Category: Events & Festivals

  • 3rd Night Marathon

    This weekend it is all about sports in the city. Besides the World Rowing Costal Championships we also have the 3rd International Half Marathon this Suturday 18th of October. Someone could say this city is very athletic ! We do lots of sports, that is why we spend the rest of the time drinking coffee by…

  • World Rowing Costal Championships in town this weekend

    My morning bike ride to the office had a surprise today ! Some kind of athletic event preparations by the sea.  I stopped to take some photos and I see that there are rowing athletes getting ready.  Apparently the World Rowing Costal Championships are held in Thessaloniki Greece between October 16-19 This was a nice surprise so…

  • 4th Greenwave Festival 18-21 September

    The alternative eco festival of Thessaloniki is back for the 4th time to celebrate nature, music, and activism in the heart of the city. The event starts on Thursday 18th and will last till Sunday in the YMCA park, with film screenings, open talks, seminars, eco bazaar, children activities, music concerts and more. This is…

  • Reworks 2014

    In its 10th edition this year, Reworks is the audio – visual Festival of Thessaloniki that wishes to present the most modern artistic waves, from all over the world, to Greece. It presents, for the first time in front of the public, new musical and artistic trends through various works and showcases, while in parallel to…

  • 3rd Day with Colours

    Day with Colours had become an annual event that is growing every year. Last year, 3.000 people joined the event. This year, we meet again for the 3rd year in a row, at the same place, Camp Field Kodra, tomorrow Sunday 14th of september in the afternoon, to get ourselves covered with colours and enjoy a…

  • Action Field Kodra 2014 – I Need a Hero

    Action Field Kodra is an annual art event taking place each September in the east part of the city in a former military camp. Action Field Kodra 2014 is focusing on the theme of heroes and the heroic example with a spirit of introspection towards historical narration, archaeological reserve and national imaginary. Stated more as…

  • GDG @ Thessaloniki International Fair

    The most active month for our city has just begun with the 79th edition of the Thessaloniki International Fair taking place between September 6th-14th. This is an annual event with great history.  Unfortunately today it is only a big fanfare.  The only interesting part that gives some hope for the future is the GDG event which…

  • Urban Picnic Festical 2014

    It is time again for our beloved Urban Picnic. It is the last weekend of August, those who were out of the city are back, and all we want to do is enjoy the last summer nights outside. The gates of the Roman Forum are ready to open wide again to welcome the greatest Urban…

  • 360 Taratsa Film Festival

    Whether you are visiting Thessaloniki for a few days, or are a long term visitor, if you are in town this week, this is an event not to be missed – an open air rooftop film festival ! An alternative international Film Festival is going to be hosted in Thessaloniki from 20th to 24th of…

  • Mojito Embassy @ Haven Bar

    This is the event of the week ! Fortunately it lasts almost all week so you have still time to go ! From June 30 to July 3rd Thessaloniki, and most specifically Haven Bar is transformed to Havana, Cuba ! I was there last night and I must tell you one thing – if you are…