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General
Explorations will take place between Thursday 11 June - Tuesday 16 June, 2026. Please note programming is scheduled through all listed nights, going until Wednesday morning 17 June, 2026.
After reviewing feedback and challenges on the booking platform from previous years, we’ve made some key improvements, starting with our move to Easol.
We’ve used Easol for Anjunadeep Malta over the past two years and had a fantastic experience. The platform is more intuitive, makes it easier to find your perfect hotel, and offers a faster, smoother checkout process.
Already booked with us? Don’t worry - your booking has already been transferred to Easol. Please let us know if you never received an email to set up your new account.
Once your account is active, you’ll be able to log in and add transfers to your booking. We expect all transfer options to remain available, but if you don’t see yours listed, please reach out to us at explorations@anjunabeats.com.
For the November sale, you can reserve your Explorations package with just a £75 deposit per person and pay the rest across multiple installments and paydays. The specific dates will be communicated to you when booking.
The initial deposit must be paid by the person making the booking. Once the booking has been created, each person will be able to pay their balance separately.
Please remember to make the necessary arrangements so the lead passenger has everyone's deposits ready when tickets go on sale.
Travel
Explorations takes place in Dhërmi, a coastal village on the Albanian Riviera located between the cities of Sarandë and Vlorë. It is the most beautiful spot on the entire coastline and a true hidden gem. If you joined us before, you know this already!
There are two routes to get to Dhërmi, which we've shared below. Please note more information on 2026 transfers will be shared soon.
- From Corfu
In 2025, we worked with the existing public ferry system running from Corfu to Saranda, Albania. Discounted public ferry tickets, as well as bus tickets from Saranda to Dhërmi will be available at a later date. Please stay tuned for more information.
- From Tirana
The second route is a 2-hour 45-minute ride via minibus or private taxi from Albania’s capital, Tirana. Flight times to Tirana are also under 3 hours from most major European cities. You will be able to book this transfer option during the pre-sale.
See more on our travel page.
Head to our travel page for more information.
If you’re using taxis, we will let you know when we need your flight details, as well as how they need to be input.
Due to the limited number of hotels in Dhërmi, the hotels closer to the festival have a minimum stay policy.
- Hotels in the festival site: 5 night minimum
- Hotels in Dhermi beach: 4 night minimum
- Hotels in Perivolos: 3 night minimum
- Hotels in Drymades: 3 night minimum
We recommend staying for the whole week to make the most out of your trip.
The programming is designed to give days to party, relax and explore the incredible surroundings. Besides the music, we also offer a range of holiday and wellness activities. Trust us, once you get here you won't want to leave.
Absolutely, we strongly recommend going out and exploring the country either before or after the festival.
Please note that there is no car hire available in Dhërmi, but you can get a taxi to or from Saranda to hire a car and explore further.
As our guests travel from all over the world, we recommend that you visit your own Governments’ website, and research the visa requirements from your own country.
If you are travelling from the UK via Corfu please note that tourists from the UK will be able to travel to countries in the Schengen area, which includes Greece, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel as a tourist. Which includes attending cultural or sports events.
If you are travelling to Greece and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days.
If you are flying straight to Albania, please note that British citizens can enter and remain in Albania for a maximum of 90 days in every 6-month period without a visa. Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 3 months from the date of entry into Albania.
The majority of Explorations customers travel to Explorations via Corfu. Please see the above question for more details about visa requirements for UK citizens.
While we cannot recommend specific insurance companies or policies, we advise that all our customers do extensive research around their own insurance policy to ensure they are covered extensively.
Tickets & Accommodation
We're working on an updated 'Planning Your Trip' booking guide for the November sale, stay tuned. In the meantime feel free to contact our customer service team at explorations@anjunabeats.com.
A festival ticket and hotel stay starts at only £370pp. Please note that all tickets to the festival are sold with accommodation, and the final price for the package depends on the hotel type, length of stay, and transfers.
There are options for everyone, from cosy 3* hotels to exotic beach huts and fancy 5* hotels, all at excellent prices. The majority of hotels are within the 3* and 4* range, with a small selection of other hotels.
Having your own shower and a comfy bed to rest after a little too much dancing is one of the aspects that make Explorations such a different festival experience.
Some of our apartment options include cooking facilities. Be sure to check the apartment descriptions when booking for more details.
Most of the accommodation options can host 2-3 people, with the largest option accommodating up to 6 during the November pre-sale. For larger groups, we recommend splitting across multiple rooms. You can book several rooms in the same hotel or nearby to keep everyone together.
Make sure to coordinate with your group ahead of time on how you’ll divide the rooms, so you know exactly what to look for when tickets go on sale (e.g. 3 rooms with 2 people in each).
Yes there are some options for solo travellers although these are very limited. We recommend booking as soon as tickets go on sale as these usually sell out quickly.
If you cannot find anything suitable, you can join the Explorations Find a Friend Facebook group to meet others and share accommodation.
