05 Jun - 08 Jun
BREAD & HEART Festival
A festival of hospitality, architecture & dialogue on the future, where global visionaries & local perspectives meet, exchange & inspire.
This first edition of the festival - “Bread & Heart | Bring some salt, please” - sets the stage for what might become a yearly event—one that celebrates Albanian hospitality (ALBAN-ITY) and its steady development, honors architectural achievements, and fosters critical reflection on the past and present to shape a better future for our cities and environment. More than just a celebration, this festival invites meaningful critique, self-reflection, and open dialogue.
It is also a rare opportunity to connect—bridging the gap between foreign architects shaping Albania and the local audience. Through encounters and discussions, especially on the Open Day, we aim to create a more direct and active exchange of ideas.
Currently, around 150 international architecture teams are contributing to projects across Albania, through both competitions and direct commissions. More and more architects are showing interest in working here, collaborating also with local teams. To acknowledge and expand this growing network, the festival organizers are inviting these international architects—each bringing along a guest of their choice, a new friend of and for Albania (hence, ‘bring some salt’).
This first edition of the festival - “Bread & Heart | Bring some salt, please” - sets the stage for what might become a yearly event—one that celebrates Albanian hospitality (ALBAN-ITY) and its steady development, honors architectural achievements, and fosters critical reflection on the past and present to shape a better future for our cities and environment. More than just a celebration, this festival invites meaningful critique, self-reflection, and open dialogue.
It is also a rare opportunity to connect—bridging the gap between foreign architects shaping Albania and the local audience. Through encounters and discussions, especially on the Open Day, we aim to create a more direct and active exchange of ideas.
Currently, around 150 international architecture teams are contributing to projects across Albania, through both competitions and direct commissions. More and more architects are showing interest in working here, collaborating also with local teams. To acknowledge and expand this growing network, the festival organizers are inviting these international architects—each bringing along a guest of their choice, a new friend of and for Albania (hence, ‘bring some salt’).
Book Building, Tirana Central, Albania
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Full Journey Pass
For those who don't want to miss a heartbeat.
This is the most immersive way to live the "Bread & Heart Festival | Bring some salt, please!", from the first welcome toast to the final farewell. The Full Journey Pass gives you access to every moment: the morning rituals, the intimate dinners, the talks behind closed doors, the open-air conversations, the festival parties, and the private spaces in between. Ideal for architects, artists, thinkers, and friends of the festival who want to be fully present throughout the four-day unfolding of hospitality, heart, and space.
Included Access & Experiences:
5 June - Tirana, PM Courtyard
✅ Welcoming Dinner Ceremony - a warm start under the summer sky
6 June - Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground floor)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ Terrace lunch & rooftop views (4th Floor)
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
✅ Dinner at Vila No. 30
7 June - Elbasan, Fish City
✅ Workshops & Presentations: Brainstorming & reflecting with invited architects and guests
✅ Albanian hospitality at its finest – from shared dishes to a poolside celebration
8 June - Tirana
✅ Survivor's Lunch – a parting table of food and reflection at Vila Number RED
This is the most immersive way to live the "Bread & Heart Festival | Bring some salt, please!", from the first welcome toast to the final farewell. The Full Journey Pass gives you access to every moment: the morning rituals, the intimate dinners, the talks behind closed doors, the open-air conversations, the festival parties, and the private spaces in between. Ideal for architects, artists, thinkers, and friends of the festival who want to be fully present throughout the four-day unfolding of hospitality, heart, and space.
Included Access & Experiences:
5 June - Tirana, PM Courtyard
✅ Welcoming Dinner Ceremony - a warm start under the summer sky
6 June - Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground floor)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ Terrace lunch & rooftop views (4th Floor)
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
✅ Dinner at Vila No. 30
7 June - Elbasan, Fish City
✅ Workshops & Presentations: Brainstorming & reflecting with invited architects and guests
✅ Albanian hospitality at its finest – from shared dishes to a poolside celebration
8 June - Tirana
✅ Survivor's Lunch – a parting table of food and reflection at Vila Number RED
€ 360
Full Program Pass
Two cities. One spirit.
This pass gives you access to the full public program in both Tirana and Elbasan — the exhibitions, panels, walks, and talks that carry the spirit of the festival into the city. You’ll join the spaces where ideas are cooked and served, and experience how architecture, art, and hospitality come together to create a collective landscape of care. A good fit for those who want to engage deeply with the themes, people, and public events of the festival.
Included Access & Experiences:
6 June - Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground Floor/Mezzanine)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ 15 € food truck coupon included
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
7 June - Elbasan, Fish City
✅ Workshops & Presentations: Brainstorming & reflecting with invited architects and guests
✅ Albanian hospitality at its finest – from shared dishes to a poolside celebration
This pass gives you access to the full public program in both Tirana and Elbasan — the exhibitions, panels, walks, and talks that carry the spirit of the festival into the city. You’ll join the spaces where ideas are cooked and served, and experience how architecture, art, and hospitality come together to create a collective landscape of care. A good fit for those who want to engage deeply with the themes, people, and public events of the festival.
