Ohrid Summer Festival in North Macedonia

Ohrid Summer Festival, among interesting things to know before traveling to North Macedonia, is one of biggest and most well-attended events, welcoming thousands of visitors from all over the world to join in the festivities. The event, a month-long music, theater, and dance festival, takes place in the picturesque city of Ohrid, which has a history dating back to the 4th century BC, when the ancient Greek Dassaretae tribe lived on Lake Ohrid.

At the festival, you can see professional and amateur performers perform plays, dance and music concerts, as well as operas and many other exciting events, all of which you can plan ahead of time when the festival program is released. Ohrid promises to be a star-studded cultural event where you can watch shows in unique venues like the town's ancient outdoor theater or the 9th century Church of Sofia, which has hosted such renowned performers as Belgian violinist Vadim Repin and Russian opera star Elena Vasiliyevna Obraztsova.