Opa! Original Phoenix Greek Festival celebrates 65th anniversary

The Original Phoenix Greek Festival has been bringing the culture of Greece to the Valley for more than six decades.

The 65th anniversary edition of the popular annual celebration takes place this weekend at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral campus at 1973 E. Maryland Ave.

The family-friendly festival is open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

The Original Phoenix Greek Festival’s food, beverages, music, dancing and vendors draw big crowds every year.

There’s also an area with rides for kids (wristbands sold onsite).

In addition, the iconic cathedral, which is adorned with one-of-a-kind stained glass, will be open at select times for tours.

Original Phoenix Greek Festival: Ticket and parking information

Admission to the 2026 Original Phoenix Greek Festival is $5 per person, with tickets available at the gate or online. Online sales include a $1.79 fee.

Children 12 and younger get in for free throughout the festival, while adults 60 and older get free admission from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The admission gate, food booths, vendors and bars all accept both cash and credit cards. An ATM is available on-site.

Parking at the festival lot is $15, cash only. However, a free shuttle service runs every 15 minutes from the Charles Schwab office parking lot on the southwest corner of 24th Street and Lincoln Drive.

Check out our events calendar for more things to do around the Valley this weekend and beyond.

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