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Cultural and wine festivals in northern Greece

Overview

Various cultural and culinary festivals took place in northern Greece during September 2026. In Naoussa, the Street Food Festival – Wine Edition concluded on September 6, focusing on Xinomavro grape traditions. Thessaloniki hosted several heritage events, including a large-scale traditional festival at Navarinou Square on September 17, the ‘Análogoio’ Festival, and guided architectural tours. From September 22 to 26, the Friends of Tradition Cultural and Folklore Association organized folk events in Ano Poli, including a musical parade and the 21st Sergianis in Our Folk Tradition on September 25.

The focus on viticulture continues in Thessaloniki with two upcoming exhibitions at the Makedonia Palace hotel. On October 12, the Peloponnese Wine Festival – Thessaloniki Edition will feature 100 wines from 33 wineries, showcasing varieties such as Agiorgitiko and Mavrodaphne. Following this, on October 19, the Union of Northern Greek Winemakers will host the ‘Voroiná’ exhibition, showcasing 27 wineries from regions ranging from Epirus to Mount Athos.

In mid-October, the Toumpiotika 2026 cultural festival is being held in the Toumpa district of Thessaloniki. Taking place at the Open-Air Theater of the Toumpa Cultural Center, this two-day event features Greek music and dance performances by local cultural associations. Organized by the 4th Municipal Community of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, the festival aims to preserve Greek cultural heritage for younger generations through traditional regional songs and dances.

Entities

Thessaloniki · Makedonia Palace · Wine Plus · Wine Style · Toumpa

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Toumpiotika 2026 festival celebrates Greek tradition in Thessaloniki

    The Toumpiotika 2026 festival in Thessaloniki celebrates Greek musical and dance traditions with free performances by local cultural associations.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Wine exhibitions scheduled at Makedonia Palace in Thessaloniki

    Thessaloniki's Makedonia Palace will host wine exhibitions featuring Peloponnesian wines on October 12 and Northern Greek wines on October 19, 2026.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Thessaloniki to host major wine festivals in late 2026

    Thessaloniki is set to host two major wine events in late 2026: the Thessaloniki Wine Selfie in September and the Peloponnese Wine Festival in October, featuring hundreds of Greek wine labels.

  4. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Greece hosts diverse cultural festivals and heritage events

    Various cultural festivals and heritage events are taking place across Greece, including a Maria Callas tribute in Athens, theatrical and architectural tours in Thessaloniki, and an international dance festival

  5. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Thessaloniki hosts large traditional festival at Navarinou Square

    Thessaloniki hosts a large traditional Greek festival at Navarinou Square featuring 25 musicians and folk dances with free admission.

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Naoussa Street Food Festival concludes with music and wine

    The Naoussa Street Food Festival – Wine Edition 2026 concluded in Greece, featuring musical performances by DJ Bobito and 1550 alongside culinary showcases centered on local Xinomavro wine.

Sources

agroekfrasi.gr · cityportal.gr · cyclades24.gr · ekriti.gr · epixeiro.gr · ertnews.gr · makthes.gr · naoussa.gr · parallaximag.gr · seleo.gr · thestival.gr · tovima.gr · veriotis.gr · vipnews.gr

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