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Party, August 30, Rhodes

El Gusto cafe bar, located in Archangelos, is celebrating 15 years of success by holding a “Big Birthday Party” on Saturday, August 30. On the decks will be the one and only Dimitris Mentzelos, who promises to lift the mood with the best musical selections from the 80s, 90s and disco tunes. The evening will […]

Bean Feast, August 31, Thassos

The cultural association of the village of Maries, located 13 km inland from the island’s west coast, will be holding its annual “Bean Feast” on Sunday, August 31. The feast will include free bean soup, traditional live music, song and dance and a raffle. The event is free to attend and will start at 14:00 […]

Fire in Thassos Town

Saturday, August 23 – A fire broke out late yesterday evening in the centre of Thassos Town (Limenas). The fire was in the Xanthopoyloi electrical store, near the Lido Hotel on Megalou Alexandrou Street. Initial concern was that the fire could spread to the adjacent buildings. However, the local department deployed two fire tenders and […]

August Moon Concert, Thassos

As part of the August Full Moon celebrations, a concert will be held on Sunday, August 31, at the ancient theatre on the Acropolis above Limenas (Thassos Town). The concert will feature the group Tetrafoniki Riza. Tetrofoniki Riza is a five-member polyphonic ensemble with a repertoire of Greek and foreign classical music. The ensemble has […]

Concert, Sunday, August 24, Santorini

The Municipality of Santorini and the Pyrgos Centre are presenting a unique musical evening on Sunday, August 24, to be held in the central square of the village of Pyrgos. The concert will start at 21:00. The musicians performing are the renowned Stella Hatzidaki and Markos Chouzouris. The event is being sponsored by Hatzidakis Winery […]

Pink Floyd Tribute Concert, Rhodes

A major concert is to be held by the Pink Floyd tribute Band “Great Gig” on Friday, August 29, at the Melina Mercouri open-air theatre, located in the ancient moat, outside the walls of the medieval Rhodes Town. The unique audiovisual event will start at 21:30 (Doors open 20:00). Admission at the door 25€ (children […]

Concert, August 25, Santorini

A musical evening with the renowned musicians Elias Vamvakousis and Viki Stathopoulou will take place on Monday, August 25, in the central square of the village of Pyrgos. The concert is free to attend and starts at 21:00.        

Ancient Limenas Exhibition, Thassos

An exhibition of 18 dioramas of ancient Limenas, created by local historian Anastasios Billias employing Playmobil characters, returns to the island after 3 years of successful exhibitions in Athens, Thessaloniki, Kavala and Nea Kavala. The dioramas accurately depict Limenas (Thassos Town), the ancient capital of the island in classical times. The exhibition will be in […]

Wine & Moustalevria Festival, Rhodes

The village of Embonas is holding its 66th Wine & Moustalevria Festival on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, the 23rd. The village is located in the central western highlands, 51 km (32 miles) south of Rhodes Town. The hillside village of Embonas has views over craggy vineyards and is the centre of wine production on […]

Traditional Pontic Evening, Thassos

The Pontian Association of Thassos “Diogenes of Sinope” is holding a unique musical event at the Marina in Thassos Town (Limenas) on Friday, August 22. Enjoy authentic Pontian sounds, dances and melodies by the sea, in an evening full of fun and tradition. The event starts at 20:00 and is free to attend. Pontic Greeks (Pontian […]