In the work of Sotiris Sorogas, there is an internalized poetic approach to the Greek countryside that goes beyond the mere visual depiction of elements—it transforms them into symbols. With austerity and restraint in his painterly means, he condenses the emotional and semantic essence of a world ravaged by time and decay. Stones from the […]
Our folk music, over the decades of its dominance, apart from the familiar forms in which it matured, also underwent significant transformations. It borrowed and lent elements—musical, thematic, and instrumental—from other genres and regions, with innovation being a central element. Musicians often transitioned between genres, blending influences from traditional, island, classical, light, Balkan, swing, and […]
The solo sculpture exhibition of Memas Kalogiratos at the Atrium of the Hermoupolis City Hall presents the multifaceted and poetic imprint of a decades-long journey in contemporary Greek sculpture. Through emblematic works from various periods, the artist highlights the transition from traditional materials to a postmodern idiom, proposing a sculptural language that transcends the visible […]
Modern Greek shipping is a timeless achievement of Greek seamanship — a rhapsody first composed by dozens of sailing ship captains, writing the epic of a unique, global feat. With limited financial resources but with abundant courage and determination, Greek seamen undertook the difficult transition from sail to steam at the end of the 19th […]
In Vari, Syros, summer gains color and voice through a painting exhibition hosted from July 1 to 29 at the welcoming space of the restaurant BOLAS, on the beach of Vari. Eight female artists unite their personal artistic journeys in a polyphonic exhibition full of emotions, colors, and stories. Through portraits, abstract depictions, and nature-inspired […]
The Ermoupolis Guitar Festival celebrates 31 years of presence in the Greek music scene this year. With its high-quality events, long-standing educational contribution, and uniquely friendly atmosphere, it is rightly considered one of the top festivals in Greece. This five-day summer festival features concerts, workshops, competitions, and an orchestra made up of participating guitarists. It […]
The performance Polyphonies Vol.1 – Eccentrics is a musical concert-research by the Mixed Choir of the Music Group of Syros (M.O.S.) and the female vocal ensemble Lalune. It explores choral music and how monophonic music transforms under the prism of polyphony. Our research led to a unique selection of songs from different eras and musical […]
A lively ethnographic comedy about the life and manners of a group of men. If you gather the phrases exchanged by the five petty bourgeois men sharing a miserable apartment where they gamble and enjoy occasional love affairs, you get a rich, complete, and precise anthology of stereotypes of this social group. A vigorous modern […]
The 12th International Dance and Performing Arts Festival, Akropoditi DanceFest, titled Age-fully-present, will take place this year from July 10 to 20, 2025, in Syros! This year’s festival focuses on the active presence of the mature body in the performing arts. We warmly invite you to Syros to share another festival experience with us! Come […]
A Traditional Dance Festival at Miaoulis Square. Dance groups from all over Greece will present dances and customs from across the country, wearing authentic costumes from each region. Through a spectacular display of colors, they will offer visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy Greek tradition and culture.
A father with dementia and his hysterical daughter struggle in vain to communicate. Each one, trapped in their own disorder, trembles internally, searching for personal redemption. The daughter has completely dedicated herself to her father. She visits him daily, cares for him, and bears full responsibility for him, having set her own life aside entirely. […]
The International Festival of the Aegean is held annually on the island of Syros. It is a multidisciplinary program of events that combines opera productions, chamber music, and lyrical singing. This year’s Festival is dedicated to its founder, Peter Tiboris, who passed away suddenly in the fall of 2024. It was 20 years ago that […]
Zucchini Festival Organized by: Educational & Artistic Association “O Finikas Syrou”
The Limassol Scouts’ Philharmonic was originally established in the 1960s under the direction of Greek conductor Britsouli. The current conductor is Iosif Kartapanis. The Philharmonic is made up of cub scouts, scouts, rover scouts, scout leaders, and even parents. Great emphasis has been placed on the musical training of its members through seminars, educational trips, […]
Visual Arts ExhibitionArtists: Natalia Manta, Lazaros-Philippos Papadopoulos, Eirini Rangousini, Dimitris Tampakis, Giorgos Triantafyllopoulos, Sokratis Fatouros
A meaningful fairytale for both children and adults, conveying messages to the young and evoking memories for the grown-ups. A group of seven young children and four musicians present 13 children's songs. The performance is beautifully adorned with thirteen drawings by little Alexandra Douratsou.
Photography ExhibitionOrganized by the Syros Photography & Film Club
Fifteen years after the debut of the Cyclades Orchestra, the Municipality of Syros - Ermoupolis honors its founder, composer Nikos Kypourgos, with a special concert at the Chroussa Cultural Space. The large ensemble, conducted by Kypourgos himself, will perform a selection of older and newer pieces spanning his entire artistic career.
Composer and performer Pericles Kanaris is recognized as one of the most important ambassadors of Greek music in the diaspora. Through his multifaceted work in Europe and the U.S., he uniquely bridges Greek sound and poetry with international musical trends. In this concert, Kanaris presents a new cycle of songs titled Nautodia — an ode […]
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