Christmas 2025 in the surroundings
Thessaloniki enters the holiday spirit with a richer program than ever before. From new Christmas villages to concerts, theatrical happenings, tree lightings, and White Nights, the city’s municipalities have prepared events spread across every neighborhood. See how each area will celebrate this year.
Municipality of Pylaia–Chortiatis
The city’s new Christmas village opens its gates on December 12, with free admission and daily activities for children. The official opening takes place on December 13 with the tree lighting ceremony. Music, performances, artistic activities, and many surprises await visitors.
Municipality of Pavlos Melas
The Municipality of Pavlos Melas, in Thessaloniki’s western suburbs, is gearing up for a festive 2025‑2026 season full of lights, music, and holiday cheer. Families can enjoy open-air concerts, theatrical performances, crafts, and storytelling sessions in municipal libraries. All events are free, creating a joyful atmosphere.
Municipality of Kordelio–Evosmos
This year, Kordelio–Evosmos is lighting up for the holidays with a festive programme full of music, lights, and family fun. The celebrations kicked off in early December and over the following weeks, the holiday spirit continues with concerts, children’s events, theatrical performances, and movie screenings across the municipality — from outdoor plazas to cultural centres and theaters. Families can enjoy live music, festive shows, and kid‑friendly fun between December 7 and December 28. All events are free of charge, so whether you live nearby or are just visiting Thessaloniki, Kordelio–Evosmos offers a warm, joyful — and easy to access — way to celebrate the season.
Municipality of Chalkidona
The Municipality of Chalkidona is gearing up for Christmas 2025 with a festive programme across all its municipal communities. From November 28 through December 14, each local neighborhood will host official Christmas tree‑lightings, with music, decorations, children’s activities and a general festive atmosphere, making every corner of Chalkidona ready for the holidays.
Municipality of Thermi
In Thermi the holiday season begins early: on Saturday December 6, 2025 the Christmas tree lighting in the main square (“Paramana” square) coincides with the 10th annual “White Night” — an event full of music, live performances, dancing, shopping, mulled wine and festive cheer.
After that, many communities within Thermi — from villages to suburban neighborhoods — will also host their own tree‑lightings, musical events, performances for children (with choirs, dancing, theater, crafts), creating many festive options for families and visitors.
Municipality of Lagadas
The Municipality of Lagadas will celebrate Christmas 2025 with tree‑lightings across 21 municipal communities and centralized festive activities. Expect Christmas carols (from municipal bands or philharmonics), decorated town squares and a joyful Christmas atmosphere for all ages.
Municipality of Kalamaria
Kalamaria offers a rich holiday programme: starting early December, the municipality plans multiple Christmas tree lightings across its neighborhoods, culminating in a central festive celebration. Events include concerts, live music by the sea, theatrical performances, children’s activities, Christmas markets, and even a “White Night” — ideal for both residents and visitors looking for a festive coastal vibe near Thessaloniki.
Municipality of Ampelokipi- Menemeni
The holiday programme in Ampelokipi–Menemeni kicks off with Christmas tree lightings — on December 10 in Ampelokipoi and on December 11 in Menemeni — marking the start of festive events across the municipality. While the main focus tends to be on local neighborhoods, the municipality regularly organizes cultural events and concerts, which — depending on announcements — might include holiday‑themed activities.
Municipality of Oreokastro
Oreokastro welcomes 2025 with the festive programme titled “Αγγέλων Έλευσις 2025”. From November 29, tree‑lightings will take place across many municipal units — including Drys, Pentalofos, Neochorouda, Melissochori, and more — with each lighting featuring music, children’s entertainment (Santa, animators, face-painting, street performers), and holiday spirit.
