Summer Gaming Festival
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The Video Games Museum presents the Summer Gaming Festival, a two-day video gaming festival taking place on July 4 and 5, 2026, at Akti Beach, with free admission for the public.
The Summer Gaming Festival is a two-day event dedicated to video games, their history, and the joy of gaming.
On July 4 and 5, 2026, the Ble Akti venue, at the Karteros Municipal Beach, will be transformed into an open entertainment space where visitors of all ages can enjoy classic arcade games, take part in high score competitions, explore exhibits from the Video Games Museum, and, in co-organization with DEPANAL S.A., experience a unique and nostalgic gaming event by the sea.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore pop-up exhibits from the Video Games Museum, discover selected items from the history of gaming, and visit the museum's specially designed gift shop.
The highlight of the festival will be the high score competition on classic arcade games, where participants can test their skills on beloved titles and compete for prizes.
More information is available on the festival's website: www.summergamingfestival.gr
Dates: July 4–5, 2026
Location: Ble Akti, Karteros Municipal Beach
Admission: Free


















