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The 2026 summer festival calendar in Albania
Kala, ION, UNUM, Anjeza — Albania's summer music festivals are now a Balkan must. Dates and what to expect.
By myAlbania Editorial·April 28, 2026·2 min read
Kala (Dhërmi, June)
6 days of UK garage, house and trip-hop on the Riviera. Largest Albanian-hosted festival.
ION (Dhërmi, July)
Follow-up to Kala, similar location, more electronic-leaning.
UNUM (Shëngjin, June)
Northern Adriatic version, big-name DJ headliners.
Anjeza (various, August)
Folk + tradition festival rotating between Përmet, Korçë and Gjirokastër.
Tirana International Film Festival (October)
The country's anchor cultural event.
Tips
- Book accommodation months ahead for Dhërmi during Kala/ION.
- Festival tickets sold online via official channels — avoid scalpers.