A total of 59 events will fill 30 neighborhoods of Athens with rhythm, sounds and images in all seven municipal communities
Concerts, theater and musical performances, dance parties and musical tributes set the tone of entertainment from one end of the city to the other this summer. THE Municipality of Athens through Organization of Culture, Sports and Youth (OPANDA) converts from July 1st to August 4th her Athena on a large stage, inviting young and old to take part in the rich entertainment program that will unfold in the center and neighborhoods of the city, with free entry.
A total of 59 events will fill 30 neighborhoods of Athens with rhythm, sounds and images in all seven municipal communities. Theaters, squares, parks and courtyards become for more than a month the summer “roof” of young and established artists who participate in the event.
In his statement, the Mayor of Athens, Kostas Bakoyannis, emphasized: “This year, the great outdoor celebration “spreads” across the entire city to offer Athenians and Athenians summer evenings full of quality entertainment. We are happy, because once again great artists responded to our invitation to participate in this special cultural event planned with great interest and care by OPANDA. We invite young and old to every park, every square, every open space of Athens – where the heart of “All Athens is a stage” will beat this year – to come and spend unforgettable summer moments in the city”.
From her side, the President of OPANDA, Niki Arabatzi, said: “The program “All Athens is a Stage” offers this summer to everyone daily access to entertainment, with selected cultural events in each neighborhood, with free admission. This year, the city’s big stage is growing even bigger. The points of culture are multiplying, an element that highlights our effort for each neighborhood to join the cultural fabric of Athens. We urge the Athenian public to come and meet their favorite artists in every corner of the city for a “dive” in entertainment and culture”.
The “All of Athens is one scene» is the continuation of last year’s successful program of the Municipality of Athens, which this year also sent an open invitation to artists to submit their proposals for the event. The program is organized by the Organization for Culture, Sports and Youth of the Municipality of Athens (OPANDA), within the framework of Culture is Athens, bringing together the public and artists.
At which points is this year’s date of the event held?
As part of the “All of Athens a Stage 2023” program, audiences and artists make appointments at the following points in the city:
In the theaters of Kolonou and Grava, in the parks “Mikis Theodorakis” and Longinos and in the squares of Eleftheria (Koumundourou), Agios Pavlos, Dexamenis, Santaroza, Plytas, Messolonghiou, Filopappou, Thymarakion, Nathanael, Lambrini, Papadiamantis, Agios Georgios, Kalliga, Victoria, Penelope Delta, Laconia and Agios Dimitrios.
Also, in the forecourt of the Archaeological Museum and the Central Library at Larissa station, on Lambrakis Hill, on the pedestrian street of Fokionos Negri, in the atrium of the Benaki Museum, as well as in the Konistras stadiums in Petralona and Hellinoroson.
The musical ensembles of the Municipality of Athens could not be missing from the cultural “trip” in the neighborhoods of the city, which collaborate with excellent artists and promise special musical evenings.
The program in detail
Event start time: 21:00
Children’s shows start time: 20:30
Information: www.opanda.gr, https://cultureisathens.gr/
18 highlights of “All Athens is a stage”
– Christos Papadopoulos and George Sarris in Nathanael Square, 1/7
“Two old friends” Christos Papadopoulos and George Sarris
in a meeting with their songs that marked entire generations from 1980 until today.
– Paulina Voulgaraki, Violeta Ikari, Pantelis Kyramargios, Thanos Matzilis and Eleanna Varela at the Archaeological Museum, 4/7
A special musical performance by the new “wave” of singers, who collaborate with the “Rhythm” Orchestra, in songs from their own discography, but also well-known timeless songs. With them the “Rhythm” Vocal Ensemble.
– Manolis Kontaros in Papadiamanti Square, 6/7
Concert with Manolis Kontaro and his orchestra with folk and Cretan songs.
– The Wedding Singers in Dexamenis Square, 9/7
The Wedding Singers come to take us to a wild party full of rhythm, with favorite dance hits from the 90s.
– Symphony Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens at the Atrium of the Benaki Museum, 10/7
“An evening at the opera” – Concert with the Symphony Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens, with soloist Filippos Modinos, under the musical direction of Byron Fidetzis.
– Kostas Bigalis and Polina in Nathanael Square, 13/7
An “80’s-90’s party” with Kostas Bigali and Polina, who will excite the audience in an endless dance party.
– “The Tango of Life” with Zoe Teganouria at the Gravas theater, 14/7
Composer and accordion soloist Zoi Teganouria presents a musical journey of her 20-year artistic journey, through her compositions, songs and arrangements. Performed by: Anna Katsouli and Anna Bilili.
– “He & That” by Kostas Murselas at the Colonos Theater, 16/7
An “anarchist” and “vague” comedy with Giorgos Konstantinou and Alexandros Rigas.
– The explosive 15-50 with Dimitris Starovas in Santaroza Square, 18/7
1550, known for their explosive live performances, and the multi-talented Dimitris Starovas, in a unique evening in the city center.
– Bessy Argyraki in Nathanael Square, 19/7
A musical party with Bessy Argyraki. With her is Tolis Papadimitriou.
– Kostas Livadas and Andriana Babalis in Fokionos Negri, 20/7
Kostas Livadas and Andriana Bambali come to Kypseli with the most favorite songs.
– Symphony Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens and quintet TANGartO, Kolonou Theatre, 22/7
“TANGO on Colonus”. The strings of the Symphony Orchestra collaborate with the TANGartO quintet in a special Concerto grosso. Soprano Myrsini Margariti will sing with them and Eftychia Tsiamoura, Michalis Souvleris, Katerina Skouteli and Ariel Perez will dance. Music director: Konstantinos Terzakis.
– Giorgis Christodoulou in Kalliga Square, 25/7
“Zoologikos Ichos” is a musical show by Giorgis Christodoulou for the whole family, with the most beautiful children’s songs written about animals.
– Eleni Peta in Messolonghi Square, 26/7
Well-known pieces from her personal discography, in a new “environment” come together and travel to destinations, full of diverse vocal and guitar sounds. With her are two great guitar soloists, Giorgos Limakis and Konstantinos Mitropoulos.
– Lakis Papadopoulos, Yiannis Yokarinis, Nikos Ziogalas and Yiannis Miliokas, at the Greek Russian Stadium, 27/7
The four rock legends are coming to the Greek-Russian stadium for all intents and purposes. Four chasers of the “dream” of rock music follow its sounds and stir up the crowds.
– Nektarios Sfyrakis at Lofo Lambrakis, 29/7
“On The Road Again”. A journey through the international and domestic rock scene. Featuring the band ROCK ALARM.
– “Noah’s Ark travels with Karagiozis” with Thanasis Viskadurakis at the Gravas Theater, 30/7
Theatrical interactive, musical performance for the whole family, starring Thanasis Viskadourakis in the role of Noah and Karagiozis of the Spyropoulos Family in the role of beret.
– “Tango Greco” in Victoria Square, 31/7 & in “Mikis Theodorakis” Park, 4/8
A music and dance show that promises to seduce us to the intoxicating rhythms of tango, with the Municipal Athenian Choir and Mandolinata of Exarchia – Neapolis “Dionysios Lavragas” and the Municipal Athenian Studio. Performed by: Anna Matsouka, Babis Tsertos, Konstantinos Tzemos and Christos Ambrazis. Music Director: Apollon Kouskoumvekakis.
Source :Skai
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