Sani Festival
Founded in 1992 and the longest-running privately organised festival in Greece, the Sani Festival held its 2025 edition from 12 July to 23 August on Sani Hill at Sani Resort in Halkidiki, presenting Norah Jones, Gloria Gaynor, Grace Jones, the Gipsy Kings with Tonino Baliardo and the Buena Vista All Stars.
Founded in 1992, the Sani Festival is the longest-running privately organised festival in Greece. It is held on an open-air stage on Sani Hill at Sani Resort in Halkidiki, above the marina. Begun with a focus on jazz, the programme has expanded to include pop, soul, world music, and classical performances. The 2025 edition ran from 12 July to 23 August.
The 2025 programme opened with the Buena Vista All Stars and included Norah Jones on 19 July, Gloria Gaynor on 26 July, Grace Jones on 2 August, and the Gipsy Kings with Tonino Baliardo on 16 August. The season closed with a tribute to the lyricist Lina Nikolakopoulou. Concerts begin at half past nine in the evening.