly has a high radius from which you can enjoy the scenery! This pilgrimage, made by a wide variety of religions throughout the country, visits the mountain cave where many miracles are said to have taken place. You can walk up the mountain if you feel energetic, or you can drive up instead. The view is amazing, so make sure you have plenty of space on your camera’s memory card.

When: August

Where: Kruja 

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Hope you enjoyed the brief list of the top summer festivals in Albania that offer umpteen beach sports and fabulous scenic views of the city. There are various famous spots at the mentioned Festivals of All Seasons Celebrated in Albania which delivers many attractions. For more engaging blogs like these head on to our other blogs and ping us in the comment sections below if you hold any queries regarding the travel destinations.

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