Ohrid summer
Festival

In the eye of its 48th edition, relying on its long-lasting, rich tradition, Ohrid Summer Festival doubtlessly walks towards new challenges which should lead to modern, richer and versatile artistic accomplishments. In the city of ancient culture and history, in the city of natural rarities and beauties, where every den presents a bait for festival event, this festival edition is expected to shine with it's entire glow.Taking place in its traditional term, 12th July – 20th August, the city of Ohrid is going to be a centre of extraordinary rich and attractive cultural events, for the 48th time. This contributes to the citizens and admirers of art from the Republic of Macedonia and the world to enjoy and relax with the rich cultural program offered by the festival.

The Ohrid Summer Festival was found in 1961. The first official festival event was the concert, held by the Macedonian opera Prima-Donna Ana Lipsa Tofovoc on 4 August 1961.
The Festival has established its own term 12th July till 20th August, as traditional every year. It is financed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Macedonia, and sponsors, some of them members at the Club of Friends of the Festival. The Patron of the Festival is thePresident of the Republic of Macedonia.
Since 1994, the Festival is a member of the European Festival Association. During the last 47 years, many national and international music and theatre artists and ensembles have performed at the festival. Among the most eminent ones we can name: Zubin Mehta, Jose Carreras, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gideon Kremer, Maxim Wengerov, Vadim Repin, Julian Rachlin, Henryk Szeryng, Elena Obrascova, Katia Ricciarelli and others.