Browse upcoming festivals, wine events, cultural programs, and local experiences. Filter by municipality and date and plan your trip around the best moments of the season.
01/05/2026 · “Center of the village of Stojakovo”
The May Day Races in the village of Stojakovo are a traditional and fun event featuring donkey races. The event brings together local residents and visitors to enjoy an unusual and cheerful form of competition, promoting community spirit, humor, and folk tradition. The races take place in the village center.
07/05/2026 - 11/05/2026 · “Theater”
The International Children’s Music Festival “Kalinka” has been held for more than 31 years. After a short break, we celebrated the wonderful 21st edition. Over the years, the festival has showcased a plethora of talented young musical children. The festival has produced a large number of children’s hits that are still sung today. The tradition continues this year with new songs, new performers, and countless happy and singing children.
14/05/2026 · “City Park”
A traditional event for the preparation and presentation of wild fig jam. Events in the City Park are organized to provide a space for recreation, cultural, and educational activities for all visitors. The park represents a green oasis in the city, where people can enjoy walks, sports, family activities, concerts, festivals, and various public events.
22/05/2026 - 24/05/2026
“I Want a Breeze” is an outdoor sports festival that brings together enthusiasts of an active and healthy lifestyle. The event offers a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, cycling, climbing, paragliding, and camping, creating a space for socializing, adventure, and connecting with nature. The festival aims to promote positive values such as environmental awareness, tolerance, respect for diversity, and an active way of life, especially among young people. Through shared activities and informal gatherings, participants build a community based on cooperation, creativity, and a love for nature.
24/05/2026
The “Gjura Mara” event is a traditional cultural and folk manifestation held in honor of local customs and legends. The event brings together participants and visitors to enjoy traditional games, music, dances, and rituals, promoting the rich folk culture and community spirit. Through “Gjura Mara,” a living connection with tradition is maintained, and participants have the opportunity to learn more about local legends and customs while enjoying the festive atmosphere.
26/05/2026 - 27/05/2026 · “Theater Hall”
“Folk-Fest Valandovo” is a traditional music festival that celebrates Macedonian folk heritage and contemporary folk music. The event brings together top performers, talented musicians, and folk music enthusiasts from across the country and beyond. The festival features stage performances, competitions for the best songs and performances, as well as cultural activities that promote Macedonian musical traditions and create a festive atmosphere for visitors.
01/06/2026 - 31/08/2026
“Cultural Summer in Dojran” is a summer event that offers a rich program of cultural and entertainment activities for the local population and visitors. The event includes concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions, workshops, and other artistic activities, promoting the cultural scene of the region. The festival takes place at various locations in Dojran, including public squares, the waterfront, and the park, creating a pleasant atmosphere for socializing, enjoying art, and entertainment for all generations.
06/06/2026
Scout Gatherings is a traditional event organized by the “Dimitar Vlahov” – Veles Scout Troop. The gatherings bring together dozens of scouts from North Macedonia and neighboring countries, providing opportunities for experience sharing, teamwork, and strengthening friendships among youth. The event takes place at the Golozinci Scout Center and combines outdoor activities, learning, games, and social experiences, all in the spirit of scouting values.
06/06/2026 - 17/06/2026 · “Waterfront”
The triathlon in Dojran is a sporting event that combines running, swimming, and cycling into a dynamic and challenging race. The event brings together professional athletes and amateurs from the country and abroad, promoting a healthy lifestyle, sportsmanship, and active recreation. The course usually runs along the scenic waterfront of Lake Dojran, offering a unique combination of natural beauty and physical challenges for all participants.
06/06/2026
Ascent of Dautica Mountain is a mountaineering event that gathers participants from various cities across Macedonia. The route is challenging, approximately 16.2 km round trip, with a duration of 4 to 4.5 hours to reach the summit, starting from the Papradishte Mountain Lodge. The ascent leads to the peak of Dautica (2,178 m), part of the central Jakupica mountain range, which forms the southern branch of the Mokra mountain massif. The event offers participants the opportunity to enjoy scenic landscapes, promote mountaineering and healthy recreation, and foster connections among hikers from different regions of the country.
