Opening Ceremony & Award Ceremony
Speeches by organizers/officials, announcement of award-winners, followed by featured poetry readings
~20:00
Thessalian Poetry Festival
Πανθεσσαλικό Φεστιβάλ Ποίησης
Larissa, Greece
Aug 24 - 28, 2026Expected
Each year, the region of Thessaly hosts a five-day poetry festival that moves among its cities. Larissa, Volos, Trikala, and Karditsa take turns hosting readings of contemporary poetry, in a celebration founded in 2013 that gathers poets from Greece and beyond.
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Larissa, Greece
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Crowd level: moderate.
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Free events are available.
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Thessalian Poetry Festival
Πανθεσσαλικό Φεστιβάλ Ποίησης
Larissa, Greece
Each year, the region of Thessaly hosts a five-day poetry festival that moves among its cities. Larissa, Volos, Trikala, and Karditsa take turns hosting readings of contemporary poetry, in a celebration founded in 2013 that gathers poets from Greece and beyond.
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Founded in 2013 in Larissa, the Panthessalian Poetry Festival showcases contemporary poetry from Greece and abroad. It was inspired by a desire to celebrate Thessalian literary heritage and promote cultural exchange. The festival is jointly organized by cultural associations and local authorities (the Larissa culture department and the Thraka foundation) and typically takes place on summer evenings in scenic outdoor venues. I...
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~20:00Expected
Opening Ceremony & Award Ceremony
Speeches by organizers/officials, announcement of award-winners, followed by featured poetry readings
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Remain quiet and silent during live readings; limit disruptive behavior
Respect local boundaries
Respect speakers by remaining quiet during readings; photography is generally allowed but should not disturb pe...
Ask before close-up photos
Ask permission
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Aug 24 - 28, 2026
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Larissa
Thessaly
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Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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