Music, theater, dance in Athens, outdoor concerts under the Acropolis and in the Ancient Theaters near Athens …. Our calendar includes everything your guide book does not. Don’t leave Athens without attending a free concert at the Neos Kosmos Cultural Center,  or under the Acropolis at the Herodion. Mouse over the date you are interested in to see what’s happening or browse the entire Athens calendar of cultural events below.
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| May 1st, 2008 (Thu) |
| May Day! Join the Greek's on holiday, go fly a kite, take a highspeed to Hydra, welcome spring! |
| May 6th, 2008 (Tue) |
| Mama Mia - Direct from London at the Badminton Theater! More details at www.badmintontheater.gr Performances every day except Monday. Tickets available online at www.ticketnet.gr/mamamia.html Tickets Friday, Saturday and Sunday ‘ 85 €, ’ 70 €, C 65 €, D 50 €, • 30 € Tickets Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ‘ 75 €, ’ 60 €, C 55 €, D40 €, • 20 € What better place to see a musical set on a Greek island, than in Greece? A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 18 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel good show! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA`s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship and everyone’s having the time of their lives! CHIQUITITA DANCING QUEEN DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! HONEY, HONEY I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO I HAVE A DREAM KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU LAY ALL YOUR LOVE ON ME MAMMA MIA MONEY, MONEY, MONEY ONE OF US OUR LAST SUMMER SLIPPING THROUGH MY FINGERS S.O.S. SUPER TROUPER TAKE A CHANCE ON ME THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC THE NAME OF THE GAME THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL UNDER ATTACK VOULEZ-VOUS |
| May 8th, 2008 (Thu) | 8:30 PM |
| FREE MUSIC IN ATHENS - PHILIPPOS NAKAS CONSERVATORY- The organization of Greek Musicians perform the works of Dimitris Themelis, Maria Dagalakis, Stefanos Gazouleas, Vasilis Dellios, Spyros Mazi and José Manuel López López. Solo pianist, Viki Stylianos. |
| May 9th, 2008 (Fri) | 8:30 PM |
| Violist Margarita Stathakis and Pianist Melina Boutieris - PHILIPPOS NAKAS CONSERVATORY- Violist Margarita Stathakis and Pianist Melina Boutieris PHILIPPOS NAKAS CONSERVATORY- 12 euro / 8 euro students Philippos Nakas Conservatory Ippokratous 41, Athens For further information: 210-3634000 |
| May 10th, 2008 (Sat) | 8:00 PM |
| Youth for Youth Concerts -FREE MUSIC IN ATHENS - Kalliopi Emmanouel & Dimitris Stamatelatos, 2 pianos Kalliopi Emmanouel & Dimitris Stamtelatos, 2 pianos PHILIPPOS NAKAS CONSERVATORY Admission - Free Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Youth for Youth series with Kalliopi Emmanouel and Dimitris Stamatelatos. |
| May 12th, 2008 (Mon) | 8:30 PM |
| Michaelis Sourvinos - Guitar recital - PHILIPPOS NAKAS CONSERVATORY Michaelis Sourvinos - Classical Guitar recital - PHILIPPOS NAKAS CONSERVATORY Tickets 12 euro - Students 8 euro This award winning classical guitarist performs the works of Sor, Duerte, de Falla, Albeniz, Rodrigo, Brouwer and Cordero as well has his own compositions. A great option if you weren't able to make it to the Festival of Classical Guitar on Naxos last year. |
| May 13th, 2008 (Tue) |
| Mama Mia - Direct from London at the Badminton Theater! More details at www.badmintontheater.gr Performances every day except Monday. Tickets available online at www.ticketnet.gr/mamamia.html Tickets Friday, Saturday and Sunday ‘ 85 €, ’ 70 €, C 65 €, D 50 €, • 30 € Tickets Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ‘ 75 €, ’ 60 €, C 55 €, D40 €, • 20 € What better place to see a musical set on a Greek island, than in Greece? A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 18 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel good show! