Inaugural festival · Sunday, September 20, 2026
A free day of Albanian music, food, and dance on the Staten Island waterfront
The inaugural Albanian Festival of Staten Island — Sunday, September 20, 2026 at South Beach Boardwalk. Free and open to the public, no ticket required.
- Date
- Time
- 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Where
- South Beach Boardwalk, Staten Island, NY
- Admission
- Free · no ticket
Date and venue are planned and subject to final permit confirmation.
What to expect
A full day of Albanian culture, on the waterfront
The inaugural festival brings together families, businesses, artists, organizations, and friends of the Albanian community for a free public celebration.
Live Albanian music
Performers from the tradition and from the diaspora, on one stage across the day.
Traditional and contemporary dance
Valle danced the way it is danced at home — and a circle anyone can join.
Albanian food and local vendors
Food from Albanian kitchens and businesses, alongside artisans and makers.
Community organizations
The organizations that hold Albanian America together, in one place for one day.
Family activities and cultural exhibits
Things for children to do, and things for everyone to learn.
Staten Island 2026
Albanian Festival of Staten Island 2026
Location
South Beach Boardwalk
Staten Island, New York
Venue pending final permit
Date & time
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Admission
Free
Free and open to the public. No ticket is required.
Participate
Four ways to be part of it
Partner with us
Sponsorship keeps it free
Sponsors cover programming, permits, production, and safety so the festival can stay free and open to the public.
Silver
$1,000
Visibility on the website, on site, and across social channels.
GoldMost chosen
$2,000
Everything in Silver, plus stage recognition and premium placement.
Platinum
$3,000
Everything in Gold, plus top billing on the site and the main stage.
Accountability
Every dollar, on the record
Vendor fees, sponsorships, and donations are collected in one place so each payment can be tracked, reconciled, and reported. As the festival grows, this page will publish totals raised and recognise donors and sponsors — without exposing private banking information.
- Total raised
- $0
- Sponsors
- 0
- Vendors paid
- 0
- Donors recognised
- 0
- Status
- Pre-launch
Our long-term vision
From Staten Island to Albanian communities across America
Albanian Festival USA is built as a national platform. Staten Island is the first local festival page, withroom to add cities and states under the same brand, the same standards, and the same reporting.
New York
Staten Island
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Future state
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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
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Festival updates
Applications open, performers get confirmed, and the schedule fills in over the coming months. Sign up and we will tell you when each of those happens.