Mark your calendars! There are lots of fun things happening around Greece during the month of September. Here are some of the most exciting upcoming events.
Medieval Festival
September 2 – 4 | Chios
The Medieval Festival in Chios includes a visual performance that will bring renaissance memories to life with a unique combination of music, poetry, and spectacle. Acclaimed director and actor Antonis Loudaros will be at the helm and the artistic supervision comes from the important scenographer, costume designer, and painter Ioannis Metzikof. Notably, the 18 costumes that will be presented have all been previously exhibited in London at the National Gallery and the Covent Garden opera house.
The Alvio Conference
September 5 – 10 | Chania
The Alvio Conference celebrates the life and the scientific achievements of Alvio Renzini, who turned 82 this year. This brilliant Italian mind will be in Chania, Crete to discuss his career, which includes six decades of covering a great diversity of scientific topics, including stellar evolution, the Milky Way and nearby galaxies, elliptical galaxies, high-redshift star formation, and more The conference will also address outstanding problems, discuss current efforts and point to the most promising future directions.
Armata 2022
September 8 – 11 | Spetses
Every year the Argo-Saronic island of Spetses pays tribute to the heroism of the its inhabitants. September marks the anniversary of the Naval Battle of Spetses, which took place on September 8, 1822, and is considered one of the landmarks of the Greek War of Independence. This is the largest celebration on the island, and it consists of historical reenactments, art exhibitions, musical and theatre performances, fireworks, and more.
Illustradays
September 9 – 18 | Athens
As the only festival in Greece dedicated solely to the art of illustration, Illustradays is a very unique experience. Tons of artists will be presenting their work this month at the Serafion building in Athens, and some will give talks, while others will put on workshops throughout the event. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Beam of light’ and it’s free entry for all ages.
Thessaloniki International Fair
September 10 – 18 | Thessaloniki
The 86th Thessaloniki International Fair focuses on regional development through the model of the circular economy. This year the event welcomes the United Arab Emirates as the honored country, giving the opportunity for Greece and the UAE to strengthen their historical ties, together with the incentive for further development of trade, investment, and cultural relations.
Pistachio Festival of Aegina
September 15 – 18 | Aegina
Since mid-August, the 13th edition of the Pistachio Festival of Aegina (also known as Aegina Fistiki Fest) has been ongoing. However, the pinnacle of the festival is the trade fair which happens from September 15 to the 18th. It stretches along the entire length of the beach in the main town of Aegina and hosts over fifty different exhibitors showcasing the island’s specialty. For children, there will be games and a climbing tower.
Athens Comedy Festival
September 16 – 18 | Athens
The Athens Comedy Festival returns this month for its fourth edition, which will be held at the Faliro Summer Theater. Over the course of three days, more than 40 hilarious comedians will be performing on one stage.
AnimaSyros
September 20 – 22 | Syros
AnimaSyros is an International Animation Festival that was created by animator and artist Yiannis Koutsouris. It is the largest festival and animation market of its kind in Greece and one of the most important globally. It started in 2008 and it is annually held on the island of Syros, which is the capital of the Cyclades island group. This year’s festival will take place both physically and digitally, and the theme will be the Baltic region.
Santorini Experience
September 23 – 25 | Santorini
Organized by the Municipality of Thira and the Sports Tourism department of ActiveMedia Group, Santorini Experience is one of the island’s top sports and tourism events. This event includes running and open-water swim races, all with a stunning backdrop. In order to buy your Santorini Experience tickets, click here. If you live on the island of Santorini as a permanent resident, you can register and participate for free, here.
Athens Coffee Festival
September 24 – 26 | Athens
The Athens Coffee Festival is a celebration of coffee and its surrounding culture. It will be held in the Greek capital by the international Specialty Coffee Association and its Greek chapter, SCA Greece. Industry professionals, home baristas, and the general public will all equally be able to participate and enjoy this event
After reading this list and choosing which September events around Greece you’re most interested in, use the Ferryscanner website to book your ferry tickets!