Programme

Ger Kacerja, widely known on social networks as Tdalshin Tomthat, is a passionate and dedicated figure in the electronic music scene. Despite his playful online personality, he approaches music with the utmost seriousness. His eclectic sound spans Disco, House, Tech House and Electro, but it's his refined taste and carefully selected selections that have earned him great respect, sometimes even justifying a slight touch of arrogance. Over the past 15 years, he has been a key player in Tirana's nightlife, performing in the city's clubs and venues, as well as at numerous regional events.

Everyone is welcome to join in, sing along, and enjoy.

Ivana Dragsic was bred on the dance-floors-at-making in the late 90s’ Skopje, first as a dancer, radio host and then as a DJ. Ideologically tied to the Second Summer of Love and wary of the capitalist hetero-patriarchal framework of dance culture today, she is interested in the transformative social power of sharing music and dancing together.

Genc Elezaj is a musician and DJ living and working in Prishtina. Throughout his career in music creation he has contributed to various projects, spanning from writing songs in bands, to composing music for theatre pieces and film scores, to writing music for electronic music live acts — while simultaneously DJ-ing across local, regional and international events.

Children will create art pieces using local, seasonal food while learning about healthy eating habits, traditional Albanian ingredients, and sustainability. The project combines visual arts, storytelling, and hands-on food exploration to make learning about food engaging and memorable.

His work is rich with live instrumentation, blending organic and electronic elements into a signature sound that has evolved over nearly a decade

Kengetare-autore kengesh, multi-instrumentalist edhe performuese e muzikes se Mesdheut ne 8 gjuhe, Battista eshte e njohur per zerin e paster si kristal dhe performaca qe te bejne per vete. Shfaqjet e saj live jane kombinim mes te vecantes, emocionit dhe virtuositetit, duke krijuar nje lidhje unike me publikun. E vetme ne skene, ajo shoqerohet nga cithara e saj, nje instrument magjepses i muzikes se Korsikes, mes dy a kapelash ekzaltuese

Tirona — Tirana AllStars is a collective of exceptional virtuoso singers and instrumentalists, renowned for their emotionally charged performances that bring Tirana's rich musical heritage to life. Blending South Easter European modal melodies with Western harmonies, the group creates a unique sound that captivates audiences with its subtle phrasing and dynamic energy.

Ali Güney is a Belgrade based DJ and co-owner of the Lift club in Belgrade’s Cetinjska district. Originally from Izmir, Turkey, he relocated to Belgrade over a decade ago, immersing himself in the city’s vibrant nightlife.

Kosovo Fugue in Seven Parts is a collective reading led by Doruntina Vinca, introducing June Jordan’s poetry in Albanian.

Amari Alepha is a multicultural collective that moves between countries and cosmologies, traveling with a caravan to share their experiences through a fusion of video, music, and magic. In Albania, with the support of Vila 31 x Art Explora, they engaged with Roma communities, gathering stories that will be integrated into their upcoming performance.

Crossing the Blue Bridge is a film by Selma Selman that revisits her mother’s memories of the war in Bihać in 1994.

In this workshop we will transform paper waste that carries the potential for new transformation; written upon, drawn upon, folded, torn, and, ultimately, recycled to begin again. The whole process is an act of deconstruction and reconstruction, recognizing our own place in nature’s rhythm. This workshop will be a creative space, set up as an open studio, creating conditions for all ages (especially for children) to freely explore the creative process.

Fryj, të fryshë, frymë. It’s just a touch? is a ritual workshop by Erdiola Kanda, inspired by her Vlach heritage. Drawing from her grandmother’s stories, Kanda guides participants through a ritual of breath, memory, and transmission over three evenings. Each session includes an incantation, ancestral words, and Kanda’s own writing, reactivating the past and creating a space where generations meet in silence.

Especially for the Art Explora Festival artist Zaineb Henchiri creates a performance that incorporates her recent research with existing performative elements in her practice. In her performances Henchiri creates different personas that function as alter egos of the artists as well characters she has encountered online and in her daily life. Echo Chamber is a performative reading accompanied by visual projections. The performance questions the ability to have a distinct voice within the contemporary realm of technological and political changes. Shadows Durres works as a repository of a patchwork of phrases left on the internet, messages shared with the artists, and available tutorials.