HELEXPO Drone Show 2025 Lights Up Thessaloniki Waterfront

Grizzly Entertainment returned for another HELEXPO drone show, this time celebrating the 100th anniversary of Greece’s largest exhibition. The 2025 show took place at the Thessaloniki waterfront, near the Alexander the Great Statue, and featured 250 drones in a coordinated aerial performance.

250 Drones Above the Seafront

The drone show was staged in open air over the Thermaic Gulf, using the iconic statue as a backdrop. The 10-minute performance combined precision flying, light choreography, and music to deliver a large-scale visual experience seen across the central waterfront.

Crowds lined the promenade and surrounding streets to watch the show. It marked the official opening of this year’s HELEXPO.

High Turnout and Strong Press Coverage

More than 100,000 people visited HELEXPO during the opening weekend, with the drone show considered the headline moment. Coverage from Greek media highlighted its public impact:

• Thessaloniki Fair organizers confirmed strong attendance (source)

• Tornos News and Imerisia both reported on the crowd turnout and visual impact

• The Opinion shared video footage and described the performance as a highlight of the opening weekend

Social media posts from attendees helped push the show beyond the local audience, with widespread shares and positive reactions.

HELEXPO Turns 100

HELEXPO 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the national exhibition institution, which began in 1925. The centennial event focused on heritage, innovation, and the future of public gatherings. The drone light show replaced traditional fireworks to offer a modern, lower-impact way to celebrate.

Grizzly Entertainment’s Continued Role

Grizzly Entertainment has become a key partner for HELEXPO in recent years. Their team handled the entire production, including flight programming, safety planning, and live operation.

As one of the most active drone light show companies in Greece and Cyprus, Grizzly continues to deliver high-precision, public-facing drone performances for major cultural and civic events.

Why Drone Shows Are Gaining Ground

The 2025 HELEXPO drone show is one more example of why drones are replacing fireworks. They’re more sustainable, allow for storytelling, and offer better control in urban environments.

For major public events, drone light shows are no longer just a novelty. They’re becoming the standard.