After its successful debut in 2024, Jazzèt – Hellenic International Jazz Festival returns dynamically for a second consecutive year, on July 20, 21, and 22, 2025, at the iconic Petra Theater.

The festival, which aims to become the new reference point for jazz in Athens, continues its journey by emphasizing the unification of musical cultures, bringing together sounds, rhythms, and people from Greece, the broader region, and the world.

With this year’s motto "Jazz Beyond Frontiers", the Jazzèt Festival makes its position clear: jazz is global, free, borderless — and it unites. Musicians and ensembles from across the globe come together for a three-day celebration of multicultural expression and magic at the heart of summer.

Jazzèt Festival 2025 Program

SUNDAY 20/07/25

• 21:00 BAG OF NAILS (GREECE)
  Panos Katsikogiannis (vocals, guitar) // Thanos Zacheilas (keyboards, vocals) // Ilias Katis (drums, percussion)

• 22:00 ESPEN BERG TRIO (NORWAY)
  Espen Berg (piano & composition) // Bárður Reinert Poulsen (double bass) // Simon Albertsen (drums)

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MONDAY 21/07/25

• 20:30 NORTH SIDE TRIO – NEW JAZZ ARTISTS (GREECE)
  Tommy Lynch (saxophone) // Alexandros Tziovas (double bass) // Dimitris Kondos (drums)

• 21:00 ENOSIS QUARTET (SWEDEN, FINLAND, GREECE)
  Orfeas Wardig Tsoukalas (saxophone) // Thodoris Kotsifas (guitar) // Oli Rantala (double bass) // Johan Birgenius (drums)

• 22:00 HUMAN TOUCH (GREECE)
  David Lynch (tenor & soprano sax, vocals, flute, piccolo, recorder, cajon) // Giotis Kiourtsoglou (fretless & fretted electric bass) // Stavros Lantsias (piano, keys, drums, percussion)

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TUESDAY 22/07/25

• 21:00 LEFTERIS CHRISTOFIS TRIO (GREECE)
  Lefteris Christofis (electric, acoustic, synthesizer guitars) // Lakis Tzimkas (electric bass) // Kostas Anastasiadis (drums)

• 22:00 DWIKI DHARMAWAN’S ATHENIAN ENSEMBLE (INDONESIA, UK, GREECE)
  Dwiki Dharmawan (piano) // Gilad Atzmon (saxophones, clarinet) // Ita Purnamasari (vocals) // Dede Yanto (multi-ethnic instruments) // Vyron Dolas (electric guitar) // Kimon Karoutzos (double bass) // Nikos Sidirokastritis (drums)

 

The Athens Epidaurus Festival presents the world premiere of The Oath of Europe, a deeply evocative new play by internationally acclaimed playwright and director Wajdi Mouawad, starring the legendary Juliette Binoche. This unique production brings together a multicultural cast of six actors from different continents in a polyphonic performance that navigates themes of inherited trauma, war, silence, and identity.

Inspired by ancient mythology and rooted in the aesthetics of Greek tragedy, The Oath of Europe unfolds as a fragmented memory — a mosaic of voices, testimonies, and ghosts from the past. It tells the story of a woman forced to confront a buried childhood memory of atrocity, in a work that resonates with today’s fractured world.

Staged for the first time at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, this international co-production with Théâtre National de la Colline (Paris) is part of the Festival’s Contemporary Ancients cycle and is supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. A bold and lyrical exploration of myth and modern history — and one of the summer’s most anticipated theatrical events.

The Acropolis Museum will celebrate this year’s August Full Moon on Saturday 9 August 2025 with extended continuous opening hours from 9 a.m. until 12 midnight (last admission to the ticket counters and to the Museum Shops will be at 11:30 p.m). For visitor entrance to the Museum exhibition galleries the general admission fee will apply. 

Other than the Museum’s permanent collection, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the exhibition Allspice | Michael Rakowitz & Ancient Cultures, presented by the Acropolis Museum and NEON in the Museum’s Temporary Exhibition Gallery. This exhibition initiates a deep and meaningful dialogue between contemporary works and ancient artefacts. It presents the multifaceted work of internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Michael Rakowitz interacting with ancient artefacts from the Middle East and southeastern Mediterranean. Entrance to this exhibition is free.

Like every Saturday, the Museum restaurant on the second floor will be open until 12 midnight. For those wishing to visit the Museum restaurant on the second floor, a free admission ticket must be collected from the Ticket Desk and a reservation is required by telephone or email (+30 210 9000915, restaurant@theacropolismuseum.gr).

Finally, on Saturday 9 August 2025, the Excavation Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Get ready for a magical evening run designed especially for children aged 12 and under! The Olympia Night Run – Kids Run offers a unique opportunity for our youngest runners to experience the thrill of a safe, fun, and exciting race under the enchanting glow of the August full moon.

The race will begin and end at the historic Ancient Olympia Town Hall, where children will embark on a carefully planned 800-meter route. This course is designed with safety and enjoyment in mind, ensuring every child can run with confidence and joy, surrounded by the lively atmosphere and cheers of family and friends.

This is a wonderful chance to introduce young ones to the joy of running, promote healthy habits, and create unforgettable memories in the beautiful setting of Ancient Olympia.

So, lace up those running shoes, bring your brightest smile, and join in for an unforgettable night run beneath the sparkling stars and the light of the full moon!

A week-long celebration of the location-independent lifestyle: inspiring talks, expert panels, workshops, networking, and cultural experiences in the heart of Athens.

Meet global remote workers, entrepreneurs, online freelancers, and creatives exploring the future of work and life—from AI and tax optimization to health, co-living, and community.

Whether you’re a seasoned nomad or simply curious about the remote work movement, join us to connect, learn, and celebrate together.

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Join the 11th Serifos Sunset Race, featuring 5 km & 10 km running races, swimming races (750m, 1.5 km, 3 km), kids’ races, and many surprises!

Saturday 13/9: Running races starting at Vagia Beach and passing Vagia, Ganema, and Koutalas beaches, against a stunning Cycladic sunset.
Sunday 14/9: Swimming races at Livadi Bay — choose from 750m, 1.5 km, or 3 km.

The event is plastic-free and supports the SeaChange Greek Islands program by the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation. Join beach clean-ups, educational activities, and help protect the marine environment.