elc team
The 3rd Plastiras Lake Festival 2026 is coming from July 9 to July 12.
This year, the vibe is go big or go home (you, that is -the bear is perfectly fine at home).
Plastiras Lake Festival is growing, evolving, changing in all the ways you want it to – and staying exactly the same in all the ways you hope it never will.
Line-up to be announced soon.
What’s changing?
↪ Three days weren’t enough, so this year the festival becomes a four-day experience. One more day is added – but we’re not telling you yet what’s happening. Psst… you know us. If we added another day, we didn’t do it randomly. The wait will be worth it. It’s the kind of day you’ll remember – and probably beg for a fifth after. Easy now.
↪ To be precise, we didn’t just add one day – we added one and a half. Last year you arrived Friday afternoon and jumped straight into the live shows. Respectable. This year, trust us – you’ll arrive Thursday at noon, set up nice and easy, and on Friday you’ll wake up, grab your coffee, say hi to the bear, and you know the rest.
↪ You already know we don’t play around with the line-up, but this year we’ve taken it to another level and added an international act we know you love.
↪ This year’s keyword is “more” – more days, more moments, more celebrations, more shade, more activities, more comfort and amenities. So bring your crew – let’s be more together.
A few more reasons to book your ticket now and not miss out this year:
✔ Just 3.5 hours by car from Athens or Thessaloniki – or take the good old KTEL bus to Karditsa and leave the rest to us. You’ll even get a 50% discount to and from Karditsa. What more do you need?
✔ Camping just 100 meters from the lake, in the shade so you don’t melt, with all the amenities exactly as you’ve asked for them – shaded areas, fenced and 24-hour guarded space, device charging station, WC, showers, and a 24/7 doctor on site.
✔ Once again, you’ll experience a line-up that blends multiple music genres and brings together a diverse crowd. Come and discover something new while waiting for your favorite act.
✔ We won’t let you get bored – we’ve got activities and celebrations whether you’re a chill type or more on the extreme side. Workshops, games for kids, activities for adults. Even your four-legged friends are covered – there will be a dedicated dog park for socializing.
✔ And if you do want some peace and quiet, the stunning landscape of Lake Plastiras will calm you down after all that city noise.
✔ There will be shuttle buses to and from the celebrations to make life easier – take a break from traffic, horns and exhaust fumes. Use it! Don’t be that extra car blocking someone’s grandma’s house. We want grandma at the party too.
✔ Maybe Dimitris’ mom mentioned it at the school meeting, or your neighbor told you at the park while walking your dog – but we’ll say it too: Plastiras Lake Festival is for you, whatever phase of life you’re in, whatever age, whatever company you bring.
✔ Pack your swimsuit now – you’ll definitely want to dive into the lake. We’ve got you covered: this year there will be a lifeguard on duty. And if you’re the beach-bar type, you’ll find that too – well, lake bar. Music, sunbeds, tanning, swimming. Sunscreen? That’s on you.
Getting to Plastiras Lake Festival
By car: 3.5 hours from Athens & Thessaloniki.
Festival shuttle buses available from/to Karditsa.
50% discount on KTEL routes from Athens, Thessaloniki (and all cities served by KTEL Karditsa) to Karditsa with presentation of a 4-day ticket.
Free transfers to and from the midday celebrations.
Camping Information
The campsite accommodates up to 800 tents in a fenced area with 24-hour security. It is located 100 meters from the lake and offers extensive shaded areas.
Booking a tent spot is mandatory with the purchase of a 4-day + camp ticket.
Maximum tent size: 2.5m x 3m.
Tents will be placed upon arrival by the festival organizers and marked accordingly.
Amenities: chemical toilets, showers, secure device-charging area. Food kiosks, coffee stands, breakfast spots, desserts and bars will also be set up on site.
Production / Organization: Fingerprint Productions
Under the auspices of the Municipality of Lake Plastiras and the Region of Thessaly.
