The Largest Edition to Date
Dates: July 21 – 25
Participants:
North Macedonia
Mexico
Turkey
Northern Cyprus
Spain
Romania
Albania
Kosovo
Ukraine
Lithuania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Georgia
Poland
With 17 participating folklore groups, FolkFest Skopje 2025 is officially the largest edition in the festival’s history. The event brings together a dazzling celebration of world cultures, transforming Skopje into a global stage for traditional music, costumes, and dances.
FolkFest Skopje continues to be a strong symbol of friendship through art – a beloved annual destination for all who appreciate folk heritage, cultural diversity, and the power of tradition.
Edition with a Record Number of Participating Countries
Dates: July 23 – 26
Participants:
Romania
Hungary
Lithuania
Spain
Poland
Turkey
Georgia
Germany
Kosovo
Mexico
Bulgaria
Malta
Croatia
Montenegro
Northern Cyprus
North Macedonia
With 16 participating countries, this edition marked one of the most diverse and colorful in festival history, showcasing traditions from across Europe and beyond.
Expanding Cultural Connections
Dates: July 22 – 25
Participants:
Kosovo
Mexico
Romania
Northern Cyprus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Poland
Ukraine
Chile
Georgia
Hungary
North Macedonia
This edition featured broad European and Latin American participation, with the inclusion of Northern Cyprus and Georgia adding rich Eastern traditions to the mix.
Diversity and New Energy
Dates: July 23 – 26
Participants:
Albania
Kosovo
Mexico
Romania
Bulgaria
Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Latvia
Ukraine
Chile
North Macedonia
A colorful edition with strong performances from both local and international groups. Latin American and Caucasian cultures added unique flavors to the stage.
A Strong Comeback
Dates: July 26 – 29
Participants:
Mexico
Albania
Romania
Bulgaria
Ukraine
Hungary
Kosovo
North Macedonia
With participants from three continents, the 2021 edition marked the festival’s return to the international stage, featuring vibrant performances and cultural exchange from Europe and Latin America.
A Special Edition During the Pandemic
Dates: September 4 – 5
Participants:
Albania
Kosovo
Bulgaria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Turkey
North Macedonia
Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic and the many restrictions it imposed, the festival was held in a shortened and symbolic format, proving the commitment to keep folk culture alive even in the hardest times.
First edition-Dates: June 10 – 15
Participants:
Romania
Bulgaria
Turkey
Ukraine
Kosovo
North Macedonia
The festival began its journey with a vibrant first edition, warmly welcomed by the audience and institutions, laying the foundation for a new cultural tradition in Skopje.