Lefkada International Folklore Festival

Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Φολκλόρ Λευκάδας

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MusicLefkada
Dates23–30 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration8 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFew folklore festivals anywhere can claim
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Lefkada International Folklore Festival in Lefkada

Lefkada International Folklore Festival began in 1962, founded by Anthonis Tzevelekis, and quickly became genuinely international, inviting dance groups from as far as the Philippines and Uganda within its first few years. More than six hundred groups from nearly 150 countries have performed since, with a communal Syrto circle dance designated the festival's official Dance for Peace and Fraternity among Peoples.

Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis watched Lefkada's folklore festival from a crowded central square in August 1964, an unlikely audience for a folk-dance festival barely two years old at the time.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few folklore festivals anywhere can claim Lefkada's specific reach: more than six hundred dance and music groups representing the folklore of nearly one hundred and fifty countries have performed here since 1962, a scale built deliberately from the festival's earliest years, when founder Anthonis Tzevelekis invited groups from the Philippines and Uganda within just three years of starting the event

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The mystery stays covered

The designation of the Syrto, a traditional Greek circle dance, as the festival's official Dance for Peace and Fraternity among Peoples gives the event a literal, danced expression of its founding mission rather than just a stated goal

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The communal Syrto circle dance is performed jointly by visiting and local groups as the festival's designated Dance for Peace and Fraternity among Peoples

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

23–30 August 2026

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Lefkada you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Light, breathable summer clothing suits Lefkada's August heat; comfortable shoes help for standing through outdoor street performances in the central square.

Safety

At Lefkada International Folklore Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Lefkada International Folklore Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map38.83 N, 20.70 EOpen in Google Maps

Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece

Nearest airportCFU — Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias
TransportStay close enough to the part of Lefkada you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Lefkada International Folklore Festival runs late.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Lefkada via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Lefkada, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable summer clothing suits Lefkada's August heat; comfortable shoes help for standing through outdoor street performances in the central square.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Greece and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Lefkada International Folklore Festival?

Lefkada International Folklore Festival is listed for 23–30 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Lefkada International Folklore Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Lefkada, Greece. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

8 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLliff.gr
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates23–30 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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