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
Events
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
“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
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
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
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
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,
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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
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 the Festival’s five competition sections-including the brand-new International Documentary Competition. At the rooftop of the open-air Lais Open Air Cinema, surrounded by leading Greek filmmakers, DISFF Artistic Director Giorgos Angelopoulos unveiled the visual identity and official spot of the 49th Drama International Short Film Festival (DISFF), while announcing the selections for the festival’s five competition sections. The 49th
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 and bring her back, on one condition-that he must not turn to look at her until they have reached the world above. The music traces the journey of his soul, from the heart-rending lament “Objet de mon amour” to the terrifying realm of the Furies, the serenity of the Elysian Fields with its celebrated flute solo, and finally
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
“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 the acclaimed documentary “Super Paradise – The Story of Mykonos” in the atmospheric courtyard of the Arsakeio Arcade. The screening will be followed by an open discussion with director Steve Krikris and producers Paul Typaldos and Daphne Kalafati, before the evening continues with a summer after party. How did a small Cycladic island become one of the world’s
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 most exciting voices of Athens’ contemporary alternative music scene. Taking place from 10 to 12 July at the SNFCC Dome, the festival remains committed to discovering emerging sounds at the moment they are taking shape rather than simply following established trends. Admission is free. This year’s edition introduces a distinctive curatorial approach by inviting three influential independent record