BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Άνδρου - ECPv6.1.2.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Άνδρου
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Άνδρου
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/Moscow
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0300
TZOFFSETTO:+0300
TZNAME:MSK
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250730T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250730T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T160518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T153700Z
UID:13865-1753909200-1753916400@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Simon Stephens VANYA
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Alexander Raptotasios Cast: Yorgos Karamihos \nAcclaimed Greek actor Yorgos Karamihos performs Simon Stephens’ “VANYA” with resounding success.\nUnder the direction of Alexander Raptotasios\, Yorgos Karamihos takes on “VANYA”\, written by multi-award-winning Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time). The modern\, condensed version of Anton Chekhov’s famous play challenges an actor to play eight roles\, navigating between comedy and tragedy of characters who desperately want to change their lives. \n \nThe play was presented in London’s West End with Andrew Scott\, crowned with success and receiving rave reviews. Produced by the cultural organisation “Lykofos”\, the Greek version has been performed in the historic basement of the Art Theatre and is coming to Andros International Festival on Wednesday 30 July 2025. \n     \nIn the words of director Alexander Raptotasios: \n“How can we change our lives? This question is at the core of the play. Eight characters deal with the same issue in different ways\, and one actor embodies this dire need for change. For a different life. For love\, affection\, success\, money\, acceptance\, happiness. Characters who are trapped\, ridiculous\, tragic and absolutely contemporary; whom we may encounter within our family\, at the office\, in a bar or at the supermarket. People trapped in a place of consumption and abundance that hides a barren loop. A human purgatory. Nightmare and farce alike. Just like all plays that have stood the test of time.” \n \n \nIn the words of playwright Simon Stephens: \n“Chekhov’s plays should exist in this decade and this century. Chekhov loved theatre. Not libraries and museums\, but the backstage\, the spectators and the actors. The playwrights. The producers’ ingenious spirit. He would have watched our version with curiosity\, with a bottle of wine in one hand and his pen in the other. He might have been surprised to find out that 120 years later we’re working on a play he would have recognised. A play about sex\, love\, money and life. In a world similar to his own\, where money as usual runs out and everything seems unstable\, yet people continue to do remarkable and ridiculous things. We continue waking up with a hangover. We continue falling in love.” \n \nTranslation: Danae Loukaki\nSet design / Lighting: Marco Turcich\nCostume design: Marie-Cecile Inglesi\nMusic: Alexander Raptotasios\nAssistant director: Virginia Drakopoulou\nAssistant set designer: Mariza Soulioti\nProduction management: Konstantina Angeletou\nProduction organisation: Ksenia Kalantzi\nProduction assistant: Panoutsi Margelos\nPhotography: Angeliki Kokove\nProduction: Cultural organisation “Lykofos” – George Lykiardopoulos \nAdmission\nGeneral admission: EUR 17\nDiscounted admission (students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): EUR 14 \nPre-sale starts on 23rd June 2025 at www.ticketservices.gr. From 23rd July 2025 tickets will also be available for sale at the theatre box office.
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/simon-stephens-vanya/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2025,THEATER
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/VANYA-8.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250802T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250802T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T161016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T093855Z
UID:13867-1754168400-1754175600@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Periklis Kanaris - Naftodia
DESCRIPTION:Periklis Kanaris – Naftodia\nAndros International Festival\nSaturday\, August 2\, 2025\, 9:00 PM \nComposer and performer Pericles Kanaris has been recognized as one of the most important ambassadors of Greek music in the Diaspora. Not coincidentally\, the International New York Times recognised in his music a “Greek identity with a global sounds.” Through his multifaceted work (recordings\, concerts\, productions) in Europe and America\, he uniquely bridges the Greek sound and language with international musical trends\, developing a distinctive “dialogue” between great poets such as Constantine P. Cavafy\, Manos Eleftheriou\, and T. S. Eliot\, and acclaimed artists of the global music scene. \nIn the summer of 2025\, Pericles Kanaris will present a new series of songs titled Naftodia. Following his album “Aoratos”\, which features poetry by the great Greek poet Manos Eleftheriou\, the composer and performer collaborates with contemporary poets and lyricists. It is a tribute to Greek seafaring\, based on new poems set to music by the composer — including texts by important Greek poets as well as experiential lyrics from people belonging to the Greek nautical “family.” \nComing from families with a strong maritime tradition and having been part of the Greek diaspora for most of his life\, the creator is especially inspired by the relationship between seafaring and Greek diaspora. From ancient times to the modern era\, Greek shipping expertise enabled Greeks to use the sea as a bridge to new opportunities\, fostering a worldwide diaspora rooted in maritime tradition — far beyond the borders of the homeland. This played a decisive role in shaping both Greek identity and Hellenism overall. \nThe presentation of Naftodia in Andros holds special emotional significance for the composer\, as his mother’s entire family hails from the island\, and he himself has a deep personal connection to it\, visiting regularly without fail. \nPeriklis Kanaris will be joined by exceptional soloists with influences from the entire spectrum of the Greek and international music scene. Of particular significance is the participation of internationally renowned harmonica and accordion soloist\, Gary Schreiner. The brilliant New York-based musician will be the guest star of the evening\, and his presence is a generous offering from the Andros Society of USA\, which\, in this unique way\, is making its debut in the island’s cultural events as a Diaspora organization. The concert is also held with the kind support of exploreandros.gr and Golden Star Ferries. \nThe program will also feature beloved songs written on the same theme by renowned Greek composers\, performed with Periklis Kanaris’s orchestral vision. \nParticipants: \n• Erriketi Katsani: voice\n• Krystallia Gaitanou: viola\n• George Kostopoulos: double bass\n• Giwrgos Skarpelos: bouzouki\, laouto\, mandolin\, guitar\n• Dimitris Karpouzas: sound \nAdmission:\nGeneral admission: EUR 15\nDiscounted admission (students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): EUR 12 \nPre-sale starts on 23rd June 2025 at www.ticketservices.gr. From 23rd July 2025 tickets will also be available for sale at the theatre box office.
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/periklis-kanaris-naftodia/
LOCATION:Open Theater of Chora of Andros\, Chora of Andros\, Andros\, Ελλάδα
CATEGORIES:2025,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PK_Piano_HiRes_102_3.25.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250805T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250805T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T161906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T164458Z
UID:13999-1754427600-1754434800@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:“The Literary Work of Dimitrios I. Polemis”
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 11th International Andros Festival\, on Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 9:00 PM Kaireios Library is organising an event to commemorate its founder\, Dimitrios I. Polemis\, on the occasion of 20 years since his death. The event will begin with a greeting by scholar Michael A. Tiverios\, President of the Academy of Athens and Vice-President of Kaireios Library. \nGiorgos Kehagioglou\, Professor Emeritus at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki\, will then give a talk on the topic: “The Literary Work of Dimitrios I. Polemis”. There will also be a film screening about Dimitrios I. Polemis\, directed by Georgios Dampasis. \nThe event will close with the mixed choir of Andros’ Music Association\, which will perform musical works of Greek composers under the direction of Amalia Tiniakou. \nFree admission \n 
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/the-literary-work-of-dimitrios-i-polemis/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2025,SPEECH
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dimitrios-Polemis-FF.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250807T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250807T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T162003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T162003Z
UID:13872-1754600400-1754607600@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Tribute concert to Thanos Mikroutsikos
DESCRIPTION:The Philharmonic Orchestra of Andros’ Music Association presents a musical tribute to renowned composer Thanos Mikroutsikos.\nAn evening filled with emotion\, poetry\, strong melodies and great songs that have left their mark on the Greek music scene. \n \nThursday 7th August 2025 at 9:00 PM\nAndros Open-Air Theatre \nPerformers\nKostas Thomaidis\nPolyxeni Karakoglou\nMusic direction: Dimitrios Sideris \nFinancial support vouchers: 15€\n(Available on pre-sale and at the box office of Andros Open-Air Theatre) \nWe are awaiting you to join our voices and memories in an evening dedicated to one of the greatest exponents of Greek music.
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/tribute-concert-to-thanos-mikroutsikos/
LOCATION:Open Theater of Chora of Andros\, Chora of Andros\, Andros\, Ελλάδα
CATEGORIES:2025,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Filarmoniki-MOUSA.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="%CE%9C%CE%9F%CE%A5.%CE%A3.%CE%91.":MAILTO:info@androsmousa.gr
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250809T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250809T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T162338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T153411Z
UID:13874-1754773200-1754780400@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Foivos Delivorias “Hartis” (“Map”)
DESCRIPTION:After his long winter tour\, Foivos Delivorias once again unfolds the map of Greece\, marks down some cities\, towns and islands\, and sets off on a summer tour aspiring to take his performance all around the country. \nOn Saturday 9th August 2025 he performs at the Andros Open-Air Theatre. \n \nIn his words: \n“This summer I once more feel like travelling around Greece. \nI once more feel like playing music alongside others. \nMy new music project\, “Hartis” (“Map”)\, is about to start its tour. In this journey I want by my side the two musicians who have been my closest companions in the universe of music exploration for the past 14 years:\nKostis Christodoulou and Sotiris Douvas \nPiano-keyboard\, drums and guitar. Fitting in a car; me bringing new songs every week and trying them out together in different parts of the country; playing the old songs loyally and disloyally\, and getting deeper and deeper into them. \nWe are accompanied by Giannis Petrolias\, a rare and insightful master of sound design\, and Dimitris Makris who will capture our concerts one by one through photography and video. \nSo let’s follow the map to meet beautiful\, curious people\, and capture the moment through the music. \nWe aim to travel everywhere; to spark a light in Greece\, Cyprus and abroad. \nAll aboard!” \n \nARTISTIC & PRODUCTION CREDITS: \nSotiris Douvas – Drums\nKostis Christodoulou – Keyboard \nGiannis Petrolias – Sound engineer\nDimitris Makris – Poster artwork\, photography\, video \nLink: foidel.gr\nFB: Φοίβος Δεληβοριάς/Foivos Delivorias \nManagement / Production:\nPROSPERO\, www.prospero.com.gr \nAdmission:\nGeneral admission: EUR 16\nDiscounted admission (students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): EUR 13 \nPre-sale starts on 23rd June 2025 at www.ticketservices.gr. From 23rd July 2025 tickets will also be available for sale at the theatre box office.
