Arts & Culture: festivals in Greece
60 coming up, 84 already over.
Now26 Sept – 29 NovPhotometria International Photography Festival 2026Diaforoi choroi polis / Photometria Photography Center, Ioannina
Now12 Oct – 30 Nov9th N.S. Art Festival 2026 – “Shadow” (Rethymno)Spiti tou Politismou, Vernadou 10, Palia Poli, Rethymno
Now31 Oct – 30 NovContrast / Antithesi: 8th Thessaloniki Photography Festival 202620 choroi sto kentro tis Thessalonikis (kafe, bar, galeri)
Now1–8 NovDesign Dialogue Days #1 – DNA ThessalonikiPlateia Aristotelous & istoriko kentro, Thessaloniki
Now3–30 Nov1st Rhodes Amateur Theatre FestivalDimotiko Theatro Rodou, Rhodes
Now5–15 NovThessaloniki International Film FestivalKinimatografos Olympion, Plateia Aristotelous, Thessaloniki
Now6–8 NovArcane Festival Winter Edition 2026Doryphora Gig Space, Konstantinoupoleos 53, Aigaleo
Now6–8 Nov2nd Tyrnavos Theatre Festival 2026Dimotiko Theatro «Maxim» Tyrnavou, Tyrnavos
Now6–15 NovION_on move Contemporary Dance Festival 2026GARAGE 21 Performing Arts Center (E. Peleka - Koulines 21) & Polytechno (Scholemvourgou 39), Corfu
Tomorrow9–15 Nov9th Athens International Children & Youth Film FestivalMegaro Mousikis Athinon, Athens
In 2 days10 Nov – 22 DecETEROTOPIA 2026 – Audiovisual & Performing Arts FestivalNewman Cinema, Sevastoupoleos 117, Ampelokipoi, Athens
In 4 days12–17 Nov17th Amorgos International Short Film FestivalAmorgos (choros TBA)
In 4 days12–16 NovArt Athina 2026Onassis Ready, Strati Tsirka 2, Agios Ioannis Rentis
In 4 days12–15 NovICONA 2026 – Ionian Contemporary Animation FestivalIonios Akadimia (Akadimias & Kapodistriou), Kerkyra – kai online (yvridika)
In 4 days12–16 Nov17th Balkans Beyond Borders Short Film FestivalTainiothiki tis Ellados, Iera Odos 48, Kerameikos, Athens
In 5 days13–15 NovComicsville 2026 – 6th Kilkis Comics FestivalKapnapothiki Avstroellinikis, Nik. Panagiotou 50, Kilkis
In 6 days14–22 Nov15th OPEN HOUSE Thessaloniki 2026Ktiria se oli ti Thessaloniki (Open Tours)
In 6 days14–15 NovAthens KIDOT Festival 2026Palio Amaxostasio O.SY., Ermou 1 & Peiraios, Gazi, Athens
In 7 days15–21 Nov2nd Torvas Multidisciplinary Gathering 2026Mouseio Neoterou Ellinikou Politismou & Dimotiki Agora Kypselis, Athens
In 8 days16–30 Nov18th International Film Festival of LarissaLarisa (diaforoi choroi)
In 10 days18–29 Nov5th Dare Dance Festival 2026Kinimatografos Danaos (Leof. Kifisias 109) & alloi choroi, Athens
In 12 days20–29 NovMIRfestival 2026 – The Power of the PowerlessDiaforoi choroi se Athina & Attiki
In 14 days22–26 Nov2nd History Days FestivalTheatro «Mikis Theodorakis» (Akti Enoseos & Pl. Katechaki), Chania
23–29 NovUn monde de sons 2026 – Sound Creation FestivalGalliko Institouto Ellados, Sina 31, Kolonaki, Athens
26–29 Nov1st Literature Festival KalamataLaiki Vivliothiki Kalamatas
26–29 Nov10th WIFT GR Festival – 50/50 Equality in CinemaTainiothiki tis Ellados (Iera Odos 48) & politistikoi choroi tis Athinas
27–29 Nov11th Animation MarathonAthina (choros TBA)
27–29 NovFlash Festival 2026Theatro Rialto, Limassol
