Enola Club Events – Pride Week Thessaloniki 2025
Enola Club Events – Pride Week Thessaloniki 2025 deliver the festival’s official after-dark heartbeat: from Sunday 15 June through Sunday 22 June, the landmark venue at Valaoritou 19 hosts a packed, Pride-endorsed lineup—drag star Freya opens the week, Thursday pairs free HIV testing with Holly Grace’s cabaret, Friday and Saturday unleash “Unzipped Nights” with Fatality, Helena Hudson and acrobatic duo Giancarlo & Mirko, and the grand finale is a K-Pop dance party on 22 June. Doors swing open nightly at 21:00-22:30, wristbands score discounts, and every show is just a six-minute walk from the White Tower parade hub—making Enola the go-to spot for Pride Week entertainment in Thessaloniki 2025.
Why Enola matters during Thessaloniki Pride
Long before Thessaloniki hosted EuroPride, Enola Club was already beating the drum for equality. The very first Pride-planning meeting (winter 2011) took place in Enola’s upstairs lounge, convened by George Lazaridis and George Tsitsiridis—both now recognised as co-founders of Thessaloniki Pride. In 2025 the venue remains an official supporter of the festival, hosting a five-night takeover that blends drag royalty, dance showcases and a rainbow-lit K-pop finale.
Quick glance timetable – Enola Club Events – Pride Week Thessaloniki 2025
| Day | Date | Theme & Acts | Doors | Cover* |
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| Sunday | 15 Jun | Drag Show by Freya | 21:00 | €5 |
| Thursday | 19 Jun | Antivirus × Checkpoint Night Drag Show by Holly Grace |
21:30 | Donation to HIV testing van |
| Friday | 20 Jun | Unzipped Nights Drag Show by Fatality Dance Show by Giancarlo & Mirko |
22:00 | €8 incl. welcome shot |
| Saturday | 21 Jun | Unzipped Nights XXL Drag Show by Helena Hudson Dance Show by Giancarlo & Mirko |
22:30 | €10 (queue-jump for wristband holders) |
| Sunday | 22 Jun | K-Pop Party – DJs Hyeon & 9Tails | 21:00 | €6 |
*Prices as of April 2025; subject to change. Wristbands from Pride Forum get €2 discount every night.
Spotlight on each night
Sunday 15 June – Drag Show by Freya
Kick-off Pride Week with Athens darling Freya, fresh from her “Mykonos After Midnight” tour. Expect powerhouse vocals and a lip-sync finale to Dua Lipa’s Houdini.
Thursday 19 June – Antivirus × Checkpoint Night
Enola partners with Athens Checkpoint to offer free rapid HIV/STI testing in the courtyard 20:00-23:00. Inside, Holly Grace turns the lecture into pure cabaret, while bartenders mix the signature Checkpoint Cooler (vodka-hibiscus-lime). Donations go straight to the mobile clinic.
Friday 20 June – Unzipped Nights
A body-positive playground: resident DJ Elena Sane spins disco-house, drag star Fatality rips through a Gaga medley, and acrobatic duo Giancarlo & Mirko perform an LED hoop routine on the bar.
Saturday 21 June – Unzipped Nights XXL (Official After-Party)
Straight from the parade stage, Helena Hudson sashays into Enola for a midnight “Queen of the North” set. Capacity hits 600; buy tickets in advance or flash your Pride wristband for fast-track entry.
Sunday 22 June – K-Pop Party
Close the week with bubblegum choreography, random dance challenges and a midnight Dynamite flash-mob. Dress code: pastel streetwear.
Venue & practical info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | Valaoritou 19, Thessaloniki 54626 |
| Distance from White Tower | 6-minute walk |
| Opening hours | 21:00 – 07:00 during Pride Week |
| Accessibility | Step-free main entrance; gender-neutral restroom; low counter at bar |
| Cloakroom | €2 per item; no suitcases after 23:00 |
| Age | 18+ (ID required) |
Getting there: From the parade finish, head north on Venizelou, turn left onto Valaoritou. Night bus N5 stops 100 m away (Plateia Emmanouil Papadaki).
Tickets & reservations
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Pre-sale: available from 1 May via Viva.gr (€1 fee) or at Enola’s daytime kiosk 16:00-20:00.
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Group tables (4-6 ppl) include a bottle package; email bookings@enola.gr.
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Volunteer perk: parade volunteers receive a free drink voucher valid Thursday or Friday.
Why add Enola nights to your Pride itinerary?
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Historical heartbeat – birthplace of the first Pride meeting.
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Inclusive ethos – “No labels, just legends” door policy welcomes every identity and expression.
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Late licence – one of few venues open until 07:00, perfect when city-centre bars wind down at 02:00.
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Community give-back – Checkpoint Night funds 200+ free STI tests.
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Easy walk from parade loop – no taxis, no traffic closures.
Insider tips
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Arrive early Thursday if you want rapid testing; queues spike after 22:00.
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Friday glow-paint bar opens 23:30—wear a white tee for the best UV selfies.
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Saturday cloakroom hits capacity by 00:30; sling bags recommended.
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Download Enola’s Spotify playlist (search “Enola Pride 2025”) to pre-learn group choreography.
Plan the rest of your Pride Week
• For a full overview of workshops, talks and parade info, dive into our
Main Thessaloniki Pride 2025 guide.
• Check every daytime event with the
Day-by-day schedule guide (16–21 June).
• Claim the perfect viewing spot using our
Parade route & photo guide.
• And before rooms sell out, book through our list of
LGBTQ-friendly hotels just minutes from the parade.
Try the quiz: Thessaloniki Pride: how much do you remember? — Five questions about the week you just read about.