Tirana Cultural Centre, also known as the Metropolitan Theatre was established in April, 2005. The Centre hosts performances by the Youth and Children’s Theatre, Tirana Folk Ensemble and Tirana City Band.

The Metropolitan Theatre is open to talented young stage managers, actors and costume designers. The centre has three theatre halls: the 120-seat Chekhov Hall, the 80-seat Bodrum Hall and the 270-seat Shakespeare Hall.

Throughout its activity, the Tirana Cultural Centre supports the values of the national art and culture, as well as the best values of the worlds art and culture to provide education and entertainment for all strata and age groups of society.