27–29 NovUrban Flow Dance Convention 2026Architektoniki Live Stage, Elasidon 6, Gazi, Athens
3–9 Dec15th Athens International Digital Film Festival (AIDFF)BlackBox Theater Cinema, Athens
3–6 Dec9th Athens Short Film Festival 2026Athens
4–6 DecAthensCon 2026Olympiako Kleisto Gipedo Tae Kvo Do, Leof. Poseidonos 860, Palaio Faliro
4–6 DecPerPoSF #2 – International Performance Poetry Biennial Symposium-Festival 2026Apothiki D΄, Limani Thessalonikis
11–13 DecETHNOFEST INITIATIONS 2026 – International Student Documentary FestivalAthina (choros TBA)
12–20 Dec2nd Street Photo Festival – Athens 2026Anotati Scholi Kalon Technon (ASKT), Peiraios 256, Athens
13 DecBattle Of The Best 2026Aithousa Teleton APTh, Thessaloniki
19–20 DecSOLACE 2026Odeio Athinon (Vas. Georgiou V΄ 17-19), Athens
19–22 Dec17th Athens Video Dance Project – International Dance Film & Performance FestivalArt Project Space, Metacosmoi, Astor Cinema, Olvio Theater, Athens
17 Jan – 14 MarPatras Carnival 2027Patra (parelaseis & ekdiloseis se oli tin poli)
12–14 FebComic N' Play 2027Apothikes G΄ & D΄, Limani Thessalonikis
19–21 Feb19th Momos o Patreus 2027Theatro Pantheon (Gounari 34), Patras
24–28 FebAthens Dance FestivalAthlitiko & Politistiko Kentro DAIS, Athens
4–14 Mar29th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival 2027Kinimatografos Olympion, Plateia Aristotelous, Thessaloniki
20–21 MarCraft Riot Festival 2027Michanourgeio, Technopoli Dimou Athinaion (Peiraios 100, Gazi), Athens
2 Apr – 27 Jun8th Athens Biennale – STASIS/EKSTASISProin Dimosio Kapnergostasio tis Voulis ton Ellinon (Lenorman 218), Athens
3–4 AprJapan Festival Greece 2027Ekthesiako Kentro Peristeriou, Dodekanisou 106, Peristeri, Athens
8–16 May3rd CINEphil101 – International Philosophy Film Festival 2027Politistiko Synedriako Kentro Irakleiou – Aithousa Synavlion, Heraklion
11 Jun – 3 JulContemporary Dance Days: groundRules 2027Enallaktiki Skini ELS – KPISN, Leof. Syngrou 364, Kallithea
27 Jun – 1 Jul13th Bollywood & Multicultural Dance Festival 2027Theatro Doras Stratou, lofos Filopappou (Arakynthou), Athens
9–11 JulPolichnitos Cultural Festival Lesvos 2027Polichnitos, Skala Polichnitou & Nyfida
1–3 OctCyprus Comic Con 2027Kratiki Ekthesi Kyprou (Georgiou Seferi 6, Egkomi), NicosiaPast festivals
Over31 Oct – 1 Nov2nd VegArtAct Vegan Film Festival – Athens 2026Tainiothiki tis Ellados, Iera Odos 48 & Meg. Alexandrou 136, Athens
Over30 Oct – 1 NovAthens Halloween Festival 2026Palio Amaxostasio O.SY., Ermou 1 & Peiraios, Gazi, Athens
Over24–25 Oct19th ART4MORE International Arts & Mental Health FestivalSerafeio Dimou Athinaion, Athens
Over24–25 Oct5th Kids Radio Spooky Festival 2026Technopoli Dimou Athinaion, Peiraios 100, Gazi, Athens
Over24 Oct – 1 NovAidonakia Halloween Festival 2026Ekthesiako Kentro Peristeriou, Dodekanisou 106, Peristeri
Over21 Oct – 1 NovChania Film FestivalPnevmatiko Kentro Chanion, Chania
Over17–18 OctAthens Art Book Fair 2026 – Local EditionDimotiki Agora Kypselis, Fokionos Negri 42, Athens
Over17 Oct – 1 NovFoLia Halloween Festival 2026Pyrgos Vasilissis, Leof. Dimokratias 67, Ilion
