Holiday events in Greece 2012 start shortly; here is our summary of what’s happening on the social calendar for Greece in 2012.
The Hellenic Festival takes place in the Herodes Atticus theatre in Athenes from June to September. A variety of events are on offer including Jazz, classical music and ballet.
The International Jazz and Blues Festival is on at the Lycabettus theatre in Athens in June.
European music day festival is an annual event held in Athenes on 21 June 2012 and actually lasts three days. It attracts international artists.
The annual Epidaurus Festival of classical and modern drama is on in July at the historic theatre of Epidaurus, near Epidavros, built in 300bc.
In Crete the annual Rethymnon wine festival takes place in July, it is very much a family occassion.
The annual Festival of the Aegean takes place from the 9th to 22nd July 2012 on the island of Syros.
The Thessalonika Film International festival is on once again in the Autumn.
For rock music lovers there is the annual Rockwave Festival which takes place near Athens for three days in the summer.
The Heraklion Summer festival takes place on the Greek island of Crete from the beginning of July until the end of September. You can enjoy a variety of theatrical performances, dance and concerts.
The Archanes wine festival is an enjoyable low key village event from the 10 to the 15 of August on the island of Crete.
These are mainly annual events, just send us an email if you would like the latest details.
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