8 of the best · Skopje, North Macedonia
Two multiplexes, the Youth Cultural Center’s art-house screens, the national Cinematheque and summer films under the stars.
Our 8 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Skopje.
At Skopje City Mall
Skopje’s multiplex, in Skopje City Mall, showing the latest international releases.
Skopje City Mall, Ljubljanska 4, 1000 SkopjeExplore View on map
Europa Cinemas member
The Youth Cultural Center’s art-house cinema, a member of the Europa Cinemas network, for European and independent films.
Founded in 1974
The national film archive, founded in 1974, with screenings, retrospectives and film weeks.
The newest official trailers and upcoming films, updated automatically as they are released. In Skopje, most films are shown in their original language with subtitles.
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How the city goes to the movies, and our tips for a night at the cinema.
The back story
A national cinematheque founded in 1974, art-house screens at the Youth Cultural Center and a multiplex at Skopje City Mall: how Skopje goes to the movies.
The latest releases.
Eight halls, Dolby Atmos
The second Cineplexx multiplex in Skopje, at East Gate Mall, with eight halls, laser projection and Dolby Atmos sound.
At Skopje City Mall
Skopje’s multiplex, in Skopje City Mall, showing the latest international releases.
Skopje City Mall, Ljubljanska 4, 1000 SkopjeExplore View on map
European film and the classics.
Founded in 1974
The national film archive, founded in 1974, with screenings, retrospectives and film weeks.
Europa Cinemas member
The Youth Cultural Center’s art-house cinema, a member of the Europa Cinemas network, for European and independent films.
505 seats in the GTC
The Youth Cultural Center’s big screen in the GTC, with 505 seats, European films, Macedonian premieres and blockbusters.
Summer screenings and Cinedays.
Every July
Skopje’s festival of European film, held in July at open-air venues around the city, including the park behind the Youth Cultural Center.
Summer evenings
The Cinematheque of North Macedonia’s outdoor screen, which reopens each year around the end of May for summer screenings.
Most films are shown in their original language with Macedonian subtitles; children’s films are often dubbed. Check programmes and times before you go.
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