Albania is a country full of energy, tradition, and vibrant cultural expression, and its calendar is packed with events that celebrate everything from music and film to heritage and food. One of the most anticipated events each year is Kala Festival, held on the stunning Ionian coast, drawing international crowds with its mix of electronic music and beachside relaxation. Similarly, UNUM Festival in Shëngjin blends music, art, and nature into a unique open-air experience. For film lovers, the Tirana International Film Festival (TIFF) brings together filmmakers from across the globe, showcasing powerful cinematic works in the heart of Albania’s capital.
Beyond entertainment, Albania also hosts events deeply rooted in its cultural identity. The Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival, held every five years, is a colorful display of traditional music, dance, and costume from across the country, celebrated in a UNESCO World Heritage city. In autumn, the Korça Beer Festival transforms the city into a lively hub of local beer, live performances, and traditional food, attracting thousands of visitors. Whether you’re exploring ancient traditions or modern creative scenes, Albania’s events offer unforgettable ways to experience the country’s unique spirit and hospitality.

Albania is a country full of energy, tradition, and vibrant cultural expression, and its calendar is packed with events that celebrate everything from music and film to heritage and food. One of the most anticipated events each year is Kala Festival, held on the stunning Ionian coast, drawing international crowds with its mix of electronic music and beachside relaxation. Similarly, UNUM Festival in Shëngjin blends music, art, and nature into a unique open-air experience. For film lovers, the Tirana International Film Festival (TIFF) brings together filmmakers from across the globe, showcasing powerful cinematic works in the heart of Albania’s capital.
Beyond entertainment, Albania also hosts events deeply rooted in its cultural identity. The Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival, held every five years, is a colorful display of traditional music, dance, and costume from across the country, celebrated in a UNESCO World Heritage city. In autumn, the Korça Beer Festival transforms the city into a lively hub of local beer, live performances, and traditional food, attracting thousands of visitors. Whether you’re exploring ancient traditions or modern creative scenes, Albania’s events offer unforgettable ways to experience the country’s unique spirit and hospitality.

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Startup Grind Tirana hosts Manuel Koelman
Sep 4, 2019 @ 17:30 - 20:30
Startup Grind Tirana paylaştı: 25 Ağustos 2019 Pazar
Manuel has built companies since 2003 and has experienced the entrepreneurial rollercoaster first-hand. Currently, he is actively pushing #PurposefulDisruption and creating #MeaningfulConnections with PIRATE.global.
PIRATE.global connects the startup ecosystem and organizes e.g. the PIRATE Summit, the “craziest startup conference in Europe”. It is known for its curated, authentic and somewhat unusual startup events and parties. In 2017 PIRATE.global organized more than 80 events globally with more than 10.000 attendees.
Recently, PIRATE.global became an investor in Albanian startup Division5
Manuel also helps corporates understand technological disruption and startup dna.
Finally, he invests as an angel investor in startups. His main investment focus is in tech-focused very early stage companies in the machine intelligence space.