Kosovo is a dynamic destination where tradition meets modern creativity, and its vibrant calendar of events reflects the country’s youthful energy and rich cultural roots. Among the standout happenings is Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina, a world-class music event founded by global pop icon Dua Lipa, which brings top international artists and thousands of fans to the capital each summer. Also gaining traction is NGOM Fest in Prizren, where music, nature, and activism come together in a unique blend, set against the stunning backdrop of the Sharr Mountains. For cinema lovers, the Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival is a must-attend — turning the historic city of Prizren into a lively hub of film screenings, workshops, and late-night riverfront gatherings.
Kosovo also proudly celebrates its deep-rooted cultural heritage through events that honor its history and traditions. The Etno Fest in Kukaj village revives traditional rural life with folk music, artisanal crafts, and local cuisine in an authentic mountain setting. Meanwhile, Anibar Animation Festival in Peja showcases the power of animated storytelling, bringing together artists and audiences from across Europe. Whether you’re drawn by the sounds of global music, the depth of Balkan tradition, or the energy of emerging creatives, Kosovo’s events offer a fresh and unforgettable way to experience its unique identity and warm hospitality.
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ChopinPianoFEST Prishtina 2019
Chopin Piano FEST “Prishtina” is established for the first time on the 200th anniversary of Chopin in 2010 by the established Kosovo Chopin Association as the youngest member of the International Federation of Chopin Associations, part of UNESCO. http://www.ifcs.pl/?lang=en
The planned 10th jubilee edition of the Chopin Piano FEST Prishtina 2019 will gather as usual distinguished local and international pianists performing not only Chopin works, but also other well known composers, classical and contemporary ones that have composed for piano solo and usual piano music ensembles.
The high artistic level of the programme is as usually prepared by our artistic director Prof. Lejla Haxhiu-Pula, a distinguished pianist in Kosovo, and will offer new insights into piano music repertoire as shown in last editions that hosted great world pianists. Our aim with the Chopin Piano FEST is not simply to offer new names, but also bring to Kosovo best musicians from various places, establish friendship and network, since it has been said so many times- music connects people in simplest way.
Our program for 2019 includes musicians from Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia,France, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Norway, UK and Russia. We need your cooperation and support to enable their participation in our festival, and establish bridges for communication and cooperation with their colleagues from Kosovo, while sharing their high-level performances with Kosovo audience, and exchange the new trends and developments in artistic piano performance trends.
This year our education component increases with more concerts, lectures, workshops, masterclasses and a special ChopinPianoFEST prize for one young pianist will continue, with the help of sponsorship offered by Mr. Herbert Groeger, through initiative by our Kosovar pianist Ardita Statovci, The prize includes a concert recital for the young Kosovo pianist in Germany, the hometown of a selected composer, therefore the concert shall include works of the selected composer and Masterclass in a selected German University. This unique opportunity for a young Kosovo pianist to be able to perform before international audiences motivates young pianists studying in Kosovo to master further their piano skills and establish their piano performance career.