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Nightlife

Looking to explore Skopje's nightlife scene? Our Nightlife subpage features a list of clubs and bars in the city for you to discover.

Club 1212 is a dance club open from Thursday to Saturday starting from midnight. Located  at street 50th Division 25, on the other side of Stanica 26 nightclub.

Epicentar is a techno club located in the center of the city on Boulevard Saint Clement of Ohrid 60a. It is open from Thursday (11 PM to 4 AM) to Saturday - 11:30 PM to 5 AM.

Balet

Balet is a rock club, open from Friday to Saturday, 1 AM to 6 AM. The club is located near the St. Clement of Ohrid Church on Boulevard Partizanski Odredi.

A rock club open every day from 9 PM to 4 AM. Saloon is a place close to the Comedy Theatre, European University, and Ministry of Education and Science.

Marakana is a rock bar right next to the National Arena Todor Proeski in the City Park. It's open usually from Thursday to Saturday starting from midnight.

A hip-hop and dance nightclub, usually open from Thursday to Friday 11 PM to 4 AM. Stanica 26 can be found on Jordan Mijalkov 26, behind Ramstore Mall.

A pop nightclub located in the City Trade Center (GTC) in the center of the city, from the side of the river Vardar. Musandra is open on Friday and Saturday, at midnight.

Intermezzo Music Bar is an electro and pop bar. Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8 AM to 12 AM (including Sunday), and 8 AM to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. The bar is located in Kapishtec neigbourhood on Naroden Front street.

Situated in the City Park, Pure Club is an Ex-Yu and Pop nightclub. The club is open from Thursday to Saturday from 12:30 AM to 4 AM.

Casa Cubana is a Latino and Cuban music bar and restaurant. Find this place on Vardar Quay. The opening hours are 9 AM to midnight from Sunday to Thursday and 9 AM to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.

Fortress Pub & Club is a new place in the city where pop, rock, drum'n bass, rap, trance, and techno parties are organized. The club opens at midnight and is located in the Old Skopje Bazaar.

A nightclub open from Tuesday to Sunday from 12 AM to 4 AM. Havana Summer Club is a pop, rap, and dance nightclub located at the entrance of the old part of the City Park.

The subcultural center ShortBus, located on Boulevard Partizanski Odredi near the Cathedral of St. Clement of Ohrid, hosts electronic music events. During the day, it operates as a café, and at night as a bar. It's open from 9 AM to midnight from Sunday to Thursday, and from 9 AM to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.

Drinkers Paradise Bar

The cocktail bar Drinkers Paradise is located across the Cathedral of St. Clement of Ohrid on Boulevard Partizanski Odredi. The working hours of the bar are from 8 AM to midnight, Monday to Thursday, and from 8 AM to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sunday.

* Some of the hours may be incorrect. Please check the social media posts of the clubs and bars to see if any events are organized.

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Skopje has two active pub crawls.

One of the events - 
Pub Crawl Skopje is happening every Friday & Saturday starting at 9:30 PM at the meeting point Porta Makedonija. The event is taking place with a previous reservation, which can be done through WhatsApp - +38970590565 or via mail pubcrawlskopje@gmail.com.

The other event 
Skopje Pub Crawl, also happens every Friday (at Centar Bar) & Saturday (at ShortBus) starting at 9 PM. This event also requires a reservation - through WhatsApp: +3897791899 or by email: skopjebarcrawl@gmail.com.

