European Solidarity Corps

WELCOME TO

K&K Youth Fest 2026

7–9 May 2026 · Kozani  |  14 May 2026 · Katerini

Let the festival of lights begin!

Kozani and Katerini · May 2026

Two cities, one youth festival

Join us in Kozani and Katerini for days of creativity, learning, connection and celebration.

Kozani Youth Fest poster

Kozani

Main Square of Kozani · 7–9 May 2026

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Katerini Youth Fest poster

Katerini

Main Square of Katerini · 14 May 2026

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Apply now to join the K&K Youth Fest 2026 volunteering teams
Join the K&K Youth Fest 2026 team
Join our ESC Volunteering Teams

Be part of the festival

We’re excited to announce the Call for Volunteers for K Youth Fest 2026! The festival brings young people from across Europe together in Kozani and Katerini to celebrate culture, youth empowerment, and European solidarity. As part of our ESC Volunteering Teams, you’ll help organize and run this international youth festival while gaining hands-on experience in event management, community engagement, and teamwork.

  • Arrival30 April 2026
  • Volunteering days1–15 May 2026, including four free days with optional trips
  • Departure16 May 2026
  • Application deadlineSunday, 29 March 2026
Create, learn, connect

Check out the schedule!

7–9 MAY 2026 | KOZANI’S CENTRAL SQUARE
Festival activities, experiential learning, and street action.

Kozani Youth Fest schedule, Thursday 7 May

Thursday 07/05/2026

09:30–13:30 | Experiential Learning

Games & storytelling (Guess the Story, EU adventure, GO GO Maps); culture & communication (Italian gestures, Mongolian script); life skills (money management, stress management); inclusion activity (functional diversity); dance & flashmob.

17:30–19:30 | Street Action

Dance & flashmob; creative games (drawing, broken telephone, etc.); stress & wellbeing activities; photobooth & stamps.

Kozani Youth Fest schedule, Friday 8 May

Friday 08/05/2026

09:30–13:30 | Experiential Learning

Games & EU exploration; cultural exchange activities; life skills workshops (money + stress management); dance & flashmob.

17:30–19:30 | Street Action

Dance & flashmob; group games; photobooth & creative corner; relaxation / stress activities.

Kozani Youth Fest schedule, Saturday 9 May

Saturday 09/05/2026

11:00–15:00 | Festival Day

Cultural workshops; map & discovery games; dance & flashmob finale (13:40–13:50); creative & art activities.

Culture · solidarity · youth empowerment

Kozani Youth Fest

The youth festival is an event that has been happening in Kozani since 2022 with the goal of empowering youth, promoting solidarity, respect for human dignity, human rights, mutual understanding, building an inclusive, united community, encouraging non-formal learning, skills development, fostering well-being and mental health awareness.

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