Tirana is the best month for outdoor events. Tirana is full of tourists. Springtime is the best period to visit Tirana, and the results are visible everywhere in the city, especially in the city center. Outdoor activities are also frequent, and Dajti Mount is the highlight. The weather is just perfect, reaching 30 degrees. You can even swim in the nearby beaches or swimming pools. Be careful in the first ten days of the month since we will hold parliamentary elections, and the squares might be busy and noisy.

The biggest event is the Giro d’Italia, a great sporting event for the first time in Tirana. Giro d’Italia for the first time in Albania – Visit Tirana

Tourists prefer to visit Tirana this month since it is promoted everywhere that the best time to visit Tirana is springtime. So this is the view you will see in Tirana this month.

What to do in May

May starts with a holiday, Labor Day, which is celebrated every May 1st. On this day, people in Tirana celebrate with their families, going outside Tirana for a picnic or lunch. There is no culture of protests on Workers Day. It is a heritage from the previous dictatorship system, where May 1st is celebrated with parades of workers in front of the Dictator. Now the workers use this day to stay with their families. Another reason workers are not protesting to seek more rights is that the culture of syndicates is not strong and is not functioning here.

The Adventure Park in Dajti will open from May 1st until October. This is a good time to go to Dajti with the Cable Car, and then you can enjoy the Adventure Park, especially with your kids and teens. It is a perfect place for them. On 2 and 3 May, a significant event occurs in Dajti Mount: Locked in Paradise, Music, Nature and Magic in Dajti National Park. In the heart of the mountains of Tirana, where magical views stretch to the horizon, Dajti Paradise transforms into a musical oasis with passionate electronic rhythms.

Brian Adams will sing for you for the first time in Albania on May 2nd at the Palace of Congresses.

May 3rd, from Tirana to Shkodra, an old train departs with young artists and friends. Andrra n tren, comes for the 7th edition, organized by Hemingway bar. This year, the dress code is for years 20-30

Another big event on Day of Europe May 9th will be held at Theater of Opera and Ballet. Albanoi symphony will be played for the first time, as international premiere, created by Vasil Tole, compositor.

After the elections of May 11th, the events will come again. From 15-16 May an important meeting of EU leaders will be held in the city center of Tirana. the preparations are underway, and don’t be surprised that a big venue is being constructed behind the Skanderbeg Square. By May 17th, the final of the Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Basel, Switzerland, and the Albanian representative Shkodra Electronice is an absolute favorite to win the contest.

From May 21st to May 30th, you can enjoy the Cloud Festival every day at Reja. Different groups will perform in the open space at the Reja installation. See all Events in our database here: events Archive – Visit Tirana

Our recommendations

Outdoor activities are the highlight of this month. We recommend walking tours and bike Tours. Some of our bike tours are available here.

Also, if you want to taste Albanian tradition, we have our experiences here.

Since the National History Museum is closed, here are some of the Museums we recommend visiting: Museums in Tirana – Visit Tirana.

If you are here for the first time in Tirana, here are the must-see attractions: Attractions – Visit Tirana

Don’t forget to participate in the biggest photography competition of the year, TiranaPhotoFestival2025, and submit your photos from Albania.