The MPArt Festival continues to explore ways of meeting, circulation, and exchange. In its 13th edition, taking place from 11 to 27 September 2026, the selected theme is BRIDGES.
- Bridges that connect people and artistic practices.
- Bridges between groups and audiences, ideas and eras, places and experiences.
- Bridges that enable access, coexistence, and exchange.
- Bridges that offer us a moment of elevation: to look back at the path we have taken and to discern where we wish to go next.
MPArt aims to function both as a place of passage and as a point of pause — a space where we can observe what is happening elsewhere, share our work, and enrich dialogues and narratives.
About the Festival
MPArt is an annual performing arts festival held in Larissa, Greece, at the end of September. From its founding in 2014 until 2024, the festival was primarily hosted at the historic industrial monument Mylos Pappa. Since 2025, its main venue has shifted to SYNERGEIO Culture Space, marking a new era of transformation and expansion.
MPArt presents a vibrant and diverse program that includes:
Theatre
Dance
Music & Music Theatre
Performance Art
Contemporary Circus
Puppetry
Stand-up Comedy
Street Arts
Film Screenings
Visual Arts (exhibitions, installations, photography)
Workshops, Seminars, and Symposia
Interactive and Site-Specific Events
The festival is committed to showcasing contemporary trends in the performing arts while promoting artistic diversity, inclusivity, accessibility, and original creation. It fosters dialogue between artists and audiences, turning creative challenges into opportunities for growth and connection.
MPArt.OS (MPArt on Screen)
Launched experimentally in 2021, MPArt.OS explores the intersection of performing arts and cinema. Within just a year, it became a central part of the festival, introducing Audience Choice and Editor's Choice awards. Today, it stands as one of MPArt’s most dynamic and anticipated sections.
A Brief History
Founded in 2014 by SMouTh (Synergy of Music Theatre) and embraced by the Mayoralty of Culture and Science of the Municipality of Larissa, MPArt quickly evolved into one of the most exciting and innovative festivals in the Greek region. Since 2016, the festival has been co-organized by the Municipality and SMouTh, which remains in charge of artistic direction.
Key milestones include:
2017: Inclusion and accessibility become a permanent focus of the festival.
2018: MPArt hosts the National Meeting of Music Theatre Companies, in collaboration with the Greek National Opera.
2020: The festival becomes fully accessible to all audiences.
- Editors Choice
- Audience Choice
