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Inspired by the Beatles' 1963 recording 'I Want to Hold Your Hand', which became a 1964 hit, this contemporary theatrical work premiered at one of Athens' historic theatres in 2021. The play depicts marriage fatigue and the crisis that emerges after years of cohabitation. Infidelity and secret hotel encounters provide…
Theatre Lampeti's rooftop returns with an expanded artistic programme titled 'Summer Otherwise'. Following last year's impressive response, marked by consecutive sold-out shows and significant artistic moments, the venue strengthens its position as one of Athens' most distinctive summer destinations. The season…
Aristophanes' ancient comedy, directed by Nikos Karathanou with adaptation and original text by Phoivos Delivoria, premiered at Epidaurus Theatre with 15,700 spectators over July 24-25. Karathanou, Delivoria, and musician Angelos Triantafyllou have created a vibrant, comic, and politically charged production that…
Following consecutive sold-out runs, Spyros Papadopoulos and Renia Louizidou return with Sexy Laundry, a comedy by Michele Riml. The production explores their married life through themes of love, nerves, humor and the fundamental truths of everyday shared existence. Papadopoulos and Louizidou share intimate details of…
The Lampeti Theater roof terrace returns for a second year with 'A Different Summer,' reinforcing its position as one of Athens' most distinctive summer destinations. Following last year's impressive response marked by consecutive sold-out shows and significant artistic moments, the venue reopens more renewed and…
An interactive children's theatrical performance featuring the Smurfs weaves together adventure, song, dance, friendship and environmental messages. The production creates a unique theatrical experience for the whole family, using interactive elements to engage young audiences directly. Music and choreography…
Ανεξάρτητα Κράτη is a journalistic drama by Antonis Tsiotsiopoulos and Giorgos Paloumpis, inspired by the true story of Dr. Vasilis Tsirones during Greece's early post-dictatorship period. The production has secured substantial critical acclaim and established itself as a significant work of contemporary Greek…
Comedy of the Neighborhood is a theatrical production featuring Kostas Maliatsis. The show comes to Veakio Theatre in Piraeus for a filmed presentation of its final performance. This event marks the videotaping of the production's closing show. According to organizers, the production has made an impact on…
Aeschylus's "Persians" stands as the oldest surviving complete work of ancient Greek drama and the first theatrical recording of historical events. The playwright, an eyewitness to the Battle of Salamis, created a "theatrical report" of war just eight years after the catastrophe. Director Christos Theodoridis…
The Beatles recorded 'I Want to Hold Your Hand,' an iconic 1964 British number-one hit that inspired a contemporary theatrical work in 2021. This new play marked a significant artistic turning point for one of Athens' most historic theatres. The production examines marital exhaustion, the relational crisis that comes…
Markos Sefellis returns to Delphinario this summer with 'GELAS', a new revue and an explosive political satire. The production comments on Greek reality, current affairs, political parties, leaders and social media through Sefellis's distinctive humour. At its centre is an ambitious political leader who founds the…
«Tou Agoriou Apenanti» runs at Alsos Theatre through October 3 as this summer season's paramount theatrical and musical spectacle. Located in Kypseli, Athens, the venue presents a distinctive blend of theatrical and musical elements throughout the extended season. The production by EIKONA IHOS GOC combines dramatic…
The Imaginary Invalid by Molière is presented through an adaptation and direction by Michalis Reppas and Thanasis Papathanassiou. The title refers to a protagonist consumed by imaginary ailments, explored through comedic theatrical convention. Molière's classic work examines human nature, social pretension, and the…
Samuel Beckett's Happy Days is presented as part of the Aischylea Festival 2026 at the IRIS venue in Eleusis. The festival's 52nd edition runs from August 30 to October 3, featuring selected performances, theatrical productions, concerts spanning various music genres, art exhibitions and film screenings. The IRIS…
An author meets a twenty-year-old parricide named Martín in prison over months. He aims to write a theatrical work based on Martín's story, proposing the young prisoner perform as himself on stage. When the ministry forbids this, actor Federico assumes the role instead. The author now works simultaneously with both.…
Aeschylus' Persians is the oldest surviving complete work of ancient Greek drama and the first theatrical recording of historical events. Directed by Christos Theodoridis, the production stars Maria Naupliotou, Dimitris Katalifos, Anastasis Roilos and Stavros Svingos with an 18-member chorus. Aeschylus, an eyewitness…
Directed by Ioli Andreadi, this theatrical work explores the life and music of legendary Greek musician Manolis Chiotis. The production unfolds on a magical stage at the Hellenic World Cultural Center, marking the first theatrical work dedicated to this pioneering artist. The ensemble features actors and singers…
The Imaginary Invalid by Molière is presented in a new adaptation and direction by Michalis Reppas and Thanasis Papathanassiou. The theatrical production forms part of a summer tour in 2026. This adaptation brings the classical play to audiences through a contemporary directorial approach to the source text. The…
Romeo and Juliet by Bost is a theatrical comedy currently touring across Greece. The production features prominent performances from Yro Mane, Akis Sakellariu, Spyros Bimbilis, and Yannis Drakopulos. Yannis Zouganellis takes on the distinctive role of Paramana in this theatrical production. The ensemble cast brings…
