Herodeion 2026: This Year’s Artistic Programme Announced – Farewell Celebrations
The artistic programme of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus has been announced. When Emperor Hadrian ascended to the throne in 117 AD,
Events
JUNE JULY – The new performance by choreographer Eleonora Siarava at PLYFA
JUNE JULY is a cosmology of the Now, of our microcosm and the macrocosm, drawing references from sci-fi and retrofuturism. A performance
“Gazi, 1982–1984” at CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery: Nikos Markou’s photographs capture Gazi in a moment of profound transition
The CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery presents Nikos Markou’s exhibition titled “Gazi, 1982–1984.” The exhibition features 13 black-and-white photographs – rare vintage silver
Athens Jazz marks 25 years and celebrates with a special Greek Day dedicated to its journey
Athens Jazz celebrates 25 years on the city’s music scene with a major anniversary edition. From May 25 to 31, 2026, Technopolis
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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
STOA culture: A new cultural space comes to life in the heart of Athens
STOA culture: A New Cultural Hub in the Heart of Athens In the heart of Athens, where the streets of Panepistimiou and
A Revelatory Spring at EMST with Three New Exhibitions Dedicated to Three “Cosmopolitan” Artists: Niki Kanagini, Stathis Logothetis, and Yannis Christou
By Stelios Parris Spring at EMST invites us to see clearly that cosmopolitanism is not a mere footnote in the histories of
Are you ready? April 3 & 4 – Borderline Festival 2026 at Onassis Ready
By Stelios Parris Black Athena, Poor J’Darr, mint++, pink.wav, DJ NOT I, IO, Chris OD, Sofia Stergiou answer the questions of a
“Weak Signal” at Dio Horia Gallery: Works Moving Between Physical and Digital Spaces
Dio Horia presents the group exhibition Weak Signal, bringing together works by Maja Djordjevic, Petros Efstathiadis, Elias Kafouros, Katelyn Ledford, Eva Papamargariti, Ally Rosenberg, Emily Ludwig Shaffer, and Aleksandar Todorovic. The exhibition runs from April 2 to May 16, 2026. Weak Signal explores the relationship between digital culture, data systems, and the ways contemporary artistic production can be understood within this condition, a condition in which images increasingly function as signals within broader technological environments. In a world where more
“Roadside Shrines and Offerings”: Eugenia Grigoraki’s Photography Exhibition at Ileana Tounta Contemporary Art Center
The Ileana Tounta Contemporary Art Center presents Eugenia Grigoraki’s photography exhibition, focusing on the small roadside shrines scattered along the country’s roads, a distinctly Greek visual element. Having studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts and Vakalo Art & Design College, and with many years of professional experience in graphic design, Grigoraki has cultivated a gaze particularly sensitive to form, composition, and the aesthetic presence of an image. Her relationship with photography began in the early 1970s, when she
Food Culture
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
Benedict Athens: The morning that never ends
I stopped by on a weekday morning, in between two meetings in central Athens. One of those small, in-between moments you don’t
The chefs that are transforming Glyfada’s culinary scene
As a new wave of world-class chefs flock to the Athenian Riviera, Glyfada is starting to share in Greece’s exciting gastronomic renaissance.
“Amphibian” at Onassis Stegi: A New Transitional Gastronomy Experience
Discover Amphibian, the new restaurant and rooftop bar at Onassis Stegi Athens, offering seasonal cuisine, curated cocktails, panoramic views, and a seamless
Destinations
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.
“Digital Cyclades”: Local Knowledge & Global Commons
Archipelago Network announces its new project “Digital Cyclades,” which documents and highlights the voices of local communities with the aim of creating
Exploring Kalamata: Where to eat like a local
There is always a good reason to visit Kalamata and one is the food. Among the most important destinations in Greece for
Stavros Gasparatos presents “Expanded Piano II” at the Athens Conservatoire
The Athens Conservatoire welcomes Stavros Gasparatos to the Ioannis Despotopoulos Amphitheatre, presenting the work Expanded Piano II. This artistic project, conceived by the internationally acclaimed composer, draws inspiration from, reinterprets, and ultimately subverts the mechanical theory of the Prepared Piano. Ten years after the premiere of Expanded Piano I at EMPAC in New York, Gasparatos continues his exploration of the instrument’s ever-evolving nature, aiming to expand its expressive and functional possibilities. Within this experimental process of sound and compositional tools,
“Untitled (Don Quixote)”: Artist Panos Sklavenitis Reimagines Cervantes’ Hero in Nafplio
The work Untitled (Don Quixote) by artist Panos Sklavenitis is presented at Poeme Art Space in Nafplio, as part of the exhibition programme PAZARI. In 2022, one hundred years since the population exchange were commemorated, prompting a reflection aimed at highlighting the cultural and other elements that have shaped artistic creation in Greece and internationally. Within this context, artist Dimitris Papachristos invites creators whose work engages in dialogue with history, with the aim of bringing forward alternative narratives and perspectives.