Santorini Tomato Festival 2026
On Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 20:00, the Tomato Industrial Museum “D.Nomikos” invites you to the 1st Tomato Festival in Santorini. A unique event dedicated to the island’s dry-farmed cherry tomato, its history, and the people who continue to keep its cultivation, production, and tradition alive.
This celebration aims to highlight the unique relationship of Santorini with an important PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) product that shaped the life of the island for many decades, connecting local production, gastronomy, and the cultural heritage of Santorini, while continuing to inspire contemporary creativity to this day.
We invite you to discover the history of the cultivation and processing of Santorini’s cherry tomato, explore local products, taste traditional recipes, and enjoy a celebration full of flavours, memories, and experiences, including:
- Exhibition of local producers and products
- Tastings and gastronomic experiences
- Fun activities for children
- Guided tours of the museum
- Photography exhibition and screenings
- Traditional celebration with live music
Admission is free for all. Join us!
📅 Wednesday, 24 June 2026
🕖 20:00
📍 Industrial Tomato Museum “D. Nomikos”, Vlychada, Santorini
The event is generously sponsored by:
Municipality of Thira
D. Nomikos
The event is supported by:
Estia Pyrgou – Music and dance performance
Santo Wines – Wine
Multimedia Events – Lighting
Kapetan Loizos Tavern – On site cooking
Beyond Bread – Bakery products
Participants in the event:
LOCAL PRODUCERS
Santo Wines
Yiannis Nomikos Estate Santorini
ASSOCIATIONS
Estia Pyrgou Kallistis Thira
Cultural & Athletic Association of Akrotiri Thira
Cultural Folklore Association of Megalochori “To Metochi”
Cultural Association of Emporeio Thira
Cultural & Beautification Association of Imerovigli
Cultural Association of Kontochori Santorini
MUSICIANS
Antonis Arvanitis – Violin
Giorgos Sigalas – Laouto
FOLK DANCE GROUPS OF THE ASSOCIATIONS
Estia Pyrgou Kallistis Thira
Cultural Association of Emporeio Thira
under the direction of Artemia Denaxa
Celebrating tomato – Honouring memory – Cultivating future