Aulona International Folk Festival

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MusicVlore
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsAs Albania's genuine first international
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ALL
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Aulona International Folk Festival in Vlore

Albania's first-ever international folk festival, launched in Vlora in 2009 and CIOFF-qualified since its second edition, bringing performers from 38 countries and over 2,300 participants across its first eight editions, now in its 17th year each May. Its consistent CIOFF-qualified status has helped establish Vlora as a genuine stop on the international folklore festival circuit.

Aulona International Folk Festival holds the distinction of being the very first international folk festival held anywhere in Albania, launching its inaugural edition in Vlora in 2009 and establishing a format that continues to formally open the city's tourist season each year since.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

As Albania's genuine first international folk festival, formally CIOFF-qualified and drawing performers from 38 countries into a single mid-sized coastal city, Aulona's scale, over 2,300 participants across just its first eight editions, gives Vlora an international cultural prominence during the festival few comparable Albanian cities achieve

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The mystery stays covered

That scale of international participation, sustained consistently across 17 editions since 2009, gives Vlora a level of global cultural visibility during the festival that few other mid-sized Albanian coastal cities achieve at any point in their own calendars

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

CIOFF-qualified since its second edition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the festival has maintained its role as Vlora's official tourist season opener since its 2009 founding

The sacred route

Living ritual

now sustained across 17 consecutive editions of international participation

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Comfortable, casual clothing suited to outdoor May performances; layers for variable coastal spring temperatures.

Safety

At Aulona International Folk Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Vlore you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

ALL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.47 N, 19.48 EOpen in Google Maps

Vlore, Vlore, Albania

Nearest airportCFU — Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Vlore you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Vlore via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Vlore, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable, casual clothing suited to outdoor May performances; layers for variable coastal spring temperatures.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 Aulona International Folk Festival?

Aulona International Folk Festival is listed for May · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Aulona International Folk Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Spring 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?

Vlore, 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 URLakt.gov.al
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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