The magical August full moon will be celebrated across Greece with many museums and Greek archaeological sites staying open until midnight and presenting various events free of charge on August 10.
For the fourth consecutive year, the August full moon events offer great opportunity for all to enjoy music events, theatrical performances and participate in guided tours, under the moon light. More than 110 free events and late-night openings of archaeological sites and museums will be held giving visitors the chance to enjoy the biggest moon of the year in historical and heritage sites of ancient Greece.
The unique Odysseus Elytis poems will mark the events hosted by several archaeological sites and museums in Athens, the Cyclades, the islands of Northeastern Aegean as well as Delphi among others.
“In ancient times, both on the Aegean Islands and in Delphi, people worshiped the same god, Apollo, who was the personification of all those special characteristics that make the Greek culture unique: light, harmony, balance, measure, poetry, music. Since the work of Odysseus Elytis has condensed all these Apollonian elements of “Hellenism”, we chose his poetry as the theme of this year’s Full Moon events. We will also give visitors his text on a “Plan for an introduction to the Aegean”, which includes all images, feelings and thoughts of those who have lived or have visited and loved the islands of the Archipelago,” the 21st Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities said in a statement.
The Acropolis Museum will host opera performances by the historic Hellenic Air Force Band, in the museum’s courtyard at 9:30 pm.
“Our goal, in the hard times the country has been going through, is to enhance a feeling of optimism, pride and belief in our culture, and at the same time, since all the events are based on the work of volunteers, to showcase the values of offering, volunteering and cooperation, as we believe that these are our strongest weapons to deal with the difficult times we live in,” the Ephorate said.
Most museums in Greece will participate in the celebrations by having free admission from 9 pm onwards and will stay open until midnight on August 10. See the complete list of events and schedule below:
ATTICA
Acropolis Museum – Musical evening with the Air Force band
Numismatic Museum – Concert “The moons of the Mediterranean“, M. Strofalis, John Christou, A.Trouni – 9.00pm
Greek Folk Art Museum – The Bath of the Winds will remain open to the public – 8.00am to 10.00pm
Sounion Archaeological Site – “In the area outside the perifraxis the Sanctuary of Poseidon south of the NTOG tourist booth in collaboration with the Municipality of Lavrion” “THORIKOS”, “musical show titled” “That Music” “two actresses, Marina Kalogirou and Dimitris Papanikolaou, along with the lyrical singer Basilica Karagiannis will perform, accompanied by the orchestra music room, consisting of eight musicians, original compositions Theodore
Lempesi inspired by texts of leading writers, Greeks (Sophocles,
Euripides) and foreign (Shakespeare, Lorca, Baricco, Williams, Chekhov). “
Vravrona Archaeological Museum – Organised by the Municipality Markopoulos Mesogaia music event of Dimitri Vassilakis (sax / vocals), Maria Christina (electric harp) and Alexander Dragon Ktistaki (percussion), which will include compositions dedicated to the moon, classics of jazz, ethnic, classical excerpts and new material.
Olympion Archaeological Site – Open to the public – Until 24.00
Elefsina Archaeological Site Greater Propylaea – Concert with Evanthia Rempoutsika
Castle of Chora Kythira Open to the public – Until 24.00
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus Courtyard – Theatrical performance-Lyrical drama “Prometheus Bound“
PELOPONISSOS
Messinia
Messinia Archaeological Museum Periodic Exhibition “Legendary dances of Messinia“ 20/6/2014 -30/9/2014 “ (20:00-24.00)
Open Sculpture Workshop “on the walkway between the Benaki Building and the Archaeological Museum of Messenia by Artistic Stage “Musical Evening”
Akovitika Archaeological Site Siteseeing the archaeological site Akovitika in collaboration with the group “PAME VOLTA” Saturday (9-8-2014 19:00)
Kalamata Castle
Open to the public
Ilia
Olympia Archaeological Site open to the public from 9.00pm. until 01.00am
Pyrgos Archaeological Museum open to the public rom 8.00pm until 11.00pm
Olympia Museum (History Museum of the Ancient Olympic Games) Music Event tribute to Dimos Moutsi Ensemble “Colors of Elis” under the direction of G. Gkitziri – 9.00pm
Hlemoutsi Castle Music Event by the Philharmonic of Lechainon, municipality Andravidas – Kyllinis
Laconia
Mystras Archaeological Site Music event in collaboration with the Legal Entity of Culture, Sport and Environment City of Sparta
Diros Archaeological Site and Central Entrance of Diros Caves Open to the public
Courtyard of the elementary school in the local community Agorianis of Pellanas the Municipality of Sparta – Archaeological Conference on the work of the archaeological teem in the province Lakedaimonos
– Monday 11-8-2014
Arcadia
Tripolis Archaeological Museum Open to the public
Achaia
Patra Castle Open to the public
NORTH AEGEAN
Ikaria
Saint Kyrikos in the courtyard of the Archaeological Museum – Reciting poems of O. Elytis – poems set to music 21:00-24:00.
