Upcoming Events 2026

The Australian-Albanian Community Association (AACA) proudly presents a national series of celebrations marking Albanian Independence Day, touring Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney from late November through December 2026. Each event brings together live performances by Bruno Pollogati, Aldor Kukli and clarinettist Fatjon Latifi for unforgettable nights of music, culture and community. Proudly held in support of our charity partners, Kind Cuts for Kids and Albanian Eagles Folk Dance.

1. Melbourne — Albanian Independence Dinner Celebrate Albanian Independence Day with a night of live music and dinner in Melbourne. Join us Friday 27 November 2026, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM, at Grand Star Receptions, Imperial Grand Ballroom, 499 Grieve Parade, Altona North VIC 3025.

2. Adelaide — Albanian Independence Dinner Adelaide’s Albanian community comes together to mark Independence Day. Saturday 28 November 2026, 6:30 PM–12:00 AM, at Mater Christi Parish Function Room, 413 Grange Road, Seaton SA 5023.

3. Sydney — Albanian Independence Dinner Sydney celebrates Albanian Independence Day with an unforgettable dinner and live music. Saturday 5 December 2026, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM, at Holiday Inn, Warwick Farm, 355 Hume Highway, Warwick Farm NSW 2170.

4. Melbourne — Community Festival A daytime celebration of Albanian music, culture, food and family. Sunday 6 December 2026, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, at Footscray Park, Maribyrnong Boulevard, Footscray VIC 3011.

5. Melbourne — Christmas Celebration Dinner End the year with a festive Albanian Christmas celebration. Friday 25 December 2026, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM, at Calabria Club, Uniting Lane, Bulla VIC 3428.