Get ready to say “Opa!” as one of Daytona Beach’s favorite cultural traditions returns this November! The 49th Annual Daytona Beach Greek Festival will take place November 12–15, 2026, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, located along the beautiful Halifax River in Daytona Beach.
For more than 40 years, the Greek Festival has brought the sights, sounds, flavors, and traditions of Greece to Daytona Beach. Whether you come for the incredible food, live music and dancing, unique shopping, or simply the festive atmosphere, this four-day celebration is a must-do event for locals and visitors alike.
2026 Daytona Beach Greek Festival Dates & Hours
Thursday, November 12: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday, November 13: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday, November 14: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday, November 15: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
The festival is held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 129 N. Halifax Avenue in Daytona Beach and is free and open to the public.
Come Hungry for Authentic Greek Food
For many festivalgoers, the food alone is reason enough to make the Greek Festival an annual tradition.
Enjoy authentic Greek favorites made from treasured family recipes, including gyros, pork and chicken souvlaki, moussaka, pastitsio, spanakopita, dolmades with avgolemono sauce, fried calamari, and plenty of other delicious choices.
And definitely save room for dessert! Greek pastries and sweets are a festival highlight, with favorites such as baklava, melomakarona honey walnut cookies, kourabiethes almond shortbread cookies, and even baklava sundaes.
Want to take some of the flavors of Greece home with you? Stop by Yiayia’s Kitchen for prepared and frozen Greek specialties to enjoy after the festival is over.
Can’t Stay? Pre-Order Your Greek Favorites
Can’t spend the day at the festival but still craving your favorite Greek dishes? The Greek Festival offers online pre-ordering with convenient drive-thru pickup. Choose from select festival favorites, place your order ahead of time, and pick it up to enjoy wherever your Daytona Beach day takes you.
Visit the official Daytona Beach Greek Festival website as the event approaches to view the pre-order menu, ordering details, and pickup information.
Greek Music, Dancing & Entertainment
The Greek Festival is about much more than food. Traditional live Greek music fills the festival throughout the weekend, creating a lively atmosphere along the Halifax River.
Watch the Saint Demetrios Dancers perform traditional Greek folk dances in colorful costumes, and don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to join in the fun. The music, dancing, and energy are a big part of what has made this festival a Daytona Beach tradition for generations.
Shop the Greek Marketplace
Take some time between meals to explore the Greek Marketplace, where vendors offer Greek-themed gifts, jewelry, crafts, souvenirs, and other unique finds.
The festival is also an opportunity to learn more about Greek culture, traditions, and the local Greek community that has kept this annual Daytona Beach celebration thriving for nearly five decades.
Enjoy the Festival Along the Halifax River
One of the things that makes Daytona Beach’s Greek Festival especially memorable is its location. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church sits along the Halifax River, providing a beautiful backdrop for the festivities.
Grab something to eat, enjoy Greek coffee, relax with a glass of wine or a traditional Greek beverage, and find a spot along the river to enjoy the view. If you visit later in the day, stick around for one of Daytona Beach’s beautiful November sunsets.
Make It a Daytona Beach Getaway
If you're traveling to Daytona Beach for the Greek Festival, turn your visit into a relaxing beach getaway with a stay at Max Beach Resort.
Our spacious oceanfront residences feature full kitchens, separate living areas, private balconies, and plenty of room to relax, making them ideal for couples, families, and friends spending a few days in Daytona Beach.
Spend the day enjoying Greek food, music, and culture along the Halifax River, then return to Max Beach Resort to unwind by the ocean.
Plan Your Visit to the 2026 Daytona Beach Greek Festival
49th Annual Daytona Beach Greek Festival
November 12–15, 2026
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
129 N. Halifax Avenue
Daytona Beach, Florida 32118
Admission is free, making this a great family-friendly event to add to your November plans in Daytona Beach.
Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and experience one of Daytona Beach’s longest-running and most-loved cultural celebrations.
We’ll see you at the Greek Festival. Opa!
