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
Events
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
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
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
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
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
“Transition” at Athens’ historic former Public Disinfecting Station explores loss and renewal
The Federation of Employees’ Associations of the Regions of Greece (OSYAPE), together with the Employees’ Association of the Region of Attica (SYPA),
A summer stop in the world of Maria Callas
Special Friday ticket offers, the beloved La Mia Maria creative workshop for children and adults, and guided tours in both Greek and
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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
18th Psarokokalo International Short Film Festival: Films from 42 Countries, Talks, Masterclasses and Networking Events in Folegandros
The 18th Psarokokalo International Short Film Festival returns to Folegandros from 10–17 July with films from 42 countries, premieres, talks, masterclasses and screenings in spectacular island locations. The Psarokokalo International Short Film Festival returns for its 18th edition, taking place from 10 to 17 July, further establishing Folegandros as a vibrant destination on the international film festival map. Bringing together films from 42 countries, alongside open discussions, masterclasses and networking initiatives, this year’s programme offers a rich, multidimensional cultural experience.
Festival at the Park 2026 Returns to Paros with Music, Theatre and Cinema by the Sea
Culture and nature come together once again at the Paros Environmental & Cultural Park, as Festival at the Park returns from July to September 2026 with a programme that spans music, theatre, cinema and cultural events. Set against one of the most striking landscapes in the Cyclades, this year’s edition brings acclaimed Greek and international artists to a venue where artistic expression unfolds in harmony with the Aegean environment. At the edge of the Ai-Yiannis Detis peninsula, where the Cycladic
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
Encardia bring their Mediterranean celebration to the Megaron Garden
After twenty-two years of performances across Greece and abroad, Encardia return with an open-air concert that blends Southern Italian traditions, Greek folk music, poetry, and dance into an immersive celebration. Some concerts invite you to listen. Others invite you to become part of the experience. On Saturday, July 4, the Megaron Athens Concert Hall Garden welcomes Encardia, one of Greece’s most distinctive music and dance ensembles, for an evening that promises far more than a conventional concert. With twenty-two years
Two Queens, One Throne: Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda comes to the Megaron Garden
One of Gaetano Donizetti’s greatest bel canto masterpieces arrives on the big screen this July as the Megaron Athens Concert Hall continues its popular summer Garden Screenings in collaboration with UNITEL. On Tuesday, 7 July, audiences will have the opportunity to experience Maria Stuarda, recorded at the Salzburg Festival with the Vienna Philharmonic, in a free outdoor screening beneath the Athenian sky. Presented by UNITEL—one of the world’s leading producers and distributors of classical music performances for more than five