The State Theatre of Northern Greece presents a contemporary stage adaptation of Aristophanes' comedy, translated by Konstantinos Boura and directed by Asterios Peltekis. Elisabeth Constantinidou stars as Lysistrata, with Katerina Papoutsaki, Kraterus Katsoulis, Alexandra Palaeologou, Panagiotis Petrakis, Nikos…
Aristophanes' ancient comedy Peace receives a new theatrical interpretation through direction and conception by Nikos Karatanos, with adaptation, original text and songs by Foivos Delivorias. This production emerged from the Epidaurus premiere and traverses Greece to selected cities. The play, originally performed in…
The play "Independent States," co-written by Giorgos Palumpis and Antonis Tsiotsiopulos, draws inspiration from doctor Vassilis Tsironis' true story during Greece's first post-dictatorship period. The production captured theatre audiences through its rapid pace, raw realism, and compelling performances. It received…
Aeschylus' landmark tragedy Persae receives a new production directed by Christos Theodoridis, featuring Maria Nafplioti, Dimitris Katalipos, Anastasis Roylos, and Stavros Svigkos alongside a dynamic 18-member chorus. The play stands as the oldest surviving complete work of ancient Greek drama and the first theatrical…
Oikogeneia Tsekme brings its summer tour to the Thanos Veggos Amphitheatre in Korydallos. The production, starring Tolis Papadimitriou, travels across Greece as part of a comprehensive nationwide tour. Papadimitriou welcomes audiences into his distinctive universe where creative possibilities unfold and unexpected…
Bost's comedic adaptation reimagines the classic tragedy with contemporary humour. The production features an ensemble cast including Yro Mane, Akis Sakellariou, Spyros Bimpillas, Giannis Drakopoulos, and Giannis Zouganellis in the role of Paramana. This theatrical comedy takes Shakespeare's most famous tragedy and…
The National Symphony Orchestra and Choir of ERT, under conductor Michalis Oikonomou, turn the Beatles into a full symphonic program. Expect "Let It Be," "Yesterday," "Hey Jude," "Come Together" and "Here Comes the Sun," rebuilt for orchestra and choir rather than a four-piece band. It runs as part of Parklife,…
This is a monologue play by Petrou Zoulia titled 'A Life,' performed by Nena Menti. The work explores the life and experiences of a dressmaker through a solo theatrical performance. The production is currently touring select theaters and festivals during the summer season. Only a limited number of performances are…
Lysistrata - ΚΘΒΕ is a theatrical production presented at the 52nd Aischyleia Festival, organized by the Municipality of Eleusis. Held at the IRIS venue on Eleusis's waterfront, a renovated former factory, the performance is part of a festival combining theatre, concerts, art exhibitions, and film screenings. The IRIS…
The Thessalian Theatre presents Federico García Lorca's masterwork Ματωμένος γάμος. Direction is by Kostas Tsianos, with set and costume design by Giorgos Ziakas and music composition by Dionysis Tsaknis. The production brings together this creative team to stage the acclaimed work of the Spanish playwright. Lorca's…
Ρωμαίος και Ιουλιέτα by Bost is a theatrical comedy production that brings together a cast of performers. The ensemble features Υρώ Μανέ, Άκης Σακελλαρίου, Σπύρος Μπιμπίλας, and Γιάννης Δρακόπουλος in starring roles. Γιάννης Ζουγανέλης performs as Paramana. The production travels across Greece as part of a touring…
The Thessalic Theater presents Federico García Lorca's masterpiece Blood Wedding. Director Kostas Tsianos stages this work, with Giorgos Ziakas designing both the scenery and costumes for the production. Composer Dionysis Tsaknis creates the accompanying score. The director oversees the artistic realization of Lorca's…
Family Tsekme embarks on a significant summer tour across Greece, bringing live theatrical performance to audiences throughout the entire country. Tolis Papadimitriou, the writer and performer behind this work, welcomes audiences into his distinctive and imaginative creative universe. Within this theatrical universe,…
Aristophanes' comedy Peace travels across Greece following an acclaimed Epidaurus premiere that drew enthusiastic audiences. Directed by Nikos Karathanou with original text and songs by Phoivos Deliovorias, this staging presents the ancient work as a response to war's madness through music, collective action and…
Aeschylus's Persians stands as ancient Greek drama's oldest complete surviving work and the first theatrical recording of historical events. Directed by Christos Theodoridis, this production features lead performances from Maria Nafpliotou, Dimitris Katalifos, Anastasis Roilos, and Stavros Sbyggos alongside an…
The successful theatrical production Κάθε Πέμπτη Κύριε Γκρην (Every Thursday Mr. Green), created by Jeff Baron and directed by Κώστα Γάκη, embarks on a nationwide tour throughout Greece. The production brings this acclaimed play to audiences in venues across the country. The work features a compelling dramatic…
This classic comedy by Molière receives a new adaptation and direction by Michalis Reppas and Thanasis Papathanassiou. The production is part of a 2026 summer tour. Molière's original work tells the story of a protagonist consumed by anxiety over imaginary medical ailments and conditions, creating comic situations…
Aeschylus' emblematic tragedy Persae returns in a new production by director Christos Theodoridis, featuring Maria Napliotou, Dimitris Kataleifos, Anastasis Roilos and Stavros Svigkos alongside an 18-member chorus. The play stands as the oldest surviving complete work of ancient Greek drama and the first theatrical…
