Located on the first prong of the Halkidiki Peninsula, just an hour’s drive from Thessaloniki, Hanioti is a charming village that combines tradition with natural beauty. Its golden beaches, crystal-clear waters, and welcoming Mediterranean atmosphere make it an ideal destination for relaxation and celebration.
Whether you’re exploring the quaint streets, enjoying the vibrant local cuisine, or soaking up the sun, Hanioti promises an unforgettable backdrop for the festival experience.
The International Festival “Hanioti” invites you to an unforgettable experience of dance, music, and cultural exchange. This non-competitive festival welcomes children and youth folklore dance groups, modern dance ensembles, instrumental groups, choirs, and performers from other art styles. Open to all ages, this festival is the perfect stage to showcase your talent and creativity!
Participants will have the opportunity to perform in two concert shows and a vibrant defile, bringing together traditions and modern expressions in a picturesque seaside setting.
Participants will stay in 3* hotels located in Hanioti, offering comfort and convenience for all festival guests. Accommodation is on a Half-Board Basis, with two meals per day (breakfast and dinner). Rooms are designed for 3-4 people or larger multi-bed rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom.
Each group is entitled to two double rooms free of charge, designated for leaders and drivers.
Extra Charges:
Transfers:
The festival organizers can arrange transportation for groups arriving by plane, including airport pickups and transfers during the festival. The cost will depend on the group size and will be agreed upon separately.
Bus Parking:
Groups arriving by bus can use their own transport throughout the festival. Parking is provided FREE of charge.
Payment Details:
A final participant list must be submitted 30 days before the festival start date. After this date, deposits are non-refundable.
26.09. – 01.10.2025
3 Open Air Concerts at City Center Amphitheater with Professional Sound System
3* Hotels – Half Board Basis (2 meals per day)
5 nights – 210 euro for bacis category hotel
5 nights – 220 euro for advanced category hotel (Hotel Tresor, Hotel Lesse)
On 25 participants, every 26th is free of charge
Apartments and studios (all categories): 1.50 Euros per room/per night
Hotels 1-2 stars: 1.50 Euros per room/per night
Hotels 3 stars: 3 Euro per room/per night
Hotels 4 stars: 7 Euro per room/per nigh
Hotels 5 stars: 10 Euro per room/per night
26.07.2025 or until the capacity is full
Check out our program here.
Arrival and Check-in in Hotel
FFA Meeting and short description of the festival program (2 leaders per group maximum)
Master Dance Class - Sirtaki
Parade
Concert (maximum 7 minutes per group)
Free Time – Excursion day - Boat Trip (you must register one month before the start of the festival)
CONCERT
Free Time – Excursion day - Boat Trip (you must register one month before the start of the festival)
CONCERT and Certificate Rewarding (maximum 7 minutes per group)
PARTY after the concert for all participants; Cocktail party for group leaders, next to the stage
Free Time – Boat Trip (you must register one month before the start of the festival)
Departure of the groups after the breakfast
Detailed Festival Program will be given to you 1 month before the start of the festival.
The organizer reserves the right to any changes in the program, and the participants will be informed on time. By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions!
Check out our excursions here.
Goes on: Festival dedicated day | Duration: 09:30 – 16:30
What better way to spend the day than sailing over the Aegean, stopping at beaches and islands along the way? An absolute must for everyone! A very special day for ‘’fun under the sun’’. A relaxed day cruise between the peninsulas of Kassandra and Sithonia. First up, you’ll board a galleon-style ship, lazing on deck as it cuts through the waters and passes by green islands. Then, you’ll drop anchor at Toroni Bay, spend a couple of hours here soaking up the sun and swimming in the sea before rejoining your ship. Next, your boat will cruise on to Turtle Island, a pine-wooded island that’s shaped like a sleeping turtle. Here, you’ll get another chance to swim or snorkel or lounge on deck before the crew call time up and you sail back to port.
Price: 20€ per person | 25€ per person for groups without own bus
Goes on: any day per group request | Duration: Full day (10:00 – 18:00)
Thessaloniki - Capital of Macedonia Greece built in 315 BC by King Kassandros and named it after his wife Thessaloniki, who was the half-sister of Alexander the Great. The city possesses a unique blend of ancient and modern culture that shaped its 2300 years of dramatic history.
It is a whole day trip and you will have the chance either to go shopping, or to admire the historical side of the city.
Price: 200€ per group | 55€ per person for groups without own bus
Magic Park is the largest fun park for people of all ages. Located outside the city centre, on the way to the airport, opposite Mediterranean Cosmos Mall, it has a variety of rides and activities for everyone. A beautiful and safe entertainment park next to the Mediterranean Cosmos m shopping mall with countless action and skill games for all age groups: kids, adolescents, adults.
Buy tickets on spot after reservation is made by FFA
Price for bus transfer for groups without own bus will depend on the number of the group.
Please make reservation for the excursions before your arrival on the festival by sending the application form to brzanovabiljana@gmail.com by 01.05.2025.
Excursion times or dates may change depending on the weather conditions.
Check out our trips here.
We can provide the following services for your group:
The groups should pay the travel expenses by themselves to Hanioti and back.
The groups coming by bus can use their own transport all the time during the festival and the small journeys around the city. Any expense caused by the usage of the bus (accident, robbing, breakdown, etc) should be covered by the vehicle’s insurance. Each member must have travel insurance policy.
Free Parking
The festival organizers will organize the transport for the groups coming by plane by picking them up from the airport, during the festival days, and back to the same airport. The cost of the transportation will be covered by the group and will be additionally agreed upon according to their number.
