11 September in Athens – 13 September in Thessaloniki
The August Full Moon Celebrations Throughout Greece
The August Full Moon is celebrated in Greece as it is nowhere else. All throughout Greece, there is an air of anticipation, as people venture out into the heat of the night to enjoy very special activities, illuminated by a fat golden moon.
Greek Summer Festivals: Sani Gourmet
Chalkidiki is known by sophisticated and cultured travelers for its luxury Sani resort, on the Kassandra Peninsula. It’s not just the elegant facilities and the natural setting — a great beach and the refreshing scent of pines — but the special events that draw visitors to the resort.
Greek Summer Festivals: Anima Syros Festival
One of the 20 most important festivals for animation globally and Greece’s largest, the Anima Syros Festival has been drawing a creative international community of animators to the elegant neoclassical town of Hermoupolis (“City of Hermes”), Syros since 2008.
Greek Summer Festivals: Kalamata International Dance Festival
One of the wonderful things about Greece’s Summer Cultural Festivals is that it is a chance for performances of contemporary movements and works to take place in nation with an ancient cultural tradition. Even in the most cutting edge works, the inspiration of ancient Greece is fundamental.
Greek Summer Festivals: Nafplion Festival
Every summer Greece is bursting with cultural events and festivals which take place in all corners of the country. The Greek Summer Festivals promise unique and refined experiences that will evoke profound emotions, taking visitors on a journey through a centuries-old culture. At the end of June and the beginning of July, the spotlight falls
The Greek Easter Epitaph: Good Friday in Greece
Good Friday in Greece is both the most solemn holiday of the year, and the most beautiful. In every church throughout the whole country, Good Friday begins with bells. But not the joyous church bells we hear every Sunday and holidays — the bell is a mourning bell, ringing a single ring at regular intervals
Gastronomy Festivals in Greece
The gastronomy festivals in Greece are a great way for visitors to experience the unique food culture of the country.
Traditional Festivals of Greece: Panagiri
The traditional festivals of Greece are defined by traditional song, dance and food. At this open-air community party, everyone is invited to take part and enjoy.
The Best Cultural Festivals in Attica and the Saronic islands
Throughout year, and especially in the summer, cultural festivals of all types are the anticipated events. Both locals and travelers to Greece look forward to these festivals of music, dance and theatre at some of the most scenic and historic venues across the country.