Thomas Zampras and Andreas Paspatis bring their stand-up hour, 'Ξεκινάμε και βλέπουμε,' to Theatro Kolonou, and the billing is unusually honest: this is the show nobody asked for. The pair promise confidence they cannot quite explain and material even they are not sure works, so new jokes are not part of the deal.…
Alcestis is presented as part of the 52nd Aeschylia Festival, organized by the Municipality of Eleusis since 1975. The festival runs from 30 August to 3 October 2026, featuring theatrical performances, concerts of various musical genres, art exhibitions and film screenings. Hosted at the IRIS venue on Eleusis…
Sophocles' Antigone, directed by Themi Moumolidis, returns for a limited run this summer. The critically acclaimed production, featuring Lena Papaligura as Antigone, Meletis Ilias as Creon, and Michalis Oikonomou as the Guard, brings renewed perspective to the ancient tragedy. Following an exceptionally successful…
The Thessalian Theatre presents Federico García Lorca's celebrated masterwork Blood Wedding, directed by Kostás Tsianos. The production features set and costume design by Giorgos Ziákas, with an original musical score composed by Dionísios Tsaknís. This seminal dramatic work stands as one of Lorca's most significant…
A Different Thebes returns this summer for a limited tour of open-air theatres. This acclaimed production, created by Theatre of the New World and directed by Vangelis Theodoropoulos, has established itself as one of Greece's most celebrated plays in recent years. It is based on Sergio Blanco's multi-award-winning…
The State Theatre of Northern Greece presents a contemporary theatrical reading of Aristophanes' Lysistrata, translated by Konstantinos Boura and directed by Asterios Peltekis. This production is part of a tour including performances at the Athens Epidaurus Festival. Elisabeth Konstantinidou leads an ensemble cast…
SWAN is a captivating acrobatic dance drama from China that transcends physical spectacle. The production combines human determination, poetic movement, and visual beauty into a theatrical experience that speaks directly to the heart. Based on the artistic tradition of Shoulder Ballet, it tells the story of a young…
Bost presents a comedic theatrical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, featuring a cast that includes Yro Mane, Akis Sakellariou, Spyros Bimbas, and Yannis Drakopoulos in leading roles. Yannis Zouganellis takes on the role of the Nurse. This production embarks on a comprehensive tour across Greece, bringing the famous…
Vasilis Charalambopulos stars in Carlo Goldoni's celebrated work The Servant of Two Masters, directed by Yiannis Kakleas. This theatrical production presents Goldoni's classic comedy, which centers on a servant caught between conflicting loyalty to two different masters. The play explores central themes of deception…
Independent States is a journalistic drama by Antonis Tsiotsiopoulos and Giorgos Palombi, inspired by the true story of uncompromising physician Vasilis Tsirones during Greece's first post-junta years. The production resonated with audiences through its rapid pace, raw realism, and compelling performances. Immediately…
Byrona Theodorpoulos and Michali Mathioudakis present their fifth joint stand-up comedy performance at the Therino Kinimatografos Panathinaia in Neapolis, Exarcheia. The show features a 110-minute runtime with a 10-minute intermission included. The stand-up performance takes place at the seasonal outdoor cinema venue…
Thessalian Theatre presents Blood Wedding by Federico García Lorca, a landmark work of Spanish drama. The production is directed by Kostas Tsianos, with set and costume design by Giorgos Ziakas and music composed by Dionysis Tsaknis. These theatre professionals collaborate to bring Lorca's masterpiece to the stage.…
A writer meets a twenty-year-old patricide named Martin in prison to create a play based on his story. When the inmate is barred from performing by the ministry, young actor Federico takes the role, and the writer works with both men simultaneously. Sergio Blanco, a Franco-Uruguayan playwright and one of contemporary…
The State Theatre of Northern Greece presents a contemporary scenic reading of Aristophanes' Lysistrata, translated by Konstantinos Boura and directed by Asterios Peltekis. The touring production features Elisabeth Konstantinidou as Lysistrata alongside actors from the theatre's ensemble. The direction explores the…
Ρωμαίος και Ιουλιέτα του Μποστ is a comedy production currently touring throughout Greece. The production stars Υρώ Μανέ, Άκης Σακελλαρίου, Σπύρος Μπιμπίλας, and Γιάννης Δρακόπουλος in the principal roles. Γιάννης Ζουγανέλης performs as Paramana in the production. This theatrical production travels to multiple cities…
Chrysiida Gagkouthi returns with a new live show at Universe Multivenue Open Air, featuring special guest Konnie Metaxa. The performance balances 80s nostalgia with contemporary emotional storytelling through song. The show promises to create an intimate space for exploring themes of relationships and personal…
Lampros Fisfis presents a monologue examining everyday details that unite us. For ninety minutes, he hyper-analyzes life with relentless self-mockery, complaining about nearly everything and then complaining about the rest. Through rapid-fire delivery and direct audience engagement, he creates a unique shared…
Comedian Alexandros Tsouvelas returns with an alien-themed stand-up comedy show offering sharp, biting contemporary commentary on modern life. TSOUVELAS II lands at Telekom Center Athens, defying the gravity of everyday existence while spreading cosmic laughter throughout the entire venue. The show invites audiences…
Blood Wedding by F.G. Lorka is presented as part of the Ionikes Giortes festival, a distinguished cultural celebration hosted by the Municipality of New Smyrna. The festival has earned recognition over many decades for maintaining high artistic quality across its programming of theatrical works and musical…
