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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
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Religious festival · Meteora
Dormition of the Theotokos
15 August 2026
2026
15 August 2026
2027
15 August 2027
Where
Meteora
What it is
Dormition of the Theotokos explained
The clifftop monasteries hold their most important liturgy of the year: pilgrims climb the rock stairways at dawn and Kalambaka lays village tables in the afternoon.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Meteora tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Dormition of the Theotokos, explained
What is Dormition of the Theotokos?
The clifftop monasteries hold their most important liturgy of the year: pilgrims climb the rock stairways at dawn and Kalambaka lays village tables in the afternoon. It's a religious event held in Meteora.
When is Dormition of the Theotokos in 2026?
Dormition of the Theotokos runs 15 August 2026 in Meteora. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
When is Dormition of the Theotokos in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 15 August 2027, in Meteora.
Is Dormition of the Theotokos free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Dormition of the Theotokos is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Dormition of the Theotokos?
Book a room in Meteora itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Meteora also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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