All News on Entertainment in Greece
Brussels keeps growth forecast at 2.3%
The European Commission estimates in its winter forecasts that Greece will achieve the fourth highest growth rate in the eurozone and almost three times its average in 2024.
Blues Cargo | Athens | February 15
Greece's most authentic Chicago blues band, Blues Cargo, is teaming up with renowned bluesman Michael Dotson at the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou, Mets). Hailing from Chicago, Dotson is known for his high-energy "house-rockin' blues," delivering a raw blend of shuffles and boogies deeply rooted in tradition.
Out of Nafplio: Argolid Peninsula’s Timeless Treasures
Ancient sites, from the Epidaurus Theatre to the legendary Mycenae citadel, uncovering Greece’s rich history and myths
Greek luxury properties to be presented on Netflix
Some of the most luxurious properties in Greece will be broadcast on Netflix.
A multinational that specializes in the sale of such properties in the US and Europe through broadcasting on subscription networks is preparing Greek episodes.
Tommy Guerrero | Athens | April 6
Legendary musician and skateboarder Tommy Guerrero is finally coming to Greece for a unique concert on April 6 at the Gazarte Ground Stage (34 Voutadon). As one of the world's top professional skateboarders, San Francisco-born Guerrero is also a renowned musician and artist, known for his distinctive manner of creating a Californian ambiance with his expressive guitar.
When the Athens Acropolis was a village in a castle
The monuments on the Acropolis of Athens and any work carried out on the Sacred Rock always tend to draw attention. We saw this happening again with the interventions to facilitate wheelchair access, which sparked controversy among experts concerning the impact of this work.
DamBusters | Athens | February 2
The Mediterranean Institute for Nature and Anthropos (MedINA) is celebrating this year's World Wetlands Day with the premiere of the documentary "DamBusters - the Start of the Riverlution!" at the Greek Film Archive (tainiothiki.gr).
Greek-American filmmaker revisits 1970s in ‘The Holdovers’
Even though he's a frequent visitor to Greece - coming in the summer for the Evia Film Project and in autumn for the Thessaloniki International Film Festival - Kathimerini caught up with Alexander Payne in London this time.
A Tale of Two Cities | Athens | From January 24
Under the title "A Tale of Two Cities," Athens and Santiago join forces in a program showcasing films from Greece in Chile and vice versa. This collaborative effort between the KINO Athens film society and Centro de Cine y Creacion (CCC) from Santiago kicks off with simultaneous screenings in Chile and Greece from January 24.
Janus Rasmussen | Athens | February 3
Athens' freshest event organizer, Postbloo, has invited Janus Rasmussen to perform at its debut party in the heart of the city. The Iceland-born electronic music producer and DJ will take over the decks at Arch Club (6 Elasidon, Gazi) for his first-ever performance in Greece.
Marriage equality bill rattles Greece’s political scene
Nikos Efstathiou, an Athens based journalist and author, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the government's proposed marriage equality bill, look at how it's impacting Greece's political scene, and touch on the broader public debate around the issue of marriage equality - including hate speech on social media platforms.
Red Bull Symphonic | Athens | January 9
Pushing the boundaries of symphonic music since 1954, the ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra accompanies one of Greece's top rap artists, 12os Pithikos, at the Athens Concert Hall (megaron.gr). 12os Pithikos has been around since the early 2000s with his most famous album "100% Style" coming out in 2010.
Nefeli Fasouli | Thessaloniki | December 31
Celebrate the transition to the new year with the soulful tunes of Greek singer Nefeli Fasouli at Ypsilon (5 Edessis) in Thessaloniki. Fasouli, a new favorite in Greece known for her dynamic and emotive voice, will serenade the crowd with a repertoire spanning various genres and stirring up a vibrant atmosphere to ring in the new year. Admission is free.
Popular singer Vasilis Karras dies, aged 70
Popular Greek laiko singer Vasilis Karras, known for his distinctive raspy voice, died on Sunday after a long battle with cancer, state-run broadcaster ERT said. He was 70 years old.
He had been treated in European Interbalkan Medical Center and was recently infected with Covid-19, a local news portal said.
Swiss filmmaker documents the rise and fall of the iconic Greek kiosk
While browsing the special screenings program of this year's Athens International Film Festival (AIFF), I stumbled upon "Periptero: je t'aime moi non plus," a documentary by Pier Blattner. What could have left such an impression on a Swiss filmmaker that convinced him to make a documentary about Greek kiosks?