Sammy Obeid built a world record out of stubbornness: 1,001 consecutive nights of stand-up, a run that landed him in Time and The New York Times. The Oakland comic double majored in business and math at Berkeley, turned down a job at Google, and hosts 100 Humans on Netflix, with credits on Conan, Last Comic Standing…
A monologue examining everyday life's uniting details. Lampros spends ninety minutes over-analyzing existence, self-mocking his entire being, complaining about nearly everything and then complaining about the rest. Through his rapid-fire delivery and audience connection, he creates at each performance an atmosphere…
Thessalian Theatre presents Federico García Lorca's Blood Wedding, one of the Spanish playwright's most celebrated and enduring dramatic works. The production is directed by Kostas Tsianos. Giorgos Ziakos creates the set design and costumes, establishing the visual world of the production. The original musical…
Ανεξάρτητα Κράτη is presented as part of the Aeschyleia Festival, the Municipality of Eleusis's flagship cultural event running in its 52nd edition. This celebration of culture takes place at the repurposed IRIS venue on Eleusis's waterfront. The former industrial site has been transformed into a modern cultural…
The State Theatre of Northern Greece presents a contemporary staging of Aristophanes' comedy Lysistrati, translated by Konstantinos Boura and directed by Artistic Director Asterios Peltekis. The production treats the work as a profound political and anthropological examination of societal collapse and renewal through…
The production 'Every Thursday Mr. Green,' written by Jeff Baron and directed by Kostas Gakis, has been established as a successful theatrical work. This theatrical piece reaches audiences across the entire nation through an extended touring schedule. Presented under Kostas Gakis's direction, the work visits multiple…
Fisfis examines everyday life through a comedic lens in this solo stand-up performance. He dissects existence with self-directed humor, cataloguing complaints about mundane life while creating shared laughter with his audience. With over 15 years of stand-up comedy experience, he weaves commentary on relationships,…
Eirini is Nikos Karathanós's provocative staging of Aristophanes' ancient comedy, adapted by Phoivos Delihovriás with original text and songs. The production premiered at Epidaurus Ancient Theatre in July, drawing 15,700 spectators across two performances. Despite heavy rainfall that interrupted Friday's showing,…
Romeo and Juliet by Bust is a comedic stage production based on the classic story. The cast ensemble includes Yro Mane, Akis Sakellariu, Spyros Bimbas, and Yannis Drakopoulos, with Yannis Zouganellis performing in the role of Paramana. The production is part of a nationwide tour bringing this theatrical comedy to…
Vasilis Haralabobulos leads the cast of Carlo Goldoni's classical comedy The Servant of Two Masters, directed by Yiannis Kaklea. The production forms part of a new major summer tour bringing the theatrical work to venues across Greece. Originally penned in the 18th century, Goldoni's play remains one of the most…
Petros Zoulia's monologue 'A Life' centers on a seamstress character. Nena Menthi performs the lead role during a summer tour across the region. The production travels to selected theaters and festivals with a limited number of performances scheduled across specific venues. The monologue explores the life, work, and…
This event is organized by the Hellenic Red Crescent in partnership with the Hellenic Olympic Committee at Kallimarmaro stadium in Athens, bringing together those committed to peace, hope and humanism. Titled 'Keeping the Flame of Peace, Hope and Humanism Burning,' the gathering emphasizes humanitarian and Olympic…
Assemblywomen | Women in Power is a theatrical work presented as part of the Ionic Celebrations, the Municipality of Nea Smyrni's cultural festival established as one of Greece's most significant quality outdoor festivals. Operating for many decades without compromising on artistic quality, the festival features…
Bost's comedy version of «Ρωμαίος και Ιουλιέτα» (Romeo and Juliet) tours across Greece, bringing the theatrical work to audiences nationwide. The cast features Υρώ Μανέ, Άκης Σακελλαρίου, Σπύρος Μπιμπίλας, and Γιάννης Δρακόπουλος in leading roles. Γιάννης Ζουγανέλης takes the role of the Nurse character. The tour…
Aristophanes' timeless 'Plutus' makes a grand theatrical return this summer, starring Markos Seferlis in a contemporary, satirical take on the classical comedy. Through irreverent humor, biting satire, music, dance, and modern references, this production asks enduring questions: who truly deserves wealth? Why do…
Jeff Baron's theatrical production Every Thursday, Mr Green, directed by Kostas Gakis, returns for a national tour across Greece in summer 2026. The successful work travels to multiple venues throughout the country, bringing this play to audiences in various regions. The production includes a scheduled stop at the…
The Aeschyleia Festival, organised by the Municipality of Eleusis since 1975, continues its cultural mission with youthful momentum across Western Attica. This year's 52nd edition presents theatrical performances, concerts spanning diverse musical genres, visual art exhibitions and film screenings. Events take place…
Aristophanes' classic comedy Peace arrives at Damari Theatre as part of a nationwide tour, directed by Nikos Karathaanos with original adaptation, text and songs by Phoivos Delivorias. This production presents the ancient play as a vibrant, political response to war, employing music, collective spirit and folk…
Carlo Goldoni's 'The Servant of Two Masters' is performed by Vasilis Charalambopulos in the leading role and is directed by Giannis Kaklea. The production embarks on an extensive new tour across Greece this summer. Charalambopulos returns to the character for this touring season, bringing the performance to audiences…