13/06/2026 - 14/06/2026
Gourmet Fest is a vibrant food festival that celebrates rich flavors, culinary creativity, and local traditions. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of delicious dishes, meet talented chefs, and experience unique tastes in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect place for food lovers to explore, taste, and enjoy unforgettable gastronomic moments.
15/06/2026 · At the square
Peach Harvest is a traditional event marking the peach picking season, celebrating the hard work of farmers and the richness of local production. Visitors can enjoy fresh peaches, delicious peach-based products, a cultural and artistic program, and a pleasant atmosphere filled with music and entertainment. This event is a perfect opportunity for socializing, tasting, and celebrating the peach season.
01/07/2026 · Theater
The Summer Program features a series of theatrical and musical events held throughout the summer, offering a rich cultural experience for all ages. Visitors can enjoy live performances, concerts, and stage shows, creating a pleasant and inspiring atmosphere for socializing, entertainment, and cultural enjoyment.
01/07/2026 - 12/07/2026
The St. Peter’s Day small football tournament in the village of Bistrenci is a traditional sports event that brings together football enthusiasts and the local community. The tournament features matches between multiple teams over several days, creating a competitive and dynamic atmosphere. The event also has a ceremonial and festive character, accompanied by cultural and entertainment activities that strengthen community spirit and preserve local tradition. Through sport and social interaction, the tournament promotes teamwork, fair play, and an active lifestyle.
12/07/2026 · Granit Parking
D-Fest” is an open-air music festival in our country and an international event that brings together the best of the global and local music scene. The festival features more than 50 music stars and over 100 artists from various genres – ranging from rock, punk, metal, and electronic music to hip-hop, reggae, jazz, folk, and experimental music. The festival offers a musical program across multiple stages, with concerts, DJ sets, performances, and workshops, creating a unique experience that unites music, art, and culture in the beautiful surroundings of Staro Dojran.
12/07/2026
The memorial fishing competition in the village of Bistrenci is a traditional sports and recreational event dedicated to fishing enthusiasts and nature lovers. The competition takes place in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where participants have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in sport fishing. The event has a memorial character and serves as a way of paying tribute, while also encouraging socializing, strengthening community ties, and promoting recreational fishing. In addition to the competitive aspect, it helps raise awareness of natural resources and encourages environmental responsibility and respect for nature.
13/07/2026 · The Promenade in the Center of Gradsko
St. Paul’s Day – Food, Wine, and Tradition is a traditional event held at the promenade in the center of the municipality. The festival features a rich musical program, creating an unforgettable evening for all visitors, while the stands with wineries, taverns, and restaurants from the region offer authentic Macedonian cuisine, traditional specialties, and top-quality local wines.
15/07/2026 - 01/08/2026
The Night Futsal Tournament in Lozovo is an exciting sports event for a single category, where teams are divided into groups and the top two from each group advance to the next stage. The event takes place under the lights of the courts, combining competitive spirit with socializing, music, and refreshing drinks.
28/07/2026 - 05/08/2026 · Cultural Center “Mirka Ginova” Demir Kapija
The international theater festival “Without a Frame” is a cultural event that brings together theater groups from the country and abroad, creating a space for the exchange of artistic experiences and contemporary theatrical expression. The festival offers several evenings filled with performances that deliver strong emotions, inspiration, and diverse stage approaches. In addition to the theater program, visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy additional cultural content, such as wine tastings from local wineries and visits to newly opened wine bars, enriching the overall festival experience. The event promotes Demir Kapija as a recognizable cultural and tourist destination, known for its hospitality, natural beauty, and active cultural life, offering a unique experience for lovers of theater arts.
06/08/2026 - 11/08/2026 · City Amphitheater and the Children’s Playground
The “Across the Lake” Film Festival is a cultural event that showcases Macedonian and international cinema and has already been recognized as a discovery of the Balkans and the Mediterranean. The festival aims to establish itself among the most important cultural events in North Macedonia and to transform Dojran into a leading cultural and tourist destination in the region. With the support of the Dojran Municipality, the festival creates a unique atmosphere, turning the city into a true cinematic experience.
