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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Fire festival · Santorini
Ifestia Volcano Festival
Late August / early September 2026
2026
Late August / early September 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Santorini
What it is
Ifestia Volcano Festival explained
The caldera is set alight: a pyrotechnic re-enactment of the Minoan eruption fired from the volcanic islet of Nea Kameni, watched from the Fira and Firostefani cliff paths and from boats below.
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 Santorini tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Ifestia Volcano Festival: the questions travellers actually ask
Every question people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — best time to go, itinerary, entry requirements, safety, transport and where to stay, plus the details guidebooks skip.
Ifestia Volcano Festival, explained
What is Ifestia Volcano Festival?
The caldera is set alight: a pyrotechnic re-enactment of the Minoan eruption fired from the volcanic islet of Nea Kameni, watched from the Fira and Firostefani cliff paths and from boats below. It's a fire event held in Santorini.
When is Ifestia Volcano Festival in 2026?
Ifestia Volcano Festival runs Late August / early September 2026 in Santorini. 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.
Is Ifestia Volcano Festival free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Ifestia Volcano Festival 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 Ifestia Volcano Festival?
Book a room in Santorini 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 Santorini also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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