Festivals in Greece 2025 – A Guide by Dates, Regions and Performers

A holiday in Greece can also be a great opportunity to visit some of the festivals that take place throughout the summer throughout Greece and feature famous international and Greek artists. Below, we will mention some of the most famous music and theater festivals in Greece for July and August 2025.

Sani Festival – Stars on the Hill - Kassandra 2025.

For those vacationing in Kassandra and the surrounding area, this festival can be a splendid opportunity to enjoy the music of top performers under the open sky on the magical Sani Hill overlooking the Aegean coast.
The festival takes place every summer, and this summer awaits you the following!

Location: Sani Hill, Sani Resort, Kassandra, Halkidiki

July 12 – Buena Vista All Stars: “One Night in Havana” opens the festival

Buena Vista All Stars, with the original members of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club, open the festival with a unique concert under the stars. It will be an evening spectacle full of rhythm, passion, and timeless songs like Chan Chan and Dos Gardenias – all under the starry sky of Halkidiki.

Sani Hill is a natural elevation within the resort, overlooking the Aegean Sea. At the top, there is an open-air stage, among pine and olive trees, with ideal acoustics for summer concerts.

Tickets – starting from 35 € for general admission. VIP and reserved seating tickets are also available.
Purchase options:

• directly on the website sani-resort.com
  
• through Greek ticket platforms (e.g. Public, Songkick)
  

Sani Festival 2025 program (every Saturday at 9:30 pm):
July 12 – Buena Vista All Stars (One Night in Havana) – Cuban music
July 19 – Norah Jones (Visions 2025) – jazz / soul
July 26 – Gloria Gaynor – disco / pop
August 2 – Grace Jones – new wave / reggae
August 9 – Nouvelle Vague – bossa nova / post-punk
August 16 – Gipsy Kings feat. Tonino Baliardo – flamenco / world
August 23 – Lina Nikolakopoulou tribute (with Mitsias, Glykeria, and others) – Greek / Balkan fusion

Concerts under the stars at Sani Hill – one of the most beautiful summer stages in Greece.
Global names every Saturday, combining nature, luxury, and music.

Visitor tips:

Arrive early – Sani Resort offers promenades, restaurants, galleries, and a perfect ambiance for a prelude
Get tickets in advance – the most affordable tickets sell out quickly
Expect rhythms from Cuba, disco classics, flamenco, jazz, bossa nova, and Greek music

How to get to Sani Hill?

Sani Hill is located within the luxurious Sani Resort, on the western coast of Kassandra. The nearest major town is Nea Fokea (10 km), and you can reach Sani Beach by:
Car – approximately 85 km from Thessaloniki (about 1 hour 15 minutes drive), well-connected via Egnatia Highway and the regional roads of Halkidiki
Bus – regular KTEL Chalkidiki lines from Thessaloniki to Nea Fokea, then a taxi to the resort
On foot or by bike – if you are staying in the Sani area, the festival is easily accessible via coastal paths.

68th Philippi Festival - Summer 2025

A summer theater festival in one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in northern Greece - Philippi.
The program includes classical dramas, contemporary adaptations, and concerts by famous Greek artists.
The festival starts on July 2 and lasts until September 7.
The ancient theater of Philippi is located near Kavala, about a 15-minute drive towards the city of Drama. Read more about this ancient gem here.

This year’s festival program is as follows:
July 2 – Opening at Helikodromi Beach: concert by Konstantinos Beta (free entrance)
July 5–6 – “Persians,” Aeschylus
July 8 – Concert: Portokaloglou and Kotsiras
July 12–13 – “Electra,” Sophocles
July 19–20 – “Don Juan,” modern adaptation
July 26–27 – “Antigone,” Sophocles
July 29–30 – “Oedipus,” Sophocles
August 2 – “Oresteia,” Aeschylus
August 9 – “Stranger,” based on the Odyssey
August 13 – “Alone with Hamlet,” contemporary monodrama
August 27 – “The Lamb and the Goat,” based on Shakespeare
August 30–31 – “Andromache,” Euripides
September 7 – Closing concert: Giannis Haroulis

Tickets are available online at ticketservices.gr
You can view the program with a description of each performance here.
Early arrival and reservation are recommended.
Vacation can be a lovely opportunity to experience a beautiful theatrical evening under the stars, as in ancient Greece.

Athens and Epidaurus Festival 2025 - Αθηναϊκό και Επιδαύριο Φεστιβάλ 2025

A unique national festival with programs taking place in multiple locations: in Athens and in Epidaurus. The abbreviation “Epidaurus Festival” is often used in speech when referring to this festival.
The festival runs from June 27 to August 23, 2025.
See the program and tickets on the festival website here: aefestival.gr
This festival is one of the most important cultural events in Greece. It combines ancient tradition and contemporary artistic expression, offering a rich program in some of the most impressive performance spaces in Greece.

Performances are held at locations of historical significance, including:

- The Ancient Theater of Epidaurus
- The Odeon of Herodes Atticus - Herodion (at the foot of the Acropolis)
- The Little Theater of Epidaurus
- Piraeus 260 (an industrial complex turned arts center)
- The Lycabettus Hill Stage\, renovated for this season

The program includes:

Greek tragedies and classics in their original setting
Contemporary theater productions
Concerts, dance and music performances
Performances by local and international artists

Notable performers and performances:

- The National Theater of Greece performs Sophocles’ “Antigone” on the Great Stage of Epidaurus (June 27–29)\, directed by Ulrich Rasche.
- The Poreia Theater brings “Elektra” in a classical interpretation\, also in Epidaurus (July 4–5).
- The production of “Oedipus at Colonus” directed by Yannis Houvardas is scheduled for the end of July (July 25–26).

