Calendar of Activities

Program of the 2nd Edition 2026

Calendar of Activities

Tirana

09:00	Palace Of Congresses Competition
19:00	Amos Gitai Movie Screening (TBC)

Eden Garden (by Studio Precht) — @Prime Minister’s Office

Private Program (Festival Guests only)

17:00 – 18:00	COD – Center for Openness and Dialogue Opening of Gaetano Pesce Exhibition with the Italian Culture Institute
19:00	Vila No. Red (by Bofill Arquitectura) — @Rruga Herman Gmeiner Private Program (Festival Guests only) • Welcome Reception • Book Launch: Albanian Files (edited by Anneke Abhelakh) • Music & Art Performances • Albanian Hospitality

Book Building (by 51N4E) — Skanderbeg Square

Public Program (Ticket entry only)

08:00 - 09:00	Entrance and gathering
09:00 – 18:30	Book Building (by 51N4E) — Skanderbeg Square (Municipality Entrance + National Library Entrance) Public Program (Ticket entry only) • Presentations & Talks • Book Presentations & Launches • Film & Documentary Screenings • Exhibitions • Music & Art Performances • Albanian Hospitality
21:00	Official Dinner at Palace of Brigades (Guest list only)

Tirana Art Garden (by Kengo Kuma) — Petrele

Private Program (Festival Guests only)

09:00 – 18:00	Tirana Art Garden (by Kengo Kuma) — Petrele (next to Fustanelle) Private Program (Festival Guests only) • Collaborative Activities • Reflection & Recipe Testing • Presentations & Talks • Albanian Hospitality
18:00	Transport of guests to Vlora (accommodation and weekend in Vlora)
21:00	Official Dinner (place tbc) (Guest list only)

Program of the 2nd Edition 2026

Calendar of Activities

Tirana

09:00	Palace Of Congresses Competition
19:00	Amos Gitai Movie Screening (TBC)

Eden Garden (by Studio Precht) — @Prime Minister’s Office

Private Program (Festival Guests only)

17:00 – 18:00	COD – Center for Openness and Dialogue Opening of Gaetano Pesce Exhibition with the Italian Culture Institute
19:00	Vila No. Red (by Bofill Arquitectura) — @Rruga Herman Gmeiner Private Program (Festival Guests only) • Welcome Reception • Book Launch: Albanian Files (edited by Anneke Abhelakh) • Music & Art Performances • Albanian Hospitality

Book Building (by 51N4E) — Skanderbeg Square

Public Program (Ticket entry only)

08:00 - 09:00	Entrance and gathering
09:00 – 18:30	Book Building (by 51N4E) — Skanderbeg Square (Municipality Entrance + National Library Entrance) Public Program (Ticket entry only) • Presentations & Talks • Book Presentations & Launches • Film & Documentary Screenings • Exhibitions • Music & Art Performances • Albanian Hospitality
21:00	Official Dinner at Palace of Brigades (Guest list only)

Tirana Art Garden (by Kengo Kuma) — Petrele

Private Program (Festival Guests only)

09:00 – 18:00	Tirana Art Garden (by Kengo Kuma) — Petrele (next to Fustanelle) Private Program (Festival Guests only) • Collaborative Activities • Reflection & Recipe Testing • Presentations & Talks • Albanian Hospitality
18:00	Transport of guests to Vlora (accommodation and weekend in Vlora)
21:00	Official Dinner (place tbc) (Guest list only)

All Day	Free daily program in South (All booked by organisers)
June 6	15:00 — Saturday lunch (collective) 21:00 — Saturday dinner (collective)
June 7	15:00 — Sunday lunch (collective) 18:00 — Transport of guests to Tirana (accommodation in Tirana)

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OPENING DAY Pass 120€

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June 3, 2026
📍 COD – Center for Oppenness and Dialogue (Exhibition)

📍 Vila No. Red (by Bofill Arquitectura) — @Rruga Herman Gmeiner (Opening Ceremony)
✅ An opening evening gathering for invited guests, architects, collaborators, and members of the Bread & Heart community, celebrating the launch of the Festival through conversations, encounters, music, and hospitality.

Included Access & Experiences:
✅ Exhibition Launch – Gaetano Pesce
✅ Opening Ceremony – B&H 2nd Edition
✅ Book Launch – The Albanian Files
✅ Gala Dinner for Guests

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ALL ACCESS Pass 200€

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June 4, 2026
📍 Tirana, Book Building
✅ The complete Bread & Heart Festival experience for invited guests, offering full access to the public program, exhibitions, performances, gatherings, and guest hospitality throughout the Festival day.

Included Access & Experiences:
✅ Full Open Day Festival Program (Ground floor/Mezzanine +1)
✅ Access to all Exhibitions
✅ Live Performances
✅ Terrace Lunch & Rooftop Views (4th Floor)
✅ Dinner For Guests

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PARTNERS Pass 200€

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June 4, 2026
📍 Tirana, Book Building
✅ A curated guest experience for partners, institutions, developers, companies, and invited contributors engaging with architecture, culture, landscape, and the future of Albania.

Included Access & Experiences:
✅ Full Open Day Festival Program (Ground floor/Mezzanine +1)
✅ Access to all Exhibitions
✅ Live Performances
✅ Terrace Lunch & Rooftop Views (4th Floor)

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PROFESSIONAL Pass 120€

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June 4, 2026
📍 Tirana, Book Building
✅ A festival day pass for architects, designers, studio teams, researchers, and creative professionals joining the public program and conversations of Bread & Heart Festival.

Included Access & Experiences:
✅ Full Open Day Festival Program (Ground floor/Mezzanine +1)
✅ Access to all Exhibitions
✅ Live Performances
✅ Garden Lunch

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INTERN Pass 50€

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June 4, 2026
📍 Tirana, Book Building
✅ An accessible festival pass for students and emerging creatives who want to experience the talks, exhibitions, ideas, and atmosphere of Bread & Heart Festival.

Included Access & Experiences:
✅ Full Open Day Festival Program (Ground floor/Mezzanine +1)
✅ Access to all Exhibitions
✅ Live Performances
✅ Garden Lunch

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CLOSING DAY Pass 40€

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June 5, 2026
📍 Petrele, Kengo Kuma Art Space
✅ An intimate closing-day gathering for invited guests, collaborators, and Festival participants focused on reflection, conversation, music, networking, and collective exchange.

Included Access & Experiences:
✅ Closed Door Festival Program
✅ Shared Lunch
✅ Cocktails & Snacks
✅ Music Performance

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June 3, 2026 – Eden Garden, Prime Minister Office

June 4, 2026 – Tirana, Book Building

June 5, 2026 – Petrele, Kengo Kuma Art Space

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