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA`s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship and everyone’s having the time of their lives! CHIQUITITA DANCING QUEEN DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! HONEY, HONEY I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO I HAVE A DREAM KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU LAY ALL YOUR LOVE ON ME MAMMA MIA MONEY, MONEY, MONEY ONE OF US OUR LAST SUMMER SLIPPING THROUGH MY FINGERS S.O.S. SUPER TROUPER TAKE A CHANCE ON ME THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC THE NAME OF THE GAME THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL UNDER ATTACK VOULEZ-VOUS |
| May 13th, 2008 (Tue) | 8:30 PM |
| The Conservatory Presents - FREE MUSIC IN ATHENS - Mari Dalakos, Night Wanderings Mari Dalakos, Night Wanderings Philippos Nakas Conservatory FREE MUSIC IN ATHENS - A new series of concerts at the Conservatory - featuring the school's students of contemporary music - This year the series is devoted to modern song, the composer/singer Mari Dalakos promises an exciting tour of Greek music from yesterday and today, songs born amongst the sands of the Cycladic islands, and songs from the backstreets of Athens. She'll be accompanied by an electric and accoustic band. |
| May 17th, 2008 (Sat) | 8:00 PM |
| Youth for Youth Concerts -FREE MUSIC IN ATHENS - Themis Vasileiou, guitar Themis Vasileiou, guitar Philippos Nakas Conservatory Youth for Youth Concerts Admission: Free As the 20th anniversary of the Youth for Youth series continues - past student of the Conservatory, Themis Vasileiou presents his interpretations of classical works by D. Reinhardt, A. Barrios, J. S. Bach, M. Pereira, M. Ponce, F. M. Torroba, and E. Satie. |
| May 20th, 2008 (Tue) |
| Mama Mia - Direct from London at the Badminton Theater! More details at www.badmintontheater.gr Performances every day except Monday. Tickets available online at www.ticketnet.gr/mamamia.html Tickets Friday, Saturday and Sunday ‘ 85 €, ’ 70 €, C 65 €, D 50 €, • 30 € Tickets Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ‘ 75 €, ’ 60 €, C 55 €, D40 €, • 20 € What better place to see a musical set on a Greek island, than in Greece? A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 18 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel good show! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA`s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship and everyone’s having the time of their lives! CHIQUITITA DANCING QUEEN DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! HONEY, HONEY I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO I HAVE A DREAM KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU LAY ALL YOUR LOVE ON ME MAMMA MIA MONEY, MONEY, MONEY ONE OF US OUR LAST SUMMER SLIPPING THROUGH MY FINGERS S.O.S. SUPER TROUPER TAKE A CHANCE ON ME THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC THE NAME OF THE GAME THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL UNDER ATTACK VOULEZ-VOUS |
| May 20th, 2008 (Tue) | 8:30 PM |
| The Conservatory Presents - FREE MUSIC IN ATHENS - Aimilia Raptis Aimilia Raptis Philippos Nakas Conservatory Admission: FREE A new series of concerts at the Conservatory - featuring the school's students of contemporary music - This year the series is devoted to modern song, the singer Aimilia Raptis performs accompanied by Panos Loumakis on the piano. |
| May 23rd, 2008 (Fri) | 8:30 PM |
| PHILIPPOS NAKAS CONSERVATORY- Giannis Giakoumakis, classical guitar PHILIPPOS NAKAS CONSERVATORY Giannis Giakoumakis, classical guitar Tickets: 12 euro, students, 8 euro Rhodian guitarist Giannis Giakoumakis, 30 years after his first concert, presents an evening of accoustic guitar, featuring the music of Frescobaldi, Telemann, JS Bach, Aguado, Brouwer, Albeniz and Dyens. |
| May 24th, 2008 (Sat) | 8:00 PM |
| Youth for Youth Concerts -FREE MUSIC IN ATHENS - Dionysios Roussos, saxophone Youth for Youth Concerts at the Philippos Nakas Conservatory Dionysios Roussos, saxophone Admission: FREE Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Youth for Youth series with saxophonist Dionysios Roussos. |
