A magnificent celebration of art in the form of cinematography takes place in Thessaloniki every year, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world.

The Thessaloniki Documentary Festival (TDF) is an international documentary festival held every March in Thessaloniki, Greece. TDF, founded in 1999, features competition sections and ranks among the world's leading documentary festivals.

Open House is one of the most important global institutions for the promotion of architecture. The Open House project invites the public to explore and understand the value of architecture.

Kassandra Festival attracts top names from the world of music and theatre.

Sani Resort has hosted its own cultural festival, the Sani Festival, best-known for its programme of jazz performances by international stars.