The 10th Carnival of Kalamata, after the necessary interruption due to the pandemic, will welcome the carnivalists at its official opening, with a festive celebration at the 23rd of March Square (Historical Centre of Kalamata) on Friday, February 10, 2023 with a concert by the band "The Swingin' Cats".

The 10th Carnival of Kalamata will be in Special Edition with a full programme of events, performances and concerts. The organizers and the managers of the carnival groups are completely ready and are preparing us for dancing and fun in the main streets of the city and in the local communities.

The schedule of events:

FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY
Historical Center of Kalamata (23rd of March Square)

20:00 Opening Ceremony

With presenters of the event Elena Konsta and Sotiris Karamidzas and a concert by the band "The Swingin' Cats".

 

SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY
Municipal Railway Park

17:00 Percussion band BLOCO SWINGUEIRA

18:00 Opening of the Carnival Station of Kalamata

 

THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARY
Historical Centre of Kalamata (Agioi Apostoloi Square)

14:00 Traditional Feast

Concert by the band Echo of the South

 

SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY
Central Square of Kalamata (Vas. Georgiou)

12:00 Traditional Gaitanaki

Municipal School of Dance of Kalamata, Greek Guiding Corps (local section of Kalamata) and Municipal Philharmonic of Kalamata.

 

SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY

20:00 Night Parade

Dj Street Party with DJ Pantelis in the main streets of the city, ending at the Historical Centre of Kalamata

 

SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY
Central Square of Kalamata (Vas. Georgiou)

16:00 Big Carnival Parade & Closing Ceremony

With presenters of the event Lambros Konstantaras and Elena Konsta and a concert with Tamta.