| May 27th, 2008 (Tue) |
| Mama Mia - Direct from London at the Badminton Theater! More details at www.badmintontheater.gr Performances every day except Monday. Tickets available online at www.ticketnet.gr/mamamia.html Tickets Friday, Saturday and Sunday ‘ 85 €, ’ 70 €, C 65 €, D 50 €, • 30 € Tickets Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ‘ 75 €, ’ 60 €, C 55 €, D40 €, • 20 € What better place to see a musical set on a Greek island, than in Greece? A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 18 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel good show! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA`s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship and everyone’s having the time of their lives! CHIQUITITA DANCING QUEEN DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! HONEY, HONEY I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO I HAVE A DREAM KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU LAY ALL YOUR LOVE ON ME MAMMA MIA MONEY, MONEY, MONEY ONE OF US OUR LAST SUMMER SLIPPING THROUGH MY FINGERS S.O.S. SUPER TROUPER TAKE A CHANCE ON ME THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC THE NAME OF THE GAME THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL UNDER ATTACK VOULEZ-VOUS |
| May 29th, 2008 (Thu) | 8:30 PM |
| FREE MUSIC IN ATHENS - PHILIPPOS NAKAS CONSERVATORY- PHILIPPOS NAKAS CONSERVATORY Admission: Free The organization of Greek Musicians presents ... the works of Greek composers/songwriters Panagiotis Velianitis, Panagiotis Fournarakis, Giorgos Mias, Dionisios Boukouvala, Vasilikis Philippaiou and Chrisoulas Tsimouri performed by mezzo-soprano Margarita Syggeniotos. |
| Jun 1st, 2008 (Sun) | 8:00 PM |
| Turandot (Puccini) National Greek Opera at the Herodion Under the Acropolis The Greek National Opera presents Giacomo Puccini's Turandot under the Acropolis at the Theater of the Herodeon. Tickets available at the Hellenic Festival box office beginning 3 weeks prior to the performance and may be ordered online (also 3 weeks prior to the performance) at www.greekfestival.gr. Performances June 1, 3, 5, and 7. Time 8:00 PM |
| Jun 3rd, 2008 (Tue) | 8:00 PM |
| Turandot (Puccini) National Greek Opera at the Herodion Under the Acropolis The Greek National Opera presents Giacomo Puccini's Turandot under the Acropolis at the Theater of the Herodeon. Tickets available at the Hellenic Festival box office beginning 3 weeks prior to the performance and may be ordered online (also 3 weeks prior to the performance) at www.greekfestival.gr. Performances June 1, 3, 5, and 7. Time 8:00 PM |
| Jun 5th, 2008 (Thu) | 8:00 PM |
| Turandot (Puccini) National Greek Opera at the Herodion Under the Acropolis The Greek National Opera presents Giacomo Puccini's Turandot under the Acropolis at the Theater of the Herodeon. Tickets available at the Hellenic Festival box office beginning 3 weeks prior to the performance and may be ordered online (also 3 weeks prior to the performance) at www.greekfestival.gr. Performances June 1, 3, 5, and 7. Time 8:00 PM |
| Jun 7th, 2008 (Sat) | 8:00 PM |
| Turandot (Puccini) National Greek Opera at the Herodion Under the Acropolis The Greek National Opera presents Giacomo Puccini's Turandot under the Acropolis at the Theater of the Herodeon. Tickets available at the Hellenic Festival box office beginning 3 weeks prior to the performance and may be ordered online (also 3 weeks prior to the performance) at www.greekfestival.gr. Performances June 1, 3, 5, and 7. Time 8:00 PM |
| Jun 11th, 2008 (Wed) | 9:00 PM |