events

  •  Zimzolend (New Year's Bazaar, Amusement Park, Music Program)
     Zimzolend (New Year's Bazaar, Amusement Park, Music Program)
    Fri, 06 Dec
    Jane Sandanski Arena (Parking)
    06 Dec 2024, 19:00 CET – 19 Jan 2025, 23:00 CET
    Jane Sandanski Arena (Parking), Asnom Blvd 1000, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    06 Dec 2024, 19:00 CET – 19 Jan 2025, 23:00 CET
    Jane Sandanski Arena (Parking), Asnom Blvd 1000, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    Themed parties, 100+ animators and costumes, New Year’s bazaar, amusement park, 30+ adrenaline and kids’ attractions, karaoke show, food and drinks, theater and stand-up performances, daily music program, ice skating rink, puppet shows, painting workshops, and magicians.
  • Skopje Pub Crawl (with reservation)
    Skopje Pub Crawl (with reservation)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 17 Jan
    Skopje
    17 Jan 2025, 21:00 CET – 18 Jan 2025, 01:00 CET
    Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia
    17 Jan 2025, 21:00 CET – 18 Jan 2025, 01:00 CET
    Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia
  • Pub Crawl in Skopje (with reservation)
    Pub Crawl in Skopje (with reservation)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 17 Jan
    Skopje
    17 Jan 2025, 21:30 CET – 18 Jan 2025, 01:30 CET
    Skopje, 11th October St., Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    17 Jan 2025, 21:30 CET – 18 Jan 2025, 01:30 CET
    Skopje, 11th October St., Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
  • Expats meet up in Skopje
    Expats meet up in Skopje
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 19 Jan
    Cafe Samo
    19 Jan 2025, 17:00 – 19:00 CET
    Cafe Samo, Orce Nikolov 75, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    19 Jan 2025, 17:00 – 19:00 CET
    Cafe Samo, Orce Nikolov 75, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    A regular expats meet up event in Skopje
  • Concert of 40 Fingers
    Concert of 40 Fingers
    Sun, 09 Feb
    Macedonian Philharmonic
    09 Feb 2025, 20:00 CET – 10 Feb 2025, 00:00 CET
    Macedonian Philharmonic, XCWP+X8C Kej, Dimitar Vlahov, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    09 Feb 2025, 20:00 CET – 10 Feb 2025, 00:00 CET
    Macedonian Philharmonic, XCWP+X8C Kej, Dimitar Vlahov, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    40 Fingers is an Italian guitar quartet formed in 2017
  • Golden Ladybug of Popularity pop-culture awards show 2025 (Златна бубамара на популарноста)
    Golden Ladybug of Popularity pop-culture awards show 2025 (Златна бубамара на популарноста)
    Wed, 19 Feb
    Boris Trajkovski Arena
    19 Feb 2025, 20:00 – 23:50 CET
    Boris Trajkovski Arena, MK, Булевар 8-ми Септември 13, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    19 Feb 2025, 20:00 – 23:50 CET
    Boris Trajkovski Arena, MK, Булевар 8-ми Септември 13, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    Golden Ladybug of Popularity is a Macedonian popular culture awards show, organized by Radio Buba Mara and held annually in Skopje.
  • Concert of Del Arno Band
    Concert of Del Arno Band
    Fri, 21 Feb
    MKC Skopje
    21 Feb 2025, 20:30 – 23:30 CET
    MKC Skopje, 15 MK, Dimitar Vlahov Walk 1000, Skopje, 1000, North Macedonia
    21 Feb 2025, 20:30 – 23:30 CET
    MKC Skopje, 15 MK, Dimitar Vlahov Walk 1000, Skopje, 1000, North Macedonia
    Del Arno Band is a Serbian and Yugoslav reggae band formed in Belgrade in 1986.
  • Concert of Barcelona Gipsy Balkan Orchestra
    Concert of Barcelona Gipsy Balkan Orchestra
    Fri, 28 Feb
    Macedonian Philharmonic
    28 Feb 2025, 20:00 – 23:00 CET
    Macedonian Philharmonic, Kej Dimitar Vlahov 1000, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    28 Feb 2025, 20:00 – 23:00 CET
    Macedonian Philharmonic, Kej Dimitar Vlahov 1000, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
  • Concert of Laibach
    Concert of Laibach
    Tue, 04 Mar
    Macedonian Philharmonic
    04 Mar 2025, 20:00 – 23:00 CET
    Macedonian Philharmonic, XCWP+X8C Kej, Dimitar Vlahov, Shkupi 1000, North Macedonia
    04 Mar 2025, 20:00 – 23:00 CET
    Macedonian Philharmonic, XCWP+X8C Kej, Dimitar Vlahov, Shkupi 1000, North Macedonia
    Laibach is a Slovenian and Yugoslav avant-garde music group associated with the industrial, martial, and neo-classical genres.
