Lonely PlanetJul 24, 2026
6 Greek festivals worth traveling for
Annual festivals in Greece range from small village observances to internationally famous blowouts. These are six of the best ones.
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- Thessaloniki International Film FestivalFestivalSignificant stop on the international film circuit.
- Elsewhere
- AcropolisAttractionAthens, GreeceAn acropolis was the settlement of an upper part of an ancient Greek city, especially a citadel, and frequently a hill…
- Release AthensFestivalAthens, GreeceGreek entry on European rock festival circuit.
- Flisvos MarinaSightAthens, GreeceOpen space next to marina, hosts Release Athens.
- RockwaveFestivalMalakasa, GreeceMusic festival in Terra Vibe, outside Athens.
- Ejekt festivalFestivalAthens, GreeceHeld at the Athens Olympic Stadium.
- Athens JazzFestivalAthens, GreeceHeld at Technopolis.
- Athens City FestivalFestivalAthens, GreeceMore than 200 events in public spaces every May.
- Athens Epidaurus FestivalFestivalAthens, GreeceWorld-class shows in theater, dance, opera, music.
- Theater of EpidaurusSightEpidaurus, GreeceAncient amphitheater for drama performances.
- Holy WeekFestivalAthens, GreeceClimax of Lent, observed with reverence.
- EasterFestivalAthens, GreeceBiggest holiday of the year, observed universally.
- AgoraSightAthens, GreeceThe literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".
- ApokriesFestivalAthens, GreeceCarnival season tied to Christian calendar.