11/08/2026 - 27/08/2026
The traditional night small football tournament is a sports and recreational event held during the summer period, bringing together a large number of teams in a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Over several days, the audience has the opportunity to enjoy exciting matches filled with dynamic play, sporting spirit, and strong determination in the fight for the top positions. The tournament culminates in a grand final that delivers strong emotions, suspense, and attractive football moments, with the most successful teams being awarded trophies, diplomas, and cash prizes. In addition to the competitive part, friendly matches are also organized, contributing to additional entertainment and socializing among different generations of participants. The event holds great importance for the local community, as it promotes sports activity, fair play, and team spirit. It is further supported by numerous sponsors and a loyal audience whose presence and cheering create a special atmosphere and help preserve a long-standing tradition.
28/08/2026
The Demir Kapija Fair is a traditional religious, cultural, and economic event held in honor of the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos (Great Assumption Day). The event brings together religious observances, fair activities, sports, and entertainment programs, creating a lively and festive atmosphere in the town. During the fair, numerous traders, craftsmen, and hospitality providers present their products and services, while the main city streets are transformed into a large exhibition and market space filled with stalls and visitors. The event attracts guests from various regions and creates a vibrant atmosphere of socializing and activity. In addition to the commercial and entertainment aspects, the fair also includes sports activities and religious commemorations in church buildings, highlighting the spiritual significance of the feast. Visitors also have the opportunity to explore local cultural and natural landmarks, including museums, wineries, and natural attractions, contributing to tourism development and the promotion of the region.
28/08/2026 - 29/08/2026
“Demir Kapija Open”, a wild water slalom kayaking competition, is one of the most significant sporting events in this discipline in the region. It is a competition held in natural conditions suitable for kayaking, offering dynamic and exciting races on whitewater. Kayaking in Demir Kapija is an important sports and recreational activity that has developed thanks to the natural features of the river and the canyon, which provide ideal conditions for slalom disciplines. Within this sport, various national and international competitions are organized and participated in, promoting the sport, competitive spirit, and the natural beauty of the region. This event attracts a large number of participants and contributes to the promotion of kayaking as well as the development of outdoor sports in Demir Kapija.
28/08/2026 · Monastery of St. Archangel Michael
The gathering at the Monastery of St. Archangel Michael in the village of Gorno Chichevo is held on the occasion of August 28 – St. Bogorodica (Dormition of the Virgin Mary) and represents an important traditional event. As part of the event, ethnographic exhibitions are presented, including interiors and exteriors, traditional economic activities, customs, folk costumes, dances, and songs, offering an authentic display of Macedonian cultural heritage.
28/08/2026 - 29/08/2026
BOSH Festival is a multimedia festival celebrating creative expression in an urban context. It creates a unique, dynamic, and open public space for urban arts, combining aesthetics, experimentation, and community interaction. The first edition was held in 2009 in honor of the prematurely deceased actor and poet Boshko Bozadzievski, as a tribute from his friends. The festival is organized by NGO “ART EQUILIBRIUM” – Gevgelija.
04/09/2026 - 06/09/2026 · City Square, Small Park
Tikvesh Grape Harvest – Kavadarci is a traditional three-day festival, held every year from Friday to Sunday, celebrating the viticultural tradition, culture, and spirit of the Tikvesh region. The event kicks off with the Tikvesh Carnival, featuring parade groups from Macedonia and abroad, with a festive procession through the city center. The festival offers grape and wine tastings, showcasing the hard work of local winemakers and the region’s authentic culture, while each year the event is enriched with performances by well-known Balkan music stars.
05/09/2026 - 06/09/2026
Ovchepolski Grape Harvest is a traditional two-day festival in Lozovo Municipality that celebrates the region’s richness – fertile land, hardworking people, and centuries-old wine culture. The event offers a rich cultural and entertainment program, blending tradition and modernity, with music, folk dances, and songs, creating an authentic and lively experience for all visitors.
