Kournos Music Festival returns to Lemnos with “Excavation / Archaeology”, exploring the island before tourism
The sixth edition of the Kournos Music Festival will take place on the North Aegean island of Lemnos from 2 to 17
Events
French Institute of Greece and Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation Launch Artist Residency Programme on Andros
French artist Céleste Rogosin has been selected for the inaugural artist residency jointly organised by the two institutions on the Cycladic island
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: From Troy to Hiroshima
At the very beginning of The Odyssey, we see the Trojan Horse lodged diagonally in the sand by the sea. It is
Greece named guest country at BASE 2026, one of Türkiye’s leading Contemporary Art Exhibitions
With the support of Trendyol, emerging Greek artists are invited to showcase their work in Istanbul, opening new opportunities for international visibility
Press Shuffle: SNFCC Youth Council curates a music night without borders
Live performances by Karakou and Rosadenia, plus a DJ set by DEERISLND, invite audiences to embrace unexpected sounds and discover music beyond
Wassili Lepanto: Landscapes of the soul at the National Gallery’s Sparta Annex
The National Gallery’s Koumantareios Gallery in Sparta presents Wassili Lepanto: Landscapes of the Soul, a year-long exhibition dedicated to one of the
Kimolos Experience Festival 2026: Cine Kalisperitis brings Cinema under the stars
One of the most distinctive cinematic experiences in the Aegean returns this summer as Cine Kalisperitis, the award-winning travelling open-air cinema of
Isaiah Collier Quartet Brings Collier Plays Coltrane to STOA Culture
As part of its Summer in the Courtyard programme, STOA Culture, supported by PPC as its Major Sponsor, welcomes acclaimed American saxophonist
Dance Days Chania returns with 16 days of contemporary dance across Chania
For sixteen consecutive years, Dance Days Chania has transformed the city into a vibrant meeting point for contemporary dance. This year’s edition,
The 32nd PLOES exhibition explores “The Enigma of the Image” on Andros
This summer, the Petros and Marika Kydonieos Foundation in Chora, Andros, presents the 32nd edition of PLOES, one of Greece’s longest-running and
Deborah Hay Tribute at Pireos 260: Two landmark works and a Lecture-Performance at the Athens Epidaurus Festival
As part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations at Pireos 260, the Athens Epidaurus Festival presents point Deborah Hay, a tribute dedicated to one
“Nebula Omega”: A poetic journey between earth and the stars at Roes Theatre
The acclaimed Greek performance collective Ki Omos Kineitai (“And Yet It Moves”) returns with Nebula Omega, a new dance and acrobatics production
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Florence Welch created a dreamlike clearing in Athens
Florence + The Machine returned to Athens for Ejekt Festival, delivering a night suspended between ritual, catharsis and pure musical ecstasy For
Lateen Sailing, the Sail of the Mediterranean
Its recognition as intangible national cultural heritage brings back into focus the traditional triangular sail that tamed the Greek seas for centuries.
The Aegean of Robert McCabe: Images from the islands of another time
An interview with Robert McCabe on the occasion of his exhibition “Memories from the Aegean” in Paros Before the Aegean became a
Amphorae: Anna Kiosse Reimagines the Ancient Greek Vessel for Today
What would an ancient Greek amphora look like if it were created in the 21st century? In her latest publication, Amphorae: An
“SPECTRAL” at K-Gold Temporary Gallery: A ghostly group exhibition on Lesvos
K-Gold Temporary Gallery presents the group exhibition SPECTRAL, curated by Nikolaos Vamvouklis. Bringing together new and historical works by artists from different creative fields, the exhibition places contemporary art in dialogue with photography, dance, and fashion. Participating artists include Bas Jan Ader, Anders Edström, Angelos Frentzos, Bruce Nauman, Jackie Nickerson, Erwin Olaf, Giorgos Sapountzis, Hans van Manen, and Serpil Yeter. The exhibition explores how presence and absence can coexist within the same space. Attempting to understand these notions is akin
While the Balos lasts: A photographic exhibition celebrates Kythnos’ living dance tradition
A new outdoor photographic exhibition on Kythnos explores the island’s traditional balos dance through rare archival photographs, community memory and live cultural events Marking five years of cultural activity on the island of Kythnos, the cultural initiative kythniale – Bridges of Culture presents While the Balos Lasts – Thermian Celebrations, an outdoor photographic exhibition dedicated to the island’s traditional balos dance and its enduring role in community life. The exhibition will be on view from 24 July to 30 August
Food Culture
“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,
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
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
The Deer Film Club Continues with Three New Short Films at TAF
KINO Athens and TAF / the art foundation are joining forces to launch The Deer Film Club, a new screening series that transforms TAF into a meeting point for film lovers, artists, filmmakers and curious audiences. Combining curated screenings with discussions and guest appearances, the initiative aims to foster a shared cinematic experience while exploring independent and contemporary filmmaking. Hosted at TAF’s distinctive cultural venue in central Athens, The Deer Film Club approaches cinema as more than entertainment. Each event
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 emerging and established musicians, while also marking the closing of the visual art exhibition Eikos at the venue’s Artega Gallery. New Jazz Artists Sessions: Mari-Souzan Mouzela & Orett Friday, July 17 | 10:00 pm The New Jazz Artists Sessions continue on Friday, July 17 with Sonic Journey: Traces of Jazz, Soul and R&B, a performance by vocalist, violinist