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North Macedonia 35th independence celebrations

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In August 2026, North Macedonia marked the 35th anniversary of its independence with a series nationwide programme of free public performances across the country. A concert featuring electronic‑music icons Paul van Dyk and Paul Oakenfold was scheduled for 16 August in Strumica’s city park, part of a broader program that began performances. The schedule opened with a large show in Bitola on 2 August and was set to conclude continued with concerts, theatre and a final performance in Skopje on 8 September. A parallel travelling musical caravan launched on 9 August in Ohrid, travelling to that visited 11 cities and showcasing more than 120 performers before ending on 4 September concluding in Skopje’s Macedonia Square. Additional free concerts were organised, including Square on 4 September. Highlights included a concert by electronic‑music icons Paul van Dyk and Paul Oakenfold in Strumica’s city park on 16 August, and back‑to‑back shows by singer singer‑songwriter Sergej Kjetkovic in Dojran (8 August) and at the ancient theatre in Ohrid (9 August), the latter featuring a guest appearance by the legendary group VIS Biljana. Together, these Additional events aimed to bring music, drama reported on 5 August saw the pop‑rock band Duper perform at the Ancient Theatre in Ohrid with guest artists Bojana Arsvoska, Jang Dadi and dance to citizens nationwide, reinforcing unity Nikola Perovski‑Pere. The following day, Trio Interart presented a free chamber‑music programme at the Officer’s House in Bitola as part of BIT FEST. On 15 August, legendary Macedonian groups Memoria, Mizar and broad access to Synthesis staged a free concert in Strumica’s City Park, further underscoring the independence cultural breadth of the celebrations.

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