25th NAXOS FESTIVAL
Art – Science – Environment
In addition to its artistic dimension, the Festival reconciles, complements and promotes the dynamic interrelation between entertainment, knowledge and ecology, an inescapable contemporary challenge.
DANCE
6/7 Sunday | 21.30 | FutureCargo
The Ballet of the Greek National Opera, in co-production with the renowned The Place, London, presents a sci-fi dance show performed in a 12meter transport truck. Each audience member receives a pair of headphones, which allows them to hear inside the container, while immersing them in the visually striking large-scale set.
Admission free
Production: Greek National Opera. Co-organized by: South Aegean Region, Naxos Festival.
MUSIC
24/7 Thursday | 21.30| ÆGN – Marc Buronfosse, French musician and composer
Musical landscapes, research into sounds, and songs of the Aegean in jazz transcription. Marc Buronfosse, on fender bass VI – electric bass. Andreas Polyzogopoulos on the trumpet, Panagiotis Kostopoulos on the drums, Hugo Corbin. Luca Carugo will be making a live video-editing show of the concert.
30/7 Wednesday | 20.30 |The Zoo of Sounds
Giorgis Christodoulou and his associates present an original show for children and adults, featuring the most beautiful children’s songs about animals that have ever been written in the Greek language.
Featuring: Giorgis Christodoulou, vocals, ukulele – Alfred Ruci, flute, guitar – Alexandros Avdeliodis, piano. Costumes and Stage Props: Vassilis Barbarigos.
3/8 Sunday | 21.30|Concert by FoivosDelivorias
FoivosDelivorias is planning the summer tour of his latest show, along with his two music companions. Featuring new songs, the seasoned songwriter is meeting new audiences, aiming to share unique moments and the deeper meanings of music entertainment.
Credits: FoivosDelivorias, vocals, guitar; Sotiris Ntouvas, drums;
Kostis Christodoulou, keys; and sound design by Giannis Petrolias.
8/8 Friday | Ώρα 21.30 |Concert by Orfeas Peridis
Joined by SousanaTrifiati under the spotlights, their show is sure to make us sing along to their tunes, blending our voices with theirs. Also joining them, on the guitar, will be ThodorisDamourakis.
13/8 Wednesday | Ώρα 21.30 | Concert by Ross Daly Quartet
Ross Daly, lyra player Kelly Thoma and percussionist, Thomas Meleteas, oud
and Şakir Ozan Uygan, percussion virtuoso from Turkey.
All together, they explore a vast and timeless musical landscape, deeply rooted in the local traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East and beyond. At the heart of the quartet’s sound is the lyre.
21/8 Thursday | Ώρα 21.30|Concert by Savina Yannatou and Spyros Manesis
Savina Yannatou has long been known for her intention to combine elements of free improvisation with the tradition of the Mediterranean region.
With their meeting on stage, Savina Yannatou and Spyros Manesis attempt the interaction of different musical worlds, featuring, among other things, the coexistence of Mediterranean sounds with poetry-set-to-music and songs by Manos Hadjidakis, Lena Platonos and other leading creators.
28/8 Thursday | 21.00 | Forum: young composers – young soloists
The symphony orchestra of young musicians of the National Greek University, presents works from the repertoire (Mozart, Schubert, Delius etc.) and new works by composers of the Forum. They are joined by musicians from the ALEA III Orchestra of Boston University.
Admission free / Co-organized by: South Aegean Region, YriaRT, ALEA III, Naxos Festival.
THEATRE
24/8 Sunday | 21.00 | Yiannis the Ox – Theatrical Performance
The moving, yet harsh, true story of “Yiannis,” directed by Panagiotis Liaropoulos. The play was written by Evangelia Gatsoti. The Actors: Philip Kontogiorgis, Thanasis Lysandropoulos, Stavria Nikolaou, and Grigoris Pantazis, alternate in all parts of the play. Lighting Design: SeminaPapalexandropoulou.
VISUAL ARTS
The thread that holds ustogether – July 8 – October 5, 2025
Bazeos Tower. Daily 10.00-17.00, except Monday.
Maria Grigoriou and Yiannis Papadopoulos, develop in situ structures in the spaces of the historical monument, highlighting the timelessness of the handicraft and weaving traditions, as well as their further conversion into contemporary art and expression. Curator: Mario Vazaios
CONGRESS
Two-day Conference on the Sustainable Development of Naxos | 31/5 & 1/6/2025
Co-organized by Naxos Festival andPanteion University ofSocial and Political Sciences
Festival Credits
Artistic Director: Stelios Krasanakis
Executive Producer: Mario Vazaios
Contact: Olga Orfanidou
Organization: AEON Cultural Nonprofit Organization
E. naxosculture@gmail.com
Tickets are available from July 18, 2025 at:
– Bazeos Tower, 17th-century monument, in the hinterland of Naxos,
12th km of Naxos Chora–Agiassos road, Τ. +30 2285 031402
– Café Cream on top: Naxos City (Chora), Paralia. T. +30 2285 024312
Venue:
Bazeos Tower, 17th-century monument, in the hinterland of Naxos,
12th km of Naxos Chora–Agiassos road. Τ. +30 22850 31402
