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The starting signal for this year’s series of summer events by the Municipality of Dio-Olympos, “Summer Full of Music,” will be given at a big celebration with live music, grilled sardines, and traditional dances. Participating:Folklore Cultural Association of Leptokarya “Orpheus”The...
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June 27, 2025
The OLYMPUS MARATHON, the premier mountain running event in Greece, announces its 21st organization, which will take place from June 27-29, 2025. Here are the Olympus Marathon races translated into English:Olympus Marathon (44km, +3350m elevation gain) – Saturday, June 28Olympus...
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July 5, 2025
The iconic trilogy of Aeschylus’s Oresteia, directed by Theodoros Terzopoulos, in the first collaboration of the internationally acclaimed Greek director and teacher with the National Theater, was one of the most significant moments in the recent history of Greek theater....
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Archaeologists Talk About Northern Pieria“What did they eat in ancient Pieria? Long-standing traditions and innovations”Speakers:Rena Veropoulidou, PhD archaeologist-archaeozoologist, Ephorate of Antiquities of Thessaloniki CityNancy Krachtopoulou, PhD archaeologist-geoarchaeologist, Ephorate of Antiquities of Karditsa Free entrance
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July 7, 2025
Charity Concert for the Daily Meals “ARTOS O EPIPOUSIOS” (The Daily Bread) of the Holy Metropolis of Kitros, Katerini, and Platamon“THE SONGS THAT UNITE US”Featuring Pantelis Thalassinos with the Byzantine Choir and the Children’s Choir and Orchestra of the School...
July 9, 2025
“A Tour of the Roman Agora of Dion and Guided Visit to the Project ‘Restoration and Enhancement of the Agora Building Block of Dion (Phase B)'” (Operational Program CENTRAL MACEDONIA 2021-2027)Guides:Sofia Koulidou, ArchaeologistMaria Papathanasiou, Antiquities ConservatorChrysanthi Ioakeimidou, Architect-Engineer – Restorer&Gastronomic...
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July 10, 2025
The Merimna Paidou Katerinis (Child Care of Katerini), in collaboration with the Olympus Festival, presents the theatrical performance “A Midsummer Night’s Dream… and Let’s Rock!”In this delightful Shakespearean comedy, love and affection do not obey logic and are not subjugated...
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July 12, 2025
Eleonora Zouganeli: “Alla-ZO”Platamon Castle Saturday, July 12 Olympus Festival 2025 Eleonora Zouganeli, in an elevated mood, with a new pop electronica sound, remains true to her rock roots and the folk paths she consistently walks, and with a spirited, carefree...
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July 13, 2025
The Republic of Bulgaria is the honored country of the 54th Olympus Festival and will present the music and dance ensemble “Rozova Dolina (Rose Valley)” – Folk Dance Company. This event is dedicated to the traditions of the Republic of...
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July 25, 2025
Dion – Center of Mediterranean MosaicsStart Time: 20:00Archaeological Lectures – Dimitrios Pandermalis“Dion and the Macedonian Kingdom”Speaker: Eleni Papagianni, Professor of Archaeology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Director of the University Excavation of Dion“Heraclea Sintica: A new contribution to the history...
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August 31, 2025
Here’s the English translation of the event description: LEIVITHRA – Leivithra Experiential Park | Start Time: 20:00Evening Event: “Cultural Botanical Routes of Olympus – Leivithra, Ark of Biodiversity”Nature narrates its myth, presented by Eleni Klinaki, archaeologist from the Ephorate of...
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July 13, 2025
The Republic of Bulgaria is the honored country of the 54th Olympus Festival and will present the music and dance ensemble “Rozova Dolina (Rose Valley)” – Folk Dance Company. This event is dedicated to the traditions of the Republic of...
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August 2, 2025
The most famous ballet of all time, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, “Swan Lake,” is being presented by the ROYAL CLASSICAL BALLET on a grand summer tour at open-air theaters across Greece. “Swan Lake” is a story that hymns love, never...
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he Republic of Bulgaria is the honored country at the 54th Olympus Festival and will present the music and dance ensemble “TRAKIA” – Folk Dance Company. This event is dedicated to the rich traditions of the Republic of Bulgaria.Free Admission...
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The starting signal for this year’s series of summer events by the Municipality of Dio-Olympos, “Summer Full of Music,” will be given at a big celebration with live music, grilled sardines, and traditional dances. Participating:Folklore Cultural Association of Leptokarya “Orpheus”The...
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August 18, 2025
Explore the Vineyards of Pieria and Discover the Magic of Wine at Ktima Xiromeritis.The event will feature live musical accompaniment. Free entrance
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July 7, 2025
Charity Concert for the Daily Meals “ARTOS O EPIPOUSIOS” (The Daily Bread) of the Holy Metropolis of Kitros, Katerini, and Platamon“THE SONGS THAT UNITE US”Featuring Pantelis Thalassinos with the Byzantine Choir and the Children’s Choir and Orchestra of the School...
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July 12, 2025
Eleonora Zouganeli: “Alla-ZO”Platamon Castle Saturday, July 12 Olympus Festival 2025 Eleonora Zouganeli, in an elevated mood, with a new pop electronica sound, remains true to her rock roots and the folk paths she consistently walks, and with a spirited, carefree...
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July 19, 2025
Φέτος ο Μίλτος κλείνει τριάντα χρόνια προσωπικής δισκογραφίας, και τα γιορτάζει μαζί μας στο ΑΡΧΑΙΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ ΔΙΟΝ Χρόνια πλούσια, γεμάτα σημαντικές συνεργασίες, αξέχαστες γνωριμίες που εξελίχθηκαν σε φιλίες ζωής, άπειρες ζωντανές εμφανίσεις, βιβλία, μουσική για θέατρο αλλά κυρίως Τραγούδια. Τριάντα...
