Thessaloniki Concert Hall is a performing-arts and conference venue on the Thessaloniki waterfront, at 25 Martiou Street. Its two buildings host music, theatre and other cultural events, making it a destination to plan around an event programme.
- Location: 25 Martiou Street, Thessaloniki 54646, Greece.
- From Pefkohori: about 55.1 miles from Hotel Aeollos, a three-star hotel in Pefkohori.
- Getting around: waterfront access is available on foot or by bicycle, and bus stops are close to the venue.
- Event planning: ticket-office hours and entry rules vary by event; check the venue’s official information before setting out.
What to know about Thessaloniki Concert Hall
Thessaloniki Concert Hall is a two-building complex on the Nea Paralia waterfront, combining performance spaces with facilities for music and conferences.
The complex was inaugurated in 2000 and consists of the M1 and M2 buildings. Its construction occupied 18,000 square metres of land donated by the Greek state and was financed with national funds and European Union funds from the 2nd Community Support Framework. Japanese architect Arata Isozaki designed M2.
The programme spans concerts, ballet, theatre, opera, cultural and art exhibitions, and conferences. M1’s Friends of Music Hall has a capacity of 1,464. In M2, the Emilios Riadis Hall seats 500 and the Maurice Saltiel Hall seats 300. M2 also houses a Music Library and a Museum of Musical Instruments.
How do you get to the venue?
You can reach the Concert Hall along the waterfront on foot or by bicycle, or use nearby bus stops on 25th Martiou Street.
The venue is about 100 metres from a 25th Martiou stop served by routes 1X, 3K, 5 and 6. Another stop, about 200 metres away, is served by route 30. Routes and stops can change, so check the official site before you go.
For broader journey planning, the Thessaloniki airport-to-Pefkohori route and transfer options cover the connection between the airport and the peninsula. For event-night departures, the venue says taxis are available at the taxi station directly in front of its entrance after performances.
Programme, tickets and entry information
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- office details depend on the performance
Check the event programme and ticket arrangements before travelling, since entry and ticket-office details depend on the performance.
The Greek National Tourism Organisation gives general operating hours as Monday to Saturday, 10:00–18:00. Ticket offices are open Monday to Saturday; for Sunday events, they open two hours before the performance. Check the official site before you go for current event and ticket details.
After an event begins, entry is allowed only during intervals. Bars in the Central and Upper Foyers operate one hour before each event and during intervals. Eating and drinking are prohibited in the Main Hall; smoking is prohibited throughout the venue, and recording devices and cameras are not allowed during performances.
All areas are accessible to people with impaired mobility, and the venue says it has special facilities for disabled visitors. For seats for people with non-visible disabilities, contact the Head of Public Areas at +30 2310 895902.
Making an event visit part of a Thessaloniki day
The Concert Hall’s waterfront setting makes the Nea Paralia promenade a natural part of an event-day plan. You can approach the venue along the waterfront on foot or by bicycle, then check your event’s start time and entry arrangements before heading inside.
Underground parking is in building M2, operates during events and costs €4 per event. Children under 6 are not admitted, except to performances for children. For general enquiries, the venue publishes +30 2310 895800 and info@tch.gr.
FAQs
Where is Thessaloniki Concert Hall?
It is at 25 Martiou Street, Thessaloniki 54646, Greece, on the Nea Paralia waterfront.
Which bus routes serve the area?
Routes 1X, 3K, 5 and 6 serve a stop about 100 metres from the venue; route 30 serves another stop about 200 metres away.
Can you enter after a performance has started?
Entry after the event begins is allowed only during intervals.
Is parking available at the Concert Hall?
Yes. Underground parking is in M2, is open during events and costs €4 per event.