14th Thessaloniki Pride 2026
The Pride Parade will take place on Saturday 20 June 18:30 - 21:00
Starting point White Tower Sq.
Monday 15 June
19:30 - 21:00
Damianos Agravaras: "Oh Lala!"
Presentation of the novel "Oh Lala!" by Damianos Agravaras, published by Nissos Publishers: The journey of a queer person in Greece from 1947 to 1990.
Hotel ΟΝΟΜΑ, rooftop, Monastiriou 24
Damianos Agravaras: "Oh Lala!"
Presentation of the novel "Oh Lala!" by Damianos Agravaras, published by Nissos Publishers: The journey of a queer person in Greece from 1947 to 1990.
Hotel ΟΝΟΜΑ, rooftop, Monastiriou 24
Tuesday 16 June
19:30 - 21:30
Break the code and escape
by SHE – Society for Help and Empowerment
An experiential escape game about the invisible codes that determine what we say, what we hide, and what we consider “normal.” Rules, silences, stereotypes, choices. Registration required (registration form and event is in Greek).
Thessaloniki City Hall, Water Hall, Vas. Georgiou I Ave. 1
Break the code and escape
by SHE – Society for Help and Empowerment
An experiential escape game about the invisible codes that determine what we say, what we hide, and what we consider “normal.” Rules, silences, stereotypes, choices. Registration required (registration form and event is in Greek).
Thessaloniki City Hall, Water Hall, Vas. Georgiou I Ave. 1
Wednesday 17 June
19:30 - 21:00
Homoerotic poetry by Nikolas Koutsodontis
Examples of poetic writing compared with their earlier drafts, a discussion of intertextuality and influences from other art forms, as well as an overview of contemporary Greek queer poetic production. Registration via email to [email protected] until Sunday 14 June 2026.
Ypsilon, Edessis 5
Homoerotic poetry by Nikolas Koutsodontis
Examples of poetic writing compared with their earlier drafts, a discussion of intertextuality and influences from other art forms, as well as an overview of contemporary Greek queer poetic production. Registration via email to [email protected] until Sunday 14 June 2026.
Ypsilon, Edessis 5
21:30 - 23:00
Short Animation Films
by AddArt
Screening of selected animated films from TAF - Thessaloniki Animation Festival
Stin Taratsa, Valaoritou 29
The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Short Animation Films
by AddArt
Screening of selected animated films from TAF - Thessaloniki Animation Festival
Stin Taratsa, Valaoritou 29
The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
21:00 - 22:30
Short Animation Films by AddArt
Screening of selected animated films from TAF - Thessaloniki Animation Festival Stin Taratsa, Valaoritou 29
The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Short Animation Films by AddArt
Screening of selected animated films from TAF - Thessaloniki Animation Festival Stin Taratsa, Valaoritou 29
The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Thursday 18 June
09:00 - 11:00
Support to the victims
Demonstration in support of the victims of the transphobic attack in March 2024 at Aristotelous Square at the scheduled trial.
Thessaloniki Courthouse, 26is Oktovriou 5
Support to the victims
Demonstration in support of the victims of the transphobic attack in March 2024 at Aristotelous Square at the scheduled trial.
Thessaloniki Courthouse, 26is Oktovriou 5
18:00 - 19:30
Break The Code — Paint Your Statement
by United Societies of Balkans
Open painting activity on white tote bags using paints, stencils, and brushes. Registration required, up to 15 participants.
Ypsilon, Edessis 5
Break The Code — Paint Your Statement
by United Societies of Balkans
Open painting activity on white tote bags using paints, stencils, and brushes. Registration required, up to 15 participants.
Ypsilon, Edessis 5
19:30 - 21:00
Queer Relationships: A Space for Encounter and Connection
by 11528 – By Your Side: Psychological Support Helpline for LGBTQI+ individuals, their families, and teachers
A discussion on connection, encounter, and queer relationships.
Speakers: Christiana Genata, scientific director, and Katerina Zerma, scientific associate of the Helpline.
Ξενοδοχείο The Modernist, rooftop, Ermou 32
The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Queer Relationships: A Space for Encounter and Connection
by 11528 – By Your Side: Psychological Support Helpline for LGBTQI+ individuals, their families, and teachers
A discussion on connection, encounter, and queer relationships.
Speakers: Christiana Genata, scientific director, and Katerina Zerma, scientific associate of the Helpline.
Ξενοδοχείο The Modernist, rooftop, Ermou 32
The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Friday 19 June
11:00 - 15:30
EXIS Info Day
Information Day for the EXIS project, implemented by Thessaloniki Pride and other partners, with the aim to improve the response to hate crimes based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics, and open discussion on racist violence and its response.
Thessaloniki City Hall, "M. Anagnostakis" Multipurpose Hall, Vas. Georgiou I Ave. 1
EXIS Info Day
Information Day for the EXIS project, implemented by Thessaloniki Pride and other partners, with the aim to improve the response to hate crimes based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics, and open discussion on racist violence and its response.
Thessaloniki City Hall, "M. Anagnostakis" Multipurpose Hall, Vas. Georgiou I Ave. 1
18:15 - 20:00
Bodies in a War Zone: LGBTQI+ Experiences and Homoerotic Expression
by Synergy for Gender
Screening of a Short Film and Discussion on the Relationship Between War and LGBTQI+ Experiences.
ReHaB Pub, Valaoritou 19
The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Bodies in a War Zone: LGBTQI+ Experiences and Homoerotic Expression
by Synergy for Gender
Screening of a Short Film and Discussion on the Relationship Between War and LGBTQI+ Experiences.
ReHaB Pub, Valaoritou 19
The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
20:00 - 00:00
Pride Party
Outdoors party in anticipation of the climax of the 14th Thessaloniki Pride
White Tower Sq.
Pride Party
Outdoors party in anticipation of the climax of the 14th Thessaloniki Pride
White Tower Sq.
Saturday 20 June
17:30 - 18:30
Statements of Support
Short speeches by the participating organisations before the start of the Pride Parade
White Tower Sq.
Statements of Support
Short speeches by the participating organisations before the start of the Pride Parade
White Tower Sq.
18:30 - 21:00
Pride Parade
Pride Parade in the centre of Thessaloniki
White Tower Sq. → Ethnikis Aminis → Tsimiski → Venizelou → Leoforos Nikis → White Tower Sq.
Pride Parade
Pride Parade in the centre of Thessaloniki
White Tower Sq. → Ethnikis Aminis → Tsimiski → Venizelou → Leoforos Nikis → White Tower Sq.
21:00 - 00:00
Pride Concert
Music show for the closing of the 14th Thessaloniki Pride festival
Πλ. Λευκού Πύργου
Pride Concert
Music show for the closing of the 14th Thessaloniki Pride festival
Πλ. Λευκού Πύργου