Head to our accommodation page for more information.
There are four areas where you can stay: Festival site, Dhërmi, Perivolos and Drymades.
Hotels within walking distance
Festival site: All of this accommodation is within the boundaries of the actual festival site. These hotels are within a couple minutes walk from the stages. As close as it gets! There are only a handful hotels here and are very sought after which means they sell out very quickly.
Dhërmi: All the accommodation around Dhërmi beach is also within a 5-10 minute walk from the stages. Hotels here are in high demand too and usually sell out quite quickly.
Hotels within the shuttle bus route
Drymades: A lovely neighbouring beach to Dhërmi, just a 10-minute drive from the festival - a great choice if you’d rather not be in the middle of the action.
Perivolos: Set between Dhërmi and Drymades beaches, this charming coastal town is the perfect midpoint - only a 5-minute drive from the festival.
We operate a shuttle bus service between Dhërmi, Perivolos and Drymades so if your accommodation is not within walking distance, it’s still easy to get to and from the festival site.
All Explorations tickets come bundled with accommodation to ensure guests get the best-priced options during the festival week in 2026 and beyond.
Our goal is to provide a seamless holiday experience, and by managing the accommodation, this helps us ensure a stress-free event for everyone. We work with hotels and apartments on the same commission as platforms like Airbnb, which helps keep your costs down.
Mainstage Festivals reserves the right to terminate contracts of guests who book multiple rooms, either via Mainstage Festivals or a third party. If it is believed that there is intention of only using one of the rooms, and either leaving the other empty, or unlawfully reselling them without authorisation from Mainstage Festivals, we reserve the right to terminate your contract. Please refer to our terms for further information.
Think of this as any other summer holiday. If someone can no longer make it, you can either find a replacement, or cover the cost between the remaining people in the group. In some cases it may be possible to change to a smaller accommodation, but this will always be subject to availability.
Please note, name changes will be free of charge until May 1, 2026. Please reach out to explorations@anjunabeats.com to get in touch with our customer service team to determine next steps.
If you would like to change a name on your booking please contact us on explorations@anjunadeep.com. Please note that a £25 administration fee per name change applies. The deadline for changes is June 5, 2026.
Yes, that’s no problem! Adding a person to your booking is easy if you have space in your accommodation. To do so, please send explorations@anjunadeep.com 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.
Please contact our customer service team for any questions relating to your accommodation. We will liaise with the owners directly on your behalf and come back to you with more information. The email is explorations@anjunabeats.com.
Please remember that Explorations tickets are only available through our official website. If you purchase a ticket from any other source, it’s likely to be fake. Do not buy tickets directly from individuals posting on social media, as we expect scammers will be targeting our event in 2026.
We will not issue e-tickets until closer to the event, so any claims of having an e-ticket beforehand are definitely fake. Tickets that contain a QR code or barcode should not be trusted.
If you have any concerns or suspicions, please reach out to our customer service team at explorations@anjunabeats.com.
More information will be shared on this at a later date.
You can read our terms and conditions here.
Festival Information
Many hotels are within walking distance of Explorations. If you're staying in the quieter areas of the Riviera, there will be a regular shuttle bus service running to and from the festival for guests in Drymades or Dhërmi town. Shuttle bus tickets can be purchased along with your ferry transfers when they become available.
Dhërmi is a small coastal village. There are medical services, bars, restaurants and several small shops. There is only one ATM in Dhërmi and another in Drymades. You will need cash for restaurants and local shops but the festival area (bars, festival market) are contactless.
Restaurants are cheap and a meal will cost between €5-15. Some may increase their prices, but you’ll definitely be able to find cheap meals around the village.
Supermarkets are limited but do sell alcohol. Drink prices will vary from bar to bar ranging from €4-8 euros depending on the drink.
Explorations is a cashless festival and all bars as well as a selection of restaurants and food stands will only accept payment from your wristband. More information about this will be shared closer to the event.
We’ve designed this year’s festival program with the perfect balance of music, adventure, and relaxation in mind. Between sets, take your time to wander through the charm of Dhërmi or unwind along its sun-drenched shores. Our beloved wellness program and legendary Gjipe Beach parties will make their return in 2026 - you'll be able to book these at a later date.
Music
Head to our lineup page here.
The main festival programming takes place between Thursday, 11 June and the early morning of Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
These will be shared closer to the festival date, but most go from the early afternoon to the early morning.
Accessibility
Please email us if you have any access requirements on explorations@anjunabeats.com.
We will provide viewing areas where possible for accessible customers and PA's only. The areas will have a good line of sight to the stage and seating if required.
Empire, Splendor and The Cove are all accessible via ramps, although some parts of the venues are via stair access.
Unfortunately, Gjipe is not currently accessible for some mobility impairments as the boats are unable to safely load & unload due to rough seas and steep gangways.
If you require a service or assistance animal to attend the festival, please contact our customer service team at explorations@anjunabeats.com.
