Greek Festivals - Concerts, Events, Festivals, and Holidays in Greece

May Day in Greece can come as a surprise to American tourists who are not used to the European passion for this day. How will May Day affect your travel plans in Greece?

Mothers Day in Greece is not a traditional Greek holiday - or is it? Find out about Mother's Day in Greece - and how to put a Greek spin on Mother's Day anywhere.

Free museum days in Greece - Admission-free Days at Museums in Greece

The Feast of Epiphany on January 6th is celebrated throughout Greece, where youths dive into the still-chilly waters to retrieve a cross thrown from shore.

When is Carnival Season in Greece? Find out the dates for Greek Mardi Gras.

It may be "Clean Monday" in the rest of Greece, but in one town, this festival earns the nickname of "Dirty Monday".

Greek Easter dates for the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and beyond. Travel to Greece during Easter season. Easter Sunday dates for 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.

The Ikarus Arts Center in Avdou, Crete

Independence day in Greece is celebrated around the world, wherever the disapora has created a population of Greeks.

New Year's Eve in Athens, Greece usually provides free concerts, big crowds, and, since it's Greece, lots and lots of fireworks. Will austere 2010 give the same big welcome to 2011?

Each summer, the Olympus Festival held in the foothills and coastal area near Mount Olympus draws thousands of visitors. There are good reasons why you should be one of them. Find out about this fun festival in Northern Greece.

The Greek island of Skyros preserves ancient traditions which are displayed each year during the annual Goat Festival on the island. Costumed dancers dress in animal skins, wear masks, and perform dances that may stretch back to even prehistoric times.

The increasingly-popular Rockwave festival continues to expand, offering top alternative acts in a music festival environment.

Ikarus Festival - This new festival promises to become a tradition in the traditional mountain village of Avdou on the island of Crete.

When one man spoke for all Greece and just said "No!" (ochi) to Hitler at a time when no other nation in Europe was openly opposing him.

Take an evening cruise to the theater festival at Epidauros, and enjoy dinner on the way from Athens.

The Epidaurus Festival presents ancient plays in the beautiful ancient theater at Epidaurus (Epidavros).

Hundreds of holidays, festivals, other events, and name days throughout Greece and the Greek islands.

Greece's thriving metal scene takes center stage for Metal Healing 2007

An About Greece Travel reader request results in an abundance of poppies for Valentine's Day - or at least their pictures.

Matala Reunion 2011 - Did you live in the caves at Matala during the 60s & 70s, ... or just wish you did? This event may be for you.

The Epidaurus Festival 2009 presents ancient plays in the beautiful ancient theater at Epidaurus (Epidavros).

Are you a foodie? Explore the delicacies and wines of Santorini at this annual event.