The Acropolis Museum reopens its temporary exhibition gallery, unveiling a compelling, multi-layered narrative that not only bridges contemporary art with ancient civilizations but also addresses issues of loss, restoration, repatriation, and the preservation of cultural heritage. On May 12, the project “Allspice | Michael Rakowitz & Ancient Cultures” opens, curated by the Museum’s General Director, Professor Nikolaos Stampolidis, and NEON Director Elina Kountouri. This marks the first part of a trilogy realized in collaboration with NEON and the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
Maria Protopappa will make her directorial debut on August 8 and 9 at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus with Euripides’ Andromache, and we’re getting a first look at the aesthetic world of the production, part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival.
The first collaboration between internationally acclaimed Greek director and teacher Theodoros Terzopoulos and the National Theatre — the iconic Oresteia by Aeschylus, hailed as one of the most significant moments in the history of Greek theatre — returns in the summer of 2025. On August 29 and 30, it will conclude its international tour as part of the Art Carnuntum international theatre festival in Austria.
Callirrhoë presents the exhibition “Sunny Side Up,” a group show featuring seven contemporary artists represented by the gallery, each offering a personal and critical perspective on the Mediterranean summer, drawing from embodied and lived experiences. The exhibition opens on May 30, from 7 to 10 p.m., curated by Olympia Tzortzi.
June brings the light of summer and a sense of renewal. At the National Gallery, we welcome the first month of summer with exhibitions and activities that inspire both young and old. From the sea and colors of Panayiotis Tetsis to the magic of printmaking, June becomes an invitation for creative exploration through art and education.
The Acropolis Museum reopens its temporary exhibition gallery, unveiling a compelling, multi-layered narrative that not only connects contemporary art with ancient civilizations but also addresses issues of loss, restoration, repatriation, and the preservation of cultural heritage. On May 12, the museum inaugurates the project “Allspice | Michael Rakowitz & Ancient Cultures”, curated by the museum’s General Director Professor Nikolaos Stampolidis and Elina Kountouri, Director of NEON. This marks the first part of a trilogy, realized in collaboration with NEON and the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
Quietly, subtly, charmingly, tenderly, comfortingly. These are the words we hear again and again as Afroditi Panagiotakou (Artistic Director of the Onassis Foundation) and Prodromos Tsiavos (Director of Digital Development and Innovation at the Onassis Foundation) describe the concept behind the new exhibition “Plásmata 3: We’ve met before, haven’t we?” presented by the Onassis Stegi at Pedion tou Areos.
Plisskën Festival climbs up Lycabettus Hill for a powerful five-day run from June 4 to 8. A storm of music is coming to the Lycabettus Municipal Theater, headlined by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard (June 4–6), Caribou (June 7), and TV on the Radio (June 8).
With a concert full of rhythm, energy, and a festive spirit, the Athens Epidaurus Festival makes a dynamic return to the Lycabettus Municipal Theater. On Tuesday, May 28, Greek nu jazz meets the sounds of the African diaspora in a night curated by MC Yinka, featuring outstanding artists from the Afro-Greek music scene.
Release Athens 2025 returns refreshed and more ambitious than ever, expanding its program over ten days and bringing to Plateia Nerou a mix of beloved artists and first-time visitors to Greece. From Avenged Sevenfold’s debut performance in the country, to Dream Theater’s anniversary tour and the long-awaited arrival of Kylie Minogue, this year’s line-up bridges diverse musical worlds — from metal and punk to pop and electronica.
