Liquid Gold
The Legacy of the Papadopoulos Olive Oil The olive, for the ancient Greeks was a symbol of the Olympic ideals of peace, wisdom and victory, let alone the most important nutrient ingredient for their euphoria. That’s why the only prize that the Olympic champion was taken had been a wreath made of olive branches, the […]
Greek Art Now: A New Digital Era for Modern Greek Culture
July 2025 “Greek Art Now,” a groundbreaking initiative launched in June 2025, brings the vibrancy of modern and contemporary Greek art to a global audience through the Google Arts & Culture platform. In collaboration with the Greek Ministry of Culture and seven leading cultural institutions—including the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST), the National Gallery, […]
Mikis Theodorakis – Odysseas Elytis: Axion Esti
Odeon of Herodes Atticus – 13 July 2025, 21:00 June 2025 On 13 July, under the Athenian sky and in the shadow of the Acropolis, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus hosts a milestone performance of Axion Esti—a cultural landmark in modern Greek history. Composed by Mikis Theodorakis and based on Odysseas Elytis’ towering poetic work, […]
4th Evia Film Project : The Greek summer in the spotlight
June 2025 The Evia Film Project (June 17–21, 2025), Thessaloniki International Film Festival’s green initiative, returns to Northern Evia for its fourth edition, bringing sustainability and humanity’s connection with nature to the forefront. This year, the linchpin between the films and the actions of the festival is the Greek summer. The five-day celebration will feature […]
Warrior Princes and Lost Kingdoms: The Mycenaean World Comes to Life at the Getty Villa
June 2025 This summer, the Getty Villa Museum unveils “The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece”, the first major North American exhibition devoted to the Mycenaeans—one of the most influential civilizations of the Late Bronze Age. On view from June 27, 2025, through January 12, 2026, the show presents over 230 stunning artifacts from […]
Raining Pleasure Live at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus – Sunday, June 22
June 2025 Raining Pleasure, the most successful English-speaking band to emerge from the Greek music scene, returns to the Athens & Epidaurus Festival for a much-anticipated live performance. On Sunday, June 22, the iconic trio will take the stage at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus for a one-of-a-kind concert that promises to be both a […]
Hidden Modernism: The Unexpected Art Haven in Rhodes
June 2025 When most travelers think of Rhodes, they imagine cobblestone alleys, Crusader castles, and sun-drenched beaches. Few expect to find a modernist sanctuary tucked away within the medieval walls of the Old Town. And yet, the Museum of Modern Greek Art of Rhodes stands as one of Greece’s most underrated cultural gems. Founded in […]
24th Athens Jazz Festival: A Global Celebration of Sound
May 2025 From May 26 to June 1, 2025, the Technopolis of the Municipality of Athens becomes the beating heart of international jazz, hosting the 24th Athens Jazz Festival. With free admission and a bold, eclectic program, this year’s edition is dedicated to Giorgos Charonitis, the influential music writer and long-time supporter of the festival. […]
“Aenaos Poiein” – To Endlessly Create: A Musical Tribute to Thomas Tambakos
May 2025 A new double album celebrates the vibrant legacy of Greek and Cypriot composers On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Music Library Teaching Hall at the Athens Music Hall will host a special presentation of “Aenaos Poiein – To Endlessly Create”, a double album release honoring the legacy of Thomas Tambakos. This cultural event […]
Maria Callas Museum Unveils Iconic Costumes from La Scala
May 2025 In a significant addition to its collection, the Maria Callas Museum in Athens has unveiled two iconic costumes worn by the legendary soprano during her performances at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. These costumes, from the operas Iphigenia in Tauris (1956/1957 season) and Macbeth (1952/1953 season), are on loan from La Scala and will […]