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2026 Events Calendar by Region

Major festivals and cultural events worth timing a trip around.

When Event Region What it is
FebStrumica CarnivalEastern Eco & SpaOne of Europe's oldest carnival traditions — elaborate costumes and parades over several days.
Jan 13–14Vevčani CarnivalVevčaniOlder New Year carnival with satirical, often political masks and costumes.
May–JunOhrid Summer Festival (opens)Ohrid Lake & StrugaClassical music, opera, and theatre performances across Ohrid's historic venues through summer.
JulSkopje Jazz FestivalSkopje & Canyon MatkaAn internationally recognized jazz festival held annually in the capital.
AugGaličnik Wedding FestivalMountain & Ski ResortsA traditional Macedonian wedding re-enacted with full folk costume, music, and dance in the mountain village of Galičnik.
SepTikveš Grape Harvest (Grozdober)Tikveš Wine RegionWineries open their harvest to visitors, with grape picking, tastings, and festival events.
Sep–OctOhrid Summer Festival (closes)Ohrid Lake & StrugaThe festival's closing weeks, typically its most atmospheric given cooler evening temperatures.

Exact dates shift year to year for several of these — confirm current dates closer to travel. See also our 2026 public holidays calendar for national non-working days.

Planning around an event?

See the full best-time-to-visit guide for broader seasonal planning.

See the seasonal guide