Shkodra will become Albania’s comedy capital from November 14 to 21 as the nationwide comedy festival “Tano Fest” takes over the stage of the Migjeni Theatre.

The festival honours legendary Albanian comedian Tano Banushi ahead of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Over eight nights, audiences will enjoy eight different performances featuring comedians and theatre companies.

The Migjeni Theatre has announced the festival’s programme, which opens with 10 Years of Marriage. The following performances include Romeo and Juliet on November 15, The Wedding on November 16, Donkeys of the Homeland on November 17, Suddenly, Unexpectedly on November 18, Hollyshit on November 19 and Like the Two of Us on November 20.

The festival will conclude on November 21 with Night of the Stars, bringing the event to a grand finale celebrating Albanian comedy and performing arts.

This year, “Tano Fest” returns on a larger scale, aiming to attract artists, audiences and comedy enthusiasts from across Albanian-speaking territories to Shkodra in tribute to one of the country’s most beloved comedy figures.