VIC
Carols by Candlelight
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Presents the Annual Carols by Candlelight (Kalanda).
This family-friendly celebration brings together the warmth of Christmas with a program of traditional and modern Greek and English Christmas carols.
Gather with loved ones for a night filled with music, community, and Christmas spirit.
Gates open at 5.30 pm for Christmas market and food. Carols begin at 7pm and a firework finale takes place at 9.20pm
And keep an eye out for a special visit from Santa himself! Bring your family, your friends, and your Christmas joy.
When: Sunday December 15, 5.30pm-9.30pm
Where: St John’s College, 1 Blanch Street Preston 3072
XYLOURIDES
Xylourides return to Melbourne for one night only at the end of December.
This group are the youth brigade of Cretan Folk. Descendant of Cretan legends Nikos Xylouris, Psarantonis, Psaragiorgis and hailing from the epicentre of the movement in Anogeia in the mountains of Crete.
Xylourides is Adonis, Nikos and Apollonia Xylouris. Young trailblazers of an ancient art form, steeped in rigid discipline and carried down generations.
They are not just caretakers of Cretan folk music, they are perhaps its finest working exponents. As they have matured from the children of legends and students of the craft, Nikos, Adonis and Apollonia have made it their own, infusing the modes and patterns of their father and grandfather.
Australian Greeks know and love Cretan Folk also and Xylourides immediately sold out both their shows in Melbourne in 2024 and closed the Antipodes Festival to a packed Lonsdale Street where thousands circled the asphalt of an intersection in place of the ancient stone of a village square.
An opportunity to see what happens when the old world collides with the new.
When: Sunday December 29, 6pm
Where: Brunswick Ballroom, 314 Sydney Rd, Brunswick 3056
Bookings: www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/xylourides%C2%A0frenzees-greek-folk-band/173444
NSW
Stef Mendesidis
Greek artist Stef Mendesidis returns to Australia.
Stef has been producing and playing music for over a decade. He spent his early years immersed in the realm of sound by studying the architecture and engineering behind analog instruments.
His sound can be described as dynamic minimalism with an abundance of complex sound design. His unique musical style has made an undeniable imprint in modern electronic music culture, with his tracks supported by some of the top DJs in the scene and frequently heard on the some of the most famous dance floors around the world.
Stef continues to work on his craft and never deviates from his chosen trajectory, giving him a one-of-a-kind aesthetic as an artist. He is one of the busiest producers in electronic music, with his ever-evolving, long format live performances, which have been known to last more than four hours.
When: Friday December 20, 10pm
Where: Oxford Art Factory, 38/46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst 2010
Bookings: www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/undisclosed-57-0-w-stef-mendesidis-live/173776
Flashback Christmas Party
Join the Flashback DJ Crew for a night filled with Greek + favourite classics from the 80s, 90s and 00s.
Launching at their new local venue, featuring large spaces, multiple bars and ample seating.
Last month sold out, expect a huge night as they return for one of their famous Xmas Parties.
Featuring DJs Con Andrews, Nick Kay, M.I.S.H.O Darcy, Harry V and live entertainment.
When: Saturday December 21, 9pm-3am
Where: Forest Inn Hotel, 467 Forest Road Bexley 2207
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/flashback-at-forest-inn-bexley-xmas-event-tickets
New Year’s Eve at the Greek Community Club
Head to the Greek Community Club Lakemba for a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring live music from Vasilis Metaxas, Thanasis Pylarinos and Giorgos Nikolopoulos.
Five course meal and cutting of the Cutting of the Vasilopita with a special gift for the lucky winner.
$85 for adults and $40 for kids. Drinks sold separately.
When: Tuesday December 31, 9pm to 2am (Doors open 8.30pm)
Where: Greek Community Club, 206-210 Lakemba St, Lakemba 2195
Bookings: Call 02 9740 6022 or 0451 104 980 | 0450 591 192
2024/2025 Bay Greeks New Year’s Eve
After a brief hiatus, New Year’s Eve at the Bay is back as Batemans Bay Greek Community present their NYE party.
DJ James Maestro, from Sydney, will be back once again to keep the dancing going all night long.
With Souvlakia/Greek salad and pita bread, fresh oysters and prawns and a selection of dips and mezes with a full bar.
Tickets must be pre-booked with none available at the door.
When: Tuesday December 31, 7.30pm to 2am
Where: Greek Community Centre, 6 Clyde Road, Batemans Bay 2536
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1314050
WA
Club Meraki: Celebrating Five Years
Perth’s signature modern Greek nightclub celebrates five years featuring modern Greek music, Eurohouse, and live instrumentalists as well as local and interstate guest DJs.
Headliners include klarino/saxophone player George Svolos (Sydney), Chris Evripidou (Sydney) on the bouzouki and vocals and Nickos Karagiannis on vocals and toumperleki.
On the decks attendees can enjoy DJ sets by TikTok sensation DJ Pkkay from Sydney and resident Meraki DJs Mikonic and Sal. Elysian Creative Dancers will also give performances.
When: Sunday December 29, 8pm to late
Where: Butterfly 73, 73 Francis St, Northbridge 6003
Bookings: megatix.com.au/events/clubmeraki5years
SA
Christmas Carols Afternoon
The ladies of the Vergina Greek Women’s Society are holding their annual Christmas Carols Afternoon.
Led in song by Lead Christmas Carolers, Sofia Dimitrakopoulou and Vicki Kanakaris —songbooks will be provided so everyone can sing-along.
Santa will be making a special appearance to take festive photos and there will be a special raffle, with all proceeds going directly to the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal.
This free event is for all-ages with light meze, tea and coffee served – refreshments available for purchase at the bar.
When: Sunday December 15, 5pm
Where: Hellenic Macedonian Cultural Centre, 94 Henley Beach Rd, Mile End 5031
