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Albania Pays €4M, Anticipates €100M From Kanye Concert

7/12/2026

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Albania spent €4 million to keep Kanye West’s concert on schedule despite bans elsewhere.
Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed the show will take place near Tirana on July 11.
Rama said the event could generate at least €100 million in revenue and boost accommodation bookings.
A custom-built stadium will host about 25,000 foreign visitors from 80 countries who already hold tickets.

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Albania spent €4 million to keep Kanye West’s concert on schedule despite bans elsewhere.
Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed the show will take place near Tirana on July 11.
Rama said the event could generate at least €100 million in revenue and boost accommodation bookings.
A custom-built stadium will host about 25,000 foreign visitors from 80 countries who already hold tickets.