Location
South Beach Boardwalk
Staten Island, New York
Directions will be published once the permit is confirmed.
Staten Island, NY · Sunday
Albanian Festival of Staten Island 2026
A free, one-day celebration of Albanian music, dance, food, and community on the Staten Island waterfront.
Festival details
Date & time
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Admission
Free
Free and open to the public. No ticket is required.
This festival is in planning. The date and the South Beach Boardwalk venue are the current plan and are subject to final permit confirmation.
Nothing here is ticketed and no payment is being collected yet. Sign up for updates below and we will confirm details as they are locked.
Program preview
Festival schedule
The final entertainment lineup and detailed schedule will be published here as performers and activities are confirmed.
10:00 AM
Festival opens
Vendor booths, food, and family activities open to the public.
12:00 PM
Opening ceremony
Afternoon
Music, dance, food, and cultural programming
Evening
Featured performances and community celebration
10:00 PM
Festival closes
Take part
Be part of the first one
Sell or exhibit
Food, retail, artisan, and community booths.
Vendor interest →Sponsor the festival
Three packages from $1,000 to $3,000.
See packages →Volunteer
Guest services, vendor support, stage, outreach, logistics.
Join the list →Donate
Help keep the day free and open to everyone.
Give to the festival →A taste of the day
Music, dance, and community
Presented by the community
The organizations behind the festival
The inaugural Albanian Festival of Staten Island is organized by Albanian-American associations from across the region, working together to put on one free day for the whole community.
Albanian-American Association of Staten Island
National Albanian Registry
Albanian American National Organization — NY ChapterShoqata Kraja Association
Albanian-American Association Ulqini
Albanian American Association "Skënderbej"
Albanian American Organization Rozafa
Rugova Association
Dibra Community Organization
Albanian American Cultural Center — Struga
American Albanian Association of Kosova
Besi Association
Muriqi OrganizationShoqata Malesia e Madhe Association New York
NYPD Illyrian Society
Plan your visit
Common questions
Is admission to the Albanian Festival of Staten Island free?
Yes. The Albanian Festival of Staten Island 2026 is a free community event and no ticket is required. Admission is free for all ages, and you can arrive and leave at any point during the day.
Where will the Albanian Festival of Staten Island take place?
The inaugural festival is planned for South Beach Boardwalk, Staten Island, NY. The venue is subject to final permit confirmation, and exact entrance points and directions will be published on this site once the permit is finalised.
When is the festival, and what time does it run?
The Albanian Festival of Staten Island 2026 is planned for Sunday, September 20, 2026, running 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. The opening ceremony is scheduled for midday, with featured performances in the evening.
How can I become a vendor at the festival?
Vendor applications for the Albanian Festival of Staten Island 2026 will be submitted through this website. Food, retail, artisan, and nonprofit or community categories are all planned. Confirmed booth fees will be published before applications open — you can join the vendor interest list now to be notified first.
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Get festival updates
We will email when vendor applications open, when the venue is confirmed, and when the lineup is announced.