Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja said today that, “Between September 2025 and May 2026, the National Theatre hosted 95 performances”.

The performances staged brought to the public a variety of works, interpretations and artistic emotions. From classical and contemporary dramas, to productions that addressed social and human themes, the season’s repertoire created the opportunity for a continuous dialogue between art and the spectator.

The public’s interest in theatrical performances was also reflected in the figures.

“During this season, over 20 thousand tickets were sold, while the income generated from their sale reached the value of over 10 million lekë”, said Gonxhja.

Minister Gonxhja stated that, “The magic on stage is only possible because of the hard work off stage. Behind every character and standing ovation is a dedicated team of artists and technicians making it happen every day”.

The balance of this season is not measured only by the number of performances, tickets sold or income generated. It represents above all a season filled with creativity, artistic experiences and emotions shared with the public. /k.s/a.f/p.s./

This edition will showcase a unique cultural journey, introducing us to rich traditions and contemporary innovations from around the world, in a series of performances for 11 consecutive nights at Reja (the Cloud), a modern art installation by renowned Japanese artist Sou Fujimoto placed in front of the National Gallery of Arts in Tirana, Albania.

Just like in the previous editions, the Cloud Festival will offer a cultural and art journey; from Albania and the Balkan region to countries bordering the Caspian Sea, the Caucasus Mountains, the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean, Scandinavia, and Canada.

More than 100 artists from Azerbaijan, Mexico, Morocco, Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, and many more will perform contemporary dance, performance art, music, spoken poetry, workshops, presentations, as well as festive shows featuring ensembles, orchestras, choirs, and DJs.

The performances at the Reja installation from May 21 to 31 will remain open to the public free of charge.

REJA or The Cloud Festival, hosted by the Municipality of Tirana, is an outdoor festival focusing especially on performance, movement, sound and all the in-between.

Reja (the Cloud), a modern art installation by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, has been placed in front of the National Gallery of Arts in Tirana in January 2016. Since then, Reja became not only the biggest attraction and the most visited place in the city of Tirana but most importantly, an additional cultural asset functioning as an events venue with a rich cultural program, created in partnership with local, regional and international cultural and architectural organizations, and individuals.

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World-famous Natig Rhythm Group will perform Azerbaijani traditional music in the Albanian capital. Natig Shirinov, the band’s leader, is an Azerbaijani musician who plays drums and other traditional music instruments and has performed on important international stages. He is not only a virtuoso, but he has also revolutionized naghara percussion technique by experimenting with hand drumming styles and 12 various types of drums.

The cultural program also includes film screening” Cloth Peddler”, gala concert and dance programs.

Tirana residents and art admirers will also enjoy performance by “Pearl of Azerbaijan”, a group of dancers founded in 2005,which has grown to become one of the most important and successful ensemble in Azerbaijan and abroad.

Comprising 60 professional dancers, they coordinate in harmony and create choreographies and are fundamentally passionate about preserving the tradition.

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