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Lonely PlanetJul 24

Annual festivals in Greece range from small village observances to internationally famous blowouts. These are six of the best ones.

Held at Technopolis.

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AcropolisAttractionAn acropolis was the settlement of an upper part of an ancient Greek city, especially a citadel, and frequently a hill…
Release AthensFestivalGreek entry on European rock festival circuit.
Flisvos MarinaSightOpen space next to marina, hosts Release Athens.
Ejekt festivalFestivalHeld at the Athens Olympic Stadium.
Athens JazzFestivalHeld at Technopolis.
Athens City FestivalFestivalMore than 200 events in public spaces every May.
Athens Epidaurus FestivalFestivalWorld-class shows in theater, dance, opera, music.
Holy WeekFestivalClimax of Lent, observed with reverence.
EasterFestivalBiggest holiday of the year, observed universally.
ApokriesFestivalCarnival season tied to Christian calendar.
AgoraSight
Elsewhere
RockwaveFestivalMalakasa, GreeceMusic festival in Terra Vibe, outside Athens.
Theater of EpidaurusSightEpidaurus, GreeceAncient amphitheater for drama performances.
Thessaloniki International Film FestivalFestivalThessaloniki, GreeceSignificant stop on the international film circuit.

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