18/09/2026 - 20/09/2026 · near the new green market in Gevgelija
“Taste the South” Festival is a three-day cultural and entertainment event in Gevgelija that promotes the gastronomic tradition, culture, and entertainment of southern North Macedonia. The festival takes place at the New Market in Gevgelija and offers visitors the opportunity to experience authentic Macedonian specialties, such as ajvar, fig jam, and homemade mastika, prepared according to traditional recipes. In addition to the gastronomic experiences, the festival features a rich cultural, artistic, and educational program, with performances by cultural and artistic societies, folk ensembles, music schools, dance groups, and festivals for all ages. Evening concerts and performances by Macedonian ethno, pop, and rock artists form the centerpiece of the entertainment, creating a unique atmosphere for visitors of all generations.
21/09/2026 - 23/09/2026
Negotino Fair is a traditional economic and cultural event in Negotino, held annually and attracting visitors from across North Macedonia. The three-day festival features a variety of stalls for vendors and exhibitors, arranged in different zones throughout the town. The fair combines commerce, culture, and entertainment, creating a lively and dynamic atmosphere for both local residents and visitors.
26/09/2026 - 27/09/2026
“All In Sermenin” is a recreational cycling event held in the village of Sermenin, organized by the Gevgelija Cycling Club, offering a unique experience for nature lovers and active lifestyle enthusiasts. The event includes an exciting cycling tour through the scenic landscapes of Mount Kožuf, with a distance of 40 km and an elevation gain of 1200 meters, rated as medium to difficult. In addition to the спортив aspect, the event offers opportunities for socializing and camping, as well as exploring the natural and cultural attractions of Sermenin, including the Church of St. George, the Vera waterfall, and the surrounding pine forest.
11/10/2026
Dudica Tour is a mountain MTB ride leading to the peak of Dudica (2132 m above sea level). The event offers an exciting and challenging experience for mountain biking enthusiasts, combining sport, adrenaline, and enjoyment of the scenic surroundings. The tour is ideal for those who want to experience the heights and beauty of the mountain, with opportunities for socializing and sharing memorable moments.
11/10/2026
Athletic Race – “October 11” Marathon, Lozovo is a traditional sports event organized by the Municipality of Lozovo to celebrate October 11, the Day of the People’s Uprising of the Macedonian Nation. The event features races for all ages, including a 15 km marathon, as well as short races of 100 m and 200 m for children, offering an opportunity for active participation and promoting the spirit of sport in the central region of North Macedonia.
01/11/2026
MTB Tour – Valandovo is a mountain biking event offering an exciting and challenging experience for cycling enthusiasts. The tour takes participants through the scenic landscapes around Valandovo, combining sport, adventure, and enjoyment of nature, while providing opportunities for socializing and shared experiences. The participants are cyclists from across North Macedonia.
07/11/2026
The Autumn Ascent of Solunska Glava is a traditional mountaineering event with an international character, gathering enthusiasts from Macedonia and neighboring countries. The event offers a challenging and scenic route, 26 km long, with an elevation gain of 1,440 m, rated as moderately difficult to difficult. The ascent begins at Oreshki Monastery “St. George” and leads to the peak of Solunska Glava (2,540 m), the highest peak of the Jakupica mountain.
08/11/2026
Valandovo Rakija Festival is a traditional event with strong cultural significance for the Municipality of Valandovo, celebrating the centuries-old tradition of rakija production. The event brings together participants from different generations, who showcase their skills and knowledge passed down through families, with the number of participants growing each year. The festival has a competitive character, where participants compete for the best rakija, and awards are given for first, second, and third place. It represents a symbol of local identity and authenticity, promoting tradition, craftsmanship, and community, while contributing to the preservation and promotion of the region’s cultural heritage.