Samos
Ireon Archaeological Site - Music set to poems of Odysseus Elytis by the Youth Choir of the Cultural Association Pythagorean ‘Lycurgus’ under the direction of G. Koumaradiou - 21:00
Vathy Archaeological Museum Reciting O. Elytis poems set to music 21:00-24:00.
Pythagorio Archaeological Museum Reciting O. Elytis poems set to music 21:00-24:00.
Messo Sanctuary Archaeological Site Lesvos
Open to the public
Lemnos
Polihni Prehistoric Settlement Πολιόχνης Lemnos Music Event entitled: “With Full Moon in Poliochni“
Lesvos
Mytilini New Archaeological Museum Open to the public
Thermi Prehistoric Settlement Lesvos – Music Event Plomari – “With helmsman Odysseus Elytis‘. Ride to the sea with karavoskaro “Aspasia”.
Agiasos - “The moon rides” in the Reading Hall Theatre Agiasou. Young and older children will dance, sing and filled this this magical night with notes and joy.
Chios
Emporio Chiou Archaeological Site - Visitors will be guided with music event in collaboration with the Association Kalamotousion Attica “Axanemos” and the assistance of DIPETHE Northern Aegean.
Psara
Psara Mansion Archaeological Site - Visitors will be guided music event dedicated to Odysseus Elytis and Manos Hadjidakis in cooperation with the municipality of Psaron.
DODECANESE
Kalymnos
Early Christian Basilica of Jerusalem’s Christ Archaeological Site - The Municipality of Kalymnos in cooperation with the Association chanters Kalymnos and Charity Association “Saint Nicholas” will organize a music event
Patmos
Nikolaides Mansion, Patmos Music Event
Rodos
Rodos Archaeological Museum Concert of the student orchestra “Xeni Emner”
CYCLADES
Amorgos
Archaeological Collection Co-Organised by the Amorgos Cultural Association «Simonides».
Antiparos
Antiparos Castle “Vega, the patron saint of love”. Expressions of the theater workshop of SHK and theater group Antiparos. Co-organized by the Municipality of Antiparos. 21:00.
Ios
Ios Archaeological Museum Resiting of O. Elytis poems set to music Open 21:00-24:00.
Kea
Kea Archaeological Museum- A Tribute to Odysseus Elytis. Music event with students from the Music Workshop Kea. Co-organized by the Municipality of Kea and the Association “Friends of the Greek islands and the Sea.” Treats by: John Vrettaros – “The Haunt” D. Demenagas 21:00.
Kimolos
Kimolos Archaeological Museum
Resiting of O. Elytis poems set to music Open 21:00-24:00.
Kythnos
Kythnos Archaeological collection Photographic exhibition on “Kythnos. Traces ancestors“. Local treats. Organized by the City of Kythnos. Open 21:00-24:00.
Milos
Milos Archaeological Museum “Amongst all the Aegean islands Odysseus Elytis“:
The students of the music school of the Cultural Association “Melian Arts” will present songs from Greek and International music and the band Fuga Pertpetua set to music poems of Odysseus Elytis 21:00.
Mykonos
Mykonos Archaeological Museum The Choir School of Music Dimitris Finnis will present Axion Esti.
Organised and small treat: Friends of Delos-Rheneia and Folk-Cultural Association of Women of Mykonos 21:00.
Naxos
Iria Archaeological Site Tribute to Odysseus Elytis. Poetry and prose of Odysseus Elytis by kinesiological recitation of the Naxia actress Anastasia Marmataki set to music and lyrics Elytis music coverage. Organised by NO.P.P.A.P.P.P.A. Naxos and Small Cyclades 21:00.
Paros
Paros Archaeological Museum Music event dedicated to O. Elytis, with Michael Suyama (baritone) and
Maroulis Condou (piano). Co-organized by the Welfare Municipal Cultural Development Paros
21:00
Santorini
Akrotiri Archaeological Site Resiting of O. Elytis poems set to music Open 21:00-24:00.
