Early November is a lovely time for a city break in Thessaloniki: the days are still mild, and the autumn theatre and concert season is in full swing. The weekend of 31 October brings Halloween shows for families, free classical and literary evenings and a big rock night at the Mylos complex.
The following week turns to the stage. Stand-up comes to the Avlaia theatre near the old HANTH square, Ibsen's Ghosts opens at the Amalia theatre, and several new exhibitions open, including photography at Villa Kapantzi. On Sunday 1 November, the Nea Paralia seafront hosts a free health run from the Concert Hall to the White Tower.
Below you will find our top picks first, then everything else day by day. Use the category buttons to see only one kind of event.
Good to know: many theatre shows and some free events need a booking, so check the organiser's page through the link before you go. Most plays and stand-up shows are in Greek.
Top picks
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Coroner live at Principal Club Theater
Principal Club Theater, Mylos, Georgiou Andreou 56
The Swiss thrash-metal band plays a night at the Mylos complex. Tickets start at €36.
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Liens: 1000 years of music for flute and voice
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki foyer, Manoli Andronikou 6
A free evening of music for flute and voice across ten centuries, in the foyer of the Archaeological Museum. Places are first come, first served.
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Chamber music at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall: string octet and Athens Saxophone Quartet
Thessaloniki Concert Hall, foyer M1 and Aimilios Riadis hall (M2)
Two chamber concerts, on 1 and 4 November, in the foyer and the Aimilios Riadis hall of the Concert Hall on the seafront.
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3rd «Agios Dimitrios» Health Run on the Nea Paralia
Nea Paralia, from the Concert Hall to the White Tower
A free run along the seafront from the Concert Hall to the White Tower. Registration is required.
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Ibsen's Ghosts at the Amalia Theatre (in Greek)
Amalia Theatre, Amalias 71
Ibsen's classic drama opens at the Amalia Theatre and runs until 21 November. Performances are in Greek.
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Rokstarilikia vol.2, stand-up comedy at Avlaia Theatre (in Greek)
Avlaia Theatre, Tsimiski 136
A stand-up night in Greek at the Avlaia Theatre.
All week, day by day
On all week
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1 Nov 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
Exhibitions Silent Companions (stories about religion) at The Basket Gallery The Basket Gallery, Karaoli and Dimitriou 36 · Sat–Sun 12:00–20:00↗
An exhibition about religion, open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 20:00 until 31 January 2027.
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1–27 Nov 2026
Exhibitions OMOIDE: photography by Antonis Vlachos (Axel Atticus) HE.ART, Leontos Sofou 1 · See link for hours↗
A photography exhibition at HE.ART, open until 27 November.
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2–10 Nov 2026
Theatre & dance «Lucretia» by Penny Fylaktaki at Artbox Fargani (in Greek) Artbox Fargani Theatre, Agiou Pantelimonos 5, Kamara · 21:00 · from €8↗
A new play near Kamara, with performances on 2 and 3 November, and again on 9 and 10 November.
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2–30 Nov 2026
Exhibitions Six photography exhibitions of the Contrast festival at Villa Kapantzi MIET branch, Villa Kapantzi, Vasilissis Olgas 108 · Free entry↗
Six photography shows at the MIET branch in Villa Kapantzi, free to visit.
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5 Nov – 10 Dec 2026
Kids & family Children's Creative Reading Club with Natasa Tsitlakidou Paidikos Ianos, Grigoriou Palama 3 and Tsimiski · 18:00 · free↗
A free creative reading session for children at Paidikos Ianos, with a second session on 10 December.
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5–8 Nov 2026
Theatre & dance «Δεν ακούω, δεν βλέπω, δεν μιλάω» by Giorgos Theodosiadis (in Greek) Kolossaion, Vasilissis Olgas 150 · 21:00 · €20↗
A four-night run at the Kolossaion cinema-theatre.
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5–19 Nov 2026
Stand-up Sofia Moutidou: «Αλλά αυτοί είστε!» (in Greek) Vergina Theatro, 12th km Thessaloniki Airport road · 22:00 · from €15↗
A stand-up show in Greek with performances on 5, 12 and 19 November.
Wednesday 21 October 2026
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See link for hours
Exhibitions «Destinations» at MOMus Air, Thessaloniki Airport MOMus Air, Macedonia Airport, Departures level↗
An exhibition at the Departures level of Macedonia Airport, open since 21 October.
Tuesday 27 October 2026
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See link for hours
Exhibitions «Art imprint: artistic typography» at the Teloglion Foundation Teloglion Foundation of Arts, AUTh↗
An exhibition on artistic typography at the Teloglion Foundation of Arts, opening 27 October.
