Event Details
Kala Festival 2027 – Electronic Music on the Albanian Riviera
From 2 to 9 June 2027, the beach at Dhërmi on the Albanian Riviera once again becomes the setting for one of Europe's most sought-after boutique music festivals. Kala Festival brings together a carefully curated electronic music lineup with the ease of a proper beach holiday. Crystal-clear turquoise waters by day, six open-air stages on the sand by night: Kala has been described by Clash Magazine as having set "the new standard for beachside festivals".
Highlights
- Six open-air stages on the beach, fitted with wooden dancefloors and top-tier sound systems
- A full week on the Albanian Riviera with untouched beaches and turquoise waters
- Hotel accommodation included in every ticket: full-week package including 3-star hotel from €390 per person
- Carefully curated lineup featuring world-class DJs and live acts across Disco, House, Techno, Afrobeat and Melodic House
- Wellness sessions, Mediterranean food and daytime excursions
- Small, intimate festival atmosphere with no camping and no mass tourism
- Instalment payment plans available when booking early
Program & Music
Kala Festival covers a wide spectrum of electronic music: Disco, Deep House, Melodic House, Techno, Afrobeat and Progressive House. Sets take place across six open-air stages on the beach, equipped with professional sound systems and wooden dancefloors in the sand. The full 2027 lineup will be announced in autumn 2026. Past editions have featured internationally acclaimed artists from the global club scene. During the day, the festival keeps energy relaxed on purpose: chilled-out beach sets, wellness activities and time in the water are just as much part of the experience as the all-night dancing.
Tickets & Accommodation
Kala's defining feature is simple: every ticket includes hotel accommodation. This approach keeps prices fair and prevents inflated hotel rates for the local community during festival week. The full-week package including a 3-star hotel starts at €390 per person (as listed on the official website). Tickets are available exclusively through the official website; buying from third parties is strongly discouraged, as e-tickets are only issued a few weeks before the festival. Super Early Bird tickets for 2027 are already sold out; Early Bird tickets go on sale 6 October 2026 (priority access for returning guests, general sale from 7 October). A waiting list is available on the official website.
Location & Getting There
Kala Festival is held in Dhërmi, a small coastal village on the Albanian Riviera. Albania is widely regarded as Europe's final hidden gem, with turquoise waters, golden sands and an unspoiled natural landscape. The closest international airport is Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA), approximately 2.5 hours from Dhërmi. Alternatively, visitors fly into Corfu (CFU) or Ioannina (IOA) in Greece. Full travel information is available on the festival website.
Visitor Tips
- Only purchase tickets through the official website kala.al; fake tickets are a known risk at this festival.
- Solo travellers are welcome, but solo spots are limited and sell out fast.
- For groups: most rooms sleep 2 to 3 people; booking together as a group is required.
- The festival is strictly 18+ only.
- Bring local currency Albanian Lek (ALL) or use a fee-free travel card.
- All festival hotels are within walking distance of the beach stages; there is no camping.
- Book early: accommodation capacity is strictly limited by the intimate format of the festival.
