Thessaloniki Documentary Festival

Φεστιβάλ Ντοκιμαντέρ Θεσσαλονίκης

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Arts & CultureThessaloniki
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration11 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFew documentary festivals combine a full
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Thessaloniki Documentary Festival in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, subtitled Images of the 21st Century, has run every March since 1999, founded by Dimitri Eipides and built around five recurring thematic sections plus a Doc Market and Pitch Forum that have operated continuously since the first edition. Awards include FIPRESCI, Amnesty International and World Wildlife Fund prizes alongside the festival's own honors.

Dimitri Eipides founded the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival in 1999 and ran it for seventeen years, building a March event subtitled Images of the 21st Century around a structure few documentary festivals share: five fixed thematic sections that repeat every year rather than a single open competition.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few documentary festivals combine a full industry market and development-pitch forum with public screenings the way Thessaloniki does, and it has done so every year since its 1999 founding rather than adding these elements later

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival's five fixed thematic sections, Views of the World, Stories to Tell, Habitat, Portraits and Recording of Memory, sort each year's selection by subject rather than nationality, giving a consistent internal structure across editions

03

The city starts moving

External juries add further distinction: a FIPRESCI critics' award, an Amnesty International human-rights prize and a World Wildlife Fund environmental award all compete for attention alongside the festival's own honors

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Thessaloniki Documentary Festival is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Thessaloniki, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Few documentary festivals combine a full industry market and development-pitch forum with public screenings the way Thessaloniki does, and it has done...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

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

What to wear

Ordinary indoor cinema-going clothing suits every screening; March in Thessaloniki is cool, so a warm layer helps moving between venues across the city.

Safety

At Thessaloniki Documentary 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 Thessaloniki Documentary Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

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Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Nearest airportSKG — Thessaloniki Macedonia
TransportStay close enough to the part of Thessaloniki you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Thessaloniki Documentary 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 Thessaloniki via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Thessaloniki, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearOrdinary indoor cinema-going clothing suits every screening; March in Thessaloniki is cool, so a warm layer helps moving between venues across the city.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 Thessaloniki Documentary Festival?

Thessaloniki Documentary Festival is listed for Past edition: 5–15 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Thessaloniki Documentary Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

11 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?

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, 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 URLfilmfestival.gr
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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