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Category: CULTURE

Macedonian concert season 2026

Entities: Vlatko Miladinovski · Zlatko Miladinovski · Bitola · Heraclea (ancient theatre) · Macedonian folk music

Overview

In May 2026 Macedonian singers Jovan Jovanov, Elvir Mekić and rapper Paijak released the single “Delirium” to promote a joint concert on 6 June at Skopje’s Boris Trajkovski Arena, featuring a two‑hour show with visual effects, costume changes, aerial acrobatics and audience‑interactive bracelets. The arena sold out, marking a high‑profile pop comeback.

Later that month folk singer Vlatko Miladinovski announced a large open‑air concert at the historic Heraclea theatre in Bitola for 29 July, to be backed by the 30‑musician orchestra of Zlato Miladinovski and to blend traditional songs with new orchestral arrangements. Tickets were priced at 700 denars and sold online and at local outlets.

The concert proceeded as planned on 29 July, drawing more than 2,500 attendees under the ancient open sky. Vlatko and his brother Zlatko led the performance, joined by guest artists Spasen Siljanoski, Damjan Stojanoski, Darko Stojanoski and performers from Aegean Macedonia. The event highlighted the enduring popularity of Macedonian folk music and its capacity to unite audiences across the country.

Together, these pop and folk events illustrate a vibrant and diverse 2026 concert season in North Macedonia.

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Vlatko Miladinovski Heads 2,500‑Strong Folk Concert at Heraclea, Bitola

    Over 2,500 attendees enjoyed a folk concert led by Vlatko and Zlatko Miladinovski at Bitola's Heraclea theatre, featuring guest artists and a large orchestra.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Vlatko Miladinovski to perform at the ancient Heraclea theater on July 29

    Vlatko Miladinovski will hold a concert of Macedonian folk songs at the ancient Heraclea theatre on 29 July, with tickets at 700 denars and special guests pending.

  3. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Jovan Jovanov and Elvir Mekić’s Skopje concert attracts full house at Boris Trajkovski Arena

    Jovan Jovanov and Elvir Mekić performed a two‑hour, visually‑rich concert on 6 June at Skopje’s Boris Trajkovski Arena, featuring hits, guest artists, aerial acrobatics and a full‑house audience.

  4. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Macedonian singers Jovan Jovanov, Elvir Mekic and rapper Paijak release new single “Delirium” ahead of June 6 concert

    Paijak, Jovan Jovanov and Elvir Mekic release the single “Delirium” to hype their 6 June Skopje concert, featuring guest performers and an all‑white dress code.

Sources

education.actualno.com · ekran.mk · ernesthuska.blog.sme.sk · istokpress.mk · makfax.com.mk · opserver.mk · republika.mk · slobodenpecat.mk · tocka.com.mk · vistina.com.mk