Sifnos
Sifnos Archaeological Museum Resiting of O. Elytis poems set to music Open 21:00-24:00.
Syros
Syros Archaeological Museum Resiting of O. Elytis poems set to music Open 21:00-24:00.
Tinos
Kionion Archaeological Site Resiting of O. Elytis poems set to music Open 21:00-24:00.
CRETE
Heraklion
Heraklio Archaeological Museum Theater performance “The Stratis seafood and a small shipwreck” in poetry George Seferis
Knossos Palace Full moon night in Knossos. The visiting areas of the palace will remain open to the public Until 01.00
Gortyna Archaeological Site Open to the public Until 01.00
Tylissos Archaeological Site Music Jazz Night in collaboration with the Cultural Association Tylisou
Festos Palace full moon night in Festos Until 01.00
Agios Nicholaos
Lato’s ancient city Agora Archaeological Site In a collaboration with the Cultural Organization of the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos Music event titled “Traveling with the August moon in the Mediterranean Greco“
Chania
Aptera Archaeological Site- In collaboration with the Regional Unit of Chania Music event titled “Notes Muses and Sirens“.
Rokka Archaeological Site - In collaboration with the Regional Unit of Chania – Music event titled: “The moon, the gorge of August.” Concert orchestra string ASONIETA along with Angeliki purely as mezzo-soprano and Chris Zerbinos in Accordion, under the directon of Paul Sergius
Apodoulos Archaeological Site In collaboration with the Regional Unit of Rethymnon and the Cultural Association Apodoulou. Music Night
EVROS
Zoni Archaeological Site Music concert titled “Concert for piano. A love for summer” with the composer Yannis Spanos and soloists Chryssoula Stefanaki and Costas Tziagkoula
Samothraki
Sanctuary of the Great Gods of Samothrace Open to the public
RODOPI
Maronia Ancient Theatre Open to the public
Tavanioti Mansion Open to the public
KOMOTINI
Komotini Archaeological Museum Open to the public
KAVALA
Roman Agora (FORUM) Filippon Archaeological Site Music Event Municipal Conservatory of Kavala
THASSOS
Archaeological Museum of Thassos, Courtyard Poetry Night from “Filopnefmatiki Thassos“
DRAMA
Kali Vrysi Archaeological Site – Music Event of the band “Odoiporoi” Kali Vrysi Drama
Acropolis Platania Archaeological Site Astrophysics Observation
CENTRAL MACEDONIA
THESSALONIKI
Byzantine Culture Museum- The Museum will be open to the public – Free admission to the permanent and temporary exhibitions 18.30 – 21.30
Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum Concert Greek art music in the garden
Eptapyrgio - Screening of Gregg Tallas’ film «The Barefoot Battalion ».
The event will be held with the support of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival and the Film Club of the Fourth Municipal Community of Thessaloniki.
The screening of the film are courtesy of Alex Tully and
family in memory of Greg Tallis and all people
teamed up to create “The barefoot Battalion“.
Roman Agora Conservatory - Shadow Theatre At Agora Square and concert at the Roman Odeon
HALKIDIKI
Sacred Ammon Zeus Archaeological Site, Kallithea, Halkidiki Open to the public
Cemetery of Ancient Acanthus Halkidiki, Indoor Exhibit Space section - Open to the public
Ancient Stagira Archaeological Site In collaboration with the Association of Environment, Culture and Quality of Life-to celebrate the Full Moon will celebrate the Aristotelian 2014 – in the footsteps of Aristotle.
Petralona Cave at Halkidiki - “Eagerly wait for the full moon,” Night artistic Greek music by Michaela Kyrgiafini, in collaboration with the Municipality of Nea Marmara – Free entrance to the cave for the public. Photo exhibition on Petralona cave, in cooperation with the Cultural Youth Association Moudanion “The Lighthouse”
KILKIS
Kilkis Archaeological Museum Music event with artistic ensemble “The City” in cooperation with the municipality of Kilkis
SERRES
Angitsas Rural Mansion - Tour and Music Event in collaboration with the non-profit organization “The country Angitsas“
PIERIA
Pydna – Byzantine Kitrous, Makrigialos Pieria Concert “Seascapes – A sea songs“. Under the auspices of the International Institute of Alexander the Great.
