Festivals in Greece 2025 – A Guide by Dates, Regions With List of 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.

Nea Skioni, Kassandra - Anchovy Festival

From August 1st to 3rd, the famous Anchovy Festival takes place - one of the most authentic and joyful summer events in this part of Greece.
A great opportunity to buy and prepare anchovy or to enjoy it, as well as other local products, from olives to wine.

During the festival, this quiet fishing village comes alive with the smell of the sea and the taste of fresh fish, along with traditional music, dancing and the hospitality for which the Greeks are famous. If you are nearby during these days - stop by! It will be an opportunity to experience Nea Skioni in a completely different way.

Nea Skioni is located on the west side of Kassandra and can be reached in about 15 minutes via cross roads. There is also a very beautiful church nearby that we wrote about and you can visit it or sit and rest in the shade of the courtyard. More about the church here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15w7jXncjX/ or here:

See how to get to Nea Skioni here.

Nea Moudania Sea Festival, 2025 - Φεστιβάλ Θάλασσας

Official name in Greek: Φεστιβάλ Θάλασσας
Official website: https://www.thessalonikiguide.gr/event/festival-thalassas/
Dates: July 18 - August 30, 2025
Location: Nea Moudania Amphitheatre
Who will be participating: Famous musicians and theater groups.
Tickets are available on site. Early arrival is recommended. Some events are free.
From Friday, July 18 to Saturday, August 30, 2025, with a rich program, prominent artists and various events for young and old,
Participants include: Yannis Bezos, Thanasis Dadakaridis, Socrates Malamas, Eleonora Zouganelis, Natasa Theodorou, Keti Garbi, Dionysis Shinas, Miltos Pashalidis, as well as major troupes and ballets from Greece and abroad.
This year, there is even an opera for children on the program.

Olympus Festival 2025 - Φεστιβάλ Ολύμπου

Official website: festivalolympou.gr
Runs from July 5 to September 7, 2025.
Location: The Festival events are held at sites of historical and archaeological importance, such as the Ancient Theater of Dion, the fortress of Platamon, ancient Livitra, the Byzantine Temple of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kontariotissa.
Who participates: International artists and ensembles. The festival has hosted many internationally renowned artists (e.g. Milva, Nana Mushuri, Goran Bregović, Sezaria Evora, Luz Casal) and other artists known throughout Greece (e.g. Haris Alexiou, Giorgos Dalaras, Marinela, Marios Fragoulis, Michalis Hadjianis, Maria Farantouri), various artistic events (e.g. painting exhibitions, theatrical costumes, mosaics) and significant theatrical performances (e.g. National Theater, Karolos Koun Arts Theater, State Theater of Northern Greece, Municipal Theaters).
Tickets are purchased before the start of the event. 1 hour before the start of each performance, until sold out.
Availability
Specifically and precisely for each event, tickets are available from the production company at the earliest 15 days before the concert.
Katerini
NESTOR Bookstore, Kanari 5 (2351036024)
1900 Bookstore, Vasiliou V. 2 (2351028900)
Venues in Pieria
KAPSALI Press Center, Litochoro (2352083400)
“The Bookstore” AMANATIS, Platamonas (2352042606)
Tickets available at a discounted price in advance are sold until noon on the day of the performance.

Lefkada International Folklore Festival 2025

Official name in Greek: Τεντάνια Φολκλορικό Φεστιβάλ Λευκάδας
Official website: LIFF
Dates: August 18-25, 2025
Location: Lefkada, at multiple locations including Lefkada Town, Nidri and Vasiliki. The festival is held outdoors, with the main events taking place in squares and cultural centers.
Who participates: Folklore ensembles and music groups from various countries. The program includes performances, parades, and cultural exchanges.
24–29. August 2025 – Participants from the states
Serbia - SERBIA Academic Ensemble of University of Belgrade “Spanac”
Montenegro - MONTENEGRO Montenegrin folk ensemble “Njegoš” Cetinje
Poland – POLAND Zespół Pieśni i Tańca “Kortowo” University of Warmia and Mazury
France – FRANCE Les enfants du Morvan
Italy – ITALY Gruppo Folkloristico Zig-Zaghini
Spain - SPAIN Traditional Dances Group l’Arenilla from Borrian
Chile - CHILE Agrupación folclórica Take Manu (formerly Maunga Rapa Nui - Easter Islands)
Costa Rica - COSTA RICA Siwõ’ Agrupación Folclórica
Mexico – MEXICO Compañía de Danza Folklórica de la Ciudad de México
Algeria - ALGERIA Association Culturelle & Folklorique LA ROSE D’ALGERIE “Sidi Bel Abbes”
Lefkada:
Orpheas of Lefkada
Nova Horodia / New Choir
Apollon Karya – Lefkada Dance Society
Sfakiotes Lefkada Cultural Society “Fotinos”

Ticket prices: Free admission

Agios Mamas Fair 2025 - the largest fair in northern Greece

The Agios Mamas Fair 2025 will open its gates on August 28th and is scheduled to end on September 4th.
This fair combines a religious element, honoring the memory of the saint of the same name, who is celebrated according to the Greek calendar on September 2nd - the patron saint of shepherds and adopted children - who is also the glory of this place, with a commercial element, as it attracts a multitude of visitors and traders from all over Greece. This year, according to the organizers, as many as 374 places for exhibitors have been announced.
It is located between Nea Moudania and the town of Kalyves. It lasts 5 days, from August 28th to September 4th.
It represents the largest trade gathering of its kind in the northern parts of the country and is accompanied by various events typical of fairs.
If you like to see what a Greek fair looks like, stop by. In addition to entertainment for children, you can enjoy a Greek barbecue, buy some clothes and local, traditional products. The most fun is during the evening.

Thessaloniki International Fair 2025

Official name in Greek: Δηνής Εκθεση Θεσσαλονίκηση
Official website: 89th TIF
Date of event: September 6-14, 2025
Location: Helexpo – International Exhibition Center, Thessaloniki. Located in the city center, easily accessible by car, foot or public transport.
Who is participating: Entrepreneurs, companies, organizations and institutions from Greece and abroad. In addition to the business part, the fair includes cultural events, concerts and thematic exhibitions.

Ticket prices vary, and details will be available on the official website closer to the event date.

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