20 Greek Wedding Songs (2027)
By zainzari • Published October 22, 2026 • Updated October 22, 2026
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Greek wedding dance songs for 2027 revolve around linked circle and line dances: the sirtaki of Zorba's Dance, the hasapiko, kalamatianos, and ikariotikos, supported by beloved songs like Never on Sunday and modern Greek pop from Antique and Sakis Rouvas. These 20 picks give Greek-American, Greek-Canadian, and UK Greek families – and their very willing non-Greek guests – a full celebration set.
Greek wedding dancing is gloriously democratic: everybody links arms, the line grows by the minute, and skill matters far less than willingness. The dances have carried weddings for generations precisely because a whole village – or a whole reception – can do them together.
Start with the famous sirtaki when the floor first opens, rotate the regional dances through the evening as different family groups lead, and keep Greek pop in reserve for the late-night energy. Have a confident relative or the DJ demonstrate each line's basic steps once – Greek lines are learned by joining, not by watching.
At a Glance: Dance, Region & Energy
| # | Song / Dance | Dance Type | Origin / Style | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zorba's Dance (Sirtaki) – Mikis Theodorakis | Line dance | Crete / film classic | Peak |
| 2 | Hasapiko – Traditional | Line dance | Constantinople roots | Medium |
| 3 | Kalamatianos – Traditional | Circle dance | Peloponnese | Medium |
| 4 | Ikariotikos – Traditional | Line dance | Ikaria island | High |
| 5 | Tsamiko – Traditional | Line dance | Mainland Greece | High |
| 6 | Syrtos – Traditional | Circle dance | Islands | Low |
| 7 | Zeibekiko – Traditional | Solo dance | Asia Minor roots | Emotional |
| 8 | Misirlou – Dick Dale | Instrumental | Greek roots, surf fame | High |
| 9 | Never on Sunday (Ta Paidia Tou Peiraia) – Melina Mercouri | Classic | Piraeus | Medium |
| 10 | Opa Opa – Antique | Greek pop | Modern set | High |
How to read this table: most Greek wedding dances are linked line or circle dances – join at the end of the line, follow the leader, and let the tempo changes do the coaching.
Zorba's Dance (Sirtaki) – Mikis Theodorakis
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Hasapiko – Traditional
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Kalamatianos – Traditional
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Ikariotikos – Traditional
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Tsamiko – Traditional
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Syrtos – Traditional
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Zeibekiko – Traditional
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Misirlou – Dick Dale
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Never on Sunday (Ta Paidia Tou Peiraia) – Melina Mercouri
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Opa Opa – Antique
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Dinata Dinata – Antique
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Mera Me Ti Mera – Antique
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Ela Ela – Anna Vissi
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Shake It – Sakis Rouvas
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Ola Kala – Sakis Rouvas
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Yassou Maria – Sarbel
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This Is Love – Demy
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Opa – Giorgos Alkaios & Friends
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Pentozali – Traditional Cretan
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Sirtaki Finale – Traditional Ensemble
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20 Greek Wedding Songs FAQs
What is the sirtaki and is it traditional?+
The sirtaki was choreographed for the 1964 film Zorba the Greek, blending the slow hasapiko with faster steps – and it has since become a genuine wedding tradition in its own right. Its famous build from slow to fast makes it the perfect floor-opener: everyone can start, and the brave finish.
How do non-Greek guests learn the dances?+
By joining the line. Greek wedding dances use linked arms and repeating step patterns, so a newcomer at the end of the line can copy feet for one song and lead by the third. Seat a brief demo at the start of each new dance and nobody stays seated long.
What is the money dance at Greek weddings?+
In many Greek-American celebrations, guests pin or toss bills toward the dancing couple as a blessing of prosperity. If you include it, tell your DJ to announce it warmly, keep it to one or two songs, and assign someone trusted to gather the gifts promptly.
Which Greek dance suits older guests best?+
The kalamatianos and the slow opening of the hasapiko are gentle, dignified, and deeply beloved by older generations. Schedule them early in the evening while grandparents are fresh – leading the line is an honor elders treasure.
Can a DJ handle Greek music or do we need a Greek band?+
A live Greek band with bouzouki is the dream and can stretch dances to match the floor's energy, which matters for line dances. A DJ works well too if briefed to play full-length versions and never fade a dance early – Greek dances build over minutes, not choruses.
Key Takeaways
- Zorba's sirtaki opens any floor: slow start, glorious fast finish.
- Greek line dances welcome everyone – join the end, copy the feet.
- Kalamatianos and slow hasapiko honor the elders; schedule them early.
- Bouzouki-led bands can stretch dances; DJs must play full versions.
- End Greek sets together in the circle – that is the whole point.
Final Thoughts
A Greek wedding floor does not have spectators for long. Link arms, follow the line, shout the occasional opa, and these 20 songs will do what they have done for generations: turn a room full of individuals into one family, dancing in a circle that always has room for one more.