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/foivos-delivorias-hartis-map/
LOCATION:Open Theater of Chora of Andros\, Chora of Andros\, Andros\, Ελλάδα
CATEGORIES:2025,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Delivorias-Trio-075.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250810T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250810T220000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T162951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T153252Z
UID:13876-1754857800-1754863200@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:“Pes mou t’ onoma sou” (“Tell me your name”) by Foivos Delivorias
DESCRIPTION:Foivos Delivorias and his children’s songs are coming to meet the children\, young and old alike! Mikri Arktos presents “Pes mou t’ onoma sou” (“Tell me your name”) by Foivos Delivorias \nGuys! Foivos Delivorias and his children’s songs are coming again to meet the children\, young and old alike…\n“Here we are! Fallen from the sky and unexpected but\, we hope\, welcome. With our messy hair\, our Little Elephant\, our sister Mirto Delivoria\, Tzela\, Lela\, Kornas\, our town and our strange names. And we want to know your names\, too”\, Foivos Delivorias says.\nWith their children’s songs\, musical instruments and strange stories\, Foi-vos\, Nefeli Fasouli and Giorgos Katsanos embark on a journey to meet their young and old friends\, presenting the book-CD “Pes mou t’ onoma sou” (“Tell me your name”) published by Mikri Arktos.\nIn this book Foivos remembers and narrates his own childhood story\, which is also the story of his relationship with the city\, his childhood years\, his friends and their mischiefs. In the fifteen songs of the album that ac-companies the book\, Foivos sings about moments of this story in his own\, typical way…\nHow else could it be\, since this performance is filled with the presence of the Little Elephant\, Foivos’ crazy friends and all the love and passion that led the unique storyteller-songwriter to write these first children’s songs…\nWe are waiting for you on Sunday 10th August at 8:30 PM at the Open Theatre of Chora Andros.\nTo tell you our names and especially to listen to yours… \nARTISTIC & PRODUCTION CREDITS\nTitle: “Pes mou t’ onoma sou” (“Tell me your name”) (children’s musical performance)\nVocals – Guitar: Foivos Delivorias\nWith: Nefeli Fasouli and multi-instrumentalist Giorgos Katsanos\nDuration: 60’ | For children 3-10 years old \nYouTube:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8bUPNE1mhg \nGeneral admission: EUR 12 \nPre-sale starts on 23rd June 2025 at www.ticketservices.gr. From 23rd July 2025 tickets will also be available for sale at the theatre box office.
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/pes-mou-t-onoma-sou-tell-me-your-name-by-foivos-delivorias/
LOCATION:Open Theater of Chora of Andros\, Chora of Andros\, Andros\, Ελλάδα
CATEGORIES:2025,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FB-EVENT-Foivos-Delivirdias.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250811T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250811T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T163424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T153112Z
UID:13878-1754946000-1754953200@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Euripides’ ANDORMACHE
DESCRIPTION:Euripides’ A N D R O M A C H E Directed by Maria Protopappa \n~ When human justice fails\nNemesis restores balance\nand the right of women to claim their place in the world ~ \nMaria Protopappa makes her directorial debut with Euripides’ “Andromache”\, a tragedy that remains surprisingly timely\, exploring the experiences of terror and destruction\, individual choices and their profound influence on society. \nBased on the translation by G. V. Tsokopoulos\, the great director and actor Maria Protopappa dramaturgically and directorially elaborates on a work that raises crucial questions. With the dynamism that characterises her\, she also takes on the role of Woman. \nA unique acting ensemble plays the roles of the remaining tragic figures: Argyris Xafis plays Andromache\, Tasos Lekkas plays Hermione\, Giannis Dalianis plays Menelaus and Dimitris Piatas plays Peleus. In the role of Thetis we will see Stella Gika\, while the Chorus consists of Dimitris Georgiadis\, Dimitris Mamios\, Konstantinos Passas\, Giorgos Fasoulas\, Giannis Manthos and Nontas Damopoulos. \nEuripides’ tragedy\nWe are transported far from the great city-states\, deep into the Greek countryside: to Thessaly\, Phthiotis\, and\, finally\, Thetideion. To the house of Neoptolemus\, Achilles’ son. There we witness the dramatic conflict between two women: Andromache\, widow of Hector and slave of Neoptolemus\, and Hermione\, wife of Neoptolemus. Filled with jealousy and envy\, Hermione accuses Andromache that\, because of her\, Neoptolemus no longer loves her and does not wish to have a child with her\, while he already has a child with Andromache. The conflict reaches its extremes when Menelaus\, the king of Sparta and father of Hermione\, decides to kill Andromache’s child\, thus committing one of the most extreme acts of vengeance and arrogance. \nNeoptolemus\, the fierce\, ruthless and irreverent hero of the Iliad\, the one who cemented the victory of Greeks at Troy\, now proves incapable of fulfilling his roles as a father\, husband and leader. He flees in search of a cure at Apollo’s oracle in Delphi. His war-fuelled frenzy has tainted his marital bed\, his house and his city. Before the eyes of the woman he irreparably wronged\, he will receive the retribution known as “the Punishment of Neoptolemus”. \nIn an inversion of the heroic Iliad\, Euripides in “Andromache” lays bare the arrogance of the Greeks and the illusion of their cultural superiority. The pre-war promises for a united and mighty nation are dispelled amid a landscape ripe with decay\, ageing\, fear and envy. \nThe burden of responsibility falls not only on the architects of destruction but also on those who placed their beliefs in them and played a part in the collapse of values through their complacency. It is the next generation that must pay the price. The country\, now decimated\, is represented by a grotesque Chorus of women\, abandoned\, fearful\, resigned and bewildered. \n \nThe performance\nIn ancient art\, from sculpture and painting to poetry\, women are often depicted as symbols for their countries\, protecting their homelands as a mother protects her children. Male figures\, on the other hand\, take on the strategic management and leading policies. \nIn Maria Protopappa’s dramaturgical and directorial approach to “Andromache”\, Hermione and Andromache represent the ideals of their countries\, while Menelaus and Peleus represent politics and power. Women do not simply constitute femininity; they have been constructed by men to represent the ideal role of the country and society. Thus\, the Euripidean tragedy\, while speaking of a home\, is essentially concerned with the ethos and political management of a state in peacetime. \nEuripides’ language breaks the rules of the era and is transformed into spells that vibrate with physicality\, sensory memory and collective experiences. The director attempts to bring to light and transmit these precious and untranslatable elements not only verbally\, but also kinesiologically\, having an excellent group of Greek actors by her side. \nMaria Protopappa’s note\n“A woman prisoner of war and her child\, an illegitimate child of rape\, become a scandal in a small provincial town. Andromache’s insistence on surviving\, full of hope and expectations for the future\, and her courage to resist and speak out against the injustice she suffers\, upset the local people in power\, close houses\, break alliances and expose the inequalities of society. \nIn the most intense way\, Euripides highlights the arrogance of the powerful\, the illusion of superiority of the “civilised” Greeks over the “savage” barbarians\, revealing the fundamental injustices of their world. \nAndromache becomes a symbol of resistance against social and political injustices. Although she suffers mistreatment and oppression\, she refuses to succumb and remain silent. Her actions\, her persistence and her voice\, expose the status quo and overturn powerful social structures. The overthrow of expectations\, the breaking of taboos and the denunciation of the irreparable evil that comes from power\, become the driving force that changes the balance and brings Nemesis to the heart of society. \nRevealing the moral poverty of power\, Euripides does not stay on the surface; he digs deeper\, observing how corruption and violence turn against those responsible\, functioning as a natural\, divine intervention. When human justice fails\, Nemesis takes action\, restoring balance and the right of women to claim their place in the world regardless of social prejudices. \nIn “Andromache”\, the insistence on justice\, the need for recognition and the recognition of truth transcend social conventions\, revealing the gaps of power and its arrogance. Through the voice of Andromache\, Euripides calls us to recognise the true value of the human spirit\, endurance\, strength and justice\, which are always superior to the interests and contradictions of those in power.” \nARTISTIC & PRODUCTION CREDITS\nTranslation: G. V. Tsokopoulos\nDirection – Dramaturgy: Maria Protopappa\nCollaboration on dramaturgy: Elena Triantafillopoulou\nArtistic Collaboration: Eleni Spetsioti\nSet design – Lighting: Sakis Birbilis\nCostume: Vana Giannoula\nMusic: Lolek\nMovement: Alexandros Vardaxoglou\nVocal dramaturgy – Teaching: Anna Pangalou\nAssistant director: Evi Nakou\nAssistant to the set designer: Natasa Tsintikidi\nModel construction: Olga Koutroumanou\nProduction direction & execution: Kart Productions\nCommunication – Press office: Maria Tsolaki\nAdvertising – Social media: Renegade Media\, Vasilis Zarkadoulas\nPromo photos – Video: Mariza Kapsampeli\nCamera: Alexandros Georgiou\nPhotoshoot make-up artist: Irini Gatou\nVideo trailer of the performance: Thomas Palivos\nPromo design: Giannis Stamatopoulos\nProduction: THEATROU TEHNI LP (ΘΕΑΤΡΟΥ ΤΕΧΝΗ Ε.Ε.) \nCast:\nWoman: Maria Protopappa\nAndromache: Argyris Xafis\nHermione: Tasos Lekkas\nMenelaus: Giannis Dalianis\nPeleus: Dimitris Piatas\nThetis: Stella Gika\nChorus (in alphabetical order): Dimitris Georgiadis\, Nontas Damopoulos\, Dimitris Mamios\, Giannis Manthos\, Konstantinos Passas and Giorgos Fasoulas \nAdmission:\nGeneral admission: EUR 23\nDiscounted admission (students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): EUR 20 \nPre-sale starts on 23rd June 2025 at www.ticketservices.gr. From 23rd July 2025 tickets will also be available for sale at the theatre box office.