Friday 30 October 2026
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09:00–14:00
City celebrations Mosaic from reused plastic on Georgiou Stavrou pedestrian street Georgiou Stavrou pedestrian street, at Karolou Diehl↗
A public mosaic-making activity using reused plastic, on 30 and 31 October.
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18:00 · from €13
Kids & family Spooky Halloween Mini Fest at Ntouente theatre workshop Ntouente Theatre Workshop↗
A Halloween weekend of shows on 30 and 31 October. Tickets from €13.
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20:00 · sold out
Music SANTAM live (sold out) Principal Mylos Complex, Andrea Georgiou 56↗
The Greek band plays at Principal Mylos Complex. Tickets are sold out.
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21:30 · €8 early bird, €10 advance, €12 door
Music Only Thrace with Nikos Zapartas and Litsa Oulianoudi WE multi-space, 3is Septemvriou Avenue↗
An evening of music from Thrace at the WE multi-space.
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22:00 · €10 advance, €12 door
Music Giorgos Karras live at Mikri Skini, opening act Viceroy Mikri Skini, Eptalofou 14, Kato Toumba↗
A live night in Kato Toumba with Viceroy as the opening act.
Saturday 31 October 2026
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10:30 · free (registration required)
Tours Free walking tour of Ano Poli with the 3rd Community Eptapyrgio (Yedi Kule) entrance, Ano Poli↗
A free guided walk through the Upper Town starting at the Eptapyrgio (Yedi Kule). Registration by phone is required.
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19:00 · free
City celebrations Book presentation: «The Moon Doll» by Sofia Triantafyllidou Society of Thessaloniki Writers, Dimosthenous 4, 2nd floor↗
A free book presentation at the Society of Thessaloniki Writers.
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20:00
Festivals Souroti Winter Festival Farsalinos tavern and the square, Souroti↗
A village festival at the Farsalinos tavern and the square of Souroti, on 31 October and 1 November.
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20:00 · free (booking required)
Music Tribute to Kougioumtzis and Christianopoulos Vafopoulio Cultural Centre theatre, Georgiou Vafopoulou 3↗
A musical tribute at the Vafopoulio Cultural Centre theatre. Free with advance booking.
Sunday 1 November 2026
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11:30 · from €13
Kids & family Maya the Bee, the official stage show Kolossaion, Vasilissis Olgas 150↗
A Sunday-morning show for young children at the Kolossaion.
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17:00–20:00 · €15
Food & wine Celebrating Xinomavro: the grape with a thousand faces The Wine Hub↗
A Sunday wine tasting devoted to Xinomavro, Northern Greece's signature red grape.
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21:30 · €10
Music Giannis Oikonomidis Latin Jazz Sextet at Mikri Skini Mikri Skini, Eptalofou 14, Kato Toumba↗
Latin jazz from a sextet on a Sunday evening.
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22:00 · €15
Music Violeta Ikari and Manolis Androulidakis: «Volta» Orofos at Kafodeio, Eleftheriou Venizelou 45↗
A Sunday-night concert upstairs at Kafodeio.
Monday 2 November 2026
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21:00 · €14
Theatre & dance Girls Shouldn't Play Football (in Greek) Avlaia Theatre, Tsimiski 136↗
A play at the Avlaia Theatre on 2 and 3 November.
Thursday 5 November 2026
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21:00
Theatre & dance «στα Φανερά και στα Κρυφά» at Cafe Zogia (in Greek) Cafe Zogia, Al. Svolou 54↗
A theatre evening in a cafe setting on Svolou Street.
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21:30 · €8
Music Trio Orleani at Mikri Skini Mikri Skini, Eptalofou 14, Kato Toumba↗
A concert by Trio Orleani in Kato Toumba.
Friday 6 November 2026
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See link for time
Music Nikos Kourkoulis and Anastasia at MonaLisa Music Hall MonaLisa Music Hall, Angelaki 25↗
A concert at MonaLisa Music Hall. Check the organiser's page for the time and tickets.
Saturday 7 November 2026
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21:00
Theatre & dance Memories of Women at In Situ Stage (in Greek) In Situ Stage, Kassandrou 4↗
A weekend performance in the centre of town, with several showtimes.
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21:00 · €16 (reduced €14)
Theatre & dance The Taming of the Shrew, the musical (so to speak) (in Greek) Sofouli Theatre, Trapezountos 5↗
A musical take on Shakespeare opens on 7 November at the Sofouli Theatre, with shows on Saturdays and Sundays.
Dates and venues are checked on the organisers' pages when we publish. Plans can change, so please confirm before you go.