Giannis Christopoulos's Theater presents Menelou Loudemis's emblematic novel 'A Child Counts the Stars', with theatrical adaptation and direction by Alexandros Rigas. The work explores themes of hope and dreams, creating powerful emotional resonance throughout the narrative. The theatrical production carefully adapts…
This theatrical production is presented as part of the Ionian Celebrations, a major cultural festival organized by the Municipality of Nea Smyrni. Established over decades through collaborative effort, the festival is recognized as one of Greece's significant quality open-air festivals without compromise on artistic…
The successful production 'Every Thursday Mr. Green' by Jeff Baron, directed by Kostas Gakis, embarks on a nationwide tour across Greece. The theatrical work brings the stage production to audiences throughout the country on this tour. Created by Jeff Baron and directed by Kostas Gakis, the piece reaches audiences in…
This theater production is presented as part of the Aischylia Festival, held at the former IRIS industrial complex on Eleusis seafront. The festival presents theatrical performances, concerts across music genres, visual art exhibitions and film screenings in a contemporary cultural space. The venue's distinctive…
Aristophanes' ancient comedy Peace travels to selected Greek cities in a bold new production directed by Nikos Karathanous. The staging features original adaptation, text and music by Phoivos Deliboriás. Karathanous, Deliboriás and Angelos Triantafyllou create a work that is abundant, comic and profoundly political.…
This monologue puts everyday life details under the microscope, finding shared human truths. Lampros over-analyzes existence with self-deprecating humor, complaining about nearly everything and then complaining about the rest. Through rapid pacing and audience engagement, he transforms each show into a shared…
Comedian Domnu' Dănuț performs stand-up comedy at ARCH Club - Live Stage in Athens. The show presents new jokes and new energy, representing a different level of stand-up comedy. Hosted by Sublime Romania, this live performance brings original comedy material to audiences interested in fresh stand-up. Domnu' Dănuț…
Romaios kai Ioulieta by Bost is a comedic theatre production that draws on a timeless literary work. The production features a distinguished cast including Yrô Mané, Akis Sakellaríou, Spýros Bimbílas, and Yiánnis Drakópoulos performing in principal roles. Yiánnis Zouganélis takes on the character role of Paramána in…
A Life: The Monologue of a Dressmaker is a theatrical work by Petros Zoulia, performed by Nena Menti. The production embarks on a summer tour, with a limited run of performances at selected theaters and festivals. This monologue explores the life of a dressmaker through an intimate, character-driven theatrical form.…
The Aeschylia Festival presents its 52nd edition as a celebration of culture organized by the Municipality of Eleusis since 1975. Hosted at the IRIS venue on Eleusis Beachfront, the festival features theater performances, concerts spanning multiple musical genres, art exhibitions, and film screenings. The programming…
Returning for its 14th year after consecutive sold-out runs, this monologue centers on Erato. She is a woman living at life's margins whose perspective shifts when a sex worker moves into the apartment above. Written by Antonis Tsipianitis and performed by Katerina Didaskálou, the production is a 90-minute journey…
Two different worlds meet on stage in a live interactive performance full of humor, truths, and stories drawn from real life. The production brings these contrasting perspectives together in a theatrical experience designed for audience participation. Comedy serves as the primary vehicle for exploring these different…
Mboust's Romeo and Juliet is a comedic theatrical production touring throughout Greece. The cast includes Yrô Manéé, Akis Sakellaríou, Spíros Bimbílas, and Giannis Drakópoulos in principal roles, with Giannis Zouganélis playing the character Paramánas. This touring production travels across the country, bringing its…
Kids Theater tours Greece with George Sarhi's iconic work The Narrow Shoes, directed by Athanasia Kalogianni. This stage adaptation brings a beloved work of Greek children's literature to life for the first time on stage. The production uses contemporary theatre infused with music, movement, and evocative summer…
Comedian Tsouvelas returns with an extraterrestrial stand-up comedy show as timely as ever. TSOUVELAS II lands, defying the gravity of everyday life and scattering cosmic laughter in all directions. The performance invites audiences to discover planet Tsouvelas and the universe within its own dimension. Featuring…
The Ionian Celebrations Festival, organized by the Municipality of Nea Smyrni, is among Greece's most significant quality open cultural festivals. Spanning many decades, it has maintained its commitment to quality programming without compromise. The festival features theatrical works and musical concerts, selected to…
The Aischyleia Festival returns for its 52nd edition, organized by the Municipality of Eleusis since 1975. Despite its historic origins, the festival continues with youthful energy to bring cultural vitality to western Attica. The program features theatrical performances, concerts spanning multiple genres, art…
This is a tour production of Aristophanes' 'Peace,' directed and conceived by Nikos Karathantos, with adaptation, original text and songs by Phoebus Delihvoryis. The production premiered at Epidaurus Ancient Theatre in July 2026, reaching over 15,700 spectators across two performances. The adaptation presents the…
The Aeschylia Festival 2026 presents Ηλέκτρα by M. Kakogiannis (1962), a landmark screening at the IRIS cultural space on Eleusis beach. Now in its 52nd edition, the festival, organized by the Municipality of Eleusis since 1975, continues to bring cultural vitality to western Athens. The former industrial site has…