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/euripides-andormache/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2025,THEATER
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ANDR_02-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250813T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250813T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T163734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T152958Z
UID:13880-1755118800-1755126000@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Concert with Giorgos Hatzinasios
DESCRIPTION:Concert with Giorgos Hatzinasios\n“Mousiki Esthisi” (“Music feeling”)\nRenowned Greek composer Giorgos Hatzinasios will give a special concert at the Andros Open-Air Theatre on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 9:00 PM\, as part of the International Andros Festival.\nIn this unique musical night the acclaimed composer will appear on stage alongside three distinguished performers of the Greek music scene; Mairi Stefanakidi\, Aggelos Andrianos and Agathi Koskina. These three artists will present a rich\, characteristic repertoire from Hatzinasios’ long creative journey.\nThe audience will have the opportunity to enjoy songs and melodies from the composer’s distinctive bodies of work\, such as “Diadromi”\, “Lefkoma”\, “Aggigma Psihis”\, “Endekati Entoli”\, “Ehei o Theos”\, “Aspro Mavro”\, “Sinaxaria”\, “Ikones”\, “Paihnidi gia Dio”\, “Epithesi Agapis”\, as well as musical compositions written for cinema and television.\nThe concert will also feature projections\, enhancing the audience’s overall experience and paying tribute to the composer’s rich work that has left its mark on contemporary Greek musical creation. \nAdmission:\nGeneral admission: EUR 25\nDiscounted admission (students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): EUR 20 \nPre-sale starts on 23rd June 2025 at www.ticketservices.gr. From 23rd July 2025 tickets will also be available for sale at the theatre box office.
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/concert-with-giorgos-hatzinasios/
LOCATION:Open Theater of Chora of Andros\, Chora of Andros\, Andros\, Ελλάδα
CATEGORIES:2025,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/XatzinasiosFF.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250817T213000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250817T223000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T164303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T152850Z
UID:13883-1755466200-1755469800@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:“To Kaplani tis Vitrinas” (“Wildcat under glass”) by Alki Zei
DESCRIPTION:TO KAPLANI TIS VITRINAS (WILDCAT UNDER GLASS) by Alki Zei \nThe legendary “To Kaplani tis Vitrinas” (“Wildcat under glass”) by Alki Zei goes on tour throughout Greece.\nA milestone for children’s literature\, it has been translated into 22 languages and published in 39 foreign editions\, receiving numerous international awards. Having recently marked 60 years since its first launch\, it sets off on tour to tell its fascinating story that has captivated whole generations of readers. The story of human towards the conquest of freedom. A production of KOLOSSAION PRODUCTIONS.\nSummer. The magical season for children. Sea\, play\, exploration and endless nights with magical stories under the stars. A group of children in Lamagari\, Samos\, will live an adventure that will change their lives forever. \nAs the nation is forced into a fascist dictatorship on 4th August 1936\, the children take part in secret missions to help Melia and Mirto’s cousin\, Nikos\, a university student at risk of imprisonment. Nikos is hiding at Milos until he can escape to civil-war Spain and fight for democracy. However\, no matter how hard things are\, the children have by their side the wildcat that’s locked inside a glass cabinet in the living room of Melia and Mirto’s home. The Kaplani (as tigers are called in Samos) has the ability to come to life through Nikos’ stories. When necessary\, it joins the children’s difficult missions in its own magical way\, helping and protecting the children. \n“To Kaplani tis Vitrinas” is a story about the fascinating path that all living creatures\, humans and animals\, follow to live as they are made by nature: Free.\nAnd for this to happen\, there must be democracy\, even if we need to fight for it. So that\, if someone asks “Are you happy or sad?”\, we can answer “Happy” before we go to bed every night. \n \n  \nA few words about Alki Zei\nThe ambassador of Greek children’s literature\, Alki Zei\, was born in Athens and spent her early childhood years in Samos\, where her mother came from. When she started school\, her family settled in Marousi and then in Athens. She studied at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Athens\, the Drama School of the Athens Conservatory and the Moscow Film Institute. Writing came into her life in her high school years. She wrote puppet plays\, short stories and novellas\, which were published in various literary magazines. Alongside writing\, she actively fought for freedom\, social justice and democracy\, participating in the left-wing movement since the years of the German occupation in Greece. Fighting for this cause defined her personal life. From 1952 to 1964 she lived in the Soviet Union as a political refugee together with her husband\, playwright Giorgos Sevastikoglou. At first they lived in Tashkent and later in Moscow\, where their two children were born. They returned to Greece in 1964\, only to flee again in 1967 to Paris\, where they remained until the mid-1970s due to the dictatorship. Alki Zei’s straightforward style of writing\, linguistic integrity\, critical attitude towards people and situations\, humour and penetrating look at events\, are the characteristics of her works that have captivated Greek and foreign readers alike. Achille’s fiancée\, Wildcat Under Glass and Petros’ War are among the classic best sellers of contemporary Greek literature. With the exception of Achille’s fiancée\, Alki’s books mainly address children and adolescents\, but are always a great read for adults as well. Dealing with every-day\, universal issues\, Alki’s books are inspired by her personal experiences\, weaving their plot alongside historical events. “If I chose to write for children\, it is because I wanted to capture the important things my generation experienced\, which I fear will be forgotten when we are gone”\, she notes. Alki Zei is an ambassador of contemporary Greek literature abroad\, as all of her work has been translated and published in many countries around the world. \n \n  \nDirector’s note\nAlki Zei wrote stories whose magical element was the gaze of the children themselves; that secret garden that few adults manage to know where it is with such honesty\, love and courage. And Alki Zei seems to have known very well how to open this invisible door and get inside the souls and thoughts of children. Perhaps because she herself lived guided by her personal truth\, tenderness and boundless humour that followed her even in the hardest times of her life. Elements that the brave and tireless soul of children has in abundance\, in what we all once had. Our childhood. In Alki’s books there is a world that children recognise immediately and spontaneously\, because it is their own world. In her stories\, imagination is not just a place to escape but also a way to create reality. A world where people can coexist no matter how different they are. By always testifying\, through her characters\, that nothing is a given. That things are not always easy\, ideal and happy. At the same time\, this unique viewpoint also gives the perspective that\, within yourself\, you can always find the strength to believe in something better for your life and to have the right to dream about it. Without being didactic; without hiding the truth. I think this is what gives her works this timeless dynamic\, creating an open dialogue with children to this day. This vast magical world; when we were children\, we all knew that everything was possible there. This great world. Our childhood. And our only homeland.\nDimitra Larentzaki \n \nNote from Alki Zei’s son\, Petros Sevastikoglou\nWith Alki we never stopped travelling. Ten years ago we went on a trip that was somewhat different to our previous ones. We visited Samos island to film a documentary about Alki’s life. “The Great Walk of Alki”\, which never stopped\, returned to Vathi\, Lamagari\, where Alki spent her early childhood years. These years left such an imprint on her soul\, as alive as the wildcat in the glass cabinet\, which was the starting point for her first novel. The wildcat of the book was there\, inside its glass cabinet\, at the Museum of Natural History. Even though many years had passed and the wildcat was evidently worn down\, when Alki saw it\, she leaned over and said to it: “My wildcat\, it all started with you.” Alki didn’t spend her life yearning for the past. Even when she told stories about the old days\, it was in order to speak to young and old in the present. Just like Alki\, in our performance we have tried to tell the children of today this story from the past\, with great love and with everything that Alki has left open to tell the audience herself through the wildcat.\nPetros Sevastikoglou \nArtistic and production credits:\nAdaptation – Direction – Lyrics: Dimitra Larentzaki\nSet design: Katerina Papageorgiou\nCostume: Maria Kavalioti\nMusic: Kostas Vomvolos\nChoreography – Movement: Pashalia Akritidou\nLighting design: Trifon Kehagias\nVideo: Petros Sevastikoglou\nVideo animation: Babis Venetopoulos\nMasks: Olympia Sideridou\nAssistant director: Angelos Kourepis\nConstruction of the wildcat: Alexandros Konstantinidis\nPhotography: Giorgos Nakis\nTrailer: Panagiotis Kountouras\nPoster artwork: Moutzoura & Konstantinos Georgantas\nSet construction: KOLOSSAION PRODUCTIONS\nExecutive producer: Maria Prodromou\nProduction: KOLOSSAION PRODUCTIONS \nCast (in alphabetical order):\nSofia Mpletsou: Stamatina / Pipitsa\nViktoria Papadopoulou: Mirto\nPavlina Papadopoulou: Melia\nAndreas Papaioannou: cousin Nikos / the Dutch Consul\nThanos Poumakis: Nolis / the Prefect\nMaria Prodromou: aunt Despina / author\nKornilia Prokopiou: Artemi / wildcat / the Prefect’s wife\nStamatis Stamoglou: grandfather / the Despot \nAdmission:\nGeneral admission: EUR 13 \nPre-sale starts on 23rd June 2025 at www.ticketservices.gr. From 23rd July 2025 tickets will also be available for sale at the theatre box office.
