When summer slowly gives way to autumn, Tirana bursts into life with a calendar packed full of concerts, festivals, conferences, and art. September 2025 promises to be an unforgettable month for locals and visitors alike—from legendary rock bands playing in Skanderbeg Square to international film premieres, tech expos, and colorful street festivals. Whether you’re a music lover, a curious traveler, or someone looking for free open-air fun, Albania’s capital has something for you.
This guide gathers the key happenings, organized by category and date, so you won’t miss a beat this September in Tirana.
Music That Moves You – Live Concerts in Tirana
ARGY – The Return: Tirana
📅 September 6, 2025
📍 Skanderbag Square
🎟 Tickets: (Vivere.al, Passo.com, Eventbrite.com)
After igniting the stage at Tomorrowland, international DJ ARGY brings his electrifying beats to Tirana for a one-night spectacle. Expect a high-energy set under the city lights, blending progressive and melodic techno with an atmosphere straight from the world’s biggest festivals.
With dazzling lights, immersive visuals, and powerful drops, this event promises to be one of the hottest EDM nights of September in Albania’s capital.
Scorpions – “Coming Home to Albania”
📅 September 14, 2025
📍 Skanderbeg Square, Tirana
🎟 Tickets required (available via Vivere.al)
The legendary German rock band Scorpions are finally bringing their iconic sound to the heart of Tirana. Expect timeless hits like Wind of Change and Rock You Like a Hurricane echoing through Skanderbeg Square in what promises to be one of the biggest concerts the city has ever hosted.
KUR NDJENJAT MARRIN ZË – Ermonela Jaho
📅 September 17, 2025 – 20:00
📍 National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble (TKOBAP), Tirana
🎟 Tickets available at TKOBAP ticket office
The internationally renowned soprano Ermonela Jaho returns to the Albanian stage for an unforgettable evening of music and emotion. Celebrated worldwide for her powerful interpretations, Jaho stands as both an extraordinary artist and a proud symbol of Albanian culture.
Under the baton of maestro Fabrizio Maria Carminati—Artistic Director of Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania—together with the TKOBAP choir and orchestra, the audience will embark on a rare musical journey. The program features world masterpieces by Verdi, Bellini, Donizetti, Puccini, Cilea, and more.
This one-night-only performance is a highlight of Tirana’s cultural calendar, offering audiences the chance to experience opera at its finest.
Dire Straits Legacy
📅 September 24, 2025 – 20:30
📍 Palace of Congresses, Tirana
🎟 Tickets required (via Vivere.al)
The beloved tribute band of Dire Straits is coming to Tirana, bringing with them the legendary riffs and soulful melodies that made the original band timeless. A night of nostalgia and music history awaits at the Palace of Congresses.
Festivals Full of Color and Culture
Colour Day Festival Albania 2025
📅 September 20, 2025
📍 Skanderbeg Square, Tirana
🎟 Free entry
Tirana’s city center transforms into a canvas of joy during this international festival of colors. With DJs, live performances, and endless clouds of vibrant powder paint, Colour Day Festival guarantees a day full of fun, music, and togetherness. Perfect for young people, families, and anyone who wants to celebrate life in the most colorful way possible.
Romeo & Juliet on ICE – Angels on Ice
📅 September 20, 2025
📍 Palace of Congresses, Tirana
🎟 Tickets available at official box office
For the first time in Albania, the international spectacle Romeo & Juliet on ICE brings Shakespeare’s timeless love story to life in a unique fusion of ballet, figure skating, and theatrical performance.
World-class skaters, breathtaking choreography, and dazzling visual effects transform the Palace of Congresses into an icy stage of passion, tragedy, and elegance. This one-night-only performance is set to be one of the most unforgettable cultural highlights of Tirana’s autumn season.
Tirana International Film Festival (TIFF) – 23rd Edition
📅 September 21–27, 2025
📍 Multiple cinemas across Tirana
🎟 Ticketed screenings
Albania’s most prestigious film festival returns for its 23rd edition. TIFF brings to Tirana some of the finest international cinema, with screenings of feature films, documentaries, and shorts. Expect red-carpet premieres, Q&A sessions with directors, and a chance to see films that rarely make it to mainstream distribution.
Check-In Festival 2025 – 5th Edition
📅 September 26–27, 2025
📍 Tirana (venue TBA)
🎟 Tickets available via Gowild
Music, energy, and emotions return to Albania’s capital with the fifth edition of Check-In Festival—two unforgettable nights that bring international stars and fiery rock ’n’ roll to Tirana.
- September 26 – Electronic Night: Booka Shade, Trentemøller (DJ Set), Rea, and Nijø turn the city into the epicenter of modern electronic music.
- September 27 – Rock Night: Pure adrenaline with Attitude Guns N’ Roses Tribute Band and surprise guests taking over the stage.
This festival blends electronic beats with rock power, making it one of the most anticipated closing acts of the month in Tirana.
Innovation & Knowledge – Conferences and Expos
BSides Tirana 2025
📅 September 19, 2025
📍 The Pyramid of Tirana
🎟 Free entry with registration
Cybersecurity enthusiasts unite! BSides is a global community-driven conference, and its Tirana edition brings together IT professionals, ethical hackers, and students for a full day of talks, workshops, and networking.
Alb-Shkenca XX International Conference
📅 September 26–27, 2025
📍 Tirana
🎟 Free academic participation
A meeting point for scientists and researchers from Albania and the diaspora, this conference tackles global and national challenges across disciplines. Expect keynote lectures, plenary sessions, and thought-provoking debates under the theme “Quo Vadis, Albania?”
Plan Your September in Tirana
From rocking with Scorpions in Skanderbeg Square to celebrating cinema at TIFF and discovering the latest in technology at Future2Tech Expo, September 2025 offers a perfect mix of art, culture, music, and innovation. Tirana is buzzing with life, and every week of the month brings a new experience.
Whether you’re here for world-class concerts, free festivals, or global conferences, Tirana in September will keep you inspired and entertained.
Looking for quick bites between events? Don’t miss our guide to Tirana’s 11 Best Street Food & Takeaway Spots.
