A Weekend of Jazz and Contemporary Art at Jazzèt Music Hall
From July 17 to 19, Jazzèt Music Hall presents a three-day programme celebrating contemporary jazz through a series of live performances by
Events
What seems motionless, Waits: Silvina López Medin weaves poetry, memory and Isadora Duncan’s legacy
Poet Silvina López Medin brings together poetry, archival research and personal history in What Seems Motionless, Waits, a performance that interweaves fragments
George Tatakis’ Caryatis D | Chios at the Chios Mastic Museum: A photographic study of women’s traditional costumes from across Greece
The Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation (PIOP) presents Caryatis D | Chios, a temporary photography exhibition by George Tatakis, opening on Wednesday,
Drama International Short Film Festival unveils the line-up for its 49th Edition
This year’s programme includes 30 films in the Greek National Competition, 19 in the Greek Student Competition, and 45 world premieres, alongside
Gluck’s Orphée et Eurydice in Berlioz’s Version at the Ancient Theatre of Messene
Orpheus mourns the loss of his beloved Eurydice. The god of Love grants him one final chance: to descend into the Underworld
“Super Paradise – The Story of Mykonos” comes to STOA Culture
As part of its Summer in the Atrium programme, STOA Culture, with PPC as its Grand Sponsor, presents a special screening of
In Orbit Festival returns to SNFCC with three days of curated alternative music
For the seventh consecutive year, In Orbit returns to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), offering three evenings dedicated to the
Athens-Based Artist Theo Triantafyllidis Wins the 2026 Frieze London Artist Award
Athens-based artist Theo Triantafyllidis has been named the recipient of the 2026 Frieze London Artist Award, marking another major international recognition for
32nd Kalamata International Dance Festival Opens on 17 July with Yoann Bourgeois
A major exhibition dedicated to pioneering Greek choreographer Zouzou Nikoloudi also opens on 17 July at the Kalamata Dance Megaron Dedicated to
Isaiah Collier and his quartet at STOA Culture in a live tribute celebrating 100 years since John Coltrane’s birth
For the first time in Athens, saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Isaiah Collier brings his quartet to STOA Culture with his acclaimed new project,
Mohamed El Khatib makes his greek debut at the Athens Epidaurus Festival with “Ending in Beauty” and “Renault 12”
The Athens Epidaurus Festival welcomes acclaimed French-Moroccan playwright, director and visual artist Mohamed El Khatib for his first appearance in Greece with
New season at Onassis Stegi Brings Jim Jarmusch, Łukasz Twarkowski and Céleste Boursier-Mougenot’s immersive water installation to Athens
In the heart of summer, the Onassis Stegi unveils the first highlights of its upcoming season. A meditative water installation in the
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“Il Giardino Segreto” at the ATRIUM of Alexander’s Lounge: Hotel Grande Bretagne sets the table with handmade lace
The story behind Hotel Grande Bretagne’s summer menu, where gastronomy meets handmade lace, ceramics, and Greek tradition Once found atop television sets,
Lesvos: Time shaped in clay
Elpida Kourtzi and a Six-Generation Ceramic Tradition In the village of Agiasos on the island of Lesvos, the Kourtzis family has been
Beyond the Caldera: “Othen Elemental Aesthetics” celebrates contemporary craft in Santorini
In the traditional village of Megalochori, away from Santorini’s bustling caldera, a new space dedicated to contemporary art, craftsmanship and collectible design
“The Emperose Residence” in Koukaki: The art of living like a local in an Athenian neighbourhood that has preserved its history and character
How a historic house in Koukaki is redefining the meaning of contemporary hospitality In recent years, Athens has been transforming through buildings
Cinobo Maskot: Athens’ new Open-Air Cinema opens in Heroes of National Defence Park
Athens has welcomed a new destination for film lovers with the opening of Cinobo Maskot, a fully renovated open-air cinema located in Heroes of National Defence Park in Tavros. Officially opening its doors on 2 July, the venue aims to reshape the city’s summer cinema scene with a programme that goes far beyond conventional film screenings. Throughout the summer, Cinobo Maskot will host curated event screenings presented by film critic Akis Kapranos, featuring special screenings, Midnight Express sessions, director tributes,
Video Art Miden returns to Kalamata with a landmark tribute to Greek Video Art
Video Art Miden returns to Kalamata from 10 to 12 July 2026, celebrating 22 years of continuous international activity with a rich programme of free video art screenings that bridges the history of the medium with its most contemporary expressions. Hosted across three venues-the Archaeological Museum of Messenia, Bandapart Studio and Re:Think / FarmaFifa Permaculture-the festival once again transforms the city into an international meeting point for artists and audiences interested in moving-image practices. This year’s edition, titled Point Zero!,
Food Culture
Summer in a glass
There is something undeniably summery about a clear glass pitcher filled with fragrant herbs slowly releasing their aromas into cool water. It
A new culinary journey above Athens: Mappemonde unveils its latest menu
Executive Chef Dimitris Arsenidis and Pastry Chef Nadia Makrygianni present a refined tasting experience where Greek ingredients, contemporary technique, and one of
Camille x Manári: Camille’s Elliot Hashtroudi comes to Athens for a one-night collaboration at Manári
Fire, exceptional ingredients, and cooking without unnecessary embellishments. These are the principles that bring together Manari and one of London’s most talked-about
Herbs, Wine, and Hospitality in Ancient Greece
By Sofia Triantou Long before they found their way into the pages of books, herbs had already secured their place in everyday
Destinations
Playmobil Odyssey Experience, Summer Sports Camps and Juventus Academy Resort Experience: Summer Adventures for Children and Teens at Costa Navarino
From football, basketball and tennis to immersive summer sports camps, Costa Navarino presents a comprehensive summer programme for young guests. Costa Navarino
The Luxury of Simplicity on Kea Island
The journey began one afternoon without expectations. No long museum visits, no complicated maps, no lists of must-see beaches or restaurants. Not
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
Imagined Landscapes and Inner Worlds: Sophie Esslinger’s “Atlas” in Syros
Some landscapes exist only in memory. Others seem familiar despite never having been visited. In Atlas, her new solo exhibition at Jenny up the Hill in Syros, Sophie Esslinger explores this uncertain territory where imagination and lived experience intersect. Esslinger’s paintings resist straightforward interpretation. Stones, trees, moons and fragments of landscapes appear throughout her compositions, yet they remain in constant transformation. A stone becomes an eye, the night resembles day, organic forms dissolve into geometric shapes. Rather than depicting recognizable
Summer in the Atrium: Yian Van Angelopoulos & Fotis Siotas at STOA Culture
As part of its Summer in the Atrium programme, STOA Culture, with PPC as Grand Sponsor, welcomes Yian Van Angelopoulos and Fotis Siotas for a unique musical encounter that reimagines the Greek musical tradition through a contemporary hybrid sound. Drawing inspiration from the archetypal form of the traditional Greek zygia ensemble, the duo explores rhythms, melodies and improvisations rooted in Greece’s rich musical heritage. Improvisation-an essential element of every folk music tradition—lies at the heart of their collaboration, transforming each