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/to-kaplani-tis-vitrinas-wildcat-under-glass-by-alki-zei/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2025,THEATER
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kaplani-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250818T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250818T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T164818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164818Z
UID:13885-1755550800-1755558000@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:“Stories of the wind” Tribute to pioneer director Joris Ivens
DESCRIPTION:“STORIES OF THE WIND” TRIBUTE TO PIONEER DIRECTOR JORIS IVENS (1898-1989) \n18 &19 August 2025\nAt Ciné Avli of Andros Film Club \n11th International Andros Festival \nCuration: Pantelis Voulgaris\nIn collaboration with: Taksiarhis Deligiannis\nVasilis Tsiouvaras \nThis year\, the Festival commemorates Joris Ivens\, an exceptional and pioneering European documentary filmmaker. During the two-day tribute to his work (18 & 19 August)\, the festival will screen two of his most important short films\, “Borinage” (1934) and “The Spanish Earth” (1938)\, and the feature film “A Tale of the Wind” (1988)\, the last one of his career that he made at the age of 90. The screenings will be introduced by director Dimitris Indares.\nJoris Ivens was born in Nijmegen\, the Netherlands\, and died in Paris\, France. The “passionate lover of humanity” or “citizen of the world”\, as he was called\, combined many of his travels with his films. In the Soviet Union he documented the methods of suppressing a strike (“Song of Heroes”\, 1932). In Spain he made a documentary in support of the democratically elected Republicans during the Spanish Civil War (“The Spanish Earth”\, 1938). In China he spoke about the heroic resistance of the Chinese people against the Japanese invasion (“The 400 Million”\, 1939).\nHis collaborations with other filmmakers were significant and fruitful. Together with Frank Capra he made the documentary series “Why We Fight” (1943). He collaborated with the brothers Paolo and Vittorio Taviani on the documentary “Italy Is Not a Poor Country” (1960)\, combining different film genres. He also participated in the collective documentary “Far from Vietnam” (1967) with Jean-Luc Godard\, Alain Resnais\, Agnès Varda and many other acclaimed directors.\nHis inexhaustible filmography includes\, among other films\, “Tomorrow in Nagila” (1960)\, “A People in Arms” (1961) and “The Victory Train” (1964)\, in which he describes the battles of various peoples and countries\, empathising with them. The 763-minute documentary “How Yukong Moved the Mountains” (1977)\, which records the Chinese Cultural Revolution\, also holds a distinct place in Ivens’ filmography. Finally\, in his autobiographical film “A Tale of the Wind” (1988)\, Ivens summarises his life and career with the wisdom of a well-travelled humanist.\nAmong his numerous international awards are the Short Film Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1958 and the special prize for his entire body of work at the Venice Film Festival in 1988. \nScreening start time: 18 & 19 August\, 9:00 PM
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/stories-of-the-wind-tribute-to-pioneer-director-joris-ivens/
LOCATION:Αυλή κινηματογραφικής λέσχης Άνδρου\, Χώρα Άνδρου\, Άνδρος
CATEGORIES:2025,CINEMA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OIP.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250819T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250819T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T165343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T165658Z
UID:13887-1755637200-1755644400@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:“Stories of the wind” Tribute to pioneer director Joris Ivens
DESCRIPTION:STORIES OF THE WIND” TRIBUTE TO PIONEER DIRECTOR JORIS IVENS (1898-1989) \n18 &19 August 2025\nAt Ciné Avli of Andros Film Club \n11th International Andros Festival \nCuration: Pantelis Voulgaris\nIn collaboration with: Taksiarhis Deligiannis\nVasilis Tsiouvaras \nThis year\, the Festival commemorates Joris Ivens\, an exceptional and pioneering European documentary filmmaker. During the two-day tribute to his work (18 & 19 August)\, the festival will screen two of his most important short films\, “Borinage” (1934) and “The Spanish Earth” (1938)\, and the feature film “A Tale of the Wind” (1988)\, the last one of his career that he made at the age of 90. The screenings will be introduced by director Dimitris Indares.\nJoris Ivens was born in Nijmegen\, the Netherlands\, and died in Paris\, France. The “passionate lover of humanity” or “citizen of the world”\, as he was called\, combined many of his travels with his films. In the Soviet Union he documented the methods of suppressing a strike (“Song of Heroes”\, 1932). In Spain he made a documentary in support of the democratically elected Republicans during the Spanish Civil War (“The Spanish Earth”\, 1938). In China he spoke about the heroic resistance of the Chinese people against the Japanese invasion (“The 400 Million”\, 1939).\nHis collaborations with other filmmakers were significant and fruitful. Together with Frank Capra he made the documentary series “Why We Fight” (1943). He collaborated with the brothers Paolo and Vittorio Taviani on the documentary “Italy Is Not a Poor Country” (1960)\, combining different film genres. He also participated in the collective documentary “Far from Vietnam” (1967) with Jean-Luc Godard\, Alain Resnais\, Agnès Varda and many other acclaimed directors.\nHis inexhaustible filmography includes\, among other films\, “Tomorrow in Nagila” (1960)\, “A People in Arms” (1961) and “The Victory Train” (1964)\, in which he describes the battles of various peoples and countries\, empathising with them. The 763-minute documentary “How Yukong Moved the Mountains” (1977)\, which records the Chinese Cultural Revolution\, also holds a distinct place in Ivens’ filmography. Finally\, in his autobiographical film “A Tale of the Wind” (1988)\, Ivens summarises his life and career with the wisdom of a well-travelled humanist.\nAmong his numerous international awards are the Short Film Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1958 and the special prize for his entire body of work at the Venice Film Festival in 1988. \nScreening start time: 18 & 19 August\, 9:00 PM
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/stories-of-the-wind-tribute-to-pioneer-director-joris-ivens-2/
LOCATION:Αυλή κινηματογραφικής λέσχης\, Χώρα Άνδρου\, Άνδρος
CATEGORIES:2025,CINEMA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OIP.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250821T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250821T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T165751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T160313Z
UID:13988-1755810000-1755817200@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Sophocles’ Electra
DESCRIPTION:Sophocles’ Electra\nDirected by Dimitri Tarlow\n“Inextinguishable hatred\, rigid passion” \nDimitri Tarlow makes his directorial debut in ancient drama with the Sophocles version of Electra on 21st August 2025 at the Andros Open-Air Theatre \n \nIn a world plagued by totalitarianism and social injustice and an era where violence and revenge are often portrayed as “necessary evil\,” Sophocles’ Electra takes on an eerie relevance. Far from being merely a tale of vengeance\, this tragedy becomes a mirror that reflects humanity’s moral dilemmas and\, foremost\, the eternal conflict between justice and ethics. Our performance aims to highlight this complexity\, inviting the audience to confront crucial questions: What does it mean “to restore justice”? What is the imperative of duty? Can one live with the consequences of violence? Is violence an inevitable solution? Will revenge close the cycle of bloodshed? Is redemption ever possible? And\, finally\, what is the role of resistance when all seems lost? \nElectra\, a member of the accursed family of Atreides\, a woman entangled in this cycle of blood and horror\, is more than a tragic figure—she embodies the dilemma between the pursuit of justice and the moral imperative to forego violence. She is not just a tragic being of fate but a creation of her own volition\, one wholeheartedly invested in the cause of justice. Is she a victim of her obsession with revenge or maybe a voice of resistance against the brutality of power? And why\, when the palace is freed from its tyrants\, does she not step inside? Is it because she merely chooses to refrain from the House she despises so much or because she rejects the very system that she fought so vehemently against? Is she still a captive of the extreme emotions that defined her\, such as the grief for her father’s loss\, the hatred towards her mother\, and the longing for her lost brother? One thing is certain: her passion does not quiet down\, not even after the much-sought catharsis is accomplished. \n \nIn Electra\, the poet does not cater to answers. Gods are absent. Oracles coincide with human decisions by chance. Conscience falls by the wayside. The Furies are yet to appear. Still\, the burden for all survivors is heavy. It is this cost of choice\, this relentless human need for catharsis at any price\, that Sophocles’ Electra urges us to contemplate. After all\, Sophocles will not grace us with a sequel\, as he will not complete a trilogy\, and his work shall stop here. For every single one of the doubts and questions he once posed will find their resolution within these 1\,510 verses of astounding symmetry and economy. \nARTISTIC & PRODUCTION CREDITS\nTranslation: Giorgos Himonas\nDirection: Dimitri Tarlow\nSet design – Costume: Paris Meksis\nMusical composition: Fotis Siotas\nLighting design: Alekos Anastasiou\nChoreography: Markella Manoliadi\nDramaturgy: Eri Kyrgia\nSound design: Ilias Flammos\nAssistant directors: Dimitra Koutsokosta\, Aristi Tselou\nAssistant to the choreographer: Maro Stavrinou\nAssistants to the lighting designer: Haris Dallas\, Nafsika Hristodoulakou \nExecutive producer: Stella Yiovani\nProduction: Anna Pasparaki\, Vasilia Taskou\nCommunications & Press Office: Sasa Papahristopoulou\nAdvertising & Social Media: Renegade Media \nCAST\nElectra: Loukia Michalopoulou\nOrestes: Anastasis Roilos\nClytemnestra: Ioanna Pappa\nAegisthus: Nikolas Papagiannis\nPaedagogus: Giannis Anastasakis\nChrysothemis: Grigoria Metheniti\nPylades: Periklis Sioundas \nCHORUS (in alphabetical order)\nMargarita Aleksiadi\nAsimina Anastasopoulou\nEleni Vlahou\nIoanna Demertzidou\nEleni Kilinkaridou – Sisti\nIoanna Lekka\nLydia Stefou\nAnna Simeonidou\nHara Tzoka \nLive musicians on stage: Fotis Siotas\, Tasos Misurlis \nAdmission:\nGeneral admission: EUR 22\nDiscounted admission (students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): EUR 18 \nPre-sale starts on 23 rd June 2025 at www.ticketservices.gr. From 23 rd July 2025 tickets will also be available for sale at the theatre box office.
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/sophocles-electra/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2025,THEATER
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/6796©Patroklos_Skafidas.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250823T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250823T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20250613T165859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T152453Z
UID:13891-1755982800-1755990000@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Ioulia Karapataki Summer 2025
DESCRIPTION:Ioulia Karapataki Summer 2025\nThis summer Ioulia Karapataki is coming out with a bang to meet her friends all around Greece. With the power of her voice\, songs that move and excite\, a new set and an uplifting band.\nThe past months have been full of live performances for Ioulia. Following her recent album release “6 Songs for Ioulia” (with music by Sokratis Malamas and lyrics by Odysseas Ioannou)\, the artist will perform songs that she loves\, alongside old folk and rebetiko song covers. For the first time she will also perform new\, unreleased songs from her upcoming album.\nSpontaneous smiles\, a tight band and songs that are Ioulia’s favourites–and ours too. Meet Ioulia on Saturday 23rd August 2025 under Andros’ starry sky. \nAccompanied by:\nAgis Papapanagiotou: guitars\, vocals\nKalogiannis Veranis: violin\, trumpet\, vocals\nAris Konidaris: keyboard\nMihalis Darmas: double bass\nKostas Spiratos: drums\nChristos Anastasiadis: bagpipe\, clarinet\nManolis Koutalidis – Vasilis Falaras: sound engineering\nPetros Kalogirou: lighting \nProduction – Management: Novel Vox \nCostume – Styling: Kourbela\nPhotography: Valiana Variantza\nGraphic design: Filippos Kokkaliaris \nAdmission:\nGeneral admission: EUR 20\nDiscounted admission (students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): EUR 15 \nPre-sale starts on 23rd June 2025 at www.ticketservices.gr. From 23rd July 2025 tickets will also be available for sale at the theatre box office.
