Ohrid opens national celebrations for 35 years of independence
The first major concert in the "A Day That Shone Brightly" series begins tonight; David Guetta will headline the 8 September finale in Skopje.
Ohrid becomes the focal point of national celebrations tonight as the first large concert in a series marking 35 years of independence opens at the city stadium. The performance, billed under the motto "A Day That Shone Brightly", starts at 20:30 local time.
The anniversary programme will continue in the coming weeks, with organizers planning several major events across the country. The series reaches its peak on 8 September — the official Independence Day — when global star David Guetta is scheduled to perform at the capital's city stadium in Skopje.
Programme and expectations
Organizers say the evening in Ohrid will feature a varied lineup and that the concert series aims to mark the jubilee with large musical names and a rich programme in the run-up to 8 September. The opening concert tonight is presented as the first of multiple public events tied to the anniversary.
Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski posted a message on social media to mark the launch of the festivities: "A Day That Shone Brightly! 35 years of independence!"
Ticket demand for the headline finale in Skopje has been high: in less than 12 hours, 50,000 tickets for David Guetta's concert in Skopje sold out.
Authorities and local organisers expect the events to draw visitors to Ohrid and other host cities; the programme combines open‑air concerts and commemorative events leading up to the 8 September celebration.
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