Greece Mykonos, Santorini Events

Mykonos Events

Greece is a very lively country and has dozens and dozens of festivals throughout the year. Most of these festivals are tied directly to a specific religious holiday or saint. In fact, there are so many small holidays and festivals; we could not possibly list them all here. The following events are either some of the biggest that are celebrated throughout the entire country or smaller events that take place in areas of Greece where Wimco rents villas.

June

Biennale- May 11- November 24
A festival celebrating art and philosophy. Music and dance performances are hosted across the island.

July

The island’s top clubs bring in DJs from all over the world host dance parties to kick off the season

August

XLSIOR- August 21-28
A Gay music festival where people from all over the world come together to support gay rights.

September

Harvest Festival- September 8
On the second Sunday of September the agricultural museum hosts a festival where visitors can help press the recently harvested wine grapes while enjoying food, drink, music.

Santorini Events Schedule

July

Santorini Jazz festival
Famous Greek and international jazz performers come to the island for two weeks of performances

August

Megaron Gyzi festival
In the first three weeks of August the Gyzi estate hosts many cultural events including musical performances and art exhibitions, all of which are open to the public.

September

International Music festival
In the Petros Nomikos Conference Centre music performers from all over the world come to play music of every genre

October

The Santorini Experience- October 4-6
A foot race that involves running and swimming underneath a volcano, the ultimate sports experience brings many people to the island each year.