What's On This Year

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The institutions that repeat every year in Alexandroupoli - Eleftheria, Nautical Week, White Night, and more.

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White Night of Alexandroupoli

Every summer, the Alexandroupoli Chamber of Commerce organises "White Night": the city centre is pedestrianised, shops stay open until midnight with discounts, and stages with live music and activities for all ages are set up. It is considered one of the biggest festivals in Thrace. It's more than a commercial initiative - it's a major celebration for the city that boosts the local market, hospitality and tourism, drawing visitors from across Evros, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, and even neighbouring countries.

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Wine FestivalFEATURED
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Wine Festival

The "Alexandroupoli Wine Festival" is organised every summer by the Municipality of Alexandroupoli (through its Municipal Tourism Enterprise) together with the Union of Cultural Associations of Evros. Revived in 2013 after roughly 25 years, it usually takes place in late July, with evening events starting around 20:30-21:00 and an opening procession from the Lighthouse to the Traffic Education Park. It features traditional dances by local Thracian, Pontic and Sarakatsani cultural clubs, wine and local food stalls, and concerts by well-known artists.

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Maritime WeekFEATURED
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Maritime Week

This year's Maritime Week (5–12 July) fills Alexandroupoli with concerts, art installations at the Anaplasi waterfront, robotics activities at the Lighthouse fountain, and evenings of music and dance. It opens on 5/7 with a concert at Lighthouse Square featuring Dimitris Basis and Pavlina Voulgaraki, includes a voluntary blood drive on Saturday 11/7 at the Prefecture building, and closes on 12/7 with awards for outstanding students and a concert by Klavdia. Entry to all events is free.

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Eleftheria (Liberation Day) of AlexandroupoliFEATURED
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Eleftheria (Liberation Day) of Alexandroupoli

On 14 May 1920, Alexandroupoli and Thrace were united with Greece. Ever since, the city has celebrated "Eleftheria" (Freedom) every year with a series of commemorative events - parades, concerts, theatre performances, sports and cultural activities - culminating on 14 May.

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International Lighthouse Day: Alexandroupoli Lighthouse Open Day
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International Lighthouse Day: Alexandroupoli Lighthouse Open Day

Every year, to mark International Lighthouse Day, the Alexandroupoli lighthouse opens its doors to the public - one of the few chances each year to climb its 98 steps up to the lantern room. Along with roughly 28 other lighthouses across Greece, entry is free, usually 10:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00.

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