Sani Festival Returns to Sani Resort in Greece this Summer 2023

Sani Resort is delighted to announce the return of their renowned music festival, Sani Festival, to the leading family resort in Greece. Taking place from 15 July to 26 August, this year’s summer of music will feature living legends of the global music scene and internationally acclaimed artists with names including Sarah Brightman, Bonnie Tyler & Chris Norman, UB40 feat Ali Campbell and Tom Odell. The annual event is once again set atop the magical Sani Hill on the Kassandra peninsula in Halkidiki that overlooks the Aegean Sea.

A magnificent concert by international superstar Sarah Brightman, accompanied by a live orchestra and choir will mark this season’s celebrations with a live performance on 29 July. Sarah Brightman is the best-selling soprano artist in the world, having won many awards and owner of a voice that surpasses three octaves.

Pop star Bonnie Tyler and rock star Chris Norman are joining forces for an incredible live performance at Sani Festival on 22 July. Two back-to-back performances on the same stage that will mix genres will make for the most electric atmosphere on Sani Hill.

One of the greatest British bands of all time, UB40, will be taking to the stage on 5 August. Performing a sophisticated mix of reggae with pop and rock elements, their live performance on Sani Hill will be the ultimate dance party of this summer. And Tom Odell, the songwriter and singer who represents a new generation, will be bringing his own sound and mesmerising performance to Sani Festival on 12 August. 

Jazz soul singer Diane Reeves, and Jan Gabarek, the renowned Norwegian saxophonist, will open and close Sani Festival with two exquisite performances on 15 July and 26 August. Both musicians have been among the avid supporters of the “Jazz on the Hill” programme with milestone performances at Sani Festival since its inception. 

Stavros Xarchakos is one of the greatest composers and legends of Greek music and he will take guests through the sounds and myths of Greek folk music on 19 August.