Culture

Traditional songs, Mediterranean and Eastern sounds, Cuban and African rhythms, and melodies spanning from the Middle Ages to today converge with jazz, classical, and contemporary music at Olympia City Music Theatre “Maria Callas,” from April 23 to 30

The Greek language is now honored with an UNESCO day on February 9, honoring Greece's national poet Dionysios Solomos.

The Executive Board of UNESCO has designated February 9 as “World Greek Language Day,” as reported by the Athens-Macedonian News Agency. According to Greece’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Giorgos Koumoutsakos, the initiative recognizes “the timelessness, universality and contribution of our language to the cultural heritage of humanity.” The date coincides with the death of Dionysios […]

The seven-episode season introduces new characters, including Isabela Merced as Dina, Ellie's best friend, and Young Mazino as Jesse, Dina's ex-boyfriend and a respected member of their community

The evening's program will feature a mix of blues and ballads from Vassilakis’ award-winning recordings on Candid Records.

A coming-of-age road drama, "Our Wildest Days" is Vassilis Kekatos’ highly anticipated debut feature, arriving in theaters this June

This weekend, April 12–13, more than 50 ceramic artists bring clay to life, transforming Kypseli Municipal Market into a hub for ceramic art lovers and curious newcomers alike. Highlights include live demonstrations of traditional techniques such as wheel throwing and Raku firing by acclaimed ceramists.

FokiaNou Art Space presents a three-day exhibition of German artists, April 11–13, curated by artist and gallerist Christian Schmid. The show is part of an exchange between two independent spaces, promoting artistic dialogue between Athens and Germany

This week’s releases bring CIA vengeance, refugee trauma, emotional family drama—and a special tribute to restored cinematic gems

'With her Mediterranean temperament and unwavering pursuit of perfection, Callas will remain a timeless goodwill ambassador for UNESCO," remarked Giorgos Koumoutsakos, Greece's Permanent Representative to UNESCO, during the unveiling of the Diva's sculpture last week

This weekend, restored works by Voulgaris, Pasolini, Rocha, Pavlović, and Schmidt return to the big screen, thanks to a collaborative initiative between film archives from Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, and Serbia

World-class performances, groundbreaking premieres, and inspired collaborations light up the Athens Megaron Concert Hall this spring

Now approaching its culmination, the Greek National Theatre showcases the best of Greek contemporary theatre to global professionals, top international guests, and other events fostering artistic dialogue in a four-day celebration

The 3rd Festival of Sacred Music spans 40 concerts, transforming Athens into a spiritual stage. At the Acropolis Museum, two days of performances blend Byzantine hymns, Tsitsanis’ songs with Dimitra Galani, and Theodorakis’ orchestral works, including Epitaphios and the Mauthausen Trilogy.

The primary objective of Open House Athens is to promote architecture and culture by granting free access to both private and public buildings, allowing visitors to delve into the city's rich architectural heritage.

Described as 'a live cartoon,' New York-based troupe 'The Back Pack' arrives at Roes Theater this weekend for two exclusive performances of their award-winning show 'NOTED', fresh from a celebrated run at NY’s The Tank Theater

A handful of fresh films are hitting the big screen this week, including indie documentaries, a few dramas, and niche thrillers—while we await bigger releases. Among them, two powerful documentaries on Martin Luther King Jr. will have their nationwide premiere

While many praised the casting choices, longtime Beatles fans took to social media to voice concerns over authenticity

TO BHMA International Edition speaks with the organizers at SNFCC about the event's impact and how it can drive meaningful social change in Greece.

This year, the Sacred Music Festival returns grander than ever, expanding across five days and bringing more than 40 concerts to churches, museums, streets, and landmarks throughout Athens.