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
Events
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
Charlie Kaufman Comes to Athens for a Special Evening at Stella Open-Air Cinema
Oscar-winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman will appear in Athens for a rare public conversation, followed by screenings of two short films, including How
The Greek National Opera closes its 2025/26 season with Verdi’s La Traviata
One of Verdi’s most beloved masterpieces returns in Nikos S. Petropoulos’ landmark production, presented for the first time at the Stavros Niarchos
Hidroliq and Sugahspank! Join Forces for a Psychedelic Soul Session at STOA Culture
As part of its Summer in the Atrium programme, STOA Culture, with PPC as Grand Sponsor, welcomes Hidroliq and Sugahspank! for a
Hermoupolis marks 200 years since its founding with a landmark anniversary celebration
The year 2026 marks a defining moment for the island of Syros, as Hermoupolis celebrates the bicentenary of its naming and founding
Kurō Tanino’s Sleeping Fires comes to Pireos 260 for its greek premiere
The Athens Epidaurus Festival presents Sleeping Fires, the latest production by acclaimed Japanese director and playwright Kurō Tanino, on 27 and 28
“Tisento”: An Immersive Acoustic Performance in Dialogue with Maria Filippakopoulou’s Exhibition at Kourd Gallery
As Maria Filippakopoulou’s solo exhibition Radiant Landscape of Colour, curated by Eleni Varopoulou, continues at Kourd Gallery until 4 July 2026, the
TAO Dance Theater Brings 16 & 17 to Pireos 260 for the Athens Epidaurus Festival
One of the leading voices in contemporary dance, Tao Ye and China’s internationally acclaimed TAO Dance Theater return to Greece with 16
Afsaneh Mahian’s “The Shadows” brings ancient tragedy into the present at the Athens Epidaurus Festival
Can ancient tragedy still speak to the realities of our time? Iranian director and playwright Afsaneh Mahian believes it can. Following its
Douglas Knesse’s First Solo Exhibition in Greece Opens at Zoumboulakis Galleries
Brazilian artist Douglas Knesse presents his first solo exhibition in Greece at Zoumboulakis Galleries, introducing a new body of paintings developed during
THE DEER FILM CLUB Launches at T.A.F. with a New Programme of Independent Cinema
KINO Athens and T.A.F. / the art foundation are launching THE DEER FILM CLUB, a new screening series that transforms T.A.F. into
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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
Japanese director Kurō Tanino speaks to elculture about “Sleeping Fires”, coming to Pireos 260, and the point where East and West truly meet
Thoughtful, gentle, poetic, and profoundly insightful, Japanese director Kurō Tanino, whose production Sleeping Fires will be presented at Pireos 260 as part
Nóema Announces the 15 Finalists of the Inaugural Craft Prize
The interdisciplinary cultural platform Nóema has unveiled the 15 finalists of the inaugural Nóema Craft Prize, a new initiative dedicated to celebrating
Odette Kouzou: “I want contemporary art to become part of everyday life in Kythnos”
On the occasion of this year’s edition of Thermia Project in Kythnos, we spoke with Odette Kouzou about memory, community, and the
“be Bold, be Vulnerable”: Sasha Mademuaselle Explores the Many Faces of Contemporary Womanhood
Photographer Sasha Mademuaselle presents be Bold, be Vulnerable at art studio ssg, a solo exhibition exploring identity, vulnerability, strength, and female self-discovery. Art studio ssg presents be Bold, be Vulnerable, a solo exhibition by photographer Sasha Mademuaselle, bringing together a series of intimate works that explore the complexity of contemporary womanhood through images that move between vulnerability, resilience, and self-discovery. Rather than presenting a fixed definition of femininity, Mademuaselle approaches womanhood as an evolving and multifaceted experience. Her photographs portray
Human Touch premiere New Album Colorblind with two Live Shows at Jazzèt Music Hall
One of Greece’s most acclaimed and influential jazz ensembles, Human Touch, return to Jazzèt Music Hall for two special performances on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2026, where they will present their new album, Colorblind, live for the very first time. Featuring 12 original compositions, Colorblind marks the trio’s latest artistic statement, reaffirming their ongoing creative evolution and their distinctive ability to merge contemporary jazz with elements of world music, fusion, and free improvisation. Built on decades of
Food Culture
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
Artisanal Celebrates the Launch of Keepos with a Garden Party Featuring Alexandros Christopoulos
Artisanal unveils its new summer concept, Keepos Artisanal, with an opening celebration in its lush garden setting in Kifisia. The evening will
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
Molyvos International Music Festival Announces “Eudaimonia” as the theme of its 2026 Edition
From 12 to 19 August 2026, the island of Lesvos will once again become an international meeting point for chamber music as the 12th Molyvos International Music Festival unfolds across some of the island’s most remarkable historical landmarks. This year’s edition invites audiences to reflect on the Aristotelian concept of “Eudaimonia”, proposing a deeper understanding of happiness rooted in virtue, balance, and a meaningful life rather than fleeting pleasure. Artistic directors Danae and Kiveli Dörken have shaped the festival around
Animal Rites: Reimagining our relationship with the animal world through contemporary ceramics
A group ceramics exhibition in Syros explores the enduring relationship between humans and animals through contemporary artistic practice, ritual, memory, and ecological reflection. From prehistoric figurines to ritual vessels and folk pottery, animals have long occupied a central place in the history of ceramics. They have appeared as symbols, deities, companions, prey, and mythical beings, reflecting the evolving relationship between humans and the natural world. The exhibition Animal Rites revisits this enduring connection through the work of contemporary ceramic artists,