This page contains essential info to help you make the most out of your week at Kala.
Read through and bookmark it so you can access the info when needed.
Reminder: Albania often isn't included in EU roaming, so you may not have mobile internet there - more on this below:
Once you’ve submitted your request, your booking will be listed on our site within 24 hours. If submitted over the weekend, it will be uploaded on the following Monday.
The fan-to-fan resale will run until 15th May.
If your accommodation is successfully resold, we’ll transfer it to the new buyer and refund everything you paid, including extras, minus the booking fee. We’ll let you know via email if and when this happens.
We can't guarantee your booking will sell, but we'll do everything we can to find it a new home.
If your accommodation doesn’t sell by 15th May, your booking stays in place.
In this case, we're unable to issue a refund but if you’d still like to attend, you’ll just need to email hello@kala.al to confirm you’d like to keep it and pay any remaining balance by 18th May.
No problem at all. If your booking hasn’t sold and you decide you’d like to keep it, just email us at hello@kala.al and we’ll remove it from resale.
If only part of your booking is resold, you’ll receive a partial refund for the spaces that sold. The rest of your booking stays in place, with any remaining balance due by 18th May.
Extras can't be resold separately. If your booking sells, you'll be refunded for any extras you've purchased. If it doesn't, your extras will remain on your booking as normal.
When your booking is on hold, you won’t be able to make changes to it, including adding extras (like transfers) or making further instalment payments.
Fan to fan resale goes live on April 16th.
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Nope, all Kala tickets include both accommodation + festival ticket.
Why? To keep prices fair, avoid inflated hotel rates during festival week, and make your trip as smooth as possible.
Only ever buy your ticket through the official Kala website.
Scammers love big festivals and fake tickets are out there. Here’s the deal:
Yes, name changes are possible via the Manage Booking portal.
Yes! We have a handful of solo spots, but they sell out quickly.
If you can’t find one, join the Kala Shared Trips Facebook Group, it’s a great way to link up with
You’ll get your e-ticket and pre-trip info a few weeks before Kala.
Bring your e-ticket with you, swap it for a wristband when you arrive, and you’re good to go.
Yes! If there’s a spare bed:
Send hello@kala.al your new guest’s full name and email address.
Our customer service team will handle the rest.
Once added, your friend will receive a link to pay their deposit, and they’ll be all set to join your group.
We are sorry to hear, life gets in the way sometimes. Think of this as any other holiday booking. If your plans change and you can no longer attend you have the following options:
If the rest of the people in the booking can still make it, the easiest solution is for you to find someone to take your spot.
You can change the name on the reservation up to 1 week before the event. Name changes are free up to 6 weeks before the event. After that there is an admin fee.
There is a period during which cancellations are free of charge but depending how close to the start of the booking you cancel there may be a penalty, same as any other hotel booking.
You can see the payment terms on the confirmation email you received when you made the booking. Missed the cancellation deadline?
We’re working on a resale platform so you can safely pass your ticket on. We will share the details shortly.
Yes. Residents of Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia can get discounted wristband-only tickets (no accommodation included).
These are released closer to the event, join the local waiting list HERE and we’ll let you know when they drop.
Think comfy 3* hotels, beach huts, or luxury 5* resorts, all at great value.
Every option comes with your own bathroom and a proper bed (no camping or muddy fields!).
If you’re a large crew, it’s best to split across a couple of rooms in the same hotel (or close by). Plan ahead so you know what you’re looking for when tickets drop.
Walking distance:
Shuttle distance:
We operate a paid shuttle service running 24 hours between Dhërmi, Perivolos, and Drymades. One pass gives you unlimited rides, so wherever you’re staying, getting to and from the festival is easy and stress-free.
Hotels in Dhërmi have minimum stay policies:
We highly recommend the full week though, the programming is designed to balance dancing, exploring and proper chill time. Trust us, once you’re here you won’t want to leave.
No kitchens in the apartments, but honestly, with the amount of amazing beach bars and affordable restaurants around, you won’t want to eat in.
Most places don’t include breakfast. Some offer it as an add-on, check with your hotel when you arrive.
Yes! With Kala’s flexible payment plans, you can spread the cost of your trip across multiple instalments and paydays.
Payment Plan Schedules:
Early Bird
Tier 1
Tier 2
It depends on when you book. Here’s how it works:
This means you can spread the cost across up to multiple paydays, making it easier on your wallet.
Fly into either Corfu (Greece) or Tirana (Albania).
Festival transfers operate on the following dates:
If you travel outside these dates, you’ll need to make your own way to Dhërmi.
Transfer times will be published once airlines confirm flight schedules.
You’ll need to arrange your own travel.
If heading to Corfu:
Public ferry timetables: Ionian Seaways | Finikas Lines
When you exit Tirana Airport, look for a Kala rep in a pink hi-vis vest with ‘Mainstage’ written on the back.
When you exit Tirana Airport, look for a Kala rep in a pink hi-vis vest with ‘Mainstage’ written on the back.
Albania is still one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Think:
It’s the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation for a festival holiday.
Yes, Albania is very safe and Albanians are famously welcoming.
Visa rules depend on your nationality, always check your Government’s travel advice.
Yes.
Yes, we recommend everyone has valid travel and health insurance.
Make sure your policy covers medical emergencies, travel delays, and your Kala booking.
Dhërmi is a small coastal village, relaxed, authentic, and beautifully simple.
You’ll find:
Money tips:
The festival site is cashless, you can top up your RFID wristband via card and use it for all payments inside the festival area.
Albania is refreshingly affordable.
Whether it’s a beachfront cocktail or fresh grilled fish, you’ll eat and drink well without breaking the bank.
Kala is designed for balance, equal parts dancing, exploring, and recharging.
Between sets, dive into a mix of wellbeing, adventure, and discovery, including:
Every day brings new energy, from sunrise swims to golden-hour dancing.
Local tickets are offered at a discounted price and are exclusive to residents of Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Montenegro.
You’ll need to show valid proof of residency to access these tickets and to enter the festival.
If you live abroad, you won’t be able to access the local ticket page, you’ll automatically be redirected to the international bookings page instead.
Local tickets include a festival wristband that gives you full access to the Kala Festival site for the entire week.
Please note:
To qualify for a local ticket, you’ll need to provide:
If your passport is issued by another country but you live in one of these regions, a utility bill that matches your ID will also be accepted as proof of residency.
Yes! Kala offers transfers to and from Tirana Airport.
You can easily add a transfer during the ticket booking process.
Absolutely. Kala hosts special daytime parties at Gjipe Beach on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday during the festival week.
You can add Gjipe tickets when completing your booking.
If you have any questions about the local ticket process, transfers, or Gjipe events, drop us a message at hello@kala.al, our team is always happy to help!
