ION Festival

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MusicDhermi
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsION's full seven-day format, considerably
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ALL
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

ION Festival in Dhermi

A seven-day dance music festival in Dhërmi founded by the team behind the UK's Junction 2 festival, spanning venues from Main Beach to a rock-carved industrial space, built around mindfulness and community rather than single-headline spectacle. built by an experienced team already known for a well-regarded UK festival.

ION Festival distinguishes itself among Albania's Riviera music events through sheer duration, a full seven days of continuous dance music programming in Dhërmi, considerably longer than the typical multi-day format used by most comparable festivals along the same coastline.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

ION's full seven-day format, considerably longer than most comparable Riviera festivals, combined with its distinctive rock-carved industrial venue beneath Dhërmi's main hotel, gives it a genuinely different character built around sustained cultural immersion rather than a single headline weekend, reflecting the experienced Junction 2 team's deliberate approach

02

The mystery stays covered

Few festivals anywhere commit to a full week rather than a standard weekend format

03

The city starts moving

That approach continues even as the festival navigates occasional scheduling breaks between editions

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Founded by the team behind the UK's Junction 2 festival

Water and renewal

Living ritual

ION has maintained its distinctive seven-day format and its rock-carved venue beneath Dhërmi's main hotel as defining features across its editions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

Getting to ION Festival works best when the return plan is settled before arrival.

What to wear

Beach and evening festival attire suited to a week-long stay; comfortable footwear given the varied venues, including the rock-carved industrial space.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Dhermi.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

ALL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.15 N, 19.64 EOpen in Google Maps

Dhermi, Vlore, Albania

Nearest airportCFU — Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias
TransportGetting to ION Festival works best when the return plan is settled before arrival.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Dhermi.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Dhermi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Dhermi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearBeach and evening festival attire suited to a week-long stay; comfortable footwear given the varied venues, including the rock-carved industrial space.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Albania and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is ION Festival?

ION Festival is listed for September · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does ION Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Dhermi, Albania. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dhermi, Vlore, Albania

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLionalbania.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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