Women from around the world are heading to the isle of Lesbos for the two-week International Eressos Women’s Festival from September 6-20. The 14-year-old festival is a celebration of the history, culture, achievements and diversity of women – all women, regardless of race, age, interests or sexuality.

The festival is organized by Sappho Women, a non-profit group based in the gay-friendly village of Skala Eressos on Lesvos that happens to be the birthplace of the poet Sappho and was originally created and financed by the Sappho Travel Agency.

The community-driven group aims to promote the solidarity and spiritual empowerment of women locally and abroad. The program includes live music, dance parties, open-air film screenings, an alternative fashion show, an exhibition, excursions and other workshops and activities such as tai chi, laughter yoga, olive oil tasting and other exciting events.

Click our THINGS TO DO section for a full program or CLICK HERE.

See video from older festivals –