International Folklore Festival AgrinioΔιεθνές Φεστιβάλ Ελληνικών Χορών Αγρινίου

The Agrinio International Folklore Festival is held annually in late August in Agrinio (Aitoloakarnania). It gathers folk dance groups from Greece and abroad who perform traditional dances in costume. Over several days (e.g., Aug 23–29, 2025) the participants present dances on city stages and at open-air venues, sharing their heritage. The program includes evening performances in the city center and folk dance workshops. The festival aims to promote agriniotiki folklore and cross-cultural exchange, giving locals a chance to see diverse folk traditions. 1

Agrinio’s festival, organized through the European Association of Folklore Festivals network, highlights the agricultural plain traditions of Aitoloakarnania by inviting outside folk groups. It defines the city’s modern cultural scene as a gathering place for heritage arts. It is local in character (hosted by Agrinio) but international in participants, reflecting Greece’s role as a crossroads of Balkan folk culture.