Season 26/27

Every note.Every movement..Every story..

The Macedonian Opera and Ballet — where imagination becomes art.For generations, Macedonian Opera and Ballet has brought stories to life through music, dance, and the dedication of exceptional artists.

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REPERTOIRE

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BALLET

Scheherazade

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

📅 September 19, 2026

🕒 19:30

OPERA

Tosca

Giacomo Puccini

📅 October 12, 2026

🕒 21:00

OPERA

Rigoletto

Giuseppe Verdi

📅 November 18, 2026

🕒 19:30

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Heritage & Season

Years of existence: 80
Annual shows: 50–70
Titles in season: 15–20

The Ensemble

Musicians in the orchestra: 80
Members of the opera choir: 60
Soloists: 25
Ballet dancers: 50

Stage & Audience

Annual ticket sales: 35,000
Hall capacity: 691
International shows annually: 10
International guests annually: 40

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Opera performers in elaborate costumes gathered around a large ornate stone fountain set with performers posing on top and around its base — A lively festival scene from Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto, featuring the court jester and courtly performers posing around a massive decorated fountain

Group of opera singers on stage wearing traditional Japanese kimonos with traditional hair ornaments — An ensemble performance from Giacomo Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly, featuring Cio-Cio-San in a white kimono surrounded by her attendants

Group of ballet dancers in dark period costumes lifting a female soloist in a gold dress above them on stage — A dramatic scene featuring the ensemble lifting the lead soloist in a gold dress against an elaborate, classical set background

Two male performers smiling backstage in a hallway while holding floral bouquets — Backstage moments after the show as performers hold flower arrangements

Male and female ballet lead dancers embracing in white costumes with a corps de ballet of swans in the background — A poignant pas de deux from Swan Lake, featuring Odette and Prince Siegfried backed by the corps de ballet

Group of opera cast and crew members posing together on stage after a performance — The cast and production team gather on stage for a group portrait following the performance

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News

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January 13, 2025

The Traditional Vasilica Concert at the Macedonian Opera and Ballet Was a True Spectacle to Remember!

On the occasion of the Vasilica holiday and the 30th anniversary of the very first concert held for this tradition, the MOB stage shone in full splendor.

December 25, 2024

Impressions from the Performance of the Ballet Production 'Don Quixote'

The ballet performance of 'Don Quixote' was a true feast for all the senses. From the moment the curtain rose, the theater breathed in unison.

June 30, 2024

A Memorable, High-Quality, and Exciting Season at the National Opera and Ballet

A retrospective on the past season filled with premieres, record-breaking festivals, and international guest appearances across the National Opera and Ballet.