Cycladic Musical Ensembles to Participate in Thessaloniki Festival
The Naxos Philharmonic, along with ensembles from Santorini and Andros, will attend the event on November 21 and 22, 2026.
The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades will participate in the 22nd International Festival of Musical Ensembles, which will be held in Thessaloniki on November 21 and 22, 2026. According to event details, the production is organized by the Panhellenic Association of Musicians 'Orfeas'.
The festival program also includes the Philharmonic and Choir of the Municipality of Thira, as well as choral participation from Santorini and Andros. The event features performances at the Ceremony Hall of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki starting at 17:00 on both Saturday and Sunday, alongside a street musical parade through the city center.
The outdoor portion will begin on Saturday, November 21 at 11:30 with a gathering of philharmonics at Aristotelous Square, followed by a parade toward the White Tower at 12:00. Other participating musical and choral ensembles originate from Corfu, Lixouri, Oraiokastro, Volos, Katerini, and Zakynthos, alongside the Choir of Former Scouts of Thessaloniki.
The presence of the Naxos Philharmonic in Thessaloniki follows its participation in the 19th International Philharmonic Festival in Athens on May 10, 2025. At that event, featuring 22 musicians conducted by Maria Eleftheriou, the ensemble performed at Syntagma Square and the Athens Concert Hall.