| Dance at the Herodeon Under the Acropolis - Paul Taylor Dance Company Paul Taylor has been active on the dance scene for half a century, since 1952, producing works which have left their mark on the history of American modern dance and yet retaining his youthful spirit and creativity intact. His choreographies are sometimes lyrical and romantic, sometimes trenchantly humorous in their biting satire of 20th-century America. His unique melding of disparate influences exudes a stylistic simplicity and communicational immediacy. Profoundly musical, he is often drawn to widely varying musical styles and eras – ranging from Bach to Piazzolla – for inspiration. Esplanade, Piazzolla Caldera and Promethean Fire all mark turning points in Taylor’s long career of tireless creativity. Advance booking begins on 21 May. |
| Jun 16th, 2008 (Mon) | 8:00 PM |
| Dance at the Herodeon Under the Acropolis - The Tokyo Ballet - Sylvie Guillem A Tribute to Maurice Bejart www.nbs.or.jp/TokyoBallet www.sylvieguillem.com Advance booking begins on 26 May €100 (Prime Circle); €80 (‘); €60 (’); €40 (C); €30 (Upper Tier). |
| Jun 17th, 2008 (Tue) | 8:00 PM |
| Dance at the Herodeon Under the Acropolis - The Tokyo Ballet - Sylvie Guillem A Tribute to Maurice Bejart www.nbs.or.jp/TokyoBallet www.sylvieguillem.com Advance booking begins on 26 May €100 (Prime Circle); €80 (‘); €60 (’); €40 (C); €30 (Upper Tier). |
| Jun 19th, 2008 (Thu) |
| James Blunt under the stars at the Lykavittos Theater James Blunt Live at the Lykabettus Theater There is nothing quite like an outdoor concert in Athens, and the theater atop Mount Lykavittos (or Lykabettus Hill) is no exception. Tickets are available online through www.ticketnet.gr and further details on James Blunt are here www.jamesblunt.com. Ticket sales being April 19, 2008. |
| Jun 21st, 2008 (Sat) |
| Gospel under the Acropolis at the Herodeon Advance booking begins May 31, 2008 Tickets €80 (Prime Circle); €60 (‘’); €40 (’’); €30 (“’); €20 (Upper Tier). Concessions available. |
| Jun 23rd, 2008 (Mon) | 9:00 PM |
| Stamatis Kraounakis at the Herodeon Theater Under the Acropolis For further details www.kraounakis.gr. Advance ticket sales begin June 6, 2008 €100 (Prime Circle); €80 (‘’); €60 (’’); €40 (“’); €30 (Upper Tier). Concessions available. |
| Jun 23rd, 2008 (Mon) | 9:00 PM |
| Ensemble intercontemporain Under the Acropolis at the Herodeon Theater Advance booking begins June 2, 2008 The performance lasts 1 hour and 43 minutes with no intermission. Tickets €80 (Prime Circle); €60 (‘); €40 (’); €30 (C); €20 (Upper Tier). Soloists: Dimitris Vassilakis piano, Jean-Christophe Vervoitte horn, Michel Cerutti glockenspiel, Samuel Favre xylophone Conducted by Susanna Mälkki Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992), Des canyons aux étoiles... (1970-74) Olivier Messiaen, mystic, pioneer, teacher and one of the most important composers of his turbulent century, seems at once timeless and timely. The Ensemble intercontemporain, the brainchild of Pierre Boulez, Messiaen’s favourite pupil, is making its second appearance at the Athens Festival, under the baton of Finland’s Susanna Mälkki and with Greece’s own Dimitris Vassilakis on piano. Des canyons aux étoiles... [“From the canyons to the stars...”] is a magnificent fresco, a meditative rendering of cosmological and theological themes: from America’s imposing canyons, the score gradually ascends to the stars in the heavens, encountering birdsong (so dear to the bird-loving Messiaen) along the way. Advance booking begins on 2 June. |
| Jun 24th, 2008 (Tue) | 9:00 PM |
| Stamatis Kraounakis at the Herodeon Theater Under the Acropolis For further details www.kraounakis.gr. Advance ticket sales begin June 6, 2008 €100 (Prime Circle); €80 (‘’); €60 (’’); €40 (“’); €30 (Upper Tier). Concessions available. |
| Jun 30th, 2008 (Mon) | 9:00 PM |
| Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Fazil Say Under the Acropolis at the Herodeon Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Fazil Say Under the Acropolis at the Herodeon Atticus Theater For more details: www.fazilsay.net www.tsso.gr Tickets €80 (Prime Circle); €60 (‘); €40 (’); €30 (C); €20 (Upper Tier). |
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