Over17–18 OctWine & Art FestivalKtirio Olympias, Athinas 57, Monastiraki, Athens
Over16–25 OctTrikala International Comedy Film Festival (TICFF) 2026Trikala (diaforoi choroi – Dimos Trikkaion)
Over15–18 OctTAF – Thessaloniki Animation FestivalApothiki D, Limani Thessalonikis
Over15–18 OctInternational Experimental Film Festival #4 Athens 2026BIOS Urban Culture Center, Peiraios 84, Athens
Over15–31 OctAthens Palestine Film Festival 2026Kinimatografos Trianon, Stegi Idrymatos Onasi & EMST, Athens
Over14–18 OctThessaly Balloon Festival 2026Mylos Matsopoulou, Trikala
Over10–18 OctInternational Puppet Festival of KalamataPeiramatiki Skini Kalamatas & choroi se oli tin poli
Over7–11 OctThessaloniki Fringe FestivalThessaloniki (diaforoi choroi polis)
Over3–4 OctThessaloniki KIDOT Festival 2026DETh-Helexpo, Egnatia 154 (ypaithrios choros), Thessaloniki
Over3–4 OctAnimeCon: RUN Thessaloniki VIIISynedriako Kentro Ioannis Vellidis, Leoforos Stratou 3, Thessaloniki
Over2–4 OctFantasy Festival 2K26Ekthesiako Kentro Peristeriou, Dodekanisou 106 & Anapavseos, Peristeri
Over2–4 OctDOTS International Documentary Film FestivalPLYFA – 7A, Korytsas 39, Votanikos, Athens
Over1–26 OctDimitria Festival 2026Thessaloniki (diaforoi choroi polis)
Over30 Sept – 11 Oct32nd Athens International Film Festival – Premiere NightsKinimatografoi Athinas (ASTOR, DANAOS, CINOBO OPERA, Megaro Mousikis, Stegi, TRIANON k.a.)
Over24–26 SeptTzoumerka Film FestivalOreino Katafygio Melissourgon, Tzoumerka
Over21–27 SeptANIMASYROS International Animation FestivalErmoupoli, Syros
Over11–27 SeptMPArt FestivalSYNERGEIO Choros Politismou, Psychikou 6, Larissa
Over6–12 SeptDrama International Short Film FestivalMegaro Festival Dramas
Over4–6 SeptLA Comics FestivalMylos tou Pappa, Larissa
Over30 Aug – 3 OctAeschylia FestivalIRIS – Paralia Elevsinas
Over27–31 AugPAREÕ Festival 2026PAREO Village by the Sea, Syros
Over21–30 AugKYMATA International Film FestivalDimotiko Ktiriako Sygkrotima Thalassomylos, Argostoli, Kefalonia
Over25 Jul – 24 Aug12th International Festival of Andros 2026Anoichto Theatro Choras Androu, Andros
Over25–26 Julpt-shorts: Potidania Film Festival 2026Potidanea, Dorida (Fokida)
Over24–31 JulGlypia Agapi Mou 2026Platanaki & Ai Vasilis, Parnonas, Leonidio
Over20 JulAXASTOI Fest 2026Telekom Center Athens Open Air, OAKA, Marousi
Over18–19 JulLong Story Short FestivalParaliakos Dromos Neas Makris, Nea Makri
Over17–27 JulKalamata International Dance Festival 2026Kentro Chorou Kalamatas (Dance Megaron)
Over11 JulZerelia Art FestivalZerelia – Limnes Almyrou, Almyros
Over10–12 JulParthenώn Film FestivalParthenonas Chalkidikis
Over10–14 JulPsarokokalo International Short Film Festival 2026Folegandros, Kyklades
Over4–5 JulAKRA Festival 2026Kipotheatro Manos Chatzidakis, Heraklion
Over4–11 JulDanceWeek FestivalKleisto Gymnastirio Patelon, Heraklion
Over3–5 JulSantorini Film FestivalTherino Sine Kamari, Santorini
Over2–5 JulEna Festival sti Samothraki 2026Diaforoi choroi, Samothraki
Over1 Jul – 7 SeptFestival in the Park 2026Theatro Archilochos, Ai Giannis Detis, Naousa Parou
Over29 Jun – 11 JulIkaria Dance Festival 2026Nisos Ikaria, Aigaio
