Belonging through creation, under the open sky.
In the stone-built village of Mikro Papigo, where mountains frame ancient trails and time feels suspended, the OYL Philos Retreat offers an experience that moves beyond the traditional bounds of art. From July 28 to August 12, 2025, artists and participants will come together not simply to observe creation, but to be part of it, in the living heart of Zagorohoria.
For more than twenty years, Ianthe Demos, Artistic Director of One Year Lease Theater Company, has returned to this landscape, cultivating an idea where art and community grow side by side. “When we arrive there,” she reflects, “it feels like coming home.” In Papigo, rehearsals are open, performances unfold in village squares, and theater reclaims its original character as a shared act.
At the center of this year’s retreat is Arms, a new work by Lisa Sanaye Dring, inspired by Lysistrata. It is, in Demos’ words, “a plea for peace, an invitation to imagine a world where peace is possible.” Participants will witness the shaping of this production and accompany its journey through Epirus, Ioannina, and the ancient site of Corinth.
“We have lost, as a society, the idea that theater was always a public event,” Demos observes. In Philos Retreat, she and her company seek to revive that ancient spirit — where art belongs to everyone, and the distance between stage and life dissolves into one
From June 27 to 29, 2025, the town of Konitsa hosts the third edition of Why the Mountains Are Black, a three-day festival exploring the musical cultures of the Southern Balkans. Curated by Onassis Stegi in collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Christopher King, this year’s program highlights unexpected intersections between folk traditions from Greece, Asia Minor, Bulgaria, the Carpathians, and beyond. With live performances, bold improvisations, and ethnographic film screenings, the festival bridges memory and experimentation. In the heart of Epirus, histories converge and reemerge—through sound.
On June 28, LEX transforms OAKA into the epicenter of Greek rap. More than a concert, it's a cultural event poised to draw over 100,000 people. Expect explosive energy, powerful lyrics, and a landmark moment in the scene. LEX isn’t just performing — he’s rewriting what’s possible for live shows in Greece.
The Stratakis brothers, heirs to Crete’s rich musical heritage, embark on a summer tour across Greece, ending September 20. Blending the power of the laouto and the soul of the lyra, they invite audiences to a series of passionate, high-energy performances that celebrate tradition with a modern twist.
On Friday, July 4, in the Garden of the Athens Concert Hall, Petros Klampanis pays tribute to jazz legend Miles Davis. Unexpected moments featuring the bass take center stage—like a solo rendition of Footprints—alongside music from Klampanis’s latest album, Latent Info, in a unique open-air experience.
The Burger Project returns to the Megaron Garden on 5th of July, 18:00–22:00, for a wild, all-ages summer party! With special guests, playful surprises, live music, DJ sets, and interactive games, kids (ages 3–12) and adults alike will dance, laugh, and celebrate together in Athens’ most joyful family-friendly event of the season.
On 16 August 2025 at 21:30, at the Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus, Maria Farantouri and Tassis Christoyannis pay tribute to Mikis Theodorakis’ centennial. Featuring works from Odyssey, Ta Lyrika, and Beatrice on Zero Street, this lyrical evening honors the composer’s deeply poetic musical legacy.
Marina Spanou returns to her beloved Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus, on 30 August at 21:30, with The Inner Child, a musical performance drawing from childhood summers and balcony-born melodies. She invites us to revisit our own inner sanctuaries—where old songs, and youth’s echoes meet under the August stars.
Following an official invitation from Spotify, Marina traveled to the company’s studios in Stockholm, where she recorded a special Greek rendition of MARO’s Portuguese hit “Saudade, Saudade.” The track, titled “Fovamai,” brings Marina’s sound to a global audience, blending cultural roots with international flair.
The International Music Academy of Spetses of Anargyrios and Korgialenios School of Spetses (MAAKSS) returns July 24 – August 2, 2025. Masterclasses with acclaimed teachers, concerts, and the Academy Orchestra offer young musicians a unique artistic experience on Spetses island. Applications are now open.
Anilio Park Festival returns August 8-10, 2025, at Anilio Metsovo Ski Center in the heart of Pindos. Three days full of music, nature, and mountain adventure with top artists, outdoor activities, and a refreshing lake experience. Presale tickets are now available!
Following the release of her new album Adagio—available via Sub Pop—Stella is hitting the road across the UK and Europe. After wrapping up the first leg of her tour (April 7–18, 2025), the new leg kicks off on October 1st in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and wraps up on October 19th in Manchester, UK.
