Christmas in Kalamata! Lots of events and activities for both young and older audiences

MUNICIPALITY OF KALAMATAS I K.E. "FARIS"

"Christmas in Kalamata" - DECEMBER 3rd, 2024 - JANUARY 6th, 2025

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd / KALAMATA CENTRAL MARKET

20:30 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Christmas tunes from the Municipal Philharmonic of Kalamata

THURSDAY DECEMBER 5TH / 23rd MARCH SQUARE

19:00 PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE CHRISTMAS BALL

Christmas tunes from the Municipal Philharmonic of Kalamata

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH / CENTRAL SQUARE - VASSILEOS GEORGIOU

20:00 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Concert with Giota Nega

Giota Nega is a show dedicated to soul, featuring songs from her personal discography and from leading performers and creators.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8th / QUARTER PORT OF KALAMATA

17:30 CHRISTMAS BOAT PHOTOGRAPHY

Christmas carols from the Children's and Youth Choir of the Municipal Conservatory of Kalamata

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8th / CONCERT HALL OF THE MUNICIPAL CONSERVATORY OF KALAMATAS

18:00 "Holiday songs are playing"

Christmas concert of the flute class of Viki Vassiliadis

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8th / KALAMATAS MARINA

19:30 Lighting OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Christmas tunes from the Municipal Philharmonic of Kalamata

MONDAY DECEMBER 9TH/DIOKLIS S.A. – BIO.PA, NEW ENTRANCE KALAMATA

19:00 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18th / KALAMATA DANCE MEGARON

19:00 "300 Glances of Creation"

Opening of the Christmas Exhibition of the students of the Art Workshop of K.E. FARIS for the 2024-2025 academic year

Duration: 18/12/2024 until 12/1/2025

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 18:00 - 20:00 (except holidays)

WEDNESDAY 18th DECEMBER to SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER / KALAMATA DANCE MEGARON – BLACK BOX

Open classes for the public with Christmas touches from the Municipal School of Dance. (Information: 2721083086, 16:00-20:00)

SUNDAY 22nd DECEMBER / CENTRAL SQUARE - VASSILEOS GEORGIOU

11:30 Interactive Musical Theatre Christmas Event for children.

From the Chikibom group in collaboration with the Koku-Muklo puppet theatre group

SUNDAY DECEMBER 22ND / KALAMATAS DANCE HALL - BLACK BOX

12:00 "Karagiozis vs Kakikantzaros"

Kleidon & Dimitrakopoulos Shadow Troupe

17:30 "Aroma Cinema"

Film score for violin, voice and piano

Georgia Tsolaki, Eutychia Dimitrakopoulou, Anna Maria Mouteveli

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23RD / KALAMATA Dance Megaron - MAIN STAGE

20:00 "Christmas concert of the Kalamata Municipal Conservatory"

With the Orchestra and the Children's & Youth Choir of the Municipal Conservatory of Kalamata

TUESDAY 24th DECEMBER / CENTRAL SQUARE - VASSILEOS GEORGIOU

11:30 Leprechauns

An interactive performance with children, in which they actively participate and learn about the history and tradition of goblins. The children will have fun and actively participate in the most memorable Christmas performance with an educational character in collaboration with the Polis Art Events team.

THURSDAY 26th DECEMBER / QUARTER PORT OF KALAMATA

12:00 Circus Show - Acrobatics, balancing, juggling, and lots of laughter, collaborating with the Polis Art Events team.

FRIDAY 27th to MONDAY 30th DECEMBER

CENTRAL SQUARE - VASSILEOS GEORGIOU

DIGITAL MOBILE PLANETARY

PROJECTIONS

1. "The Mole" Duration: 35'

For children aged pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade

"The Dawn of the Space Age" Duration: 41′
For children aged 6 years and above.

3. “Two Small Pieces of Glass – "The Mirroring of Space" Duration: 23'

For children aged 8 years and above.

4. "From Earth to the Universe" Duration: 35' For children aged 9 to 15.

SHOW TIMES:

Friday 27th December & Saturday 28th December 10:00-14:00 & 17:00-20:00

Sunday 29th December & Monday 30th December 10:00-19:00

*Ticket price €8, in collaboration with the Polis Art Events team.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28th / CENTRAL SQUARE - VASSILEOS GEORGIOU

11:00 Doll-making workshops and puppet theatre

From the Experimental Stage of Kalamata

SUNDAY DECEMBER 29th/ CENTRAL SQUARE - VASSILEOS GEORGIOU

11:30 Interactive Musical Theatre Christmas Event for children.

