vjosa festival

Founded and produced by artist Eda Zari, this is Albania’s only festival merging elite jazz with the art of winemaking and heritage preservation. Guided by the philosophy "the earth has music for those who listen," the festival serves as a platform for ecological awareness and cultural diplomacy. By traveling to forgotten historical sites like the Berat fortress and Porto Palermo castle, it transforms ancient monuments into vibrant hubs of global communication.

The festival’s global resonance is defined by a world-class lineup, featuring Echo jazz winners and virtuosos such as Sebastian Studnitzky, Hans Lüdemann, Dejan Terzic, Marialy Pacheco, Aly Keita, Roland Peil, and Martin Sasse, alongside balkan icons like Ermal Rodi, Ilir Bajri, Gent Rushi, and Dren Abazi.

What makes this event truly unique is the seamless bond created between the artists and the audience through the wine fair. Featuring Albania’s most prestigious wineries like Nurellari, Çobo, Luani, Kokomani, Bardha, Belba,  Alimani (and the list goes on), the festival celebrates the history of the land in every glass. This culture of the glass breaks social barriers, turning historical ruins into a space for human connection and a celebration of Albania’s tangible heritage through a global language of art and taste.