Over26 Jun – 29 JulMargiora Festival 2026Margiora, Chora Kythnou, Kythnos
Over25–28 JunKefalonia Gym Festival - Anna PollatouArgostoli, Sami, Lixouri, Kefalonia
Over22–28 JunChania Book FestivalTheatro Mikis Thodorakis, Chania
Over20 Jun – 29 AugAthens & Epidaurus Festival 2026Odeio Irodou Attikou & Archaio Theatro Epidavrou, Athina & Epidavros
Over19–25 JunAnafi International Film FestivalAnafi, Kyklades
Over18 Jun – 20 JulMoni Lazariston FestivalMoni Lazariston, Stavroupoli Thessalonikis
Over15–20 JunAMoS Film Festival 2026Kentriko Limani Alonnisou & Amfitheatro Dimarcheiou, Alonnisos
Over13–14 JunHoppy Festival 2026Dimarchiako Megaro Thessalonikis & ChANTh
Over3–7 JunNaxos Dance Festival 2026Santana Beach Club & Gorgona Seaside, Agia Anna Naxou, Naxos
Over28–29 MayPANATHĒNEA Festival 2026Zappeio Megaro, Athens
Over23 May – 5 JulThessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary ArtDETh-Helexpo Periptera 2 & 3 | MOMUS-MST | Limnothalassa Kalochoriou, Thessaloniki
Over17–31 May7th Contemporary Dance Festival "Compartments Dance Project"Treno sto Rouf (Amaxostoichia-Theatro), Athens
Over17 May – 31 Jul12th Forest Festival ThessalonikiTheatro Dasous & Theatro Gis, Thessaloniki
Over15–17 MayComicdom CON Athens 2026Technopoli Dimou Athinaion, Peiraios 100, Gazi, Athens
Over15–17 May18th Athens Tattoo Convention 2026Gipedo TAE KWON DO, Palaio Faliro
Over15–25 MayARC FOR DANCE FESTIVALOlympia City Music Theatre "Maria Callas" & Sychrono Theatro, Athens
Over14–17 MayArt Thessaloniki International FairDETh-HELEXPO, Thessaloniki
Over1–31 MayThis is Athens City Festival 2026Diaforoi ypaithrioi choroi Athinas
Over21 Apr – 8 MayInternational Youth Festival of Ancient Drama – Ancient MesseneArchaia MessiniOver4–5 AprJapan Festival 2026Ekthesiako Kentro Peristeriou, Dodekanisou 106, Peristeri, AthensOver5–15 MarThessaloniki Documentary FestivalKinimatografos Olympion, Plateia Aristotelous, ThessalonikiOver11–14 DecAthens Short Film FestivalAthensOver20–26 NovAthens Ethnographic Film FestivalTainiothiki tis Ellados, Athens
Over20–30 OctChania Film FestivalPolychoros tis Perifereias Kritis, ChaniaOver3–5 OctAthens Art Book FairAthens
Over27 Sept – 30 NovPhotometria International FestivalDiaforoi choroi polis, IoanninaOver18–22 SeptArt AthinaZappeio Megaro, AthensOver18–29 SeptAthens International Film Festival – Premiere NightsKinimatografoi Athinas
Over23–31 AugIos FestivalAmfitheatro «Odysseas Elytis», Paralia Gialou, Mouseio Gaiti-Simosi, Ios
Over6 Aug – 7 SeptFestival of the PhilippoiArchaio Theatro Filippon, Filippoi – Kavala
Over14–18 JulFestival of Hameziou 2026Chamezi, Siteia
Over5–12 JulNafplion FestivalPlateies Navpliou & Theatro Akronavplias, Nafplio
Over1 Jul – 31 Aug54ο Φεστιβάλ ΟλύμπουKatafygia Olympou / Paratiritiria, Pieria
Over28 Jun – 13 AugDelphi FestivalPollaples topothesies, Fokida, Delfoi
Over28–29 JunVamvakou Experience Festival 2025Vamvakou Village
Over22–25 MayPlatforms ProjectKapnergostasio (Tobacco Factory), Athens
Over15–18 MayAthens Digital Arts FestivalIstoriko Kentro / Ktiria ADAF, Athens