Aristophanes' ancient comedy Peace travels to selected Greek cities following its Epidaurus premiere. Directed by Nikos Karathanis with adaptation and original songs by Phoebus Delihorias, the production stars Angelos Triantafyllou and presents a theatrical response to war through music, collective energy, and popular…
This film screening is part of Aischylea 2026, a comprehensive cultural program featuring theatrical performances, concerts of diverse musical styles, and art exhibitions. The festival, organized by the Municipality of Eleusis since 1975, continues its more than five-decade tradition of bringing cultural programming…
Brian Cox is the physicist behind the BBC's landmark science series, from Wonders of the Solar System to The Planets. His last tour, Horizons, reached nearly half a million people and set two Guinness World Records. Emergence is the follow-up, a live lecture performed in English on how a universe of dazzling…
Giorgos Ntalaras presents a rebetiko performance alongside musicians Aspasia Stratigou, Mariana Katsimicha, and Vasilis Korakakis. These artists are carefully selected for their ability to authentically capture the style and sonic character of the genre. Ntalaras, a renowned interpreter of the Greek urban song…
Kanan Gill built his following online before he ever filled a theatre, and now he is one of the most recognisable names in Indian stand-up. His last world tour pulled more than 100,000 people across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, a run few Indian comics have matched. This time he brings a brand-new show to…
Brian Cox is the physicist who made the BBC's Wonders of the Solar System and The Planets, and the one who turned a lecture tour into two Guinness World Records. Emergence is his newest show, built around a single question: how does the Universe's complexity, from galaxies to snowflakes to the human brain, grow out of…
A nationwide touring production brings Euripides' Troades to the stage through an original large-scale musical theatre creation. Dimitri Lagios' music accompanies the classical Greek tragedy in this innovative adaptation. Director Stelios Vrachnis guides a cast led by Giota Festa and Ioanna Pilichou. The production…
Lampros Fisfis performs a monologue examining everyday life details that unite audiences. For ninety minutes, he overanalyzes existence and practices self-mockery, complaining about nearly everything, then complaining about the rest. With rapid-fire delivery and strong audience connection, Fisfis creates an intimate…
Carlo Goldoni's classic comedy 'The Servant of Two Masters' returns with Vasilis Charalampopoulos in the lead role, directed by Yiannis Kakleas. The production marks a major summer tour across Greece, bringing this celebrated work to audiences in communities nationwide. The play showcases the timeless humor and…
The Athens Coffee Festival brings together premium coffee brands and microroasteries from origins across Guatemala, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Ethiopia and Vietnam. Expert baristas prepare specialty beverages ranging from classic espresso and cold brew to innovative coffee cocktails, while street food vendors provide…
Ilia Fountoulis and Angelos Spylioupoulos bring stand-up comedy to the Athens Coffee Festival at Technopoli. The festival celebrates specialty coffee through premium brands and microroasteries offering beans from Guatemala, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Ethiopia, and Vietnam sourced for quality and origin. World-class baristas…
This contemporary staging of Aristophanes' ancient comedy premiered at Epidaurus on July 24-25, drawing 15,700 spectators. Directed by Nikos Karathanos with text and music by Phoebus Delihorias, the production presents a politically charged reinterpretation combining music, collective participation and popular…
The Athens Coffee Festival returns to Technopolis for three days celebrating coffee, food, and live music. Premium brands and microroasteries offer single-origin beans from Guatemala, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Ethiopia, and Vietnam. World-class baristas serve classic espresso, cold brew, and specialty coffee cocktails.…
Ανδρέας Πασπάτης performs stand-up comedy at the ATHENS COFFEE FESTIVAL 2026 at Τεχνόπολη Δήμου Αθηναίων. The festival celebrates coffee culture with premium roasters and world-class baristas serving specialty brews from Guatemala, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Ethiopia and Vietnam. Specialty coffee cocktails and street food…
Tsouvelas returns with an alien-themed stand-up comedy performance that takes audiences on an unexpected cosmic journey. TSOUVELAS II lands at Κατράκειο Θέατρο, spreading laughter through one-liners, prose, and spontaneous improvisations featuring both earthly and extraterrestrial characters in equal measure. The…
The Athens Coffee Festival 2026 returns to Technopoli, uniting premium coffee brands and microroasteries. Participating roasters hail from Guatemala, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Ethiopia and Vietnam. World-class baristas serve classic espresso, cold brew and specialty coffee cocktails alongside street food offerings. The…
BACON is an acclaimed British play by Sophie Swithinbank, directed by Émiley Louise. The raw, electrified thriller continues into its second year at Theatre Anesis, featuring Giorgos Beno and Alexandros Piechoviak. The work explores themes of violence, desire and deep emotional wounds that never fully heal. The play…
Sarah Kane's "Cleansed," directed by Dimitri Karantza, is a 1998 play divided into 20 short scenes that functions as a manifesto for human dignity. In an institutional setting, six characters struggle to find their identities and voices: Graham, Grace, Carl, Rod, Robin, and a Woman. Each pursues different forms of…
