FESTIVAL

Greek doc sounds alarm from the front line of the climate crisis
CULTURE

“For all our family members that might not hear this announcement and the measures to be taken, please inform them by giving them a phone call. We must move to a safer place to protect ourselves from the potential rising waters during this cyclone.”



Vegan Life | Athens | September 30 – October 1
WHAT'S ON

The Vegan Life Festival brings two days packed with exciting stuff: hands-on cooking workshops, insightful panels, a vegan products bazaar, live music, and even a speed-dating event for a chance to make some new friends who share your passion for cruelty-free eats.

Mystery 299 | Elefsina | September 27-29
WHAT'S ON

The Mystery 299 international symposium titled “How to Change Our Mind, to Change the World” will have distinguished speakers, researchers and artists from all over the world.


Chiliadou Film Fest | Evia | August 25-26
WHAT'S ON

One of Evia’s prettiest beaches – and a popular spot with the alternative crowd – has inspired the Chiliadou International Film Festival, a new event on the country’s summer cultural calendar.



Beyond Borders | Kastellorizo | August 20-27
WHAT'S ON

Established in 2016 by the Hellenic History Foundation, the Beyond Borders international documentary festival on the southeastern Aegean island of Kastellorizo has grown into one of the summer’s coolest island events.

The lure of traditional summer festivals
CULTURE

Every summer, festivals on the Greek islands and the mainland begin in late June and end on August 15 with the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, like in Olympos on Karpathos (pictured).


Sani Festival | Halkidiki | To August 26
WHAT'S ON

Sani Festival, held every summer in Halkidiki, northern Greece, from July to August, celebrates the cultural connections between Greek and international artists, transcending its jazz roots since its inception in 1992.

Indie Playground | Athens | To July 27
WHAT'S ON

Taking place at Playground 260 on Pireos Street, the festival, organized by the Athens Epidaurus Festival in collaboration with the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Center and United We Fly, features renowned and emerging names from the modern Greek indie and alternative rock scene.