All the rebetes of the world gather in Ioannina | 25 June 2026

A two-day Rebetiko Festival comes to Ioannina, promising memorable performances, surprises, and a journey through the history of Greece’s iconic urban folk music. The festival features an exhibition of traditional folk instruments, shadow theater performances, dance workshops, lectures, and, of course, rebetiko music from daybreak until sunset.
We speak with the organizers about this pioneering initiative, now celebrating its ninth year, and the passion that has established it as a unique cultural event.