Aeschylus's Persae is the oldest surviving complete work of ancient Greek drama and simultaneously the first theatrical recording of historical events. As an eyewitness to the Battle of Salamis, Aeschylus created a 'scenic reportage' of war merely eight years after the catastrophe. Directed by Christos Theodoridi,…
Μαύρη Σαμπούκα is not merely a theatrical production; it is an idea. After countless final performances and sold-out tours, this celebrated comedy returns as an iconic event for a single night at Lykabittos Theatre. Tolis Papadimitriou refreshes his acclaimed text while joining Antonis Stamos to deliver 100 minutes of…
Matteo Lane is a Chicago comic making his first visit to Greece, here on his third international tour. Before comedy he studied opera singing and oil painting in Italy, and that background feeds an act billed as a blend of stand-up and musical prowess. His specials 'Hair Plugs & Heartache' and 'The Advice Special'…
Euripides' Trojan Women encounter the music of Dimitris Lagios in an original large-scale musical-theatrical production. Directed by Stelios Vrachnis, the work stages the ancient dramatic text alongside contemporary musical composition. The production features Giota Festa and Ioanna Pilihou in principal performance…
The successful theatrical production by Giorgis Tsouris returns for its second season at Anesis Theatre after a triumphant debut with 150 consecutive sold-out performances. The play unfolds in a basement in Nea Ionia, where what begins as an innocent men's party with whiskey, arguments, jokes and folk songs transforms…
Agatha Christie's court thriller returns for its fourth consecutive season at Theatro Horn, following three years of sold-out performances. Directed by Nikolaos Haniwtakis and starring Melina Vambaka, Giannis Vouros, and an ensemble cast, the production centers on Leonard Vole's trial for murdering a wealthy widow.…
MAZOHA presents an autumn edition of this established live performance series at Death Disco. Recognized for consistency within independent Greek music production, the artist brings multiple guest performers and newly created material to the stage. The program features electronic and darkwave musical forms. Several…
Richard Bean's acclaimed modern comedy 'One Man, Two Guvnors' merges commedia dell'arte tradition with British humour. Directed by Thanos Tokakis, the play features Giorgos Chrysostomos as the desperate servant Francis who urgently needs both work and food. When offered simultaneous employment by two different…
Autechre, the electronic duo of Sean Booth and Rob Brown, performs in Athens. In November 2024, they released AE_2022, a series of extended pieces recorded before live audiences globally between 2022 and 2024. The work is available on Warp Records, Bleep, Bandcamp and their official web store. In December, Autechre…
SUPERINIA is an interactive children's theatre performance combining music, humor and action. The story follows Moly, the pollution monster who suddenly appears and threatens to fill Earth with garbage, waste and indifference. As pollution grows, Moly becomes stronger, but the children refuse to remain passive…
One of Broadway's most acclaimed theatrical successes in recent years, Ayad Akhtar's Pulitzer Prize-winning McNeal makes its Greek premiere, directed by Christos Sougaros. An outstanding cast is led by Pygmalion Dadakaris in the emblematic role of Jacob McNeal. The play centers on McNeal, a celebrated yet…
A production by Happy Productions, this deeply human and harsh work explores fear, racism, social disintegration and the limits of survival. Written by Thanasis Papathanasiou and Michalis Reppas, it is directed by Giorgis Tsouris. The play follows four Greeks, newly poor individuals living on the margins of…
Pussy Riot, the legendary feminist collective that shook the world with their action against Putin's regime, brings their acclaimed show 'Riot Days' to Athens. Based on Masha Alyokhina's memoir of the same name, this hybrid work blends concert, theatre, performance art and political manifesto. The production traces…
Two major Cretan cultural institutions, the Cretan State Theatre and the Heraklion Cultural Conference Centre, join forces with producer Gerasimos Skafidas for this landmark co-production. Ibsen's masterpiece explores a society bound by social convention and illusion. Directed by Nikos Haniotakis, the play presents…
Masood Boomgaard has spent a decade doing stand-up in New York, London and Dubai. His best-known creation is Self-Help Singh, a self-styled de-motivational speaker who parodies the self-help and motivational-seminar industry. The character, Boomgaard says, arrived as a vision after he slipped and hit his head…
Greece's largest gastronomic festival returns bigger and more tempting. Following last year's enormous success, the Gastronomos Festival's 'Grand Celebration' reopens at Pireos 260 for an indulgent weekend of culinary exploration. Over two days, visitors cook alongside renowned chefs, participate in tastings and wine…
Happy Productions presents its theatrical season for 2026-2027, concentrating 13 productions across four venues in Athens. The programming features new Greek works, international successes presented for the first time in Greece, and highly anticipated returns following consecutive sold-out runs. This season marks one…
Max needs help, and you decide his fate. This disruptive comedy puts narrative control entirely in the hands of the audience, who vote each night to alter the plot's direction. The concept turns traditional theatre on its head, making spectators active participants rather than passive observers. Directed by Vana…
To Skotadi is a theatre production directed by Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos, staged at Theatre Argo in Metaxourgio. The work is based on Maurice Maeterlinck's play The Blind. Papaspiliopoulos provides both the conceptual foundation and the directorial vision for this theatrical interpretation. Maeterlinck's The Blind is…