  • Concert of Jelena Tomašević
    Concert of Jelena Tomašević
    Sat, 08 Mar
    National Opera and Ballet
    08 Mar 2025, 21:00 – 23:30 CET
    National Opera and Ballet, Бул. Гоце Делчев бр. 4, Скопје 1000, North Macedonia
    08 Mar 2025, 21:00 – 23:30 CET
    National Opera and Ballet, Бул. Гоце Делчев бр. 4, Скопје 1000, North Macedonia
    Jelena Tomašević is a Serbian pop singer of international career famed for her strong vocal performances.
  • Concert of Frank Turner
    Concert of Frank Turner
    Thu, 13 Mar
    MKC Skopje (Kino Frosina)
    13 Mar 2025, 20:00 – 23:30 CET
    MKC Skopje (Kino Frosina), 15 MK, Dimitar Vlahov Walk 1000, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    13 Mar 2025, 20:00 – 23:30 CET
    MKC Skopje (Kino Frosina), 15 MK, Dimitar Vlahov Walk 1000, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    Francis Edward Turner is an English punk and folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire.
  • Concert of Plácido Domingo
    Concert of Plácido Domingo
    Fri, 14 Mar
    Boris Trajkovski Arena
    14 Mar 2025, 21:00 – 23:00 CET
    Boris Trajkovski Arena, MK, Булевар 8-ми Септември 13, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    14 Mar 2025, 21:00 – 23:00 CET
    Boris Trajkovski Arena, MK, Булевар 8-ми Септември 13, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    José Plácido Domingo Embil is a Spanish opera singer, conductor, and arts administrator.
  • Concert of Zdravko Čolić with Symphony Orchestra
    Concert of Zdravko Čolić with Symphony Orchestra
    Tue, 18 Mar
    Boris Trajkovski Arena
    18 Mar 2025, 20:00 CET – 19 Mar 2025, 23:00 CET
    Boris Trajkovski Arena, MK, Булевар 8-ми Септември 13, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    18 Mar 2025, 20:00 CET – 19 Mar 2025, 23:00 CET
    Boris Trajkovski Arena, MK, Булевар 8-ми Септември 13, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    The concert on 18th is sold out. Another concert for 19th is scheduled. Zdravko Čolić is a Bosnian-Serbian pop singer and widely considered one of the greatest vocalists and cultural icons of the former Yugoslavia.
  • Concert of Tarja Turunen and Marko Hietala (ex Nightwish)
    Concert of Tarja Turunen and Marko Hietala (ex Nightwish)
    Sat, 05 Apr
    Youth Cultural Center (YCC)
    05 Apr 2025, 19:00 – 23:00 CEST
    Youth Cultural Center (YCC), 15 MK, Dimitar Vlahov Walk 1000, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    05 Apr 2025, 19:00 – 23:00 CEST
    Youth Cultural Center (YCC), 15 MK, Dimitar Vlahov Walk 1000, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    Part of Taksirat Festival
  • Concert of Toni Zen & Slatkaristika
    Concert of Toni Zen & Slatkaristika
    Sat, 05 Apr
    Arena Boris Trajkovski
    05 Apr 2025, 21:00 – 23:00 CEST
    Arena Boris Trajkovski, MK, Булевар 8-ми Септември 13, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    05 Apr 2025, 21:00 – 23:00 CEST
    Arena Boris Trajkovski, MK, Булевар 8-ми Септември 13, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
  • Concert of Ezhel
    Concert of Ezhel
    Sun, 06 Apr
    Stanica 26
    06 Apr 2025, 19:00 – 23:00 CEST
    Stanica 26, Jordan Mijalkov 24, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    06 Apr 2025, 19:00 – 23:00 CEST
    Stanica 26, Jordan Mijalkov 24, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    Ezhel is a Turkish rapper and singer whose music blends trap, hip hop, and reggae.
  • Concert of Bijelo Dugme
    Concert of Bijelo Dugme
    Sat, 12 Apr
    Boris Trajkovski Arena
    12 Apr 2025, 21:00 – 23:30 CEST
    Boris Trajkovski Arena, MK, Булевар 8-ми Септември 13, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    12 Apr 2025, 21:00 – 23:30 CEST
    Boris Trajkovski Arena, MK, Булевар 8-ми Септември 13, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
    Bijelo Dugme is a Yugoslav rock band
  • Concert of Hooverphonic
    Concert of Hooverphonic
    Fri, 18 Apr
    Macedonian Philharmonic
    18 Apr 2025, 20:00 – 23:30 CEST
    Macedonian Philharmonic, XCWP+X8C Kej, Dimitar Vlahov, Shkupi 1000, North Macedonia
    18 Apr 2025, 20:00 – 23:30 CEST
    Macedonian Philharmonic, XCWP+X8C Kej, Dimitar Vlahov, Shkupi 1000, North Macedonia
    Hooverphonic is a Belgian electronic band that was formed in October 1995.
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