Celebrated every October 31, Halloween traces its roots to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain — a night marking the end of harvest and the beginning of winter’s “dark half”

The family-friendly festival at the British School in Athens will feature hands-on workshops, interactive activities and opportunities to explore archaeological research in both Greek and English

The three-day event will bring horror-themed attractions, film-inspired exhibitions, workshops, performances, cosplay and an 80-plus-store Halloween market to central Athens

The two-day event will bring cocktails, spirits, music, street food and bartenders to Athens’ Kypseli Municipal Market on Sept. 19-20

The two-day event will bring together live music, graffiti, street dance, parkour, second-hand shopping and late-night parties at Thessaloniki’s historic former slaughterhouses

The two-day festival returns to PLYFA on Sept. 18-19 with Lena Platonos, Pan Pan, In Trance 95, Selofan, Usurum and a wide-ranging lineup curated by VASSIŁINA

The two-day electronic music event will unite PRIMER’s Athens identity with the Tulum-born ZAMNA festival, featuring international DJs across outdoor and indoor stages at OAKA

Independent creators and small businesses will showcase handmade jewelry, ceramics, art, natural cosmetics and more at an open-air festival in Syntagma Square from Sept. 4-9

The Gazi festival will combine music, workshops, food and activities with a focus on responsible pet ownership and finding homes for stray animals

Northern Evia kicks off its much-anticipated music festival this weekend, pairing Greek composer Evanthia Reboutsika’s seaside concert with an audiovisual tribute to Vangelis

Ten concerts, film screenings, artist talks and educational programs will bring internationally acclaimed musicians and young performers together across the island from August 24-30

The five-day summer event in Varkiza will combine Greek and international beers with street food, live performances, DJ sets, games and interactive entertainment

The Lake Festival returns with nine free events spanning classical, Byzantine and jazz music, cinema, dance and Greek song, followed by educational programs for local school children

The sixth Peloponnese Beer Festival will take place in Kalamata from July 31 to Aug. 2, celebrating Greek craft beer with live performances by Locomondo, 48 Ores and Thrax Punks, alongside breweries from across Greece

Hosted at T.A.F. / the art foundation in the heart of the city’s historic center, the festival will bring together photographers and audiences from around the world.

Here are a few recommendations for anyone looking to get out of the house!

Organizers emphasized that Beyond Borders, held on the remote island of Kastellorizo, has grown through persistent effort into one of the most dynamic and emerging documentary festivals in Southeast Europe and the Balkans.

Adoption day, workshops and informative panels are some of the things you can expect to find this weekend in Gazi.

From August 24 to September 6, Kalamata hosts world-class musicians and emerging talents, blending medieval, classical, contemporary, and jazz music in historic and modern venues

Aegina hosts its first jazz festival—one of the most memorable events ever staged on an island that has long been a muse for Greek artists. TO BHMA International Edition talks to locals, organizers, and artists on why it’s just the beginning.