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/ioulia-karapataki-summer-2025/
LOCATION:Open Theater of Chora of Andros\, Chora of Andros\, Andros\, Ελλάδα
CATEGORIES:2025,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ioulia_ss25-2140FF.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260725T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260425T052100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T182524Z
UID:15350-1784966400-1784998800@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Because That’s How Love Is - Aleka Kanellidou
DESCRIPTION:“Because That’s How Love Is” Aleka Kanellidou\nAccompanied by GIANNIS GIANNOUSAKIS\nSpecial Guest\nEleonora Zouganeli\, Featuring Katerina Polemi \n \nInternational Andros Festival 2026 begins with renowned singer Aleka Kanellidou. A timeless performer with sensual voice and tender stage presence\, whose songs are not only part of the rich Greek music scene\, but also part of our soul. \n\nAleka Kanellidou will present a programme that has been specifically designed for the start of the Festival. Kanellidou invites on stage Eleonora Zouganeli\, the singer with the most distinct voice of her generation\, in order to live this musical experience together. They will be accompanied by Katerina Polemi\, a muh-loved songwriter who has stood out for her talent. \n \nOver the past two years\, Aleka Kanellidou has been closely collaborating with Giannis Giannousakis\, who has proved that he got his singing talent from his mother but has his own\, personal way of performing. A few months ago they released the popular song Roz.\nThese wonderful performers are accompanied by excellent soloist musicians\, each of whom has a distinct musical style; Vaggelis Tountas in charge of music editing and orchestrations; bassist Giotis Kiourtsoglou; accordionist Ntinos Hatziiordanou; drummer Takis Vasileiou; and keyboard player Kostas Giaxoglou. They sing and play\, creating musical landscapes and travelling in an endless sea of sounds.\nOn 25 July we will live a magical summer night\, singing beloved songs that have left their mark on important moments of our life and fill our heart with warmth. \nMusic editing/orchestrations: Vaggelis Tountas\nMusicians:\nTakis Vasileiou: Drums\nKostas Giaxoglou: Keyboard\nGiotis Kiourtsoglou: Bass guitar\nVaggelis Tountas: Violin\, guitar\, vocals\nNtinos Hatziiordanou: Accordion \nProject managment: Well art live \nAdmission:\nGeneral admission: € 25\nDiscounted admission (university students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): € 20 \nStart time: 9:30 pm \n⌘\nTickets \nwww.ticketservices.gr
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/because-that-s-how-love-is-aleka-kanellidou/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2026,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ΜΑΖΙ-GRACE-FF.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260729T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260428T052413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T100418Z
UID:15352-1785312000-1785344400@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Lefteris Vogiatzis' Andros
DESCRIPTION:Lefteris Vogiatzis’ Andros\, A documentary by Elias Giannakakis \nAs it is known\, Lefteris Vogiatzis discovered Andros at some point in his life and acknowledged it as his paradise on earth.\nDirector Elias Giannakakis\, a friend of Lefteris Vogiatzis\, attempts to create a portrait of the renowned theatrical creator after having captured him through his lens in various documentaries over the years. \n \nThe sole filming location is Lefteris Vogiatzis’ house in Andros\, along with the view\, the sounds and the landscape around it. The director gives the floor to Irini Levidi\, Vogiatzis’ companion and collaborator at Odos Kykladon theatre.\nLevidi is the only person who appears speaking in the documentary. In essence\, however\, it is Lefteris Vogiatzis who has the most intense presence in the film\, both through Levidi’s words and his physical absence in the present moment\, but also because we hear and see him in earlier videos. \nUsing a rich audiovisual archive from rehearsals\, performances and photographs that capture Vogiatzis in Andros\, the director depicts the island as an absolutely real utopia which played a decisive psychological and spiritual role in Lefteris Vogiatzis’ journey\, albeit invisible and unknown to many. \nThe documentary will premiere at Andros Festival at the end of July 2026. \nDirector – Screenwriter – Cinematographer: Elias Giannakakis\nFilm editing: Apostolia Papaioannou\nSound mixing: Kostas Dokos\nColor grading: Lazaros Karageorgos\nExecutive producer: ORNDET AMKE\nProduced by Andros International Festival \nTICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SCREENING DAYS AT CINE AVLI.\nAdmission: € 5
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/lefteris-vogiatzis-andros-a-documentary-by-elias-giannakakis/
LOCATION:Αυλή κινηματογραφικής λέσχης
CATEGORIES:2026,CINEMA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lefteris-Vogiatzis-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260730T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260730T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260429T073903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T100652Z
UID:15362-1785445200-1785452400@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Lefteris Vogiatzis' Andros
DESCRIPTION:Lefteris Vogiatzis’ Andros A documentary by Elias Giannakakis \nAs it is known\, Lefteris Vogiatzis discovered Andros at some point in his life and acknowledged it as his paradise on earth.\nDirector Elias Giannakakis\, a friend of Lefteris Vogiatzis\, attempts to create a portrait of the renowned theatrical creator after having captured him through his lens in various documentaries over the years. \nThe sole filming location is Lefteris Vogiatzis’ house in Andros\, along with the view\, the sounds and the landscape around it. The director gives the floor to Irini Levidi\, Vogiatzis’ companion and collaborator at Odos Kykladon theatre. \nLevidi is the only person who appears speaking in the documentary. In essence\, however\, it is Lefteris Vogiatzis who has the most intense presence in the film\, both through Levidi’s words and his physical absence in the present moment\, but also because we hear and see him in earlier videos. \nUsing a rich audiovisual archive from rehearsals\, performances and photographs that capture Vogiatzis in Andros\, the director depicts the island as an absolutely real utopia which played a decisive psychological and spiritual role in Lefteris Vogiatzis’ journey\, albeit invisible and unknown to many. \nThe documentary will premiere at Andros Festival at the end of July 2026. \nDirector – Screenwriter – Cinematographer: Elias Giannakakis\nFilm editing: Apostolia Papaioannou\nSound mixing: Kostas Dokos\nColor grading: Lazaros Karageorgos\nExecutive producer: ORNDET AMKE\nProduced by Andros International Festival \nTICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SCREENING DAYS AT CINE AVLI.\nAdmission: € 5
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/lefteris-vogiatzis-andros/
LOCATION:Αυλή κινηματογραφικής λέσχης
CATEGORIES:2026,CINEMA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lefteris-Vogiatzis-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260731T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260731T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260430T074532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T100324Z
UID:15369-1785531600-1785538800@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Lefteris Vogiatzis' Andros
DESCRIPTION:Lefteris Vogiatzis’ Andros A documentary by Elias Giannakakis \nAs it is known\, Lefteris Vogiatzis discovered Andros at some point in his life and acknowledged it as his paradise on earth.\nDirector Elias Giannakakis\, a friend of Lefteris Vogiatzis\, attempts to create a portrait of the renowned theatrical creator after having captured him through his lens in various documentaries over the years. \n\nThe sole filming location is Lefteris Vogiatzis’ house in Andros\, along with the view\, the sounds and the landscape around it. The director gives the floor to Irini Levidi\, Vogiatzis’ companion and collaborator at Odos Kykladon theatre.\nLevidi is the only person who appears speaking in the documentary. In essence\, however\, it is Lefteris Vogiatzis who has the most intense presence in the film\, both through Levidi’s words and his physical absence in the present moment\, but also because we hear and see him in earlier videos.\nUsing a rich audiovisual archive from rehearsals\, performances and photographs that capture Vogiatzis in Andros\, the director depicts the island as an absolutely real utopia which played a decisive psychological and spiritual role in Lefteris Vogiatzis’ journey\, albeit invisible and unknown to many. \nThe documentary will premiere at Andros Festival at the end of July 2026. \nDirector – Screenwriter – Cinematographer: Elias Giannakakis\nFilm editing: Apostolia Papaioannou\nSound mixing: Kostas Dokos\nColor grading: Lazaros Karageorgos\nExecutive producer: ORNDET AMKE\nProduced by Andros International Festival \nTICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SCREENING DAYS AT CINE AVLI.\nAdmission: € 5
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/lefteris-vogiatzis-andros-2/
LOCATION:Αυλή κινηματογραφικής λέσχης
CATEGORIES:2026,CINEMA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lefteris-Vogiatzis-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260801T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260801T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260501T075012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T182421Z
UID:15371-1785618000-1785625200@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days
