france

12 July - 24 July

france cultural week

july
2026
sun
12
Sunday, Time: 8:00 PM
Electronic Music Concert with DJ Voiski
Venue: Villa 31 x Art Explora, Tirana
Renowned for his distinctive style, blending hypnotic techno with melodic and atmospheric elements, Voiski is one of the leading figures of the contemporary French electronic music scene.The concert will introduce Albanian audiences to "Homāyun Live", a new and evolving project that offers a unique musical experience while showcasing the creativity and diversity of contemporary French electronic music.
thu
16
Thursday, Time: 8:00 PM
Poetry and Literary Evening with actors Ema Andrea and Sinan Lila
Venue: French reading room at the “Sotir Kolea” Centre – Tiran
This evening is dedicated to French poetry and literature, featuring artistic readings of works by some of France's most celebrated authors, including Jacques Prévert, Paul Éluard, Arthur Rimbaud, Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, and Simone de Beauvoir.Through the power of the spoken word and theatrical performance, the audience will embark on a poetic journey exploring universal themes such as love, freedom, beauty, and human sensitivity.
mon
20
Monday, Time: 5:00 PM
“Mission Roosevelt” – Site-specific Performance
 Starting point: Pyramid of Tirana – Ending point: Italia Square – Tirana 
The artistic collective Tony Clifton Circus presents Mission Roosevelt, a performance taking place in the public spaces of Tirana.Through a unique experiential format, the performance invites audiences to reflect on issues such as disability, accessibility, and social inclusion, blending theatre, performance art, and direct audience interaction.
wed
22
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
WALL FOR ALL – Graffiti and Micro-Street Interviews
Pyramid of Tirana
WALL FOR ALL is an interactive event that brings together graffiti, free expression, and short street interviews with the public. Passersby are invited to leave a color, a word, or a message on an open wall and share their thoughts through brief on-the-street interviews.The event aims to promote creativity, dialogue, and freedom of expression in public spaces.Benjamin Locatelli is a graffiti artist who discovered his passion for this art form at the age of 13 and has since turned it into his primary means of artistic expression.
thu
23
Thursday, Time: 9:00 PM
Open-air Screening of a Choreographic Work from the Paris Opera Ballet
Venue: KubFranceTirana
This event offers the audience the opportunity to experience, in an open-air setting, three iconic works from the repertoire of the Paris Opera Ballet: Who Cares?, Boléro, and The Seasons’ Canon.Through performances by dancers from one of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies, the audience will discover masterpieces of contemporary choreography by George Balanchine, Maurice Béjart, and Crystal Pite.
fri
24
Friday, Time: 10:30 PM
Concert by “Nouvelle Vague”
Venue: Rozafa Castle – Shkodër
The event will conclude the French Cultural Week with an open-air concert by the French band Nouvelle Vague, internationally renowned for their original reinterpretations of post-punk and new wave classics in bossa nova style and acoustic arrangements.Set against the unique atmosphere of Rozafa Castle, the audience will experience a memorable musical evening featuring one of the most acclaimed bands of the contemporary French music scene.

French Week