The Athens Epidaurus Festival presents an extraordinary evening of classical music under the stars at one of the world’s most breathtaking venues — the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. On July 15, the celebrated Mahler Chamber Orchestra, known for its dynamic, conductor-free performances, takes the stage with internationally acclaimed pianist Yuja Wang, who also leads the ensemble as musical director for the evening.

Together, they’ll perform a powerful program featuring beloved works by Beethoven, Chopin, Stravinsky, and Tchaikovsky, blending romantic lyricism with avant-garde intensity. Wang, praised for her technical brilliance, charisma, and emotional range, is considered one of the most exciting classical artists of our time. Her presence, combined with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra’s exceptional musicality, promises a performance of rare artistic synergy.

This special night is part of the Classical Music Cycle of the festival and is a highlight of the summer season — perfect for music lovers, culture seekers, and anyone looking to experience the magic of live music in an unforgettable ancient setting.

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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For more information, please CLICK HERE!

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Get ready: on 12 & 13 September, Athens transforms into a vibrant festival village as Plisskën Festival welcomes music lovers for two unforgettable nights of boundary-pushing sounds.

From gritty electronic beats and darkwave atmospheres to bold synth-pop and punk-fuelled anthems, each stage carries its own energy—and this year, expect plenty of unexpected collaborations and non-stop party vibes.

Leading the lineup:

• King Krule (South London punk poet) with his signature raw intensity

• Brutalismus 3000 (Berlin duo) bringing industrial club chaos

• Confidence Man with their 90s-inspired dance-pop hits

• KI/KI delivering high-octane Dutch underground techno

Also on deck: genre-defying acts like TOMM¥ €A$H, John Maus, Getdown Services, Jersey, and Athens’ own Selofan—plus more surprises to come.

And the nighttime decks are stacked: Héctor Oaks, John Talabot, Daria Kolosova, Eris Drew & Octo Octa, Paula Tape, Chloé Robinson, Toccororo, and more will keep the beats flowing till late.

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.

The documentary Takis. by director Michalis Roubis and creative producers Eleni Alafouzos and Anna Podara opens the new season of CineDoc, following the film’s premiere at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival and the 27th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. The film will be presented as part of the CineDoc Festival, which hosts a series of Athenian premieres, special screenings and parallel events from September 2025 to April 2026. The full list of films can be found here.

The film's premiere in Athens will take place on September 18 at the open-air cinema “Anesis” in the presence of the film's crew. Additional screenings will follow at Danaos Cinema on September 19, 20, 21, and 22. The film is nominated for the Audience Award and viewers will be able to vote by scanning the QR code they will be given on the days of the screenings. Additional screenings will also take place on October 4 and 11 in Volos and Rethymno, respectively.

Regarding the film's premiere on September 18 at the open-air cinema “Anesis”, the CineDoc team invites the audience to attend the screening with their dogs, as they will be offered a special ice cream treat, courtesy of Maraboo Ice Cream.

The screenings are being held in collaboration with Zero Stray Pawject, the Ilioupoli Animal Welfare Union, Cat Cafe Athens, the Attica Rescue Team, the Nea Anchialos Animal Welfare Association SYNYPARCHO, and the Volos Animal Welfare Association KOSMOS & FYSI, with Q&A sessions following the screenings. 

In the documentary, Takis Proestakis, founder of the famous Takis Shelter in Crete, narrates his story: After selling his nightclub in Ierapetra, he finds a few abandoned dogs in a local dumpsite and decides to take action. Gradually, he takes care of more and more stray animals, while trying to raise awareness on the local community. Although he faces challenges every day, Takis' vision becomes a symbol of hope for animal lovers around the world. Having earned their trust and support, he has now managed to create a model animal shelter, which is visited daily by people from all over the world. To date, approximately 2,500 neglected dogs have been rescued and 1,500 have been adopted, mainly abroad. For more information about the shelter and how you can support it, please visit: https://takisshelter.org/ 

SCREENINGS SCHEDULE

• ATHENS – Thursday, September 18, 2025 | ANESIS open cinema

Address: 14 Kifissias Avenue, Athens 

Doors open at 7:15 pm and the screening starts at 8:00 pm.

