Illustrative photo Dimitria Festival Thessaloniki 2026: Program from 1 to 24 October
From 1 to 24 October 2026, the Dimitria Festival transforms Thessaloniki for the 61st time into a stage for theatre, music, dance and visual arts. Running since 1966 and rooted in Byzantine tradition, the festival traditionally leads into the feast of Saint Demetrios on 26 October.
Illustrative photo Ohi Day 2026 in Thessaloniki: Military Parade, Program and Tips
On 28 October 2026, Greece marks Ohi Day with the country's largest military parade along Thessaloniki's waterfront. Watch army, navy and air force units march past in one of Greece's most significant national commemorations.
Illustrative photo Thessaloniki International Film Festival 2026: Program and Tickets
From 5 to 15 November 2026, the Thessaloniki International Film Festival presents its 67th edition of international and Greek cinema, from classic movie theaters at Aristotelous Square to atmospheric night screenings in the historic port warehouses.
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 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 Thessaloniki International Fair 2027: Program, Tickets and 100 Years of TIF
From 5 to 13 September 2026, the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) celebrates its 90th edition and one hundred years of history. With Japan as honored country, international exhibitors and a wide cultural program across the city.
Illustrative photo Reworks Festival 2027 Thessaloniki: Underground Electronic Music in Warehouse Venues
In 2027, Reworks Festival once again turns warehouses and industrial buildings across Thessaloniki into stages for international electronic music. With names like Paul Kalkbrenner, Ben Klock and Dixon, the festival has brought underground sound to unusual venues across the city since 2005.
Illustrative photo Reworks Festival 2027 Thessaloniki: Electronic Music Festival Guide
Reworks Festival returns to Thessaloniki in 2027, bringing international and Greek acts such as Paul Kalkbrenner and Ben Klock to venues across the city. Running since 2005, it remains one of Greece's leading platforms for electronic music.