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Reworks | Thessaloniki | September 18-22
Reworks Festival returns to Thessaloniki for its 20th edition from September 18 to 22. Known as Greece's premier electronic music festival, Reworks transforms the city into a hub of advanced music, featuring DJs, live performances and visual arts. This five-day event celebrates electronic music's diversity, bridging scenes and generations.
Christos Nikolopoulos: Celebrating 60 years in music with a concert at Herodion
Christos Nikolopoulos, one of Greece’s most significant folk composers, is set to celebrate his 60-year music career with a grand concert on Saturday, September 7, at the Herodion Theatre.
When art speaks out for democracy
An international exhibition of 140 works titled "Democracy" opens on Thursday at the National Gallery in Athens. It investigates artistic expression against totalitarianism and the attempt to reclaim freedom in Greece, Spain and Portugal in the 1960s and 1970s, combining photography with sculpture, such as Christos Kapralos' "Wounded Soldier," and paintings by Yannis Gaitis and Paula Rego.
Sydney Sweeney: On holiday on the Greek islands – See photos
Sydney Sweeney is one of the Hollywood stars who chose Greece for this summer.
The “Euphoria” actress is vacationing on the Greek islands, she revealed to her 20 million followers, but she didn’t specify which ones.
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Domingo, Carreras perform at ancient Panathenaic Stadium
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo performs at the ancient Panathenaic Stadium during a concert along with his compatriot tenor Jose Carreras (not pictured) in Athens, Greece, on 10 July. Spanish tenors Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo delivered a performance at Panathenaic Stadium with a repertoire spanning classical masterpieces, Broadway hits and traditional Spanish and Neapolitan songs.
Phygital | Rio | July 14-15
Phygital, part of the All of Greece, One Culture festival program (allofgreeceone.culture.gov.gr), will be held July 14-15 in the grounds of the Castle of Rio's archaeological site. Organized by Modular Expansion, this immersive event features live audiovisual performances blending digital and analogue instruments with projections by the artistic group DEN.
Placido Domingo: Following the Leading Tenor on His Journey to Greece
Placido Domingo at the Sani Festival
Thanasis Veggos Mystery Solved: Actor Cremated
The brotherly friend of Thanasis Veggos, Giorgos Stavropoulos, has “solved” the mystery regarding the actor’s body.
As he revealed to Espresso newspaper, the popular actor was never buried but cremated.
Ancient Eleutherna Museum inaugurates ‘Picasso on Crete: Joy of Life’ exhibition
The Museum of Ancient Eleutherna near Rethymno, Crete celebrated its 8th anniversary with the inauguration of an exhibition on Pablo Picasso that included Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the former queen of Spain Sophia and her sister Irene, and daughter of Picasso, Paloma, among guests.
Ludovico Einaudi | Athens | September 14
Award-winning composer Ludovico Einaudi will perform at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Dionysiou Areopagitou) on September 14. The renowned Italian pianist is returning to Greece after seven years with a seven-piece orchestra. Known for his minimalist style and film scores, Einaudi's hits include "Experience" and "Fly." Tickets start from 44 euros at more.com.
Democracy | Athens | July 11 – February 2
The National Gallery (50 Vasileos Konstantinou) is gearing up to launch "Democracy," a major exhibition running from July 11 to February 2. Marking 50 years since Greece's return to democracy after the 1967-1974 military dictatorship, the show features 140 works by 55 artists, including paintings, posters and video projections.
Dionne Warwick: The Legendary Singer to Perform at The Odeon of Herodes Atticus in September
One of the most successful artists in contemporary music history, the legendary Dionne Warwick, is set to perform in Greece with a concert at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on September 15.
Coldplay’s Music Video “Feels Like I’m Falling in Love” Filmed in Athens Garners Warm Reactions
The music video for Coldplay’s song “Feels Like I’m Falling in Love,” shot in Athens, has sparked particularly warm reactions.
The video was filmed at the Herodion Theatre shortly after the British band’s performance at OAKA as part of their tour. Coldplay invited their Greek fans to participate in the clip through social media.
Song on Earth | Lake Prespa | August 24-25
Renowned conductor Yorgos Ziavras and distinguished director Sophia Paschou present a unique musical performance at the scenic Basilica of Agios Achillios in northern Greece's Mikri Prespa lake. "Song on Earth" is a spatial performance based on Austro-Bohemian composer Gustav Mahler's "Das Lied von der Erde" and is part of the Ministry of Culture's "All of Greece, One Culture" festival.
Hans Zimmer vs John Williams | Athens | July 9-10
The Athens Philharmonia Orchestra will perform the music of legendary composers Hans Zimmer and John Williams at the Lycabettus Theater on July 9-10. Enjoy a live performance of parts of epic soundtracks from movies like "Dune" and "Star Wars" by one of Greece's best orchestras. Tickets start from 25 euros at more.com.