# Connected We Stand Festival in Thessaloniki

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/connected-we-stand-festival-in-thessaloniki
> Updated: 2026-09-16T05:23:37.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The seventh annual Connected We Stand Festival is scheduled to take place on September 19, 2026, at the Nea Paralia in Thessaloniki. The event is designed as a gathering for volunteering, culture, and civic participation, featuring approximately 100 civil society organizations and volunteer groups.

With free admission, the festival program includes concerts, artistic performances, workshops, and sports activities. The event focuses on themes such as mental health, social inclusion, human rights, and sustainable development. Specific workshop initiatives aim to address mental health awareness and promote equal opportunities for individuals with visual impairments.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Thessaloniki to host seventh Connected We Stand Festival in 2026

The seventh Connected We Stand Festival will take place on September 19, 2026, in Thessaloniki, featuring 100 civil society organizations and various cultural and volunteer-led activities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-to-host-seventh-connected-we-stand-festival-in-2026

### 2026-09-08: Thessaloniki to host 3rd annual Rice Festival in September 2026

The 3rd Rice Festival will be held on September 19-20, 2026, at the Thessaloniki waterfront, featuring twelve award-winning restaurants and various cultural activities to promote Greek rice.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-to-host-3rd-annual-rice-festival-in-september-2026

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