Thousands of visitors will gather in Thessaloniki on September 12 for the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair and a concert by singer Antonis Remos.
The twin events are taking place a short distance apart in central Thessaloniki, allowing attendees to visit the exhibition grounds before walking to the waterfront for the evening performance.
Organiser TIF-HELEXPO has advised attendees to purchase admission tickets online before travelling to the exhibition complex, following peak-hour queuing at box offices during earlier days of the event.
Ticket discounts and digital entry
Visitors who hold electronic tickets on their mobile devices can bypass ticket office queues and proceed straight to the entry gates. Digital single-entry tickets are priced at 9 euros through the official 90th TIF online platform, compared to 12 euros at venue ticket counters.
The venue operator noted that Saturday attendance is expected to surpass previous days, leading to higher traffic around the exhibition center in central Thessaloniki. The annual international trade fair is held at the TIF-HELEXPO exhibition center in Greece's second-largest city.
Thirty years of music on the waterfront
In the evening, crowds are expected to move toward Nea Paralia, the city's main waterfront promenade along the Thermaic Gulf, for a free public concert by Antonis Remos. The popular Greek singer is celebrating 30 years in the music industry during the event.
Organisers expect the free concert to draw thousands of spectators and significantly increase road traffic across the surrounding waterfront area. Remos launched his commercial music career in Thessaloniki in the 1990s before becoming one of Greece's prominent recording artists.
Japan features as inaugural honoured country
Japan is participating as the Honoured Country at the Thessaloniki International Fair for the first time in the event's history. The Japanese pavilion features a broad showcase spanning traditional culture, modern aesthetics, technology, innovation, and gastronomy, including sushi and Japanese culinary traditions.
Organisers said the Japanese section has drawn strong interest from visitors of all ages, offering the Greek public an opportunity to explore the country's cultural heritage alongside its technological advancements.
Family entertainment, academia and commercial displays
Beyond the international pavilion, the fair complex includes several dedicated thematic zones. The Juniorland section offers family entertainment featuring stilt walkers, juggling acts, bubble shows, interactive stage performances, and painting workshops for children.
Higher education options are highlighted in the Academia zone, where universities, educational institutions, and public bodies present degree programs, research projects, professional training courses, and lifelong learning opportunities.
Commercial and corporate pavilions feature interactive technology displays, including virtual reality headsets, simulators, and hands-on service demonstrations. Visitors can participate in games, product trials, vendor raffles, and prize draws.
The commercial sector of the fair also functions as a large retail marketplace, with Greek and international vendors selling local foods, clothing, technology, and everyday consumer items.
