December comes alive with shows, lights, and music for all ages. To start the season, Minister Blendi Gonxhja presented a rich calendar of holiday events. Everyone can choose their favorites.

First, the choral concert “Festojmë së bashku” will light up the Tirana Amphitheatre on 6 December. Then, it will repeat at the University of Arts and the Artistic Lyceum on 13 December.

Meanwhile, the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet stages Verdi’s “Il Trovatore”, the Folk Ensemble’s “Dance Without Borders”, and the six-night run of “Nutcracker”.

At the same time, the Puppet Theatre and National Center for Children’s Culture bring children’s favorites: “The Smurfs and Gargamel”, “Aladdin”, and “Mary Poppins”.

Also, the National Circus opens on 6 December with “A Magical Collection”. It continues with “The Colors of Life”, the premiere of “Peter Pan”, and the new “Circus Show”.

Additionally, the National Theatre continues with the dramas “Deep Blue Sea” and “Faust”.

For book lovers, the National Center for Books and Reading organizes several events:
– 12 Dec: Roundtable on Albania’s Bookshops
– 17 Dec: Translation, Enriching the Library
– 19 Dec: Young Authors’ Literature
– 22 Dec: Poet Laureate 2025–2027 Announcement
– 23 Dec: Tribute to Lasgush Poradeci

In parallel, the Experimental Theatre “Kujtim Spahivogli” presents “The Scared Little Lion”, “The Stranger”, “The Gruffalo”, and ends with “The Boy” on 27–28 Dec.

Meanwhile, the Museum of Secret Surveillance continues “Albania’s Journey Through Communism”, “Remembering Not to Forget”, and the educational program “Impressions”.

Finally, the Marubi Museum opens the “Olbania” exhibition and hosts the workshop “Create Your Own Filter”.

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