DESCRIPTION:Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days Directed by Dimitri Tarlow \nPremiere on August 1st 2026 at Andros Open-air Theatre \n“I admire you and thank you for your willingness to play Winnie” \n \nDimitri Tarlow directs Aglaia Pappa in one of the most emblematic works of the theatre of the absurd\, Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days\, in a project that explores human resilience and pays tribute to the great actor Christina Tsigkou\, a close friend of Beckett himself\, translator of the play and inextricably linked to the role of Winnie.\nThe play will premiere on Saturday\, August 1st at Andros Open-air Theatre; a collaboration of Poreia Theatre and Friends of the Andros Festival Non-Profit Organisation.\nThe play focuses on Winnie\, who is buried up to her waist in a mound of earth. Despite this\, Winnie remains optimistic\, clinging to her daily habits and her favourite objects\, indicating routine as a means of survival. In Act II Winnie is buried up to her neck\, unable to move. However\, she doesn’t stop speaking and doesn’t stop hoping\, demonstrating the power of human will. \n \nThis is precisely what the performance focuses on; the ability with which the great Irishman arms his protagonist to cope with alienation\, the futility of existence and the lack or difficulty of communication. The austere space is filled with existential tension. The deep philosophical dimension of life is revealed by stillness and the time reaching its end. The setting focuses on Winnie’s perception as a work of art –the work of art that is human existence– while Winnie’s inner monologue alternates with soundscapes\, creating a sound experience. \n \nDimitri Tarlow\, who is directing a play by Samuel Beckett and the theatre of the absurd for the first time\, notes regarding the upcoming project:\n“Marina\, I feel very tired. I need to rest for some days. I will go to Spetses island; to a friend’s hotel.”\nWith these words\, Christina Tsigkou\, née Mavroidi –the one to whom Samuel Beckett said: “I admire you and thank you for your willingness to play Winnie”– left my mother her leather suitcase; the one that contained all her notes\, her wig and her props from the play Happy Days. A few days later\, Marina Karagatsi and Pantelis Voulgaris would receive –just the two of them (along with a policeman)– the dead body of the renowned actress at the port of Piraeus.\nA year and a half ago\, when Marina Karagatsi passed away\, she left me the brown suitcase as a legacy.\nMy recent meeting with Aglaia Pappa\, decades after we graduated from the National Theatre Drama School\, came to put everything in perspective.\nDesire gives birth to desire.\nMemory\, to memories\,\nAnd senses\, to senses. \nThe performance will have English surtitles. \n \nARTISTIC AND PRODUCTION CREDITS\nDirection: Dimitri Tarlow\nText rendering: Dimitri Tarlow\, Aglaia Pappa\nSet – Costume: Paris Mexis\nMusic composition: Fotis Siotas\nLighting design: Alekos Anastasiou\nAssociate dramaturge: Eri Kyrgia\nAssistant director: Aristi Tselou\nPhotography: Patroklos Skafidas\nTrailer: Thomas Palivos \nCast: Aglaia Pappa and Dimitris Bitos\nGeneral admission: € 20\nDiscounted admission (university students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): € 15\nStart time: 09:00 pm \nDuration: 75 minutes (without a break) \nPremiere: Open-air Theatre of Andros Town\, Andros \nSaturday August 1st 2026\, 09:00 pm\nA collaboration of Poreia Theatre and Friends of the Andros Festival Non-Profit Organisation \n⌘\nTickets \nwww.ticketservices.gr
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/samuel-beckett-s-happy-days/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2026,THEATER
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Happy-Days-FF.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260804T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260804T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260504T075424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T100247Z
UID:15373-1785877200-1785884400@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Viva Maestro! Giorgos Katsaros
DESCRIPTION:“The Melodies That United Generations”\nThe Philharmonic Orchestra of Andros’ Music Association presents a special musical tribute to renowned composer and conductor Giorgos Katsaros; “Viva Maestro! Giorgos Katsaros – The Melodies That United Generations”.\nThe concert will take the audience on a journey through favourite melodies from different eras\, which marked Greek song and remain alive to this day. \n \n\nPerformers Spyros Kleissas and Christina Ralli are accompanied on stage by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Andros’ Music Association under the conduction and music editing of Dimitris Sideris.\nThe performance will be held on Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 9:00 pm at Andros Open-air Theatre.\nAn evening dedicated to music that defined an era!
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/viva-maestro-giorgos-katsaros/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2026,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Filarmoniki-MOUSA-©MariaLambriadou.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260807T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260807T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260507T075727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T182306Z
UID:15375-1786136400-1786143600@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Dimitris Mpasis
DESCRIPTION:This summer Dimitris Mpasis presents a special music performance in a tour filled with great hits and authentic folk entertainment.\nIn an evening of music and emotion\, the renowned performer will present beloved songs from his personal discography\, along with timeless creations by exceptional composers who have left their mark on the Greek music scene. With his special voice quality and profound interpretative power\, Mpasis continues to stand out as one of the most important folk singers of his generation. \n \nBoasting a long career path\, significant collaborations and numerous appearances in important theatres and concert venues\, Mpasis offers a unique musical experience in each live performance\, combining timeless folk songs with the magic of summer concerts. \nOn this summer tour\, Mpasis is accompanied by Elena Founta\, a young singer who stands out for her talent and dynamic stage presence\, as well as acclaimed musicians; leading clarinet soloist Manos Achalinotopoulos\, bouzouki virtuoso Yannis Sinanis\, who closely collaborated with the unforgettable Dimitris Mitropanos\, multi-talented conductor Tasos Athanasias\, and a group of exceptional musicians. \nAccordion/Keyboards: Tasos Athanasias\nBouzouki: Giannis Sinanis\nClarinet: Manos Achalinotopoulos\nGuitar: Giorgos Vartsakis\nPercussion: Giannis Tsoumbris\nBass guitar: Stavros Kavalieratos\nSound Engineer: Manolis Ollandezos\nProduction: 360 Entertainment \nAdmission\nGeneral admission: €25\nDiscounted admission (University students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): €20 \n⌘\nTickets \nwww.ticketservices.gr
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/dimitris-mpasis/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2026,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Dimitris-Mpasis-FF.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260808T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260808T214000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260508T080307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T161342Z
UID:15377-1786221000-1786225200@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Mr Stink By David Walliams
DESCRIPTION:“MR STINK” By David Walliams By the author of “The Midnight Gang”\nTheatrical adaptation: Andri Theodotou – Directed by Dimitris Degaitis \nAfter a series of successful performances\, Dimitris Degaitis and Andri Theodotou return to the familiar Children’s Stage of the Art Theatre in Frynichou St.\nTogether with the production company of fellow Art Theatre graduate Gerasimos Skafidas\, they will renew the theatrical imprint they left there in the decade 2009 – 2019 with important performances that were loved by young and old alike.\nFollowing their creative “encounter” with the multi-award-winning author of “The Midnight Gang”\, David Walliams\, and the huge success of that performance for two consecutive years\, the two creators introduce young audiences to another of Walliams’ most beloved books worldwide\, “Mr Stink”.\nBut which is Mr Stink’s story?\nChloe is a twelve-year-old girl\, somewhat of a loner\, who struggles both at school and at home.\nAt school\, when she doesn’t go unnoticed\, she becomes the target of teasing. At home\, her mother seems to be more interested in her political career and her “perfect” sister\, Annabel. On the other hand\, her father is very busy trying to keep the fact that he has lost his job a secret from everyone.\n \nOne day Chloe meets a homeless man\, Mr Stink\, and his cute dog\, Duchess. Except for their smell\, they always go unnoticed too…\nThey may smell really bad… but they are the only ones who treat Chloe with kindness and are interested in her. Kind Mr Stink and Chloe form a special\, true friendship\, full of understanding\, tenderness and mutual acceptance. \nWhen Chloe decides to secretly host them in the storage room of her house\, this will lead to a chain of unexpected events and touching revelations that will turn everything upside down! Everyone’s secrets will come to light… and\, luckily\, they will bring everyone a little closer! \n \n“Mr Stink” is a contemporary story about what is not visible at first glance and what we look at without really seeing. \nA story about kindness\, forgiveness\, acceptance of diversity and second chances. A story about the importance of friendship and family.\nIt is a play written with the characteristic humour and sensitivity of the British author\, who talks about stereotypes and prejudices. It touches on issues such as unemployment\, economic inequalities\, class discrimination\, social exclusion\, the use of social networks\, the power of the media\, school bullying and\, of course\, the issue of homelessness.\n“Mr Stink” is ultimately a hymn to empathy and humanity\, revealing the ultimate power of solidarity and kindness\, and all those small acts that can bring huge changes in our life and in the life of others; values that consistently appear in Walliams’ works. \nA story that will make us see the world not just with different eyes\, but with a more open and pure heart! \nThe titular book is published by Psichogios publications. \nΣΥΝΤΕΛΕΣΤΕΣ\nTranslation – Theatrical Adaptation: Andri Theodotou\nDirection: Dimitris Degaitis\nSet design – Costume: Magdalini Avgerinou\nOriginal music: Nikos Tsekos\nMovement: Lia Tsolaki\nLighting: Stella Kaltsou\nPhotography – Video: Patroklos Skafidas\nGraphics: Giannis Stylos\nCommunication: Evangelia Skrombola\nProduction management: Anastasia Georgopoulou\nProduction organisation: Fotini Kymbaropoulou\nAssistant to the set and costume designer: Myrto Stamatopoulou \nCAST\nOusik Chanikian\, Natalia Dimou\, Giannis Zaragalis\, Katerina Mefsout\, Athina Ananiadi\, Alexandros Pliamis\, Giannis Michailidis. \nGeneral admission: € 13\nStart time: 08:30 pm \n⌘\nTickets \nwww.ticketservices.gr
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/mr-stink-by-david-walliams/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2026,THEATRE
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Vromilos©Patroklos_Skafidas.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260810T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260810T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260510T110313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T182053Z
UID:15379-1786395600-1786402800@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Music Paths