From the Chikibom group in collaboration with the Koku-Muklo puppet theatre group

TUESDAY 31st DECEMBER / CENTRAL SQUARE - VASSILEOS GEORGIOU

11:00 CHRISTMAS CAROLS by the Municipal Philharmonic of Kalamata in Services and Charitable Institutions

11:30 A MAGICAL JOURNEY WITH SAINT BASIL AND HIS HELPERS

In collaboration with the Polis Art Events team, activities for children include face painting, balloon construction, games, and a bubble show.

22:00 Festive Concert with the "ACROVATES" band and artists from our city

23:30 "2025 wishes"

Reception of the New Year

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1st / QUARTER PORTS OF KALAMATA

12:00 CHRISTMAS ADVENTURES WITH RUDOLF (Mascot)

Actions for children with face painting and many games in collaboration with the Polis Art Events team.

In Local Communities and neighbourhoods

LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE with melodies from the Municipal Philharmonic of Kalamata and traditional treats

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH

18:30 SPERCHOGIA

19:00 ARIOCHORI

19:30 ASPROCHOMA

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH

18:00 M. MANTINIA

18:30 VERGA

20:00 MIKROMANI

Participating: The "Armonia" choir, "Maria Polydouri" Mikromani women's association 

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11TH

18:00 ARIOCHORI / Sugar carving-decoration of traditional Christmas bread

18:30 Tsepi Park - Troy Street

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH

18:30 ARFARA

19:00 ARIS

19:30 THOURIA

20:00 LEIKA

SUNDAY DECEMBER 15TH

18:00 ANEMOMYLOS

18:30 ALONIA

19:00 ASPROPOULIA

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21ST

18:00 ARIOCHORI / Guided tour of Santa's farm

MAIN STAGE of the Kalamata Dance Megaron

DI.PE.THE. KALAMATA

"THE PRINCE AND THE POOR MAN"

By Mark Twain, a play for the whole family.

Premiere: Saturday, December 28th 2024 Time: 17:00

Performances: Sunday 29/12/2024 time: 11:00, Sunday 5/1/2025 time: 11:00 & Monday 6/1/2025 time: 17:00

Information about performances: 2721082616

Throughout the holidays:

In the fairytale houses Central Square – Vasileos Georgiou

Christmas Market

At the Tree Houses in the Central Square - Vasileos Georgiou

Holiday market with creations by artisans during the Christmas and New Year festive season

Parallel actions:

RAILROAD MUNICIPAL PARK

Activities for children at the skating rink

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24th - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25th, 11:00-13:00 &

TUESDAY 31st DECEMBER - WEDNESDAY 1st JANUARY, 11:00-13:00

"THE SQUARE OF WISHES" / CENTRAL SQUARE OF KALAMATA

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6TH

The "Square of Wishes" opens with an impressive spectacle that will mark the beginning of the festive season.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 8TH

11:00 CHRISTMAS BIKE

Wear your holiday clothes and decorate your bikes for a unique bike ride through the decorated streets of Kalamata. The starting point is the Central Square of Kalamata.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 13TH

10:00 - 12:00 SAEK and the 1st Special Primary School of Kalamata - Pastry Workshop

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH

10:00 - 13:00 The I.NE.D.I.V.I.M. will actively participate, informing about the European Youth Card and handing out souvenirs.

19:00 Christmas Melodies from the Giorgos Sklekas Children's Youth Choir at Santa's House.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 19TH

18:00 – 20:00 Confectionery and Art Workshop I.E.K. ORIZON Kalamata

FRIDAY 20 AND SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER

The Messenia Dental Association will be at Santa's house, providing information on oral hygiene and offering cute gifts that will encourage proper dental care.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 1ST / CENTRAL SQUARE – Vasileos Georgiou

12:00 CUTTING OF THE KING's PIE

Every weekend, students from kindergartens and primary schools participate in pastry and art workshops at the Chocolate House and the Elves Workshop.
Every Weekend, Christmas Face Painting
The Chocolate House, the Elf Workshop and Santa's House will also remain open for visitors on weekdays from 17:00 to 22:00. Upon agreement, other hours will also operate for actions with schools and clubs.
Screenings of Christmas Films by the New Cinema Club of Kalamata (dates will be determined based on weather conditions)
During the day:

Santa's House, Chocolate Workshop, Elf Workshop, Pastry Workshop, Elf Carriage, Santa and the Magic Reindeer Sleigh

The "Square of Wishes" program will be constantly enriched. You can be updated through the SEM—MESSINIA FORUM website, www.messinia-sem.gr, or by phone at 2721-407040.