For 11 years, the Municipality of Kalamata has been successfully organizing the carnival of Kalamata, which brings together residents and visitors from all over Greece, who want to enjoy a unique experience full of joy, dance, music and traditional flavors.
With a wide range of events including traditional dances, music, concerts and many other surprises, the Carnival of Kalamata 2024 promises to exceed all expectations.
Check out the full schedule of events below and get ready to celebrate with us, one of the most beloved and fun events in our region!
The schedule of events:
FRIDAY 1 MARCH
Central square of Kalamata
19:00 Opening Ceremony
With presenters of the event Eleni Liaska and Panagiotis Dragiotis and a concert with the group "Alcatrash".
SUNDAY 3 MARCH
Historical Centre of Kalamata
20:00 Streer Party DJ Kosto & DJ Ilias Bakeas
THURSDAY 7 MARCH
Historical Centre of Kalamata (Agioi Apostoloi Square)
14:00 Παραδοσιακό Γλέντι Traditional Feast
Concert by the band Echo of the South
FRIDAY 8 MARCH
Historical Centre of Kalamata
20:00 Concert by the band AKROVATES
SATURDAY 9 MARCH
Kalamata port
11:30 Carnival bike ride
Theatre games and party for the children with music by DJ Junior Dag. Starting location is at the Cultural Centre of Kalamata.
SUNDAY 10 MARCH
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.
12:30 Theatre event: "The death of the dragon and the awakening of spring"
by the Kalamata Experimental Stage
MONDAY 11 MARCH
Kalamata Labour Centre Theodore Angelopoulos Amphitheatre
21:00 Deja Vu
Costume and Mime Contest
THURSDAY 14 MARCH
Kalamata Dance Hall | Studio
20:00 Carnival concert
classes of the Municipal Music School of Kalamata.
FRIDAY 15 MARCH
Central Square of Kalamata (Vas. Georgiou)
20:00 Do you dance;
dancing schools and super performance by the carnival crews.
SATURDAY 16 MARCH
Central Square of Kalamata (Vas. Georgiou)
11:30 Scouting games
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 17 MARCH
Central Square of Kalamata (Vas. Georgiou)
15:00 Big Carnival Parade & Closing Ceremony
DJ of the parade: Nassos Papatzimopoulos | Tonis Sfinos Live and presentation.
MONDAY 18 MARCH
COAST ΝΟΚ | BACKWARD LUNA PARK
12:00 Carnival colours 2024
Interactive games, bubbles and colourful dust.