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July 19, 2025
This year, Miltos celebrates thirty years of personal discography, and he’s celebrating with us at the Ancient Theater of Dion. These have been rich years, filled with significant collaborations, unforgettable acquaintances that evolved into lifelong friendships, countless live performances, books,...
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July 21, 2025
A concert dedicated to the songs of the great Greek singer, Haroula Alexiou, featuring the exceptional vocalists Zoi Papadopoulou and Fevronia. The Youth Orchestra of Dion will also participate.Location: Litochoro Little Theater
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July 23, 2025
Orfeas Peridis is the leading melodist of his generation, and for thirty-five years he has been gracing us with unique musical moments of intense emotion. He manages to create, without fanfare, repertoire albums that stand the test of time, as...
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July 30, 2025
Soloists:Giorgos Gallos (narrator)Yiannis Selitsaniotis (baritone)Yiannis Dionysiou (folk singer)Choirs:Mixed Choir of the Municipal Conservatory of Larissa, Musical Direction: Dimitris KarvounisChamber Choir of Kozani, Musical Direction: Emy Tsioura-Dimopoulou To Axion EstiBased on the poetic composition of the same name by Odysseas Elytis,...
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August 4, 2025
Here’s the English translation of the concert information for Matoula Zamani: Matoula Zamani Live at Platamon CastleMonday, August 4thLet’s meet secretly and openly for a summer concert!EARLY BIRDS: 15€PRESALE: 17€ONLINE PRESALE: ticketservices.grChildren: Ages 12 and older pay full price.Performing with...
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August 6, 2025
The two great and charismatic performers, Glykeria & Melina Aslanidou, are coming together for a top-tier musical encounter on stage this summer! They will present a unique, authentic, and incredibly entertaining program at selected venues across Greece and Cyprus, featuring...
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Archaeologists Talk About Northern Pieria“What did they eat in ancient Pieria? Long-standing traditions and innovations”Speakers:Rena Veropoulidou, PhD archaeologist-archaeozoologist, Ephorate of Antiquities of Thessaloniki CityNancy Krachtopoulou, PhD archaeologist-geoarchaeologist, Ephorate of Antiquities of Karditsa Free entrance
July 9, 2025
“A Tour of the Roman Agora of Dion and Guided Visit to the Project ‘Restoration and Enhancement of the Agora Building Block of Dion (Phase B)'” (Operational Program CENTRAL MACEDONIA 2021-2027)Guides:Sofia Koulidou, ArchaeologistMaria Papathanasiou, Antiquities ConservatorChrysanthi Ioakeimidou, Architect-Engineer – Restorer&Gastronomic...
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June 27, 2025
The OLYMPUS MARATHON, the premier mountain running event in Greece, announces its 21st organization, which will take place from June 27-29, 2025. Here are the Olympus Marathon races translated into English:Olympus Marathon (44km, +3350m elevation gain) – Saturday, June 28Olympus...
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July 5, 2025
The iconic trilogy of Aeschylus’s Oresteia, directed by Theodoros Terzopoulos, in the first collaboration of the internationally acclaimed Greek director and teacher with the National Theater, was one of the most significant moments in the recent history of Greek theater....
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July 10, 2025
The Merimna Paidou Katerinis (Child Care of Katerini), in collaboration with the Olympus Festival, presents the theatrical performance “A Midsummer Night’s Dream… and Let’s Rock!”In this delightful Shakespearean comedy, love and affection do not obey logic and are not subjugated...
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July 20, 2025
Enigmatic Variations by Eric-Emmanuel SchmittDirected by: Sotiris Tsafoulias – Pygmalion Dadakaridis Starring: Yiannis Bezos, Pygmalion Dadakaridis, Bilio MarneliEric-Emmanuel Schmitt’s “Enigmatic Variations,” directed by Sotiris Tsafoulias and Pygmalion Dadakaridis, returns to the Lycabettus Theater after tremendous success and sold-out performances. Yiannis...
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July 27, 2025
DON JUAN, adapted by Leto Triantafyllidou and Panos VlahosAfter an exceptionally successful season in Athens, the play “Don Juan,” starring Panos Vlahos and directed by Leto Triantafyllidou, is preparing to tour all over Greece!“Don Juan” consistently sold out at the...
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July 28, 2025
The emblematic work by Pavlos Matesis, “The Mother of the Dog,” which is included in the “1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die” list of world literature, is being staged at the AKROPOL Theater, directed by Kostas Gakis with...
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August 3, 2025
Arthur Miller’s “DEATH OF A SALESMAN” Hits the Road!The successful production by Giorgos Nanouris, starring Vladimiros Kyriakidis in the lead role, is touring all over Greece!After two consecutive years of triumphant performances in Athens, with over 150,000 spectators and 350...
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August 10, 2025
«MOZART, THE MAGIC FLUTE” by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartA Musical Fairytale brimming with the wonderful melodies of this unique composer, from the Carmen Rouggeri Children’s Stage.Directed by: Carmen Rouggeri – Christina KouloumbiCarmen Rouggeri and her collaborators, on their summer tour, will...
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August 13, 2025
NTNG – THOC Z – I – Θ, The Stranger: A Return to the Sources: A Visit to Three Rhapsodies of the OdysseyFollowing NEKYIA – that visit to Rhapsody λ’ in collaboration with Japan’s Noh theater, which was first presented...
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August 17, 2025
The inventive and ingenious Yannis Kakleas will direct a major tour across Greece this summer of Carlo Goldoni’s masterpiece, “The Servant of Two Masters.” The delightful Vasilis Haralampopoulos takes on the iconic role of Truffaldino, the cunning servant who tries...
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