TICKETS

The film will be screened with Greek and English subtitles. A Q&A session with the film's crew will follow. 

• ATHENS – Friday, September 19 2025 | DANAOS cinema

Address: 109 Kifissias Avenue, Athens 

Start time: 7:00 pm

TICKETS

The film will be screened with Greek and English subtitles. A Q&A session will follow with Stamatina Stamatakou, Director of the Academy of Zero Stray Pawject (Zero Stray Academy). 

• ATHENS – Saturday, September 20, 2025 | DANAOS Cinema

Address: 109 Kifissias Avenue, Athens 

Start time: 7:00 pm

TICKETS

The film will be screened with Greek and English subtitles. A Q&A session will follow with Spyros Chrysanthopoulos, President of the Hellenic Rescue Team of Attica. 

• ATHENS – Sunday, September 21, 2025 | DANAOS Cinema

Address: 109 Kifissias Avenue, Athens 

Start time: 7:00 pm

TICKETS 

The film will be screened with Greek and English subtitles. A Q&A session will follow with Marilena Papagiannopoulou, president of the Ilioupolis Animal Welfare Union, Iris Roussi, member of the Ilioupolis Animal Welfare Union team and Natalie Sellenidou, founder of Cat Cafe Athens.

• ATHENS – Monday, September 22, 2025 | DANAOS Cinema

Address: 109 Kifissias Avenue, Athens 

Start time: 7:00 p.m.

TICKETS 

The film will be screened with Greek and English subtitles. A Q&A session will follow with Antoine Raymond-Stefas, Dog Psychologist.

• VOLOS – Saturday, October 4, 2025 | ACHILLION 

Address: Koumoundourou and Iasonos, Volos 38221

Start time: 8:00 p.m.

          Tickets: ENTEKA – Digital Printing 

          Information: https://www.facebook.com/CineDocVolos  

The film will be screened with Greek and English subtitles. A Q&A session will follow with representatives of the Nea Anchialos Animal Welfare Association SYNYPARCHO and the Volos Animal Welfare Association KOSMOS & FYSI. 

• RETHYMNO – Saturday, October 11, 2025 | "Simeio" Cultural Center

Address: 17 Patriarchou Athinagora, Rethymno

          Tickets available at "Simeio" Cultural Center

Information: https://www.facebook.com/yannisbleproductions

To watch the trailer, please CLICK HERE!

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The first meeting of the fall season for the WHEN Book Club #StoRafi is here! Join us in person at the WHEN Hub to discuss the books we read over the summer, exchange ideas, and share experiences.

This season, we will explore 4 thought-provoking titles:

• Who’s Afraid of Gender? – Judith Butler

• Hosafi – Glykéria Patramani

• The Xenofeminist Manifesto: A Politics for Alienation – Laboria Cuboniks

• To Makri Taxidi tis Mias Mesa stin Alli – Amanda Michalopoulou

Special guests include the authors Glykéria Patramani and Amanda Michalopoulou, along with academic Katerina Vlantoni, to discuss themes of identity, sexuality, gender, personal narrative, motherhood, and social change. As always, copies of the books will be raffled among attendees.

In our book club, we read books that explore the potential and experiences of women, addressing topics such as gender equality, professional growth, and societal transformation. At the start of each month, we propose a book to our members. By the end of the month, we meet—either in person or online—to:

• Exchange opinions about what we’ve read

• Discuss the social, cultural, or political issues explored in the book

• Talk with authors or experts related to the book’s themes

• Discover more books and foster a supportive community

You are welcome to join #StoRafi whether you are an avid reader, passionate about gender issues, or simply curious to explore new perspectives.