The major cultural festivals which comprise the Hellenic Festival open, with events at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus-Lycatbetus and at the ancient theater at Epidaurus.
Mainland Weather: Hot to very hot
Island/Coastal Weather: Hot, but the meltemi, a strong wind, blows.
Sample Average Temperatures:
Athens 67-83 F 19-28 C
Heraklion, Crete 66-80 F 18-26 C
Prices: High; early in the month there may still be some bargains.
Events: Local festivals, arts festivals aimed at tourists, sound and light shows. Outdoor cinemas are popular; many mountain villages have special events primarily attended by Greeks though all are welcome. Ioannina Cultural Summer events begin, and continue through August.
Facilities: Everything is open. Most frequent flights, ferries - often crowded but easiest to get around at this time of year, though the meltemi may cause some delays. Many resorts will have activities aimed at children; waterparks open.
Festivals and Feast Days
Please note: festivals change their dates due to many factors. If you are planning a trip around a particular festival, locally confirm that it is actually happening before you go. Corrections and additions to this list are welcomed.
April-October Sound and Light Show at the Acropolis -
June-August - Patras - Patras International Festival
June-August - Athens - Lycabettus Theater Festival
June - September - Gythio Festival
June-September Athens Festival
June-September Penteli - Krystallia at Penteli in the tower
June-September Petroupoli - Petras Festival
June-October Nelly Dimoglou troupe at the Old City of Rhodes on Rhodes.
June - Various dates - Syros - Performances in Apoloon Theater
June - First Weekend - Karpathos - Amopi - Local Festival - varies each month.
June - Start of the month - Florina - Festival of Local Dances
June - September - Agios Nikolaos - Crete - "Lato" Cultural festival through September
June - End of the month - Lesbos - Agia Paraskevis - Festival of the Bull - three-day festival with horse races, music.
June - End of the month - Navy Week - celebrated at most important ports and harbors in Greece.
June - End of the month - Lesbos - Molyvos and Kaloni - Navy week celebrations
June - Krousta - Crete - Feast of the Klidona
June 1 - 10 - Alexandroupolis - Flower Show
June 2nd - Lesvos - Kaloni - Festival of the Holy Trinity - horse races, wine.
June 2nd - Paros - Lefkes - Feast day of Agia Triada
June 2nd - Name Day for Nikiforos, Nikiphoros
June 4th - Name Day for Martha
June 5th - International Environment Day - free admission to some museums and sites. Name Day for Apollo
June 8th - Ascension of Jesus; Name Day of Calliope
June 11th - Name Day for Barnabas
June 14th - Feast of St. Methodios
Between June 25th- July 15th -One Sunday in this time - Emborio in Kozani -Flowers and Cherry Blossom Dance
June 15- October 30th Amorgos - Festival of local customs
June 15- October 30th Mykonos Art Exhibit
June 20th-30th approx - Klidonas, Crete - Fortunetelling festival.
June 23rd - Paros - Aliki Beach - Revival of an ancient custom of jumping over bonfires made from May Day wreaths
June 24th - Nativity of St. John
June 26th - Name Day for David
June 29th - Feast of St. Peter
June 30th - Feast Day for The Twelve Holy Apostles; Name Day for Apostolos
