Unleashing Creativity, Embracing Diversity, and Celebrating the Unconventional!
The Festival
Starting in Edinburgh in 1947, there are now more than 250 fringe festivals worldwide. Thessaloniki Fringe Festival‘s aim is to connect Greek artists with the worldwide Fringe community and to present international talent to local audiences. Its goal is to create a welcoming community, to encourage artistic expression, foster collaborations & provide new experiences for audiences.
The 3rd edition ran from 8-12 October 2025, with a programme of 19 shows from 10 countries, in 8 venues, representing various genres (including theatre, comedy, music, physical theatre).
The dates for the 4th edition are 7-11 October 2026.
Photography credit: Anastasia Zisopoulou
Open Call Closed – Thank You for Your Applications
A big thank you to all artists who submitted their work and shared their creative ideas with us.
The open call for the fourth edition of the festival (7–11 October 2026) is now officially closed.
Venue Managers will begin reviewing all applications and will be in touch with every applicant by the end of March at the latest.
We appreciate the time, care, and creativity that went into each submission.