Director Dimitri Karantza brings the theatrical production Roberto Tsoucko to Proskinio Theatre with actor Dimitri Kapourani performing in the lead role. The performance examines fundamental themes of freedom, violence, and the essential right of individuals to exist beyond imposed identities. It investigates how…
A spectacular theatrical production about Alexander the Great will be presented at Christmas Theater in October 2026. Directed and written by Carmen Rougeri, the production begins with Philip II's marriage to Olympias and spans the Macedonian king's life through his death in Babylon at age 33. The narrative…
Maria Magkanari directs this new theatrical work exploring the fraught relationship between writers Margarita Karapano and her mother, Margarita Lymberakis. Featuring Lydia Fotopoulos, Evdokia Roumeli and Nikola Douro, the production details this complex connection. The relationship encompasses love, admiration,…
The Trial by Kafka returns for its second season at Θέατρο Ark, a theatrical venue located in central Athens. Directed by Biniari, this stage adaptation features an ensemble cast comprising eleven actors. The cast includes Evita Agaitse, Alexis Vidalakis, Angeliki Delithanaski, Vasilis Kazis, Konstantinos Maglaras,…
Sleaford Mods are Andrew Fearn and Jason Williamson, the British duo who built a career on minimal electronic beats and Williamson's ranting, spoken-word delivery. Nearly two decades in, they've gone from underground rooms to sold-out tours, Top 5 records and festival headline slots. The words are the point: class…
ΑΛΕΞ / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ presents a small story about violence, created by Litho Triantafyllidi and Pano Vlachos. Directed by Triantafyllidi, the production features Vlachos in the central role, carrying the narrative and thematic weight of the work. The theatrical piece emerges from a close collaboration between these two…
Henrik Ibsen's Rosmersholm will be presented at Athens Theatre Technis in a new theatrical production directed by Giorgos Houvardas. Houvardas also provides a fresh translation and stage adaptation specifically for this presentation. The co-production partners with Theatre Technis Karolou Koun and will be staged at…
The Athens English Comedy Club welcomes comedian Žana Fejzić to Greece for the first time. Born in Bosnia and raised in Florida, she now lives in Berlin. Her standup hour explores cultural confusion, immigrant trauma, and dating disasters through a lens combining Balkan pessimism with delusional American positivity…
Irish comedian Reece Kidd presents a brand-new stand-up show built on big storytelling and sharp character work, exploring the chaos of being an Irishman abroad. His viral walk-and-talk stories have accumulated over 200 million views online, featuring fast-paced narratives and interactive crowd engagement. The…
The Grinch, the famous grumpy green character from Dr. Seuss, leaves his cave on Distant Mountain and comes to Athens with one goal: to sabotage the holidays. Directed by Fokas Evangelinos with adaptation by Giorgos Kapoutzidis, this production brings one of the most subversive, funny and touching holiday stories of…
The Beatles Symphonic Fantasy presents an orchestral reimagining of the iconic British quartet's catalog. Making its Athens debut at Christmas Theater, this touring production marks 65 years since the band's formation with a distinctive artistic approach. The project combines the power of the State Orchestra of Athens…
The Theatrical Enterprises of Tagaris present Shakespeare's Hamlet at Θέατρο Βεάκη, directed by Dimitris Karantza with Stefania Goulioti in the title role. The iconic tragedy explores themes of identity, existence and resistance to authoritarian systems and violence. Set in a decaying society, thought and reflection…
The Vienna Mozart Orchestra returns triumphantly to Christmas Theater for its established New Year concert. The ensemble comprises around thirty accomplished musicians serving as permanent collaborators with Vienna's Philharmonic. Performing Mozart compositions and Viennese waltzes, they are accompanied by principal…
Lords of the Sound Orchestra presents Music is Coming, an epic audiovisual spectacle uniting live symphonic music with advanced staging technology. The production features a full symphonic orchestra, rock band, soloists and vocal ensemble performing iconic film and television soundtracks. High-tech visual effects,…
MANIA THE ABBA TRIBUTE brings two hours of music, dance and love-filled lyrics celebrating the legendary Swedish pop group. This production faithfully reproduces ABBA's iconic sound through performances of Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, The Winner Takes It All, Waterloo, and more. The show appeals to longtime fans who grew…
This global superproduction of Snow White on Ice brings the timeless fairytale to Athens with unprecedented grandeur and authentic choreography. The International Ice Stars, a renowned British ensemble, features world-acclaimed figure skating artists and internationally recognized award-winners. These unique…
BAFTA and Perrier Award-winning comedian Dylan Moran brings his brand-new show Looking For Trouble to Athens Conservatoire for one night. Known for starring in Black Books, Moran performs sharp social commentary targeting modern life's absurdities and anxieties. The show scrutinizes consumer culture and the strange…
Jo Koy built his career on his family. The Filipino-American comedian turns his mother, his relatives and his own upbringing into stand-up that has filled arenas from Manila to Madison Square Garden, alongside a stack of Netflix specials and a lead role in the 2022 film Easter Sunday. This Athens show is part of his…