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Nafplion Festival

Late June – early July 2026

2026

Late June – early July 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Nafplio & the Peloponnese

What it is

Nafplion Festival explained

Chamber music in the Venetian Palamidi fortress, the Bourtzi islet and the old Parliament building of Greece's first capital — a 30-year-old festival with international soloists.

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 Nafplio & the Peloponnese tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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What is Nafplion Festival?

Chamber music in the Venetian Palamidi fortress, the Bourtzi islet and the old Parliament building of Greece's first capital — a 30-year-old festival with international soloists. It's a music event held in Nafplio & the Peloponnese.

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When is Nafplion Festival in 2026?

Nafplion Festival runs Late June – early July 2026 in Nafplio & the Peloponnese. 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.

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Is Nafplion Festival free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Nafplion Festival is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

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Where should I stay for Nafplion Festival?

Book a room in Nafplio & the Peloponnese 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 Nafplio & the Peloponnese also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

Prices & times

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Checked · 30 July 2026