From the Saronic Gulf to the Northern Aegean, from islands just off the mainland to more remote outposts, this summer’s island-hopping doubles as a journey through art. Wherever you find yourself, exhibitions—archaeological, contemporary, sculptural, musical—unfold the narratives of the islands and the lives shaped by them, across time.

From riversides and lakesides to high mountain villages, Greece’s summer music festivals are not just about the music—they are immersive cultural and ecological experiences that celebrate the country’s natural beauty.

From a high-stakes Jurassic return to a poignant walk along Britain’s Salt Path and a bus hijacking that rewrote Barcelona’s urban map, this week’s cinema line-up balances spectacle, soul, and subversion — with re-releases by Newman, Almodóvar and Buñuel adding classic firepower

This moth, cool off in Athens' new art exhibitions, where feminine entities dominate mythic creatures, paper figures evoke silent celebrations in motion, and contemporary artists explore urban–rural contradictions in modern Greece

The initiative introduces five curated cultural routes, developed by the Ministry’s Directorates of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities and of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Antiquities.

Concerts, ethnic cuisines, discussions and art take center stage at the annual event which kicks off on July 4 at Goudi Park in Athens.

Enjoy a full moon night with DJ sets and Acropolis views, creative family Sundays, and English-language tours through the life of Maria Callas—one of the 20th century’s most legendary opera divas

UK’s firestarters return to the Greek capital with legendary tracks, an explosive live show, and iconic guests

Four days of workshops, exhibitions, and free concerts bring UNESCO-recognized rebetiko music to life on the island of Syros.

Three leading museums collaborate with Google to the contemporary art and artists of Greece to global audiences.

At the heart of the season is the Athens Epidaurus Festival, Greece’s premier cultural institution, celebrating its 70th anniversary this summer. In this week’s edition of TO BHMA International, we round up the highlights

A century after his birth, the late artist returns to the spotlight with a major retrospective exhibition in Athens and Andros, showcasing the breadth, timelessness and global resonance of his work

Artefacts from across the Mediterranean—Cyprus, Italy, and Spain—converge with those of the Museum of Ancient Eleutherna to celebrate 40 years of excavation and Homeric heritage, from June 29 to October 19

One of the night’s most powerful aspects was the sense of freedom it offered. Marina Satti’s concerts have become safe spaces for young fans — especially members of the LGBTQ+ community — to express themselves openly and joyfully

Neighborhoods become stages, parks transform into theaters, and plazas pulse with live music—all as part of the City of Athens’ festival, with free entry to every event

Starring Emma Stone as a powerful pharma CEO kidnapped by two conspiracy-obsessed misfits, Lanthimos’ latest film hits theaters this October

Where dogs face death row, metros hide ancient curses, and love takes a literary turn — Greek cinemas go delightfully offbeat

Located on the Cycladic island of Kimolos, Cine Kalisperitis is the open-air cinema of your dreams, bringing locals and visitors together in ever-changing, stunning locations. No one knows where the next screening will be — but one thing’s for sure: it will be magical

Despite his age, Jones delivered a set full of vigor and style, backed by a tight band and a voice still rich in soul and power

Nearly 70 years later, the Sophia Loren-starring film Boy on a Dolphin returns to Greek summer cinemas — but the story behind its creation is just as captivating as the movie itself