On the remote island of Kastellorizo, the Near & Far Festival, the world's only cultural event dedicated entirely to the Greek diaspora, returns for its second edition from June 25 to 28, 2026, transforming this historic island into a...
Last Sunday, the ancient heart of Taranto, Magna Graecia, beat to a rhythm thousands of years old. The fourth edition of “Il Ritorno di Persephone” (The Return of Persephone) commenced at Piazzetta Monteoliveto, filling the historic center with a...
Apaturia was a central festival in Ancient Athens, devoted to Zeus Phratrios and Athena Phratria. The festival lasted three days and followed a carefully structured program. During this period, members of each phratria, or kinship brotherhood, came together to...
Every spring, typically between late February and mid-March, the Imathia region in northern Greece transforms into a breathtaking, spectacular quilt of hot pink and vivid green thanks to the blossoms of its famed peach trees.
This stunning sight, often compared...
Panathēnea returns in May 2026, continuing the reimagining of one of the most iconic festivals of Ancient Athens. What began as a student-led initiative has quickly evolved into a growing international gathering that brings together founders, investors, artists, and...
Athens is gearing up for spectacular citywide festivities this holiday season, leading up to the biggest night of the year. The Municipality of Athens Festival invites locals and visitors alike to join an open-air celebration across the city, featuring...
Greece is set to host the world’s largest festival celebrating women, femininities, and non-binary individuals: The WOW Athens.
What is Greece's WOW Athens festival?
The WOW Festival began in London in 2010. With over 100 festivals held across six continents, it...
For eight weeks in May and June, the quiet Flemish city of Ghent is being transformed into the buzzing cultural metropolis of ancient Greece, with a total of 32 Greek tragedies being performed across the town.
The idea for the...
China is hosting a Greek mythology digital art festival to showcase the ancient cultural ties between the two nations.
The festival in the capital Beijing is hosted by the Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group and the Greek Embassy.
The event combines digital...
Thousands of Greeks from the western states of the US gathered in Phoenix, Arizona for a festival of Greek music and dance, organized by the Orthodox Church of America.
The Festival (FDF), which was originally launched 46 years ago, was...
