Aulona International Folk Festival turns Vlorë into an open stage for traditional dance, music and costume from Albania, the Balkans and other parts of Europe.
Festival profile
Guest ensembles perform on stage, in streets, squares and along the seafront. The festival combines performances, parades, exchanges between groups and discovery of the coastal city.
2026 calendar
The eighteenth edition is listed among Albania’s officially supported cultural projects for 2026. Dates and the participating countries have not yet been published.
Why this festival matters
Aulona presents folklore as a living practice rather than a static display. Artists exchange repertoire and transmission methods, while the event also highlights iso-polyphony and traditions from southern Albania.
Editorial verification
Culturama checked this listing against an official festival, municipal, tourism or ministry source on 21 July 2026. When organisers have not yet published exact dates, the calendar is clearly marked as awaiting confirmation rather than estimated.