KOZANI
Eani Archaeological Museum Music event titled: “The moon color“, with local band and presentation of works of visual arts summer workshop Aianis Archaeological Museum
FLORINA
Florina Archaeological Museum Opera Performance “Drama Queens“ 21:00
KASTORIA
Kastoria Archaeological Museum In light of the August Full Moon 2014 “Routes with stops, and musical surprises … from Paravela the Commonwealth of Orestes Roman times … in the Archaeological Museum in Argos Orestikon ‘ 20.00 – 01.00
EPIROS
IOANNINA
Ioannina Castle, Acropolis Its Kale
1. Concert “White boats our dreams” with Dimitri Yfanti and his band - Saturday 9 August 2014
2. Concert entitled “Moon My tall, bright ‘with soprano Betty Harlaftis - Sunday 10 August 2014
Archaeological Site of Ancient Acropolis Grand Gardikiou Passarona Music event in cooperation with the municipality Zitsas entitled: “In the moonlight” with Orpheas Peridis
ARTA
Arta Archaeological Museum Music performance. Percussion group “KrotalArta” by George Georgiou and Greek artistic songs of the full moon and the moon from the band “Diapason”.
PREVEZA
Nekromanteion Archaeological Site Musical evening with violin and piano by Constantine Leontari and Demetrius Leontari, with music from Manos Hadjidakis
THESSALIA
TRIKALA
Theopetra cave Free entrance to cave for the public Open 21.00 24.00
Trikala Koursoum Mosque In a collaboration with the Municipality of Trikala music event “Fengarovradia in Koursoum Mosque” with songs by a group of artists from the city
Arch Bridge at Portaikos river Trikala In a collaboration with the City of Pilis and the Pilis Cultural Association, music event titled “Songs under the moon” with the choir of the Cultural Association of Pilis
Fnari Byzantine Castle In a collaboration with the municipality Mouzakiou, the Fanar Cultural Association “The Castle” and the Cultural Association Fanarioton “The Ithomi” music event titled “The castle-Fanar under the moonlight“
MAGNESIA
VOLOS
“Athanasakio” Volos Archaeological Museum “In a collaboration with the” “Network Perevia” “(Network of Associations and District Elassonas Overseas Province Elassonas) and the Association Elassoniton Magnesia. Subject:” “NICK KAVVADIAS – POET OF THE SEA” “music event titled:” “beyond the blurred line of horizon “”
Vassiliki Ag. Demetrios Archaeological Site Thivas Ftiotidas (Nea Anhialos) - Music event in cooperation with the D.O.E.P.A.P – Regional Theatre of the Directorate of Culture of the Municipality of Volos with the title: “Tonight moon“ by Erica Patrick. With pianist Elijah Chatzoglou. Songs by Hadjidakis, Theodorakis and other famous Greek composers. Saturday 9 August 2014 – 9pm
Music event with Greek repertoire in co-ordination with the Association of Anhialiton Athens “The ANHIALOS” and music club of New Aghialou “Romanos the Melodist.” Sunday 10 August 2014 – 9pm.
LARISSA
Archaeological site of the Melivias Castle (Velika)
In collaboration with the Municipality of Agia music event with the Blues Trackers From 9.00 pm.
Larisa Ancient Theatre Open to the public
IONIAN ISLANDS
KERKYRA
Kerkyra Old Castle In collaboration with the Regional Theater of Corfu. “Under the full moon of August” music and poetry
ETOLOAKARNANIA
Nafpaktos Castle Open to the public Until 10.00pm
Antirion Castle Open to the public Until 10.00pm
Thermo Archaeological Site Musical evening with the band “Atropos “
Stratos Archaeological Site Στράτου Music event Philharmonic Orchestra D. Agrinio
Plevrona Archaeological Site Open to the public
THESPROTIA
Elea Archaeological Site Souli Municipality Organised by the Municipality Souli concert Classical Music and Film Music
Gitanon Archaeological Site Filiatra Municipality Observing the starry sky in cooperation with the amateur astronomy group Filiatron
Igoumenitsa Archaeological Museum Open to the public
Ypati Byzantine Museum (Fthiotis)
1. Inauguration of exhibition “Plants and civilization in the history of Europe “ starts 8pm
2. Musical Evening with the Choir of Davlia, with music from Hadjidakis, Theodorakis, Kouyioumtzis, 9pm
FTHIOTIDA
LAMIA
Kastro Archaeological Site and Lamia Archaeological Museum Musical event with the group opera “Seam” Visual paramvaseis Cherry Touliatou painter and sculptor John Koutrozi / Tours
DELFI
Delfi Archaeological Museum Open to the public 8.00am – 10.00pm