DESCRIPTION:Music Paths\nA music journey with Alexandros Drakos Ktistakis’ compositions\nat International Andros Festival 2026 \nOn Monday 10 August\, the 12th International Andros Festival hosts the musical performance “Music Paths” with music and songs by composer and musician Alexandros Drakos Ktistakis\, accompanied by a large orchestra of exceptional musicians. \nHaving carved many different musical paths during his rich compositional and performing career in Greece and abroad\, Alexandros Drakos Ktistakis returns to his homeland through a musical anthology that summarises his artistic career and most important creative pursuits to date. \nA guest of this year’s Andros Festival\, with talented musicians and soloists by his side\, Ktistakis presents an anthology from the entirety of his artistic activity\, connecting different moments and milestones of his creative journey. \nFrom America to China and from Epidaurus to Crete\, his compositions form a diverse musical landscape that combines his personal discography\, music for the theatre\, as well as works that converse with Greek poetry and tradition. \nThe expressiveness of classical music\, the freedom of improvisation and the colours of Greek tradition meet and transform on stage\, resulting in a contemporary sound that is divided into three sections; theatre\, songs inspired by Greek poets and the Cretan Suite\, a contemporary work with strong influences from Cretan tradition\, which Ktistakis recently presented in his hometown\, Heraklion\, closing a long cycle of personal and artistic quest. \nThe presence of Alkmini\, with her deeply expressive and lyrical voice\, gives compositions a special sensitivity and acts as a connecting link between the different musical sections of the performance. \nThe combination of the string quartet with saxophone and the acoustic ensemble creates a rich soundscape\, transforming the August evening into a magical artistic journey. Through this anthology\, the roots of Greek music are organically connected with contemporary creation\, offering a clear picture of the musical journey of Alexandros Drakos Ktistakis\, who loves to combine and explore different cultural paths. \nArtistic and production credits\nAlexandros Drakos Ktistakis: composition\, orchestration\, conducting\, drums & percussion\nAlkmini: vocals\nDimitris Tsakas: saxophone\nKostas Tzekos: clarinet\nKostas Panagiotidis: violin\nEva Mozinska: violin\nKrystallia Gaitanou: viola\nMaria Skandali: cello\nDimitris Verdinoglou: piano\nKimon Karoutzos: double bass \nSound Engineer: Kostas Michopoulos \nAdmission\nGeneral admission: €18\nDiscounted admission (university students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): €15 \n⌘\nTickets \nwww.ticketservices.gr
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/music-paths/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2026,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Music-Paths.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260812T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260812T214000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260512T110704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T181950Z
UID:15381-1786566600-1786570800@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:If You Hear the Children
DESCRIPTION:“IF YOU HEAR THE CHILDREN” WITH LEFTERIS AND ALKIVIADES\nA PERFORMANCE WITH BELOVED CHILDREN’S SONGS \n \nFollowing many sold out performances\, Lefteris Eleftheriou and Alkiviades Konstantopoulos travel all over Greece with the most musical performance: “If You Hear the Children”! \nThe acclaimed\, multi-talented actor and performer joins the beloved songwriter\, also known as the “orchestra man”. Together\, they create the most entertaining concert with beloved children’s songs for young and old alike! \nHow would you like a children’s live show with musicians\, lights and sound? In a playful mood\, Lefteris and Alkis are ready to take you on a crazy journey into the musical world of children\, showcasing modern and classical melodies along with favourite songs of mums and dads. This is an excellent opportunity for children to listen to great compositions\, such as Lilipouli\, Secrets of the Garden and Lazy Dragon\, as well as songs they know from school or from classic children’s films in a musical performance enriched with theatrical and interactive elements. \nGet in your most cheerful mood\, come over and let’s all sing\, dance and have fun together in a concert where children will have the opportunity to hear the songs live -without screens- and be moved by the most important moments of Greek and foreign children’s music. \nThe performers are accompanied on stage by the “maestro” singer and musician Odysseas Konstantopoulos. \nGeneral admission € 13 \n \n⌘\nTickets \nwww.ticketservices.gr
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/if-you-hear-the-children/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2026,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/paidia-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260813T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260813T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260513T110936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T181828Z
UID:15383-1786654800-1786662000@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Sexy Laundry
DESCRIPTION:After 4 years of continuous success\, SEXY LAUNDRY is going on a summer tour! \nAfter endless sold out shows\, lots of love from the audience and their “marriage” considered as one of the biggest theatrical events of recent years\, Spyros Papadopoulos and Renia Louizidou are doing laundry again… Emotions\, anxieties\, anger\, whining\, humour\, love\, SEX; all of this is mingled together in the… delicate washing cycle!\nPapadopoulos and Louizidou air their dirty laundry in selected cities in Greece with the hilarious\, tender and deeply human comedy “Sexy Laundry” by Michele Riml. \n \nAn ode to modern couple love life\n“Sexy Laundry” deals with love dead ends\, offering a sincere\, comic mirror of the love life of modern couples. \n25 years of marriage\, 3 children\, a bit of chubbiness\, a little balding\, a lot of whining\, a lot of insecurity\, a lot of love and a little sex. The story revolves around a married couple who decide to “get married again” and rekindle their sex life. \nIn a luxurious hotel room\, Larry and Alice awkwardly try to find their lost erotic desire and past glory of their passion with the manual “SEX FOR BEGINNERS” in hand. \nThe performance is directed by Spyros Papadopoulos\nSpyros Papadopoulos and Renia Louizidou place their marriage on the psychoanalysis couch with humour and honesty. In a luxurious hotel room\, they prove that the power of love can ultimately conquer everything. \nTheir dynamic is key to the performance. The actors manage to give flesh and blood to their characters\, with whom the audience can identify and connect\, while reflecting on the importance of communication\, trust and renewal in a long-term relationship. \nARTISTIC AND PRODUCTION CREDITS\nDirector: Spyros Papadopoulos\nTranslation: Nikoleta Kotsailidou\nSet – costume: Ilenia Douladiri\nLighting: Christos Tziogkas\nMusic direction: Iakovos Drosos\nCast: Spyros Papadopoulos\, Renia Louizidou \nTicket pre-sale: more.com\nAdmission:\nGeneral admission: € 23\nDiscounted admission (students\, unemployed): € 20 \n⌘\nTickets \nwww.ticketservices.gr
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/sexy-laundry/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2026,THEATER
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SEXY-LAUNDRY-FF.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260818T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260818T220000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260518T111302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T181300Z
UID:15385-1787083200-1787090400@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:From Baroque to the 20th Century
DESCRIPTION:Courtyard of the Byzantine Church of Taxiarches in Mesaria\nFrom Baroque to the 20th Century\nMusic for Stringed Instruments from Vivaldi to Respighi\nTuesday 18 August 08:00 pm \nThe Andros International Festival presents a special concert for soloists and string ensemble\, entitled “From Baroque to the 20th Century”; a musical journey that highlights the timeless continuity of European musical creation through works that marked different eras and aesthetic trends.\nAt the heart of the programme are Antonio Vivaldi’s iconic “Four Seasons”\, one of the most beloved and recognisable works in the history of music. With unique ingenuity and expressive power\, Vivaldi captures the sounds of nature\, the changes of the seasons and the enduring relationship of humans with the natural world.\nThe programme is complemented by the atmospheric “Ancient Airs and Dances” by Ottorino Respighi\, a work that conveys the charm of early music to the present day\, as well as by the dramatic “Dance of the Furies” by Christoph Willibald Gluck\, completing a musical journey from the late Baroque to the 20th century.\nThe soloist of the evening is the award-winning violinist Phoebe Rousohatzaki\, who has distinguished herself for her artistic presence and performances in Greece and abroad. The musical direction is in the hands of conductor Ioakim Baltsavias\, with many years of international artistic experience and collaborations with important orchestras in Europe and Greece.\nThey are accompanied by a string ensemble consisting of distinguished musicians with a significant presence in Greek and European orchestras\, who meet especially for this production.\nIn the unique setting of the Byzantine Church of Taxiarches in Mesaria\, the concert aspires to offer the audience an evening of high aesthetics\, where baroque music converses with the latest European sound\, in a space of particular historical and spiritual significance. \nPROGRAMME \nChristoph Willibald Gluck (1714–1787) – Dance of the Furies\n(Danse des Furies\, from the opera Orfeo ed Euridice)\nAntonio Vivaldi (1678–1741) – The Four Seasons\, Op. 8\n(Le Quattro Stagioni)\nOttorino Respighi (1879–1936) – Ancient Airs and Dances\n(Antiche Arie e Danze) \nSoloist: Phoebe Rousohatzaki\, violin\nMusical direction: Ioakim Baltsavias \nProduction: Kart Productions \nGeneral admission: € 20\nThe proceeds will go to the Andros Volunteer Forest Firefighters Association and the Apoikia Andros Philanthropic Society. \nIoakim Baltsavias – Conductor \nIoakim Baltsavias was born in Volos and studied piano and advanced music theory at the Volos Municipal Conservatory. He continued his studies in orchestra and choir conducting at the Folkwang Academy of Music in Hesse\, Germany with a scholarship from the Onassis Foundation\, obtaining a distinction. He holds a Master’s degree in Musical Performance and is a doctoral candidate at the Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University. \nHe has participated in important international conducting seminars with conductors such as Sir Colin Davis\, Salvador Mas Conde\, Benjamin Zander and Lothar Zagrosek. He was a permanent conductor of the Hessian Orchestra and the Heinrich Heine Symphony Orchestra\, while he has collaborated with important ensembles in Europe and Greece\, including the London Soloists\, the Plovdiv Philharmonic\, the Camerata of Prato\, the Camerata Freiburg\, the Athens Symphony Orchestra\, the Thessaloniki Symphony Orchestra\, the Camerata – Friends of Music Orchestra\, the Contemporary Music Orchestra and the ERT National Symphony Orchestra. Since 2007\, he has been collaborating steadily as a conductor with the Volos Symphony Orchestra.\nHe also composes music for theatre and cinema. \n⌘\nTickets \nwww.ticketservices.gr
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/from-baroque-to-the-20th-century/
LOCATION:Προαύλιο Βυζαντινού Ναού Ταξιάρχη Μεσαριάς
CATEGORIES:2026,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Taxiarxis.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260820T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260820T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260520T111550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T181155Z
UID:15387-1787259600-1787266800@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Peace
