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 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 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.
Illustrative photo Athens Epidaurus Festival 2027 (expected): Program, Tickets and Venues
The Athens Epidaurus Festival is an annual cultural event at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus. The 2026 edition (its 71st year) has ended; the open call for 2027 is already underway, though exact dates are not yet confirmed.
Illustrative photo Megaron Garden Concert Series Athens 2027 - Summer Program and Tickets
The Athens Concert Hall's open-air Megaron Garden hosts its annual summer season of jazz, classical and Greek music concerts in June-July 2027; the detailed 2027 program has not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo Naxos Dance Festival 2027: Salsa, Bachata and Tango on the Beach
From an expected 3 to 7 June 2027, the Santana Beach Club on Naxos turns into a dance floor for salsa, bachata, kizomba and tango. Enjoy workshops, beach parties, a headline show night on the seafront and a sunset boat party.
Illustrative photo Release Athens Festival 2027 - Summer Concert Series Program and Tickets
Release Athens' summer concert series is expected to return to Plateia Nerou around June 2027 with major international and Greek acts; official dates have not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo Sani Festival 2027 – Open-Air Music on the Aegean, Program & Tickets
Sani Resort's summer-long concert series in Halkidiki is expected to run from mid-June to mid-August 2027, mixing Greek and international artists (exact lineup pending).
Illustrative photo Rockwave Festival Athens 2027 - Lineup, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Rockwave Festival is expected to return to TerraVibe Park near Athens in June 2027 (exact dates and lineup not yet announced).
Illustrative photo Matala Beach Festival 2027 in Crete: Dates, Program and Tips
One of Europe's biggest free music festivals returns to Matala beach on Crete from 18-20 June 2027, with three days of music, dancing and beach parties.
Illustrative photo Bull Festival Lesvos 2027 – The Ancient Ritual of Agia Paraskevi
This ancient Whitsun ritual in Agia Paraskevi on Lesvos is expected around June 20, 2027, when a decorated bull is paraded through the village before a traditional communal feast.
Illustrative photo Miaoulia Festival Hydra 2027 – Naval Reenactment, Fireworks & Visitor Guide
Hydra's Miaoulia Festival is Greece's most spectacular naval celebration: a dramatic harbour reenactment of an Ottoman flagship burning, followed by a stunning fireworks display over the water. Free entry. Expected dates for 2027: 25 to 27 June.