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Events and Events of
Thessaloniki

Events

Apart from the historical and Folkloric background, Thessaloniki is a city with a rich, cosmopolitan character. Numerous events and spectacles, public or private, take place various times around the year, attracting hundreds of visitors from all around the Globe.

Select the dates for your stay, combining them with one or various events of the city. In the following list, you will see various activities and spectacles of Thessaloniki.

11th International Marathon "GREAT ALEXANDER"

03/04/2016

The International Marathon “GREAT ALEXANDROS” covers the route from Pella to Thessaloniki.

The Marathon is part of the International Marathon Association is officially part of the annual international calendar, having the exclusive legal right to use the name of Alexander the Great. Parallel 5 and 10 km races take place in the streets of the city of Thessaloniki, with the most popular being the 10.00 m route on the city beach.

The main objective of the event is to promote physical activity and participation in sports activities and to promote a healthy and sporty lifestyle to young and older people.

"Caravan Project"

April Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 14:30 and 17:30 to 20:30

“Caravan is a group of researchers, artists and filmmakers who travel all over Greece with the aim of discovering and presenting unique stories of everyday people who can inspire, move and showcase the humanitarian aspect of Greece.

The Caravan Project team has been active since 2011. In April they will be in our city and available to the public at the port of Thessaloniki, showing documentaries, diaries, photographs and experiences of people from Greece. Open Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 14:30 and 17:30 to 20:30.

The first "Gourmet Olive Exhibition"

20-22/05/2016

The first “Gourmet Olive Exhibition” is a fact and will take place in Thessaloniki.

Greek producers of olive and olive-derived products will welcome professionals and consumers from abroad and Greece. Olive oil, olives, personal care and delicatessen products will be among the exhibits. Visitors will have the opportunity to get to know the products of the Greek land and be introduced to the art of tasting them through a variety of events and activities.

The event will take place at the cultural space “Lab’Attoir” under the auspices of the Municipality of Thessaloniki.

5th Thessaloniki Night Half Marathon

08/10/2016

It is a fact that the Half Marathon is not only of sporting importance, but also attracts attention at the tourist level. Supporters of the sport from abroad and from every corner of the country will attend the event in Thessaloniki either as participants or as spectators.

The Night Half Marathon starts at sunset at 18.45. The start is at Admiral Kountouriotis Street (PPA). Runners will follow the same route twice and will find the finish in front of the White Tower.

>Regarding the 5,000 m Health and Dynamic Walking Race, the start is at 21.15 in front of the Demarchia Palace (King George and 3rd September). The 5,000 m race follows the following roads: Vasileos Georgiou Avenue, Tsimiski, Polytechniou, Karatasou, Kountouriotou, and Victory Avenue), with the finish line again at the White Tower (the whole route follows the route of the Half Marathon, with a common finish point at the White Tower).