Illustrative photo Mill of the Elves Trikala 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
The "Mill of the Elves" in Trikala (Greece) is a magical Christmas theme park located in a historic stone mill. From late November 2026 to January 6, 2027, this free-admission event enchants visitors with Santa's House, a chocolate factory, an ice rink, and festive lights.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Chania, Greece 2026/2027: Celebrations
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Chania is a free open-air night at the Municipal Garden Clock Tower. Expect live music, a midnight countdown, the Clock Tower Light Show and fireworks against the lit Old Town and Venetian Harbour. The Municipality of Chania usually confirms the stage line-up in December.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Thessaloniki 2026/2027 – Waterfront Celebrations
New Year 2026/2027 in Thessaloniki links lit-up Aristotelous Square, the White Tower waterfront and nightlife in Ladadika. The municipal countdown is typically free and runs through the night of 31 December into 1 January. The detailed show programme is usually announced by the city later in the autumn.
Illustrative photo New Year’s Eve & New Year 2026/2027 in Athens – Events & Program
New Year’s Eve 2026/2027 in Athens centres on Syntagma Square, Monastiraki and rooftops facing the Acropolis. The city’s open-air countdown has been free in recent years and usually begins at 22:00; the 31 December 2026 line-up is expected later in the year. Reserve rooftop tables early if you want the view.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve Parties 2026/2027 in Thessaloniki – Clubs
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Thessaloniki has two confirmed club nights, not one citywide bill. Frequencies plays techno at WE from 23:59 on 31 December 2026 until 10:00 on 1 January 2027 (12 euro, line-up still TBA). Eden opens after 00:30 at 26is Oktovriou 35A, admission 25 euro with one drink, adults only. The White Tower, Eightball and the hotel galas are not announced yet.
Illustrative photo Athens NYE Parties 2026/2027 – Clubs, Disco & Countdown
On the night of 31 December 2026 into 1 January 2027, Athens New Year’s Eve parties spread across Syntagma Square, the SNFCC, Gazi, Psyrri and Monastiraki: a free countdown plus disco, club and psytrance rooms. The squares were free last time; most 2026/2027 club line-ups were still unpublished in mid-October 2026, with only the NYE pub crawl already dated from 90 euro.
Illustrative photo Patras Carnival 2027 – Greece's Largest Carnival Festival
Patras Carnival 2027, Greece's largest carnival, runs from 17 January to 14 March. Experience weeks of parades, the legendary Bourboulia masked ball, the Children's Carnival and the Grand Parade on 14 March with up to 40,000 participants. Free entry to all main events.
Illustrative photo Corfu Carnival 2027 – Program, Traditions & Visitor Guide
Corfu Carnival 2027 runs from 21 February to 14 March, culminating in the Grand Parade through the Venetian Old Town. Highlights include the unmissable Petegoletsa balcony gossip theatre, Tsiknopempti grilling Thursday, philharmonic marches and colourful costume parades. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival 2027: Dates, Program and Tickets
From 4 to 14 March 2027, the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival presents its 29th edition of international documentary cinema, many films premiering here. As an official Oscar qualifying festival, its Golden Alexander award opens a direct path to Academy Award consideration.
Illustrative photo Rouketopolemos: The Rocket War of Vrontados, Chios 2027
On Easter night from 1 to 2 May 2027, Vrontados on Chios turns into a one of a kind spectacle: two rival parishes fire tens of thousands of homemade rockets at each other, aiming for the opposing church's bell tower. No winner is ever declared, so the rivalry lives on every year.
Illustrative photo Kalymnos Dynamite Easter 2027 – The Island's Explosive Orthodox Easter
On Kalymnos, Orthodox Easter means <strong>real dynamite</strong>: from 1 to 3 May 2027, locals hurl homemade explosives from the mountains above Pothia harbour. A one-of-a-kind spectacle found nowhere else on Earth.
Illustrative photo Athens Epidaurus Festival 2027 (expected) – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Athens Epidaurus Festival is held annually from late May/June to end of August across the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and Athens venues. The 2026 edition has ended; the artistic open call for 2027 is already underway, though exact dates are not yet set. Expect opera, ancient drama and international productions.