Kadare Night II Edition
About
Following the outstanding success of its inaugural celebration in 2025, Kadare Night returns for its second edition in 2026, continuing an annual tradition that honours the literary legacy of Ismail Kadare and serves as a flagship global event for the British Albanian Culture & Arts Association.đź“… Date: Friday, 30 January 2026
đź•– Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: St Gabriel's Church, Victoria. London SW1V 2AD
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: 30£ (Get by 10th January)
🎟️ Regular Tickets: 40£
👉 Confirmed artists so far:
Altin Gjoni - Guitar and Musical Director
Sara Payman - Vocal
Mariela Cingo - Grand Piano
Peadar Connolly - Vocal and Autoharp
Mircha Ivens - Vocal
Loresa Leka - Vocal and reciting
The first Kadare Night, conceived by Eduard Alia and Tomorr Kokona, received an overwhelming response, bringing together a full audience of artists, writers, musicians, and members of the Albanian and broader cultural community, along with esteemed personalities from both countries.
Beyond its artistic success, the first edition became a concrete act of giving back. Through the generosity of attendees and supporters, the first event raised enough to purchase a much-needed medical transport vehicle for the Medical Clinic of Fushë-Arrëz in northern Albania.
What to Expect at Kadare Night?
- A curated evening celebrating the literary and cultural legacy of Ismail Kadare
- Live performances by acclaimed Albanian musicians and artists
- Guests of honour from the worlds of culture, arts, and public life
- A selection of authentic Albanian culinary delights
- The chance to make a difference via the Fundraising part of the event
- A refined cultural programme blending literature, music, storytelling, and movement
- Opportunities for professional, cultural, and community networking
- A continuation of Kadare Night’s mission to unite artistic excellence with meaningful social impact
This year’s edition will be held at the beautiful and historic St Gabriel’s Church in Victoria, London. Programme details and the list of performances will be announced soon.
Date
Friday 30 January 2026 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+00)Location
St Gabriel's Church
St Gabriel's Church, Victoria, London , England SW1V 2AD