VIC
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: Saturday December 14, 7pm-2am
Where: The Third Day, 290 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne 3051
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/warg-presents-stef-mendesidis-live-tickets
Stef will also be in Sydney the following week, with limited tickets remaining for that show.
Bookings: www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/undisclosed-57-0-w-stef-mendesidis-live/173776
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
Live at the Greek: Sifis Tsourdalakis
A rising star in his native island of Crete, Sifis is on the rise across the whole of the Greek world where his booming voice commands attention.
Enjoy a night with Sifis accompanied by some of Melbourne’s finest musicians including Tony Iliou and Paddy Montgomery.
When: Friday December 20, 8.30pm (Bar open 7.30pm)
Where: The Greek Centre | Mezzanine, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1327167
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
NSW
Greek ’04 Legends Tour
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Greece 2004 Euro win, Football Brilliance Academy presents George Karagounis, Theodoros Zagorakis and Aggelos Charisteas.
Meet Karagounis, Greece’s most capped player of all time; Zagorakis, the captain and the MVP of the Euro 2004 tournament; and Charisteas, the golden scorer – the header that cemented Greece’s place in the European Championship.
There will be a legend match to see them in action and a training clinic with meet and greet on December 8 and a charity gala dinner on December 13.
At the dinner, enjoy a meet-and-greet with the legends, a three-course meal (soft drinks, wine and beer included), live Greek music, and entertainment.
Bookings: www.footballbrilliance.com.au/legendstour
Culture Shock Stand Up Comedy Australia
Comedian Peter Kypri, known as ‘Cypriot Smurf’, is returning to Australia for a tour across the country.
His show ‘Culture Shock’ is a hilarious stand-up comedy show that promises to take you on a journey of laughter and self-discovery.
Kypri’s brings his unique perspective on life, which is bound to keep you entertained.
He shares his humorous take on everything from growing up in a different culture to navigating the ups and downs of adulthood, with clever anecdotes and side-splitting jokes that will have you in stitches.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! There’ll also be a special appearance from his infamous character, ‘Souvlakis’. This zany and unpredictable character will leave you in tears of laughter with his wacky, and somewhat stereotypical, antics.
When: Friday December 13, 8pm-10pm
Where: Cypriot Community of Wollongong, 46 Auburn St, Wollongong 2500
Bookings: ti.to/cypriot-smurf/wollongong
For groups wanting to enjoy the show on a full stomach, catering is on offer earlier from 6pm to 7pm.
Catering Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1300354
Cypriot Smurf will also be in Adelaide on January 29, bookings: ammos.au/events
SA
Greek Night by CCYSA
The Cyprus Community Youth of South Australia is hosting a Greek Night featuring Kefi Krew DJs Valandi and Kosta.
This night will be one to remember, so gather your crew for a night out full of your favourite Greek bangers!
This is an 18+ event.
When: Friday December 13, 9pm-2am
Where: Cyprus Community of South Australia Cultural Centre, 6-8 Barrpowell St, Welland 5007
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1316750
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
