Greek festivals in Southern California

From Palm Desert in February to LA Greek Fest in October, Southern California's Greek parishes put on some of the best festivals anywhere. Here is the yearly calendar, month by month, so you can plan your weekends of food, music, dancing and community.

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Festival calendar

Months are based on recent years. Exact 2027 dates are added as each parish announces them, and dates can shift, so check the parish website before you go. Most festivals charge a small admission of around five dollars, and children usually get in free.

  • Palm Desert Greek Festival, St. George, Palm Desert: late February
  • OC Greek Fest, St. John the Baptist, Anaheim: May
  • Valley Greek Festival, St. Nicholas, Northridge: Memorial Day weekend
  • Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, Hollywood: late May
  • San Diego Greek Festival, St. Spyridon, San Diego: mid June
  • Irvine Greek Fest, St. Paul, Irvine: June
  • Ventura County Greek Festival, St. Demetrios, Camarillo: late June
  • South Bay Greek Festival, St. Katherine, Redondo Beach: July
  • Santa Barbara Greek Festival, St. Barbara parish, Santa Barbara: summer, dates and venue vary
  • Long Beach Greek Festival, Assumption, Long Beach: Labor Day weekend
  • Pasadena Greek Fest, St. Anthony, Pasadena: September
  • LA Greek Fest, Saint Sophia Cathedral, Los Angeles: early October

Making the most of festival season

Friday evenings are usually quieter than the weekend, which makes it easier to talk. When the music starts, join the line. Nobody minds if you do not know the steps of the kalamatianos or the syrtos, and it is the easiest way to meet people.

Many parishes have young adult groups that help run their festival, which is a good way to meet people your age.

If you meet someone on Greek Connection, a festival makes a relaxed first date: plenty to eat, live music and people around.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most festivals run from May through early October, with the Palm Desert Greek Festival in late February.
Not yet. The calendar shows the usual month for each festival based on recent years, and exact dates are added as each parish announces them.
No. Greek festivals welcome everyone. Come for the food, the music and the dancing.
Most charge a small admission of around five dollars, and children usually get in free. Food and drinks are paid separately.

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