Shapes Festival Zakynthos

  • 17-21 August 2021
  • House, Techno, Electronic
  • Zakynthos, Greece

The much-celebrated boutique festival sibling brand to Shapes Leysin takes its production to the magical Greek island of Zakynthos for 5 days of blissful partying along the shores of the Ionian Sea.

Shapes Festival Zakynthos is an intimate gathering of kindred souls searching for an unforgettable festival paired with some of the most exciting underground talent in all electronic music.

Aside from the music, you’ll be swept away in the mysticism of Greek mythology that’s surrounded by azure blue waters and white silky smooth sand of the stunning island.


Shapes Festival Zakynthos lineup

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Shapes Festival Zakynthos tickets

You can purchase tickets for the event by clicking the button below. The full festival pass gives your access for all days, and the beach parties are also free. The sunset boat party need to be bought on top of your festival pass.


The Shapes Festival Zakynthos venue

The festival’s expansive music policy takes place at various venues throughout the island, including the legendary Barrage Club, Tropicana Beach Bar & Casa Playa.

Zakynthos is home to one of the world’s most famous beaches, Navagio. You may know it as Shipwreck Beach from Instagram.


Accommodation & lodging

Zakynthos Town is a popular tourist destination and has several accommodation options. These are typically booked well in advance, so you need to act early to avoid disappointment.

The fully interactive map below shows you all the latest availability for the island. Use the filters to set your preferences and find the ideal hotel, apartment or villa for the festival.

Travel information

Zakynthos is located on the Ionian side of Greece, and you can see it here on Google Maps.

By air

Zakynthos has one international airport that you can fly to/from for the festival. Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) has direct flights from London, Munich, Amsterdam, Tel Aviv and Rome.

You can also catch direct domestic flights to Zakynthos from Athens and Crete.

By sea

The other option to get to Zakynthos is by ferry. The shortest ferry trip is from Kyllini, which is on the Greek mainland and can be reached by road from Athens. The journey time from Kyllini is just over an hour.

There is no ferry from Athens. Ferry boats depart daily from Kyllini as well Kefalonia. Kefalonia airport has good connectivity with the UK.


FAQs?

Is there public transport on Zakynthos?

Yes, a bus service runs between the airport and Zakynthos Town. However, it is infrequent and doesn’t run on the weekends. So your best option is to look into car or scooter rentals. The island also has good coverage from taxi services, which are readily available in most tourist areas.