Included Access & Experiences:
6 June - Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground Floor/Mezzanine)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ 15 € food truck coupon included
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
7 June - Elbasan, Fish City
✅ Workshops & Presentations: Brainstorming & reflecting with invited architects and guests
✅ Albanian hospitality at its finest – from shared dishes to a poolside celebration
€ 200
Core Program Pass
One day, one building, many hearts.
This is your key to June 6 at the Book Building — the beating heart of the Festival in Tirana. Access the main exhibitions, keynotes, and installations inside this iconic space, meet fellow guests, and discover how architecture can be both bread and gesture. Ideal for first-timers, curious locals, and visitors who want a compact but meaningful taste of the festival.
Included Access & Experiences:
6 June - Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground Floor/Mezzanine)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ 15 € food truck coupon included
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
This is your key to June 6 at the Book Building — the beating heart of the Festival in Tirana. Access the main exhibitions, keynotes, and installations inside this iconic space, meet fellow guests, and discover how architecture can be both bread and gesture. Ideal for first-timers, curious locals, and visitors who want a compact but meaningful taste of the festival.
Included Access & Experiences:
6 June - Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground Floor/Mezzanine)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ 15 € food truck coupon included
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
€ 160
Festival Circle Pass
Be part of the circle that holds the festival together.
Designed for those who want to walk in rhythm with the festival's pulse. The Festival Circle Pass grants you access to the festival’s main activities: from the exhibitions and collective meals to the gatherings and group conversations that give shape to this shared experience. You’ll be part of the inner circle without needing to follow every step of the journey — perfect for engaged visitors with a curious mind and generous presence.
Included Access & Experiences:
5 June - Tirana, PM Courtyard
✅ Welcoming Dinner Ceremony - a warm start under the summer sky
6 June - Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground Floor/Mezzanine)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ Terrace lunch & rooftop views (4th Floor)
✅ 15 € food truck coupon included
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
7 June - Elbasan, Fish City
✅ Workshops & Presentations: Brainstorming & reflecting with invited architects and guests
✅ Albanian hospitality at its finest – from shared dishes to a poolside celebration
8 June - Tirana
✅ Survivor's Lunch – a parting table of food and reflection at Vila Number RED
Designed for those who want to walk in rhythm with the festival's pulse. The Festival Circle Pass grants you access to the festival’s main activities: from the exhibitions and collective meals to the gatherings and group conversations that give shape to this shared experience. You’ll be part of the inner circle without needing to follow every step of the journey — perfect for engaged visitors with a curious mind and generous presence.
Included Access & Experiences:
5 June - Tirana, PM Courtyard
✅ Welcoming Dinner Ceremony - a warm start under the summer sky
6 June - Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground Floor/Mezzanine)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ Terrace lunch & rooftop views (4th Floor)
✅ 15 € food truck coupon included
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
7 June - Elbasan, Fish City
✅ Workshops & Presentations: Brainstorming & reflecting with invited architects and guests
✅ Albanian hospitality at its finest – from shared dishes to a poolside celebration
8 June - Tirana
✅ Survivor's Lunch – a parting table of food and reflection at Vila Number RED
€ 240
Networking Pass
Come with your salt — and take some heart with you.
Wander through the festival’s visible layers: explore the installations, observe the rituals, and feel the atmosphere. This pass is designed for those who prefer to drift, connect informally, and encounter the unexpected. Perfect for the quietly curious, the urban explorers, and everyone who wants to be present — but not pressured.
Included Access & Experiences:
6 June - Tirana, Book Building
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
Wander through the festival’s visible layers: explore the installations, observe the rituals, and feel the atmosphere. This pass is designed for those who prefer to drift, connect informally, and encounter the unexpected. Perfect for the quietly curious, the urban explorers, and everyone who wants to be present — but not pressured.
Included Access & Experiences:
6 June - Tirana, Book Building
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
€ 50
Lounge Program - Pass
One day, one building, with a view.
This pass offers you the full June 6 experience at the Book Building—where architecture, ideas, and people come together. Alongside full access to the exhibitions, installations, and conference venue, the Terrace Program includes a lunch on the rooftop terrace, where views meet conversation in a more relaxed setting.
Perfect for guests who want to combine content with comfort, and be at the heart of the Festival's energy—indoors and out.
Included Access & Experiences:
6 June - Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground Floor/Mezzanine)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ Terrace lunch & rooftop views (4th Floor)
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
This pass offers you the full June 6 experience at the Book Building—where architecture, ideas, and people come together. Alongside full access to the exhibitions, installations, and conference venue, the Terrace Program includes a lunch on the rooftop terrace, where views meet conversation in a more relaxed setting.
Perfect for guests who want to combine content with comfort, and be at the heart of the Festival's energy—indoors and out.
Included Access & Experiences:
6 June - Tirana, Book Building
✅ Full access to the Conference Venue (Ground Floor/Mezzanine)
✅ Outdoor installations & gathering spaces
✅ Terrace lunch & rooftop views (4th Floor)
✅ Model Exhibitions (2nd & 3rd Floor)
✅ Historic Tirana Clock Tower access
€ 200
05 Jun - 08 Jun 2025
BREAD & HEART Festival