Music and Opera:

- The Greek National Opera performs at the Herodion\, with a repertoire that includes classical works and contemporary Greek composers.
- On the Small Stage of Epidaurus\, Maria Farandouri and Tasis Christoyannis perform songs by Mikis Theodorakis in an emotional tribute to the Greek composer.
- The program also includes a performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4\, with soloist Regula Milman and the Utopia Orchestra.

Contemporary Forms and Conceptual Works:

- The festival presents for the first time a film adaptation of “Electra” in collaboration with the Greek Film Academy – seven directors interpret Sophocles in a contemporary key.
- The performance “Etymologies”\, an original work by Efthimis Filipou and Angeliki Papouli\, explores the roots of language and myth through visual art.

Educational and family programs:

- “Parodos” and “Little Trackers” are programs for children and youth that introduce the youngest to ancient drama and mythology.
- Workshops such as “Thēbae Desertae” (July 4–5) and “Cries” (July 11–12) invite the audience to active participation and dialogue.

Tickets sell out quickly, especially for performances in Epidaurus and Herodion. It is recommended to book in advance via the official festival website aefestival.gr

If you are planning a vacation to Greece during July or August, this is an opportunity to experience culture in an authentic way – where it originated.

Rockwave Festival 2025 – Athens (Malakassa)

Where: TerraVibe Park, Malakasa, near AthensWhen: June–July 2025Description: The largest and most famous rock festival in Greece, with a rich tradition and big names from the world scene. Rockwave has featured bands such as Metallica, Iron Maiden, Arctic Monkeys, Placebo, Manu Chao and many others.
Program for 2025:
TerraVibe Park, Malakasa, Athens
June 13: Alkinoos Ioannidis
July 10: King Diamond + Paradise Lost
July 11: Alice Cooper + Floor Jansen + Zeal & Ardor
July 13: Cypress Hill
Terra Republic (near Thessaloniki)
June 26: Opeth, The Halo Effect, Iotunn
June 27: Rotting Christ, Sacred Reich, Primordia
June 28: Savatage + Michael Schenker

Details and maps can be found on the official website HERE.

Kassandra Festival 2025 (Siviria Amphitheater and other places) - PROGRAM

A large number of our tourists spend their summers in Kassandra and the surrounding area, so you can visit some of the events that are organized. Below we will list a few selected performances and performances that are organized in the amphitheater in Siviri and in other places such as Paliouri, Kassandra, Fourka and Loutra.
You can see the detailed program on the official website of the festival here.

10.7. - 16.8. – Fourka
Exhibitions of fine artists in shifts:
10.7.-21.7. Nikos Manolopoulos
22.7.-28.7. Meropi Ververi
28.7.-16.8. Giorgos Bounias

10.7. – Afitos - 21:00 - 23:00
Music and dance on Koutsomylos Hill (Full Moon Nights)
Performers: Miltiadis Kassaras (cello), George Papadopoulos and Alexia Papadopoulos (dance)
A harmonious evening of classical music and contemporary dance under the moonlight.

11.7. - 20.7. – Siviri Amphitheater
Opening of the exhibition “Prologue – a tribute to Maria Callas”
Dedicated to Maria Callas, an exhibition of personal belongings and an artistic and poetic presentation of her life and work.

18.7. – Siviri Amphitheater 21:00 - 23:00
Festival opening – a tribute to Maria Callas
Opera and musical evening with famous singers: Filippos Modinos, Elena Kelesidi, Inka Balabanova, Lambrini Bantziou, Maria Devitzaki and guest Giorgos Davlas; with piano accompaniment by Dimitris Giakas.

20.7. – Siviri Amphitheater 21:00 - 23:00
Gala dance performance
Performance of pieces from classical ballet repertoires (The Dying Swan, The Flames of Paris, Swan Lake, Giselle) and contemporary dance. Principal dancers: Dinu Tamazlacaru, Margarita Cheromukhina, Chinichiro Ebe, Ada.

22.7. - 31.8. – Siviri Amphitheater
Exhibition in the theater space
Artists: Paraskevas Magiras (sculptor), Stelios Stavrou and Despina Chouliaropoulou (visual artists).

22.7. – Siviri Amphitheater 21:00 - 23:00
Theatrical performance “The Fisherman and the Customs Officer”
Production: Kassandria Cultural Association, Theater Group “Polymnia”
Direction and choreography: Nikos Ortetzatos; original music by Lydia Anestopoulou

23.7. – Siviri Amphitheater 21:00 - 23:00
Narrative performance “Saint Paisios of Athens”
Direction and production: Petros Gaitanos
Narrators: Petros Gaitanos, Nikitas Tsakiroglou, Noni Ioannidou, Prokopis Agathokleous
Backing music: Byzantine choir and traditional instruments

26.7. – Siviri Amphitheater 21:00 - 23:00
Concert: Maria Farantouri and Myronas Michaelides (piano)
A tribute to Greek composers Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadjdiadis through a musical journey of memory and poetry.

8.8. – Siviri Amphitheater 21:00 - 23:00
The famous singer Despina Vandi will perform as part of the festival. Ticket price is 20 euros.

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