Amnesia Pills Return with “Necessary Scars” and a Live at Death Disco
The Athens-based band returns with new material, inviting us to step out of the comfort of stagnation. Two years after their debut
Events
Blade Runner by Ridley Scott Comes to Life at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus – Vangelis’ Music Live Beneath the Acropolis
Blade Runner by Ridley Scott arrives in Athens as a unique live experience, where for one night only, cinema and music become
“The 365 Project”: Michael Petry presents a new work at the Vorres Museum
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 12:30, the presentation of Michael Petry’s work will open at the Vorres Museum, as part of
“COLUMBIA – Die Ruinen von Athen”: The space of CITRONNE Gallery transforms into an AUDIOROOM by Panos Charalambous
CITRONNE Gallery presents the solo exhibition of Panos Charalambous, “COLUMBIA – Die Ruinen von Athen.” The exhibition “COLUMBIA” continues Charalambous’ earlier project,
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Okupa: Levantine Notes in the Heart of Athens and a sense of belonging
Marcel Proust once said that memory is never detached from the senses. It is a thought that often returns, every time I
The Athens Biennale announces its new governance structure and the curator of its 8th edition
The Athens Biennale enters a new phase: it transforms, expands, and strengthens, adopting a renewed governance structure that includes a Board of
Elli-Anna Peristeraki on META–MORPHOSIS and Athens Digital Arts Festival 2026
By Katerina Parri “What gives me particular satisfaction this year as well is that the works are not explicitly anthropocentric, yet they
“Epirroes”: an olive oil shaped by memory, tradition and a conscious shift in life
From family groves in Messinia and Arcadia to a contemporary brand with a strong visual identity, Natasa Anagnostopoulou and Manos Efstathiou redefine
Wild Mustard Greens of Greek Tradition
By Sofia Triantou Wild mustard greens are not just a foraged plant. They are memory, a reminder of seasons, and a way of life that tells us food always begins with the earth Wild mustard greens are among the most characteristic edible wild plants of the Greek land and one of the most beloved spring ingredients of traditional cuisine. For many generations, they formed a staple of everyday nutrition, especially in rural areas, where knowledge of nature was part of
International Contemporary Dance Festival ARC FOR DANCE 2026: Artists from 10 countries present 17 premieres inspired by #rupture
The International Contemporary Dance Festival ARC FOR DANCE, one of the most vibrant meeting points for contemporary dance in Greece and abroad, returns for its 17th edition from May 15 to 25. Drawing inspiration from #rupture, artists from 10 countries present 17 dance performances, in world or Greek premiere, hosted over 10 days at the Olympia Municipal Music Theatre Maria Callas, Contemporary Theatre, other major cultural venues across Athens, as well as online. This year, ARC17 directly confronts the challenges
Food Culture
A New Creative Dialogue: Première Fraîcheur at Artisanal
Artisanal and chef Giannis Parikos, in collaboration with artist and curator Poka-Yio, inaugurate the exhibition series Première Fraîcheur, a format that approaches
Asparagus: From Myth and Antiquity to the Spring of the Greek Land
By Sofia Triantou Its presence in Greek tradition goes beyond the table; it is intertwined with myth, observations of nature, and a
The Taste and Aroma of Easter Across Greece
By Sofia Triantou From the resurrection magiritsa to the traditional Sunday roast, from handmade festive pies to tsoureki, Greek tradition reveals how
Folk Remedies and Medicinal Herbs in Medieval Europe
By Sofia Triantou In the world of the Middle Ages, healing and magical thinking often coexisted within the same herbal preparation Medieval
Destinations
Easter in Greece: Following the Most Beautiful Epitaphios experience
Explore some of Greece’s most distinctive Good Friday traditions, from Corfu to Hydra, where the Epitaphios becomes a powerful cultural experience I
3 destinations close to Athens for Easter break
It is a difficult year for those of us who like to travel any chance they get. The uncertainty of a war
NYX Hotel Thessaloniki: The New Creative Lifestyle Hub of the City
Thessaloniki reveals itself through its details, and once you notice them, you fall for the city completely. Yet its heart always beats
5 Winter Destinations in Greece for After New Year’s Day
Discover five winter destinations in Greece ideal for after New Year’s Day, when crowds fade and landscapes reveal their most authentic side.
Greenland: Blue Ice – A Photographic Portrait of Climate Fragility
The a.antonopoulou.art gallery presents the new solo exhibition by Dr. Yannis Tzortzis titled “Greenland: Blue Ice”, held under the auspices of the Embassy of Denmark in Greece. The exhibition focuses on Greenland, the world’s largest and most climate-sensitive island, often described as the “Global Climate Change Barometer.” Through environmental and experiential photographs from UNESCO World Heritage sites and the everyday life of the Indigenous Inuit people, Tzortzis captures the fragile relationship between humans and landscape. The photographer participated in the
LIVE: Ambassade coming to Athens and Thessaloniki
Ambassade move within the experimental electronic scene, somewhere between cinematic synths and strong new wave references. They create intimate sonic worlds, at times darker, at times softer sounds we’ve encountered in DJ sets, whether sitting at the bar or lost on the dance floor. Manrira, their new album, is released on May 8 via Pinkman Records, inviting listeners into an audiovisual experience where organic and digital elements meet, clash, and transform. Through these “fractures,” atmospheric sound structures emerge, blending neoclassical