The Yiasou Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on East Boulevard runs each September. 2026: Sept. 11-13; admission $5, under 12 free.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated each year. Facts come from the festival’s own site, yiasoufestival.org.

The Yiasou Greek Festival is Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s three-day celebration of Greek food, music, dancing and culture on East Boulevard in Dilworth. The cathedral says the festival began in 1978 and has become one of Charlotte’s largest cultural events. “Yiasou” is the Greek word for hello, goodbye and cheers.

The 2026 festival ran Friday to Sunday, Sept. 11-13. The 2027 dates are not posted yet; we will add them when the cathedral announces them.

Key facts

  • When: a weekend in September (2026: Sept. 11-13)
  • Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd.
  • Admission: $5; under 12 free (2026)
  • Phone: 704-334-4771
  • Official site: yiasoufestival.org

The 2026 hours

Day Hours
Friday, Sept. 11 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 12 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 13 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission was $5, and children under 12 got in free, according to the festival site.

What is there

The cathedral lists Greek cuisine and homemade pastries, live music and dancing, wine tastings, Hellenic cultural exhibits, art, shopping, a kids’ play area and tours. The 2026 menu, entertainment schedule and festival map are posted on the site.

Parking and getting there

From the festival site:

  • Free parking: INLIVIAN (formerly the Charlotte Housing Authority), 400 East Blvd., lets festival visitors park free after 5 p.m. Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. It is about two blocks from the festival.
  • Street parking: on nearby Dilworth streets, following posted signs. Do not block driveways.
  • Light rail: the festival is less than a mile’s walk from the East/West Boulevard station on the LYNX Blue Line.

The festival 5K

The Yiasou Greek Festival 5K is run separately two weeks before the festival. In 2026 it was Saturday, Aug. 29, according to its organizer, Run Charlotte.

What to know

  • Friday and Saturday run late, to 10 p.m.; Sunday closes at 6 p.m.
  • Use the free INLIVIAN lot or the light rail; the side streets are residential, so follow the posted signs.
  • Questions go to the cathedral at 704-334-4771 or info@htgo.org.

More in town: fall festivals and pumpkin patches and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Charlotte Greek festival?

The Yiasou Greek Festival is held each September at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The 2026 festival ran Friday to Sunday, Sept. 11-13; 2027 dates are not posted yet.

How much does the Yiasou Greek Festival cost?

Admission was $5 in 2026, and children under 12 got in free.

Where do you park for the Yiasou Greek Festival?

Festival visitors may park free at INLIVIAN, 400 East Blvd., after 5 p.m. Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday, two blocks from the festival. Legal street parking in Dilworth is also allowed.

Can you take the light rail to the Greek festival in Charlotte?

Yes. The festival is less than a mile’s walk from the East/West Boulevard LYNX Blue Line station, the organizers say.