Tirana Entertainment

  1. Academy of Arts

    Classical music and other performances take place throughout the year in either the large indoor theatre or the small open-air faux-classical amphitheatre; both are part of the university. Prices vary according to the programme.

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  2. Buda-Bar

    This place has subdued lighting, with the supreme being smiling serenely over the super-groovy crowd.

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  3. Charl's

    This rocking student pub has a great beer garden and a constant roster of bands playing live on the weekends.

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  4. Kinema Millenium 2

    Screens recent box-office hits (usually in English with Albanian subtitles) and boasts a lovely garden bar.

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  5. Sky Club Panoramic Bar & Restaurant

    It may seem wrong to make a bar your first stop in Tirana, but a visit to this rotating tower is the best way to orient yourself, offering spectacular views over the entire city. Not recommended for a night on the turps - the rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick.

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  6. The Living Room

    This is the hippest place to drink and dance in Tirana - with eclectic DJs, a good crowd, cool lampshades and '70s sofas for you to lounge on when you're danced (or drunk) off your feet.

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  7. Theatre of Opera and Ballet

    Check the posters outside for performances ranging from folk-dancing to the state ballet, opera and orchestras.

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