Summer in the city| Α Guide to Summer Festivals and Events in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki’s calendar is packed with music festivals, outdoor concerts, art fests, performances…Don’t miss a beat with this handy guide and start making your plans now!
Moni Lazariston Festival | 07 - 30/07/2023
The Moni Lazariston Festival returns from 7-28 June 2023 in the courtyard of Lazaristes Monastery, with an extensive programme of events.
Having hosted hundreds of artists and dozens of performances from the entire spectrum of artistic production for more than a decade, the festival continues to explore new musical trends and classical sounds in a modern and engaging way … from world to rock & roll.
You can find the full programme of the Moni Lazariston Festival 2023 here.
Heptapyrgion Festival | 21 June – 19 July
Heptapyrgion Festival, a big celebration of Culture with music performances, theatrical narrations and poetry was “born” in Thessaloniki in 2019 on the initiative of the Cultural Center of the Regional Government of Central Macedonia in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of the City of Thessaloniki. Heptapyrgion Festival is under the auspices of UNESCO and takes place at the inner courtyard of Heptapyrgion fortress.
During this year's Festival that will take place from Wednesday 21 June to Wednesday 19 July, 12 performances, including 6 major productions, will be held.
More information: https://kepo.gr/festival/
Dasous Festival | 31 May – 13 September
Forest Festival, the big summer cultural event of Thessaloniki, takes place once again this summer. From 31 May until 13 September 2023, the 9th edition of the Forest Festival hosts top music and theatre events in all NTNG’s venues.
See the full programme here.
Summer Festival | 9 June – 4 September
A total of 23 musical events, 11 theatrical performances and 3 performances, with well-known and beloved artists and many young bands, are included in this year’s program of 4th Summer Festival 2023 which will take place between June 9 to September 4 at the Garden Theater and Nea Paralia.
The full program of the Summer Festival 2023 is posted on the website e-thessalonikiculture.gr .
Summer at the Megaro | 7 June – 6 July
The favourite “Summer at the Concert Hall”, which has been keeping the audience company during the summer months, makes a dynamic comeback in June, promising to provide the audience with artistic thrills through an abundance of high-quality productions.
The annual meeting starts on June 7th and is filled with twists and turns, thus giving a special touch to your summer nights. The Thessaloniki Concert Hall evolves into a meeting point of all residents of Thessaloniki and visitors of the city, offering invaluable cultural “breaths of freshness”.
Find out the program in detail: https://www.tch.gr/default.aspx?lang=en-GB&page=3&tcheid=3009
Thessaloniki Panhellenic Book Festival | 23 June - 9 July
The leading event of the “Cultural Spring of Thessaloniki ‘is the city’s Book Festival. During the festival events with music, dance, speeches and theater are organized while in kiosks of publishing houses take place daily book presentations with the participation of writers.
This year's Thessaloniki Panhellenic Book Festival is organized for the 42nd year and will take place from June 23 to July 9 at Nea Paralia and it is dedicated to two very important poets:
- To the Poet and benefactor of Thessaloniki, George Vafopoulos (120 years since his birth, 1903-2023) for his contribution to literature and the cultural events of the city
- To the Poet Kostis Palamas (80 years since his death, 1943-2023) for his contribution and greatness to Greek literature.
