Festivals in Greece in May

Sonic Playground is a premier electronic music event in Athens, organized as part of the month-long 'This is Athens - City Festival'. Held at the iconic Technopolis industrial complex, it features leading international and local DJs in a massive open-air celebration of contemporary club culture.

Cavo Paradiso Festival is a world-renowned electronic music event, distinctive for its iconic cliffside, open-air setting that offers breathtaking Aegean Sea views and legendary sunrise parties. It features an intense summer schedule with daily performances from the biggest international DJs, creating an electric atmosphere for thousands of attendees.

Audiovisual Arts Festival (AV) takes place in Corfu, Greece, showcasing contemporary sonic and visual arts. It provides a meeting point for artists and researchers through media art events, workshops and academic conferences.

The Thessaloniki Street Food Festival is Greece's premier culinary and music event, transforming its urban setting into a vibrant park filled with global flavors. This distinctive festival features dedicated music stages with a diverse lineup of live bands and DJs, encompassing genres from hip-hop and soul to electronic and traditional Balkan rhythms.

Athens Jazz Festival is Greece's longest-running and premier free-admission jazz showcase, presenting global developments in jazz with a diverse and often subversive lineup. This annual event, held at a historic industrial monument, attracts tens of thousands with its eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary jazz, funk, afrobeat, and electronic sounds.