Festivals in Albania

Festivals

Season or date: March 14

A nationwide folk festival celebrating the arrival of spring, with ballokume sweets from Elbasan being a specialty.

Season or date: November

An international film festival known as a launching platform for emerging directors.

Season or date: Every four years, summer

The country's largest folklore arts festival, featuring traditional costumes and polyphonic choirs from various regions.

Season or date: November 28

Military and civilian parades celebrating independence from 1912, centered at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana.

Season or date: October

Harvest festival celebrating the release of new Berat wines, featuring tastings and folk music.

Season or date: March 22

Bektashi New Year, established as a spring festival across all religions.

Season or date: August

Outdoor gourmet event featuring Adriatic seafood.

Season or date: August

The country's largest beer festival, modeled after the German Oktoberfest.

Season or date: June

Ecotourism event combining Albanian Alps nature and folk music.

Season or date: Biennial, September

International conference and exhibition on urban design by young architects and artists.