Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday visited the construction site to inspect progress on the project, which is being developed over an 18 hectare- site and is designed to serve as a year-round multifunctional centre for festivals, concerts and artistic events.

The complex foresees dedicated spaces for large-scale events, including indoor and outdoor stages, capacity for thousands of participants, service areas, parking facilities and supporting infrastructure for tourism and the creative industries.

Dritan Agolli, head of the Albanian Development Fund, said the central zone of the project would host the main festival area, including an indoor venue with a seating capacity of 1,500 to 2,000 people.

“The stage has a dual function: for indoor use when it is closed and protected from weather conditions, and for outdoor events in this area here, which will be landscaped into an open festival field with capacity for up to 20,000 people, suitable for regional and international-scale events,” Agolli said.

The complex will also include camping areas, nightlife zones, summer stages and recreational spaces, creating a new destination for cultural tourism and entertainment.

Key infrastructure works are nearing completion, including internal road networks, drainage systems, lighting and electricity supply. The site is also expected to serve as a practical training space for students in creative industries, linking education with professional practice.

Although still under development, the venue has already begun attracting major cultural events, including the MIK Festival and opera-related performances, positioning Korça as an emerging cultural and festival hub in Albania.

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Newbigin was accompanied by a British Council UK delegation led by Baroness Wendy Alexander, Deputy Chair of the Board, and Adrian Chadwick, Regional Director for Wider Europe.

Gonxhja said the meeting aimed to deepen strategic cooperation and develop a sustainable ecosystem supporting artists and young professionals. “The creative industry can be a key driver of economic and social growth,” he said.

Talks also covered opportunities for international partnerships in culture and innovation, support for new talent, and revisions to Albania’s legal framework for cinema and the audiovisual sector.

The sides agreed to continue cooperation to further strengthen the creative economy and cultural exchange.

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