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ANTIPODES FESTIVAL
The 37th Antipodes Festival is preparing to take over Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street with a full weekend of Greek culture, cuisine and entertainment.
The festival, organised by the Greek Community of Melbourne, features over 70 hours of live entertainment across three stages in the form of music, dance and cultural performances.
Acclaimed Greek singer Rena Morfi will headline the Saturday night program with a live concert on the Main Stage to delight the audience with performances full of energy, emotion, and incredible music.
Sunday night’s Main Stage feature will be the trio of Nikos, Adonis and Apollonia Xylouris, who return to the festival by popular demand as they showcase their talents cultivated from their 15 years living in Crete.
The festival will feature an inaugural Silent Disco on the Saturday at the Golden Square Carpark, including the talents of numerous leading Greek DJs.
In addition to the live entertainment, the festival will include Cooking Demonstrations wherein top chefs like Bahari principal Phil Vakos will prepare classic Greek dishes and offer tips and secrets to elevate your cooking at home.
The festival will have a carnival element to it as well with a series of rides organised like the Ferris Wheel, Dodgems, Music Trap, Bungee jumps, with attendees also able to play and win a prize from the many sideshow alley carnival games.
When: Weekend of February 22-23, from 11am to late
Where: Lonsdale Street Melbourne CBD
Info: www.antipodesfestival.com.au
GREEKING OUT
Professor Ari leads a class designed to help you re-learn everything you think you know about Greek myths.
“We’ll talk about “the Minotaur myth”. That’s right: that monstrous creature, half-man, half-bull, hidden away in a dark labyrinth under the Palace of Knossos.
Did you do your homework and watch “Kaos”on Netflix? I sure hope so because there is SO much to discuss! The minotaur storyline? TOO MANY creative licenses!! But, I digress…
Do your homework, come to class and leave ready to win any Trivia Night… (Greek-myth themed Trivia night, I guess… specifically addressing the Minotaur myth… because that’s all we can cover in just 60 min.)”
When: Wednesday February 26 to Saturday March 1, 7pm
Where: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, off Little Collins St, Melbourne 3000
Bookings: thebutterflyclub.com/show/greeking-out
NIKOS ZOIDAKIS & XRYSPA CONCERT
The iconic Nikos Zoidakis, a true master of Cretan music, is bringing his incredible talent and passion to Australia again.
Known for his mesmerising Lyra performances and powerful voice, Zoidakis is a global ambassador of Cretan tradition, captivating audiences around the world.
Xryspa, singer from Greece has released five studio albums and will bring the laiko element to the concert.
When: Friday February 28
Where: Kinisi at Trak
Bookings: 0412 083 563
For those in Adelaide, Nikos will be performing on Fri Feb 21 at Hindley St Music Hall. Bookings: 0412 399 169 or glamourentertainment.com.au/nikos-zoidakis
GREEK NIGHT AT TROMBAR
A fun-filled evening celebrating all things Greek at Trombar’s Greek Night event. Indulge in delicious Greek cuisine, dance to traditional music, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Greece. Whether you’re Greek or just love the culture.
With SPASTA BAND LIVE and DJs Ross Lambros and Johnny L.
When: Friday February 28, 9pm-11.30pm
Where: 492 Mount Alexander Road Ascot Vale 3032
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com/e/greek-night-at-trombar-tickets-1234114061379
HALLOUMI FESTIVAL
The Cyprus Halloumi Festival enters its fifth year in Melbourne.
At the free entry festival you can:
Sample halloumi from the home of the famous cheese
Watch live halloumi making demonstrations
Choose from a range of delectable Cypriot cooked foods that will be for sale
Experience cultural music and dance
When: Weekend of March 1-2
Where: Cyprus Community of Melbourne & Victoria, 495-497 Lygon St, Brunswick East 3057
NSW
SYDNEY GREEK FESTIVAL
The 2025 Greek Festival of Sydney is fast approaching with everything being prepared to deliver another year celebrating Hellenic culture, starting with its standard massive two-day event at Darling Harbour.
The Greek Fest will once more be hosted in the heart of featuring numerous stalls, dance performances and musical displays that all put a spotlight on Hellenism.
Among the entertainment organised will be the visiting artists from Greece, Rena Morfi and Nikos Zoidakis, who will be raring to delight the thousands of attendees.
The Darling Harbour event represents the opening of a packed-out schedule of initiatives spread across three months, as organised by the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW.
When: Saturday February 22 and Sunday Feb 23
Where: Darling Harbour, Sydney
SA
NORWOOD GREEK FESTIVAL
The annual Norwood Greek Festival is back in 2025 and just like the past several years there will be lots of homemade Greek food, sweets, drinks, music, lots of dancing, and lots of laughter.
With MC’s Stacey Lee and Matthew Pantelis, the evening will feature traditional Greek dancing performances and a live band. Entry to this event is free.
Parking is available in the large carpark of the Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of Prophet Elias Norwood.
When: Saturday February 22, 5pm to midnight
Where: 87 Beulah Road, Norwood 5067
ADELAIDE FRINGE
Adelaide Fringe is a world-renowned, annual arts festival that celebrates culture, place and artists from across the globe.
Bringing thousands of independent artists far and wide to South Australia, Adelaide Fringe is a destination for culture seekers in search for a hive of activity.
There are several shows from Greeks throughout the festival and Greek related shows.
Tanya Gyzi is back after sell-out Adelaide Fringe seasons in 2023, ‘My Big Fat Single Greek Life!’ and 2024, ‘Fifty Shades of Greek’.
My Big Fat Single Greek Life 2 sees Tanya hilariously explore single life, family, and work, blending Aussie and Greek humour in a way that will have everyone in stitches.
A Migrant’s Son Desert Tour is an award winning, original musical cabaret exploring one of the most colourful times in Australian history: the arrival of the Greeks!
With a story that millions can relate to, critically acclaimed performer Michaela Burger pays tribute to her Greek migrant family and her father Luke, in a tale traversing 100 years from turn-of-the-century Russia to the Australian outback.
Greek Cypriot refugee singer-songwriter Loucas Loizou will be performing several shows, including an intimate with some ballads from Greece, [Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hatzidakis, K.Hatzis].
He’s also presenting his new one-man play, CASSANOVA IS MORE THAN JUST A LOVER, a unique tale of this real-to-life character Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798].
‘HOMER’S ODYSSEY – A Mini Musical’ sees Loizou perform the Odyssey in spoken word and songs.
George Zacharopoulos returns to Australia with 2025 Greek Comedian of the Year; The Butterfly Effect, and Mary Coustas presents Effie in UpYourselfness, and much more.
When: February 21 to March 23
Where: Various venues across Adelaide
Find a show: adelaidefringe.com.au
