1st International Folklore Festival “FOLKWAY” in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki – A City, A Cultural World

18 - 21

Jul 2025

2025

Greece

Thessaloniki

18 - 21

Jul 2025

2025

Greece

Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, the ‘Nymph of the Thermaic Gulf’, is a place where history meets vibrant daily life and tradition harmonizes with the modern urban rhythm. As a crossroads of cultures for centuries, the city is the ideal destination for organizing an International Folklore Festival.

With the iconic White Tower dominating its waterfront, Thessaloniki offers a unique atmosphere, enriched by its numerous monuments, which have been designated World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. The Byzantine churches, Roman and Ottoman remnants, as well as the city’s rich Jewish history, create a colorful cultural mosaic.

Open Ways Events & Travel, with its many years of experience in organizing events throughout Greece, brings for the first time the International Folklore Festival “FOLKWAY to Thessaloniki, hoping to add a new cultural institution to the heart of Macedonia. With an emphasis on authenticity and multiculturalism, the festival unites traditional dances and music from all over the world in a grand celebration that honors diversity and common roots.

The participation of local bodies and the dynamic nature of collaboration ensure the success of the event, while highlighting Thessaloniki as an international cultural destination. We invite you to experience this unique experience, to wander through the streets of a city full of history and vibrancy, and discover the magic of the 1st International Folklore Festival “FOLKWAY in Thessaloniki!

Friday, July 18, 2025:

  • Arrival at the hotel & check-in after 14:00.
  • Welcome and payment of the remaining amount (if any) to the organizer’s representative.
  • A detailed program will be provided by a representative of the organizers.
  • Free time for relaxation, a walk in the area, etc.

 

Saturday, July 19, 2025:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Free day for activities / Optional excursion.
  • Traditional celebration at 20:30, with Greek and international traditional music from the participants’ countries, with snacks and drinks.
  • Gifts and participation diplomas will be given by the organizers.

Sunday, July 20, 2025:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Free excursion, offered by the organizers, to the nearest beaches for swimming and outdoor activities.
  • Departure from the hotel at 19:00, dressed in traditional costumes, to the venue where the event will take place.
  • During the event, commemorative gifts will be given by local authorities.
  • At the end of the event, refreshments will be offered.

 

Monday, July 21, 2025:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Departure of the groups.

 

Notes

All groups will be provided with offers from our office for:

  • Transportation: by road, by air (air tickets).
  • Optional excursions and tours. Prices depend on the number of participants.

Participants

Eligible to participate are:

  • Cultural Associations – Traditional Dance Groups
  • Choirs
  • Orchestras

From all over the world!

Participation Cost

1. The cost for the full package (accommodation & participation) is:

  • In 3-4* hotels (such as: Egnatia Palace, Metropolitan, Minerva Premier Hotel, Imperial Palace, El Greco, ABC, Rotonda, etc.) with breakfast → 187 .
  • In 5* hotels (Grand Hotel Palace) with breakfast → €227.
  • In 5* hotels (Grand Hotel Palace) with half board → €245.

 

The full package includes:

  • Accommodation for 4 days (3 nights), in very good hotels, in double/triple rooms with breakfast or half board.
  • Participation in the Festival (individual participation diplomas, souvenirs, photos, videos).
  • Traditional celebration with snacks, drinks & introduction to traditional dances from all countries.
  • Excursion to nearby beaches.
  • Gifts and refreshments on the days of the performances.
  • Note: For every 25 participants, one is free.

 

The full package DOES NOT include:

  • Longer stay. Each extra day costs:
    • In 3-4* hotels with breakfast → €50 per person.
    • In 5* hotels with breakfast → €60 per person.
  • Accommodation Taxes.
  • Optional excursions.
  • Medical care and insurance for participants.

2. The cost of simple participation without accommodation and participation in the celebration is:

    • €35 per person.

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