After the overwhelming success of Cafe De Anatolia Experience in 2025, the globally renowned Cafe De Anatolia returned to its hometown of Vinica, North Macedonia, with an even bigger vision. On July 10–11, 2026, the brand hosted its first-ever two-day Cafe De Anatolia Festival, transforming Aleksandar Park into a vibrant destination for Organic House, Afro House, art, gastronomy, and culture.
Building on the Success of 2025
Last year, the Cafe De Anatolia Experience marked the brand’s first large-scale event in North Macedonia. Hosted at SLIV Elite Events, it welcomed visitors from across the country and abroad, combining world-class DJ performances, artistic installations, wine tastings, dancers, face painting, and a signature bohemian atmosphere. The event celebrated the roots of Cafe De Anatolia while bringing the spirit of its international showcases in destinations such as Dubai, Santorini, Muscat, and Bucharest back home to Vinica.
The remarkable response to the 2025 edition laid the foundation for something even greater.
The First-Ever Two-Day Cafe De Anatolia Festival
In 2026, Cafe De Anatolia expanded the concept into its first official two-day festival, offering an immersive experience that extended far beyond music. Thousands of visitors gathered in Vinica to enjoy a carefully curated program that blended electronic music, local traditions, visual arts, and wellness into one unforgettable weekend.
The festival featured performances from internationally recognized and regional artists, including:
- Rialians On Earth
- Billy Esteban
- Beard2Beard
- DR. Saba
- Rex Stax
- Keto Van Harum
- Dina
- And many more local DJs
The diverse lineup showcased the signature Organic House and Afro House sound that has made Cafe De Anatolia one of the world’s most influential labels in the genre.
More Than a Music Festival
The Cafe De Anatolia Festival offered visitors a complete lifestyle experience. Throughout the weekend, guests explored:
- Wine tastings featuring local wineries
- Gastronomy experience
- Artistic performances
- Face painting
- Tarot reading experiences
- Festival bazaar
- Bohemian-inspired décor
The result was a multisensory celebration where music, creativity, and community came together in the unique Cafe De Anatolia spirit.
Bringing a Global Brand Back Home
Founded by Zoran Iliev (Billy Esteban), Monika Ilieva, and Nikola Iliev (Rialians On Earth), Cafe De Anatolia has grown into one of the world’s leading Organic House brands. The label has collaborated with thousands of artists, released more than 10,000 tracks, built a global audience of millions, and hosted events across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
Hosting the festival in Vinica represents more than just another event—it is a celebration of the brand’s origins and a way of bringing its international community back to where the journey began.
A New Chapter for Vinica
With the successful launch of its first two-day festival, Cafe De Anatolia has elevated Vinica into one of the region’s emerging music and cultural destinations. Building on the unforgettable memories created during the 2025 Experience, the 2026 festival demonstrated the brand’s continued growth while showcasing North Macedonia to an international audience.
As Cafe De Anatolia continues expanding around the world, its hometown festival has become a symbol of its vision—bringing together people, cultures, music, and art in one extraordinary celebration.