Get ready to experience Thessaloniki like never before! This New Year’s Eve, the city transformed its iconic White Tower into a pulsating hub of music, lights, and celebration. For the first time, Thessaloniki counted down to 2025 with an electrifying DJ party and an unforgettable laser light show.

This year, we chose not to be right in the center of the action but instead to offer you a broader perspective of the dazzling lights and fireworks that adorned Thessaloniki. From our panoramic point, we captured the city's enchanting skyline as it came alive with countless smaller fireworks lighting up neighborhoods from east to west. Of course, the White Tower remained the heart of the celebration, its spectacular light show adding a focal point to the night's festivities.

This unique angle allowed us to show you how the city's neighborhoods joined in the celebration, creating a mosaic of color and sparkle across Thessaloniki’s iconic landmarks and lively streets, a truly magical way to welcome the New Year!

The Party of the Year

Here's everything you need to know about this groundbreaking event!

🕗 When? From 8 PM on December 31st to 3 AM on January 1st
📍 Where? The White Tower, Thessaloniki’s most iconic landmark
🎟 Admission? Free for everyone!

This open-air celebration promised non-stop energy, dancing, and good vibes. Locals and visitors alike gathered under the starry sky to embrace the new year in a festive atmosphere filled with optimism and joy. We haven’t seen such a free event in the city center since January 1^st 1997, when Thessaloniki was the cultural capital of Europe, but back then the night was foggy.

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A Visual Spectacle

The White Tower was bathed in light like never before, with dazzling robotic light beams and lasers painting the Thessaloniki sky in vibrant colors. It was not just a party—it was a feast for the senses, turning one of the city’s most historic landmarks into a modern masterpiece of celebration.

This year, although Thessaloniki did not host a major fireworks display, the city’s skies still sparkled with an enchanting glow as countless smaller fireworks were launched by its residents. From the majestic Byzantine castles overlooking the city to the bustling waterfront by the Thermaic Gulf, bursts of light illuminated every corner of Thessaloniki.

In the neighborhoods nestled in the eastern suburbs, the fireworks painted the skies with vibrant colors, while in the west, the celebrations were equally lively, creating a kaleidoscope of flickering lights above the city’s industrial and residential areas.

High above the city, near the Ano Poli Byzantine walls, the smaller displays took on a magical quality, their reflections twinkling on the cobblestone streets below. Along the city’s iconic waterfront, the fireworks danced on the surface of the water, adding a shimmering layer to the festive atmosphere.

From east to west, and from hilltops to sea level, Thessaloniki became a living canvas, with its people as the artists, filling the night with joy, color, and a shared sense of celebration for the year ahead.

The main event bridges the city's rich cultural heritage with its vibrant, youthful energy. The global electronic music scene found a home in Thessaloniki for one night, showcasing the city's forward-thinking spirit and passion for creativity. The event was sponsored in an attempt to promote festivities across neighboring countries, inviting travelers to experience Thessaloniki's dynamic cultural identity.

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