6 of the best · Tirana, Albania
A cinema on the Boulevard, two Cineplexx multiplexes, the reborn Agimi and, every September, the Tirana International Film Festival.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Tirana.
On the Boulevard
Tirana’s central cinema on the Boulevard, with 260 seats, Dolby sound and 3D, and the home of the festival’s awards night.
Every September
Tirana’s international film festival, founded in 2003, with screenings across the city every September.
Albania’s first Cineplexx
The multiplex at the Tirana East Gate shopping centre, on the Tirana–Elbasan road.
Rruga Nacionale, Autostrada Tiranë–Elbasan, 1045 TiranëExplore View on map
The newest official trailers and upcoming films, updated automatically as they are released. In Tirana, most films are shown in their original language with subtitles.
Trailers play from the official YouTube channels of Rotten Tomatoes Trailers and the studios, and update automatically. Use the playlist button in each player to browse more.
How the city goes to the movies, and our tips for a night at the cinema.
The back story
Nine cinemas in the 1990s, a few today, and a festival founded in 2003 that fills the city’s screens every September: how Tirana goes to the movies.
Open all year, plus the September film festival.
The reborn Kinema Agimi
The former Kinema Agimi by the Lana River, reborn as a city-run arts centre with film screenings.
On the Tirana–Durrës road
The multiplex at the QTU shopping centre, on the Tirana–Durrës road.
Autostrada Tiranë–Durrës km 6, 1000 TiranëExplore View on map
Albania’s first Cineplexx
The multiplex at the Tirana East Gate shopping centre, on the Tirana–Elbasan road.
Rruga Nacionale, Autostrada Tiranë–Elbasan, 1045 TiranëExplore View on map
On the Boulevard
Tirana’s central cinema on the Boulevard, with 260 seats, Dolby sound and 3D, and the home of the festival’s awards night.
Every September
Tirana’s international film festival, founded in 2003, with screenings across the city every September.
Most films are shown in their original language with Albanian subtitles; children’s films are often dubbed. Check programmes and times before you go.
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