Plastiras Lake Festival 2026

With the slogan “SING | TRAVEL | LIVE THE MOMENT”, the festival promises four days filled with concerts, traditional celebrations, outdoor activities, camping, and countless summer moments by the waters of the lake.

The Big Surprise of 2026

For the first time, the Plastiras Lake Festival expands to four days, adding an extra day to its programme. The festivities begin on Thursday, July 9, with a special evening dedicated to music and nature.

Thanasis Papakonstantinou presents the musical documentary “Peri-lipsi – Songs in the Embrace of Nature”, a unique production highlighting the relationship between music and the natural environment. The evening concludes with Dimitris Mystakidis, who will take audiences on a musical journey beneath the summer sky of Lake Plastiras.

THE FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

Thursday, July 9

• Thanasis Papakonstantinou – “Peri-lipsi: Songs in the Embrace of Nature”
• Dimitris Mystakidis

Friday, July 10

• KINTERIA – Midday Celebration
• Paidi Trauma
• Marina Spanou
• Pavlos Pavlidis
• Logos Timis

Saturday, July 11

• KYRATZIDES – Midday Celebration
• 12os Pithikos
• Pyx Lax
• Giannis Haroulis
• Banda Entopica

Sunday, July 12

• BRATIMIA – Midday Celebration
• Chatzifragketa
• Pagan
• Thievery Corporation
• Dani Gambino

This year’s line-up is the most diverse yet, bringing together art-folk, rock, hip-hop, traditional sounds, and international musical influences, with Thievery Corporation set to deliver one of the festival’s standout performances.

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A Festival Surrounded by Nature

The greatest asset of the Plastiras Lake Festival is its location. The Botanical Garden of Neochori lies just a short distance from the shores of Lake Plastiras, offering visitors the chance to enjoy great music while exploring one of Thessaly’s most beautiful natural landscapes.

Visitors can combine the concerts with swimming in the lake, hiking, cycling, water sports, and excursions to the picturesque villages of the region. The festival also features a lake bar, relaxation areas, and a wide range of activities for both children and adults.

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Camping with Every Comfort

The organised campsite is an integral part of the festival experience. The site can accommodate up to 800 tents within a fenced area with 24-hour security, located just 100 metres from the lake.

Campers can enjoy natural shade and a range of facilities, including:

• Portable toilets
• Showers
• Secure device charging stations
• Food, coffee, and breakfast kiosks
• Sweets and bars

In addition, the festival offers activities, workshops, games for children, and a dedicated area for visitors’ four-legged friends.

Getting There and Transportation

Lake Plastiras is approximately a 3.5-hour drive from both Athens and Thessaloniki.

For those travelling by public transport, the following options are available:

• 50% discount on KTEL bus routes to Karditsa upon presentation of a four-day festival ticket.
• Festival shuttle buses operating to and from Karditsa.
• Free transportation to the midday celebrations.

Production / Organisation: Fingerprint Productions

Under the auspices of the Municipality of Lake Plastiras and the Region of Thessaly

Ticket information, here