The official program of events for the grand festival of Saint Soulas for the year 2026 has been published. The events, which include sports activities, cultural events, children’s activities, and traditional festivities, are co-organized by the Agios Soulas Park Management Committee (EDAAS) and the Soroni Community Events & Community Activities Committee of Soroni.
The detailed program for July 18–30, 2026, is as follows:
Daily Schedule of Events
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Saturday, July 18 | Popular Cross-Country Run
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6:30 p.m. – 7:00 PM: Registration at the neoclassical Soronis building.
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7:00 PM: Start.
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Sunday, July 19 | Public Cycling Race
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6:30–7:00 p.m.: Registration at the neoclassical Soronis building.
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7:00 PM: Start.
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Wednesday, July 22 | Herb Day (At the gazebo)
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6:30 PM: Methods for collecting, storing, and processing herbs.
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7:15 PM: “An Introduction to the Magical World of Herbs” for children ages 6–15.
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Presentation: By Mr. Yiannis Elenitsas and the Soroni Environmental Association.
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Thursday, July 23 | Children’s Activities & Shadow Theater (At the gazebo)
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7:00 PM: Creative activities hosted by the bookstore “I Pigi”.
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8:15 PM: Shadow puppet theater featuring Karagiozis.
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Friday, July 24 | Traditional Dances (At the stadium)
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8:30 PM: Performance by the groups of the Soroni Cultural and Folklore Association “To Amperalli” and the Fanos Cultural and Folklore Association “O Prodromos.”
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Saturday, July 25 | Theater (At the stadium)
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8:30 PM: “Fru Fru and Corpses” – A play by Viki Theologi.
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Sunday, July 26 | Traditional Customs
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7:30 p.m.: Friday evening prayer service in the courtyard of the Monastery of Saint Soulas.
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Monday, July 27 | Children’s Day (At the sports field)
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6:30 PM: Survivor – Fortnite by the Magic Dream team.
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8:30 PM: Children’s theater performance “The Lemon Prince” by Viki Theologi.
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Tuesday, July 28 | Dance (At the stadium)
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7:30 PM: Dance performance by Pnoe Schools of Dance.
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Wednesday, July 29 | Blood Drive & Traditional Games
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9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: 1st Soroni Volunteer Blood Drive in memory of Miranda Diakodimitriou, at the neoclassical Soroni building.
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5:30 p.m.: Egg races, sack races, and horse races at the stadium.
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Thursday, July 30 | Grand Celebration
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9:00 PM: Traditional celebration at “Euklis’s Hangout.”
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The organizers extend an open invitation to everyone to attend and honor the festivities with their presence.