FRIDAY
07.08+KA' PO DALIM? / DITËT E SHQIPTARIT / GJAKOVA
GJAKOVABECOMESTHE FESTIVAL.
The closing three days stretch from Ali Podrimja Park and the Old Bazaar to Drini Canyon. Choose your pace, save the map and keep the programme close.
WHAT IS THIS FESTIVAL?NOT JUST CONCERTS. GJAKOVA IN MOTION.
UNDERSTAND THE FESTIVALCLOSE+
NOT JUST CONCERTS. GJAKOVA IN MOTION.
Ditët e Shqiptarit is a festival of Albanian culture organised by the Foundation for Gjakova. Its third edition spreads the programme across four weekends, bringing music, art, film, literature, sport, outdoor activities and tradition into the city's public spaces.
Its value is in the mix: residents, the diaspora and visitors do not gather at an isolated venue. They use the city as the stage. The bazaar, park and nearby landscape become part of the experience, while heritage sits beside contemporary music and ideas.
WHY GOHERITAGE · DIASPORA · CITY · NATURE · MUSIC
01ADMISSION
FREEThe public programme is promoted as free. Check participation terms for outdoor activities.
↗02FINAL PROGRAMME
7-9 AUGUSTThree days of parallel events from morning to midnight.
↗03THE CITY
3 MAIN POINTSAli Podrimja Park, the Old Bazaar and Jupa Bazaar.
↗04FROM PRISHTINA
ABOUT 1H 30MINGjirafa Travel lists this average journey time. Schedules and fares change.
↗OFFICIAL PROGRAMME / 7-9 AUGUST
CHOOSE THE DAY. THEN THE ROUTE.
The programme runs in parallel across the city and beyond it. Open each day for the time, location and what still needs confirmation.
DO NOT LINK EVERYTHING AUTOMATICALLY / The park, the Old Bazaar, Jupa Bazaar, Shkugëza and Drini Canyon are not one venue. Choose a pace and allow for transport.
SATURDAY
08.08+OUTDOORS, PANEL + RONA NISHLIU
SUNDAY
09.08+PARADE + CLOSING NIGHT
THE ROUTE / CITY + NATURE
DO NOT PLAN IT AS ONE VENUE.
The main concerts are central, while the outdoor programme sends you to Drini Canyon and Shkugëza. These need separate transport and time.
Bus: about 1h 30min
Check the day's schedule on Gjirafa Travel. For concerts ending near midnight, arrange the return before setting out.
CHECK BUSES ↗Park + two bazaars
Ali Podrimja Park, the Old Bazaar and Jupa Bazaar carry most of the evening programme.
OPEN THE OLD BAZAAR ↗Canyon + Shkugëza
Do not leave with only the area name. Confirm the meeting point, transport and participation terms with the organiser.
OPEN THE CANYON ↗Gjakova bus station
The station is not the festival site. From there, plan a transfer into the centre or towards your outdoor activity.
OPEN THE STATION ↗BEFORE YOU GO
FIVE THINGS THAT SAVE THE PLAN.
Central Gjakova is walkable, but the programme is not entirely central and some details can change.
Choose your priority
On 8 and 9 August several activities overlap. Decide in advance whether your priority is nature, culture or the concert.
Catch the latest notice
Check the official Instagram on the day for meeting points, changes and participation terms.
Water + sun protection
For running, hiking and canyon activities, bring water, a hat and suitable shoes. Follow the organiser's instructions.
Do not leave the return for last
Concerts run until 00:00. Check the last bus or arrange transport before entering the programme.
Access details are missing
There is no complete official guidance on step-free access, accessible toilets or assistance at each venue.
Emergency
112 is the free unified number. Police 192, fire service 193 and ambulance 194.
MAIN EVENTS / INDIVIDUAL PAGES
OPEN THE DETAILS. ADD THEM TO YOUR CALENDAR.
The four closing concerts have individual pages with times, locations, admission and sources.
07AUGUST
Dren Abazi at Ditët e Shqiptarit
Gjakova Old Bazaar · Çarshia e Vjetër
08AUGUST
Rona Nishliu at Ditët e Shqiptarit
Gjakova Old Bazaar · Çarshia e Vjetër
09AUGUST
Florent Abrashi at Ditët e Shqiptarit
Ali Podrimja Cultural Park · Qendër
09AUGUST
Festival Closing Concert
Gjakova Old Bazaar · Çarshia e Vjetër
OFFICIAL + PRACTICAL SOURCES
THIS IS WHERE WE RECHECKED THE DETAILS.
The daily programme and venues come from the official poster. Transport and emergency numbers are linked to separate sources.
OFFICIAL 2026 PROGRAMME ↗OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM ↗FOUNDATION FOR GJAKOVA ↗PRISHTINA-GJAKOVA BUSES ↗UNIFIED EMERGENCY 112 ↗
Kapodalim is an independent guide and does not organise the festival. The programme can change. Check the official channel before setting out, especially for outdoor activities.
UPDATED / 06.08.2026 / GJAKOVA
SEE YOU IN GJAKOVA.
Save the guide, choose your day and make the return part of the plan, not a midnight surprise.