Wine & Stories of Berat
Oct 3-5, 2026·Berat
Albania's flagship wine festival in Berat's Mangalem old town. Around 28 wineries pour across the UNESCO 'town of a thousand windows' over an autumn weekend.
Festivals & Events
The music, food and outdoor festivals that fill Himara and the southern Riviera through the 2026 season, with dates, locations and how to plan around them.
Coming Up in 2026
Earlier This Year
Jal Jam
PastSep 11-12, 2026·Jalë Beach
A free two-day electronic festival on Jalë beach, run by the Tirana collective Bodrumiii across Social Camping Jal and Lemon at the Beach. House and disco over two stages, daytime beach sets and a late main stage, with camping and cabins on site.
Zamna On The Beach (x Moyo)
PastAug 21-22, 2026·Moyo Beach, Drymades
The Mexican Zamna brand's Albanian beach edition at Moyo on the Drymades–Palasë coast. Melodic techno and house by the Ionian.
Himara International Music Festival
PastAug 20-26, 2026·Himarë
Classical, folk, and jazz performances by international and local musicians at Himara Castle and All Saints' Church, above the Ionian Sea.
Solar Music Festival
PastAug 15-16, 2026·Saranda Embankment
Saranda's home-grown electronic festival on the central waterfront. Two nights of DJ sets, daytime beach sessions and boat parties on the Ionian, organised by the municipality with World Bank / Albanian Development Fund support.
Dormition of the Virgin (Panagia)
PastAug 15, 2026·Dhërmi & Himara
The Dormition of the Virgin, known as Panagia or Shën Mëria, is the Riviera's biggest Orthodox pilgrimage feast. It draws gatherings to the hilltop monasteries above Dhërmi (Panagia Drymadon) and Himara (Athali) on 15 August.
Turtle Fest
PastJul 28-31, 2026·Drymades, Dhërmi
The longest-running Albanian-run electronic festival, on Drymades Beach near Dhërmi. House, techno, trance and drum & bass across two stages for its 10th-anniversary edition (18+).
Sundance Festival
PastJul 9-12, 2026·Zvërnec, Vlorë
A four-day electronic festival on the pine-covered island of Zvërnec near Vlorë. Techno and melodic house across three stages with round-the-clock music.
OFF/LINE Beach Festival
PastJul 3-4, 2026·Carpe Diem, Borsh
A free two-night electronic beach festival at the Carpe Diem beach club in Borsh, run by the South Outdoor team. House and Afro house DJs play a single beachfront stage from sunset into the night.
Mjalt'Fest (Honey Festival)
PastEarly July 2026·Dhërmi
Local bio honey producers from across southern Albania sell their products in Dhermi, with tastings and traditional food.
South Outdoor Festival
PastJun 22-26, 2026·Borsh
Over 80 outdoor activities in Borsh, including hiking, diving, paragliding, and live music stages.
Anjunadeep Explorations
PastJun 11-16, 2026·Dhërmi
The Anjunadeep label's six-night Albanian run across Dhërmi's beach, a mountain terrace and a boat-access forest amphitheatre. Melodic, deep and progressive house.
Kala Festival
PastJun 3-10, 2026·Dhërmi
A week-long boutique festival on Dhërmi Beach with stages spilling onto Drymades and Gjipe. House, disco, dub and UK garage from an international lineup, sold as accommodation-inclusive packages.
Orthodox Easter
PastApr 12, 2026·Himarë
Traditional church services throughout Himara's Byzantine churches, followed by family gatherings, feasts, and the exchange of red eggs.
Festival FAQ
What festivals are on in Himara in summer 2026?
The two biggest are the Himara International Music Festival (August 20–26) and, just south in Borsh, the South Outdoor Festival (June 22–26). Dhermi also hosts Mjalt'Fest, a honey festival, in early July.
When is the Himara Music Festival 2026?
August 20–26, 2026, with classical, folk and jazz performances staged at Himara Castle and All Saints' Church above the Ionian Sea.
What is the South Outdoor Festival?
A four-day outdoor-adventure and music festival held in Borsh, a short drive south of Himara (June 22–26, 2026). It packs in 80+ activities, among them hiking, diving and paragliding, with live music stages at night.
Is Orthodox Easter celebrated in Himara?
Yes. Traditional services are held across Himara's Byzantine churches, followed by family feasts. In 2026 Orthodox Easter fell on April 12.
Should I book accommodation early for festival dates?
Yes. Festival weeks are among the busiest of the year and rooms in Himara, Dhermi and Borsh fill quickly, so book well ahead and expect higher rates.
Visiting for a Festival?
Festival weeks are the busiest of the year, and rooms in Himara, Dhermi and Borsh book out fast. Sort your base and your beach days before you arrive.