| Feb | Strumica Carnival | Eastern Eco & Spa | One of Europe's oldest carnival traditions — elaborate costumes and parades over several days. |
| Jan 13–14 | Vevčani Carnival | Vevčani | Older New Year carnival with satirical, often political masks and costumes. |
| May–Jun | Ohrid Summer Festival (opens) | Ohrid Lake & Struga | Classical music, opera, and theatre performances across Ohrid's historic venues through summer. |
| Jul | Skopje Jazz Festival | Skopje & Canyon Matka | An internationally recognized jazz festival held annually in the capital. |
| Aug | Galičnik Wedding Festival | Mountain & Ski Resorts | A traditional Macedonian wedding re-enacted with full folk costume, music, and dance in the mountain village of Galičnik. |
| Sep | Tikveš Grape Harvest (Grozdober) | Tikveš Wine Region | Wineries open their harvest to visitors, with grape picking, tastings, and festival events. |
| Sep–Oct | Ohrid Summer Festival (closes) | Ohrid Lake & Struga | The festival's closing weeks, typically its most atmospheric given cooler evening temperatures. |