14/11/2026 - 15/11/2026, 12:00 - 12:30
“November Run” is an international athletics event in Gevgelija, organized by Athletic Club “7-ми Ноември”, gathering thousands of participants from North Macedonia and other countries, including Greece, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Serbia, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia, Turkey, Finland, Portugal, Germany, Kenya, and Morocco. The event consists of multiple races, including the inclusive race “Run Together”, organized together with the “Ice Begov” Foundation, children’s races, and the main 5 km and 10 km races. “November Run” is unique in promoting inclusivity, sportsmanship, and humanity, giving all participants the opportunity to run together, laugh, and achieve victory. The event also attracts top athletes from the Balkans and around the world, creating an energetic and dynamic atmosphere for all visitors and participants.
28/11/2026
Dojran Feast is a traditional gastronomic event organized by the Women’s Association “Dojrana,” where authentic dishes from the Dojran region are presented. The event brings together local women who prepare specialties based on traditional recipes passed down through generations. Visitors have the opportunity to taste well-known dishes such as fish cooked on reeds, fried carp, roe-based specialties, homemade pies, savory pastries, and traditional desserts, experiencing the rich culinary and cultural heritage of Dojran. The event represents an important occasion for preserving and promoting local gastronomic traditions.
26/12/2026
Potato Festival is a traditional event held in the village of Gorno Jabolchishte, organized by the Municipality of Chashka and the local school OU “Lirija”. The festival celebrates local agricultural production and offers visitors the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the village and purchase fresh products such as potatoes, sheep cheese, apples, and quinces directly from local producers. The event is part of the municipality’s strategy for local economic development and promotion, supporting local farmers and preserving the cultural heritage of the region.
08/02/2027
SPD “Klepa Rosoman” – Rosoman, together with EG “Green Power”, KPS “Azot” from Veles, and the municipalities of Rosoman and Gradsko, are organizing the ninth traditional winter ascent to the summit of Klepa (1150 m above sea level) on February 8th (Sunday).
12/02/2027
The Memorial Ascent of Klepa Peak is an event dedicated to remembering and honoring individuals or events significant to the local community. The event brings together hiking and nature enthusiasts in a symbolic act of ascent, promoting a healthy lifestyle, respect for nature, and a sense of community among participants. The ascent follows a designated hiking trail and includes short speeches or moments of remembrance at the site itself, creating an atmosphere of unity and respect.
12/02/2027
The event in Čaška is dedicated to raising awareness about rare diseases through the organization of a March for Rare Diseases. It is a joint initiative that brings together patients, families, friends, and supporters from across the region to promote the importance of early diagnosis, access to treatment, and support for people with rare diseases. The march includes a walk through the central parts of Čaška, informational booths, and speeches from experts and activists, creating a space for education, community, and solidarity.
14/02/2027 · “Museum Section”
The “St. Trifun” Festival in Demir Kapija is a traditional event that celebrates the patron saint of vine growers and winemakers. It is held every year in February and aims to promote the local wine culture and tradition. The event includes wine tastings, exhibitions of vineyard products, musical and cultural programs, as well as symbolic rituals marking the beginning of the new vine-growing season.
14/02/2027 · “Negotino Center”
The “St. Trifun” Festival in Negotino is a traditional event dedicated to the patron saint of vine growers and winemakers. It is held every year in February and plays an important role in promoting the local wine culture and tradition.
25/02/2027
The February Hike is a traditional hiking activity held every year in the month of February. The event brings together nature and hiking enthusiasts to enjoy the winter landscapes, promote a healthy lifestyle, and strengthen the sense of community among participants. The trail usually passes through scenic areas, and the event includes short breaks for rest, photography, and shared moments of camaraderie.
06/03/2027 · Hotel Apolonia
The poetic and musical evening “For You, My Love” is an event dedicated to love poetry and music. The event brings together art enthusiasts to enjoy readings of love poems, musical performances, and the sharing of emotions through artistic expression. The program usually includes performances by poets and musicians, interpretations of classical and contemporary works, as well as interaction with the audience, creating an intimate and inspiring atmosphere filled with emotion and creativity.