DESCRIPTION:A visit in Aristophanes’ play\nAdaptation-Original Text-Songs: Foivos Delivorias\nDirection-Conception: Nikos Karathanos\nCo-Director: Angelos Triantafyllou \nWho will be alive in the summer?\nAnd who will be alive tomorrow?\nNeither time knows this\nNor does the star\nFrom Epidaurus\nOnce again nations fall\nTo pieces\nListen to my sweet melody\nFrom the edge of this pit\nWith the dead bodies\nMake a wish for Peace\nMiss Universe\nBecause my every war\nIs between myself and I\nIt’s s a civil war \nPeace is a celebration of a lost rural world; a comical\, irresistible argument; a folk festival made out of the very smoke of war; a burning curtain amidst horror. \nNikos Karathanos\, Foivos Delivorias and Angelos Triantafyllou are the main partners in crime of a new performance\, a new adaptation\, a response to madness with madness. \nAristophanes’ original comedy was first performed at the City Dionysia festival in 421 BC\, winning second prize. It was written at a critical historical moment shortly before the Peace of Nicias\, as a reaction to the hope for a cessation of hostilities\, which rose thanks to the death of war-loving generals Cimon from Athens and Vrasidas from Sparta in the Battle of Amphipolis. With its lyrical eloquence and Aristophanes’ familiar sarcasm\, the comedy reflects how tired society was of the Peloponnesian War\, highlighting the irrational obsession with war and its destructive consequences on people’s daily life\, work and happiness. Aristophanes contrasts warmongers’ violence and profit with the fertility\, love and collective prosperity brought by peace. Despite the seemingly utopian solution\, the comedy is not naïve; it acknowledges the resistance\, interests and inertia that prevent the restoration of peace. \nPeace occupies a central position in Aristophanes’ work\, as it is a highly conciliatory and the most optimistic of his political comedies. Despite its strong bond with the era that sparked its creation\, this comedy remains timeless because it highlights a mechanism that is repeated to this day; wars that are prolonged at the expense of the many for the benefit of the few. The insistence of everyday people to claim peace\, even against the logic of power\, makes this play timely today\, in a world where invasions\, violence\, threats\, insecurity and cynicism continue to be presented as inevitable. \nARTISTIC AND PRODUCTION CREDITS\nAdaptation – Original Text – Songs: Foivos Delivorias\nDirection – Conception: Nikos Karathanos\nCo-Director: Angelos Triantafyllou\nAssociate Dramaturge: Eri Kyrgia\nSet Design: Eva Manidaki\nCostume: Angelos Mentis\nMusic: Foivos Delivorias\, Angelos Triantafyllou\nLighting: Eliza Alexandropoulou\nMovement: Amalia Bennett\nChoreography: Alexandros Stavropoulos\nConsultant on the ancient text: Giannis Asteris\nAssistant Directors: Dimitris Stavropoulos\, Orestis Stavropoulos\nAssistant Set Designer: Maria Kalofouti\n2nd Assistant Set Designer: Marilia Diafa\nAssistant Costume Designer: Alexandra Anastasia Ftouli\nAssistant Director: Nafsika Kirki\nBackstage Photography: Dimitris Makris\nPromo Photography: Elina Younanli\nTour Manager: Katerina Kamarinopoulou\nCommunication – Press Office: Maria Tsolaki\nSocial Media – Advertising: Renegade Media\, Vasilis Zarkadoulas\nProduction Manager: Efi Panourgia\nExecutive Producers: Giannis Koulouris\, Katerina Kamarinopoulou\nProduced by Texnixoros Performing Acts \nIn co-production with Athens Epidaurus Festival.\nThe Athens Epidaurus Festival is funded by the Ministry of Culture. \nCast\nGalini Hatzipashali\, Thanasis Alevras\, Emily Koliandri\, Giannis Kotsifas\, Panos Papadopoulos\, Zeta Makrypoulia\, Vaso Kavalieratou\, Foivos Delivorias\, Nikos Karathanos\, Angelos Triantafyllou\, Yilmaz Chousmen\, Alkis Bakogiannis\, Konstantinos Kontogeorgopoulos\, Konstantinos Zografos\, Giannis Sampsalakis\, Vasilis Papadopoulos\, Spyros Bosgas\, Antonis Christou \nOn-stage orchestra: Andreas Polyzogopoulos\, Thodoris Rellos\, Yoel Soto\, Giannis Angelopoulos (Jan Van De Engel) \nAdmission\nGeneral admission: €25\nDiscounted admission (university students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): €23 \n⌘\nTickets \nwww.ticketservices.gr
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/peace/
LOCATION:Open Theater of Chora of Andros\, Chora of Andros\, Andros\, Ελλάδα
CATEGORIES:2026,THEATER
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/eirini_A_giounanli_1128_.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260822T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260822T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260522T111920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T181044Z
UID:15389-1787432400-1787439600@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:One Stage – Two Bands – Two Female Paths
DESCRIPTION:Martha Frintzila – Maria Papageorgiou\nSaturday 22 August / 09:00 pm\n“One Stage – Two Bands – Two Female Paths” \nThis summer\, the Andros Festival hosts a special\, double musical encounter\, with two of the most important and captivating voices of the contemporary Greek music scene. \nOn Saturday 22 August\, Martha Frintzila with the Kubara Project\, and Maria Papageorgiou will appear at the Open-air Theatre of Andros Town\, as part of the Andros Festival! \nIn the 1st part of the concert\, Maria Papageorgiou presents a live programme that bridges her personal discography and major collaborations with the work of leading composers. The singer converses and interacts on stage with her excellent musicians in a pure\, meaningful concert experience fuelled by her personal discography; songs from Mikis Theodorakis’ “Correspondence” that travelled all the way to China; the poetry in Thanos Mikroutsikos’ music; the reissues of her books that continue to be organically incorporated into her lyrics; the important songwriters she loves; and the songs from her new album. \nIn the 2nd part of the concert\, Martha Frintzila goes on stage with the Kubara Project. With 20 years of experience\, the explosive performer and her team of virtuoso musicians set up a musical celebration full of spontaneity and intense improvisation. The programme includes Indian songs of the 60s; rembetiko songs; songs by the greatest Greek and foreign composers of the last two centuries; and traditional songs from Greece and the world\, transforming personal stories into a collective experience. \nA unique evening at the Andros Festival that does not reproduce\, but narrates\, taking us on a time-travelling journey through music. We look forward to seeing you! \nThe first part of the concert features:\nDimitris Tsolis – drums\nGiorgos Theodoropoulos – keyboards\, bass guitar\nEuripidis Zemenidis – guitars\, orchestrations\nMaria Papageorgiou – vocals\nMaria Kozari – sound engineering \nThe second part of the concert features:\nAntonis Maratos – double bass\nVasilis Mantzoukis – drums\nVasilis Panagiotopoulos – trombone\, keyboards\, vocals\nKostas Nikolopoulos – guitar\nNikos Papaioannou – cello\, saz\, banjo\nMartha Frintzila – vocals\nGiannis Paxevanis\, Orestis Patsinakidis – sound engineering \nManagement/Production: Prospero\, www.prospero.com.gr \nAdmission:\nGeneral admission: € 25 \nDiscounted admission (university students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): € 20 \nStart time: 09:00 pm \n⌘\nTickets \nwww.ticketservices.gr
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/one-stage-two-bands-two-female-paths/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2026,MUSIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mia-skini.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260824T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174000
CREATED:20260524T112214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T180614Z
UID:15391-1787558400-1787590800@www.festivalandros.gr
SUMMARY:Medea Euripides
DESCRIPTION:Euripides “Medea” Directed by Nikita Milivojević \n29 years after her legendary performance\, Karyofyllia Karambeti returns to the emblematic protagonist role this summer with Nikita Milivojević’s “Medea”. The international director\, much loved by the Greek audience\, comes to our country to sign a breathtaking reading of the great tragedy; a Medea who carries\, as memory and as truth\, the unbearable burden of love that leads to betrayal\, exile and death.\nAfter the groundbreaking artistic experience “Persians – The Journey to the Field of Souls” that he presented in 2023 in Eleusis – European Capital of Culture\, Nikita Milivojević –an international director with a deep connection to Greek literature– this time returns to approach Medea with clarity and inner strength\, illuminating the human dimension of the myth. The performance maintains the classic axis of the text\, letting the undercurrents of a powerful memory permeate the action. The story seems to unfold through what Medea herself recalls\, like images that persistently return; the love; the flight; the children; the betrayal. \nIn the role of Medea\, Karyofyllia Karambeti embodies a woman who loved profoundly and was led to a complete rupture. Alongside her\, Lazaros Georgakopoulos and Aris Lembesopoulos clearly capture the conflict of love\, power and responsibility that permeates the play\, while Reni Pittaki\, in the role of Nurse\, brings the voice of memory and conscience of the tragedy.\nTwelve actors seamlessly unite on stage\, where the voices blend and function as a mirror of the heroine’s fall. With two musicians on stage organically participating in the action\, Dimitris Kamarotos’ live music runs through the performance with intensity and evocativeness\, creating a soundscape that converses with ancient speech. \nMedea remains shockingly timely. It speaks of betrayal\, exile\, dignity and the critical point where man is crushed between love and social order. The performance does not treat Medea as a “monster”\, but as a conscious human being who reaches their ultimate limit. \nDirection – Adaptation: Nikita Milivojević\nSet design: Sotiris Melanos\nOriginal music / Dramaturgy: Dimitris Kamarotos\nMovement: Amalia Bennett\nCostume: Vasiliki Syrma\nLighting design: Nikos Vlasopoulos\nSound design: Kostas Bokos\nAssistant director: Nikos Tsimaras\nVisual identity – Graphic design: Dimitris Gelbouras @forbidden.designs\nPhotography: Panos Giannakopoulos \nCast:\nKaryofyllia Karambeti\nLazaros Georgakopoulos\nAris Lembesopoulos\nTasos Sotirakis\nDionysis Pifeas \nReni Pittaki as Nurse \nChorus:\nElectra Kartanou\nEmmanouil Kontos\nIoanna Bitouni\nKaterina Daliani\nMariam Rukhatze\nNikos Tsimaras \nMusicians on stage: Stelios Katsatsidis\, Vangelis Paraskevaidis\nProduction director: Konstantina Angeletou\nProduction organisation: Xenia Kalantzi\nTour organisation: Artrack productions – Panagiotis Pantos\nProduction: Lykofos – G. Lykiardopoulos \nAdmission:\nGeneral admission: € 25\nDiscounted admission (university students\, unemployed\, people with disabilities): € 23 \nProduction:\nCultural Organization ‘’LYKOFOS’’\n38 VOULIS ST. – ATHENS 105 57\n+30 2103314088 \n  \n⌘\nTickets \nwww.ticketservices.gr
URL:https://www.festivalandros.gr/en/event/medea-euripides/
LOCATION:Open Theatre of Andros
CATEGORIES:2026,THEATER
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.festivalandros.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Midea.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR