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XLSIOR Mykonos Festival

Mid-August 2026

2026

Mid-August 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Mykonos

What it is

XLSIOR Mykonos Festival explained

The Aegean's best-known international gay dance festival: a week of beach and open-air parties across Super Paradise, Cavo Paradiso and the town, drawing 30,000 visitors.

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

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XLSIOR Mykonos Festival, explained

What is XLSIOR Mykonos Festival?

The Aegean's best-known international gay dance festival: a week of beach and open-air parties across Super Paradise, Cavo Paradiso and the town, drawing 30,000 visitors. It's a music event held in Mykonos.

When is XLSIOR Mykonos Festival in 2026?

XLSIOR Mykonos Festival runs Mid-August 2026 in Mykonos. 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 XLSIOR Mykonos Festival free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, XLSIOR Mykonos 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 XLSIOR Mykonos Festival?

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

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