Kassandra Festival 2026
July 11th – August 22nd, 2026
Amphitheatre of Siviri | Kassandra
The Festival of Kassandra is one of the most remarkable, dynamic and well known institutions of Halkidiki. It takes place every year since 1993 in the Amphiteatre of Siviri.
The scenic open-air theatre of Siviri, a seaside village in west Kassandra, is the venue for series of plays and music performances.
It covers a wide range in field of Arts and Culture from Live Music concerts to Dance and Theatrical Performances with participants from Greece and abroad as well.
Festival Program
Saturday 11 July 2026
State Orchestra of Thessaloniki – “Music of the New World”
The State Orchestra of Thessaloniki opens the 34th Kassandria Festival at the Siviri Amphitheatre with a tribute to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Tuesday 14 July 2026
Theatre Group of the Kassandreia Cultural Association – “Someone’s Off to Tinos…”
The theatre group “Polymnia” presents a satirical performance, directed by and adapted from the texts of Nikos Orteztos.
Friday 17 July 2026
State School of Orchestral Arts – ONE BODY
An evening of contemporary dance with final-year students of the State School of Orchestral Arts, dedicated to the body, memory, imagination and transformation.
Free admission
Sunday 19 July 2026
“Nikos Xylouris, the Archangel of Crete”
A musical-theatrical performance dedicated to the life, voice and work of Nikos Xylouris, marking the 90th anniversary of his birth.
Monday 20 July 2026
“The Bacchae” by Euripides
A major international co-production by the Athens & Epidaurus Festival, the National Theatre of Bulgaria and the National Theatre of Northern Greece.
Wednesday 22 July 2026
“Every Thursday, Mr. Green”
Jeff Baron’s successful play, directed by Kostas Gakis, starring Giorgos Konstantinou and Thanasis Patriarcheas.
Friday 24 July 2026
“Whoever Saves Himself, Let Him Be Saved”
A comedy by Eduardo De Filippo, translated and directed by Tamilla Koulieva.
Saturday 25 July 2026
Concert by Kostas Hatzis and Paschalis Arvanitidis
Two beloved artists join forces for a major summer concert.
Tuesday 28 July 2026
Children’s Theatre – “A Child Counts the Stars”
Menelaos Lountemis’ emblematic work is presented in a theatrical adaptation directed by Alexandros Rigas.
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Full Moon Nights in Kassandra – Tribute to Spanish Music
In Afytos, on Koutsomylos Hill, voice and guitar meet the magic of Spanish music.
Free admission
Friday 31 July 2026
Concert by Michalis Hatzigiannis
Michalis Hatzigiannis presents a programme full of favourite songs, rhythm and summer atmosphere. Special guest: ZAF.
Sunday 2 August 2026
Children’s Theatre – “The Tight Shoes”
The beloved work of Zorz Sari comes to the stage for the first time by KidsTheater.
Tuesday 4 August 2026
“The Servant of Two Masters”
Carlo Goldoni’s delightful comedy, directed by Giannis Kakleas, starring Vasilis Charalambopoulos and Faii Xyla.
Saturday 8 August 2026
Concert by Eleni Foureira
Eleni Foureira comes to the Kassandria Festival with a live show full of rhythm, dance and pop energy.
Sunday 9 August 2026
Children’s Theatre – “Masha and the Bear, a Great Celebration”
The official theatrical production brings to life the magical world of the beloved children’s series.
Friday 14 August 2026
Concert by Sokratis Malamas
Sokratis Malamas returns with songs loved by generations. Special guest: Ioulia Karapataki.
Tuesday 18 August 2026
“No More Coal”
A new satirical comedy by Michalis Reppas and Thanasis Papathanasiou, with humour, songs and references to contemporary Greek reality.
Saturday 22 August 2026
Closing Event – Concert of Greek Composers
A special evening featuring Tasis Christogiannopoulos, Miltos Logiadis, Nadia Kontogiorgi and the choir of the Kassandreia Cultural Association.
Friday 28 August 2026
Full Moon Nights in Kassandra – “Orpheus and Eurydice”
At the Temple of Ammon Zeus in Kallithea, an opera is presented for the first time in a mystical evening that brings together ancient mythology and lyric art.
Free admission
Cultural Routes
The “Cultural Routes” return for a second year, featuring artistic activities in selected locations across Kassandra, including the Siviri Amphitheatre, Afytos, Kallithea, the Loutra of Agia Paraskevi, Paliouri and Kassandrino. The full programme will be announced soon.
Visit the official page of the festival: http://www.kassandrafestival.gr
