Traditional Concert on the Occasion of Vasilica
“Disco Night” — January  13, 2026, 8:00 PM

The Macedonian National Opera and Ballet is delighted to announce this year’s musical celebration marking the holiday of Vasilica: the traditional gala concert which, once again, will offer the audience an exceptional stage and musical experience. Under the title “Disco Night”, the 2026 program presents a contemporary interpretation of timeless popular music from the second half of the 20th century.
At the heart of the evening lies a repertoire of the most famous disco and pop hits from the 1970s and 1980s—a period that left a deep mark on the collective musical memory of several generations. The audience will have the chance to hear works by world-renowned authors and performers such as Gloria Gaynor, Donna Summer, ABBA, Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, and many others, but in a completely new guise: through symphonic arrangements that expand their original form and place them within the context of modern concert aesthetics.
This artistic approach is not merely a nostalgic return to the music of the past, but also a creative reimagining of it. In doing so, “Disco Night” builds a bridge between genres, generations, and musical traditions, connecting popular culture with the institutional stage of classical music. Such synthesis highlights the openness of the Macedonian National Opera and Ballet to contemporary cultural currents and its mission to offer programs that are simultaneously high-quality, innovative, and accessible to a wider public.
On stage, both domestic and international popular singers will perform, alongside the Orchestra of the Macedonian National Opera and Ballet and the National Jazz Orchestra—a collaboration that further enriches the concert’s sound spectrum, adding dynamism, rhythmic diversity, and contemporary interpretive energy. This fusion of classical, jazz, and pop elements makes “Disco Night” a unique concert experience that transcends genre boundaries and affirms music as a universal language.
With this program, the Macedonian National Opera and Ballet continues the tradition of festive concerts for Vasilica, while also renewing it by introducing new content, modern expression, and an interdisciplinary approach. The concerts on January 12 and 13, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM, are an invitation to all music lovers to begin the new year with positive energy, quality art, and a sense of togetherness.
“Disco Night” is not just a concert, but a symbolic act of cultural openness and joy—a celebration of music that unites people, transcends eras, and connects different musical worlds into one shared stage experience.