Kavala
Kavala is a city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia, and the capital of the Kavala regional unit. Kavala is an important economic center of Northern Greece, a center of commerce, tourism, fishing, and oil-related activities, and formerly a thriving trade in tobacco.
Kavala hosts a wide array of cultural events, which mostly take place during the summer months. One of the top festivals is the Festival of Philipp which lasts from July to September and includes theatrical performances and music concerts. Since 1957, it has been the city's most important cultural event and one of the most important in Greece.
Kavala AirSea Show is also an annual air show held in late June.
"Cosmopolis" is an international festival held in the Old Town of Kavala that offers an acquaintance with cultures around the world through dancing and musical groups, traditional national cuisines, cinema, and exhibits at the kiosks of participant countries. The first festival took place in 2000, and from 2002 until 2009 was organized annually. It was revived in 2016 with the participation of 250 artists and musicians from all over the world.
Yiannis Papaioannou's Festival includes concerts and music seminars.
"Ilios kai Petra" (Sun and Stone) (July) is a festival held in "Akontisma" of Nea Karvali. The event is of folkloric character, with the participation of traditional dancing groups from all over the world.
Wood Water Wild Festival is an outdoor activities festival, inspired by nature. It includes live bands and DJ sets, body&mind activities, a book fair, outdoor theatre, ecology, camping, and debates.
Various cultural events are held in all municipalities of Kavala during the summer months.