Thessaloniki International Fair

Elastic waists are a must at the annual Burger Festival, a celebration of the great American sandwich that has conquered the world. The festival brings together restaurants that specialize in burgers, as well as acclaimed chefs who will be taking the classic grilled meat in a bun to a whole new level.

Hailed as one of the biggest comic conventions in southeast Europe, the Thessaloniki Comic Con is under way at the Helexpo exhibition center, featuring tons of talent from different parts of the world. There are master classes with some great names in the industry, presentations, Q&As with famous artists, competitions, and much, much more.

Gallery owner and collector Alexander Iolas, widely considered one of the most influential figures on Greece's post-war art scene, is the subject of a tribute at the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art which marks the 30th anniversary of his death.

After a hugely successful run in Athens last season, "Van Gogh Alive - The Experience" has opened at the Helexpo exhibition center in Thessaloniki, where it will remain through January 20.

The Greek capital's biggest event dedicated to handicrafts and DIY is taking place from Friday, November 2, to Sunday, November 4, at the Maroussi Exhibition Hall (Helexpo).