Struga Poetry Evenings - Struga
Since 1961 this event has taken place every August and usually lasts three to five days. Each year, this poetry festival begins traditionally with the reading of the unforgettable poem by Konstantin Miladinov "Longing for the South" ("T'ga za jug"). Inspired by the harsh Russian winters, Konstantin wrote this memorable poem during his student days in Moscow. During its existence of over 45 years, the festival has hosted some 4,000 poets, translators, essayists, and literary critics from 95 countries worldwide. The most spectacular evening of the festival is certainly the one entitled “Bridges,” when the poets address the audience with their poetry from the bridge where the Crn Drim River exits the lake Ohrid. Each year the winner is awarded with a “Golden Wreath.”

International Classical Drama Festival - Stobi
The festival is held in the magical atmosphere of the archaeological site Stobi, reminding the audience of the times when the theatre had an enormous influence on the entire society.






Balkan Square - Ohrid
This event of contemporary Balkan music is organized in the antique amphitheatre in Ohrid and has so far hosted several internationally known names, such as Vlatko Stefanovski, Miroslav Tadic, Makis Ablianitis, and many more.


Ilinden Days - Bitola
This is an international festival of traditional folk songs and dances taking place in August in Bitola and has a tradition of over 30 years. Many folklore ensembles from Macedonia and abroad participate in this festival.