Upcoming events

Our events are open to anyone interested in Greek and Cypriot culture. Most events are free and conducted in English.

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Exhibition

Vlassis Caniaris: Selected Works 1960s – 1980s 

At The Hellenic Centre between 05 Oct18 Nov

Free

Produced in the period from the 1960s to the 1980s, this is the first solo presentation of the artist’s work in London since his exhibition Immigrants at the ICA in 1976.

Exhibition

Amy Stephens: Objects of Wonder

At The Hellenic Centre between 05 Oct18 Nov

Free

Coinciding with her commission for the public art exhibition Frieze Sculpture 2023, Objects of Wonder by British sculpture and mixed media artist Amy Stephens (London, b.1981, UK) presents works developed in response to her surroundings while on residency at Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (NiMAC) in Cyprus last year. 

Talk

In Conversation: Iwona Blazwick with Syrago Tsiara and Emma Talbot

At The Hellenic Centre on 12 Oct

Free | RSVP via Eventbrite 

Curator and Writer Iwona Blazwick OBE is leading a conversation on artist Vlassis Caniaris’ work and his legacy.

Talk

In Conversation: Amy Stephens with Fatoş Üstek

At The Hellenic Centre on 13 Oct

Free | RSVP via Eventbrite

Artist Amy Stephens in conversation with curator Fatoş Üstek on her exhibition at the Hellenic Centre Objects of Wonder and the commission for Frieze Sculpture 2023.

ScreeningTour

Vlassis Caniaris: Anniversary: Screening and Exhibition Tour

At The Hellenic Centre on 19 Oct

Free | RSVP via Eventbrite 

A screening of Vlassis Caniaris: Anniversary, an episode of the important ongoing cultural programme The Era of Images, devised and presented by Katerina Zacharopoulou for the Greek Public TV ERT. Followed by a tour of the exhibition Vlassis Caniaris: Selected Works 1960s 1980s

Book launch

Takis Book Launch & Discussion

At The Hellenic Centre on 26 Oct

Free | RSVP via Eventbrite

Join us for the book launch of Takis (2023), a new monograph published by White Cube on the Greek artist Panayiotis Vassilakis (1925-2019), also known as Takis.

Talk

Feta or Fiction: Unravelling Nutrition Myths and Facts

At The Hellenic Centre on 02 Nov

Free | RSVP via Eventbrite

How much of the advice and warnings about food coming from the press and social media is based on sound evidence and how much is fiction and wishful thinking? In this talk, Dr Despo Papachristodoulou looks at the scientific evidence around the Mediterranean diet and separates the facts from fiction.  

Talk

Boulevard Humaine – Insight into the Processes and Creative Collaboration

At The Hellenic Centre on 09 Nov

Free | RSVP via Eventbrite

Choreographer Zoi Dimitriou discusses her new work Boulevard Humaine, a creative exploration of and response to the music Okho by Greek-French avant-garde composer Iannis Xenakis. 

Screening

Maria by Callas: Film Screening and Q&A

At The Hellenic Centre on 16 Nov

£12 | RSVP via Eventbrite

A screening of Maria by Callas (2017), an intimate look at the life and work of Greek-American opera singer Maria Callas, as told in her own words. Followed by a Q&A with Director Tom Volf. 

Screening

Crimes of the Future: Film Screening and Q&A

At The Hellenic Centre on 23 Nov

£15/13 concession | RSVP via Eventbrite

A screening of David Cronenberg’s latest release Crimes of the Future (2022), filmed in Athens, followed by a Q&A with author of Cronenberg on Cronenberg, Chris Rodley. 

In collaboration with the Freud Museum, London.  

Performance

Praxis 8: A Festival of Modern Greek Theatre

At The Hellenic Centre on 25 Nov

£15/12 concession (all day entry) | RSVP via Eventbrite

In collaboration with Theatre Lab Company, the biggest festival of Modern Greek Theatre in the UK is coming to the Hellenic Centre. We are all Different presents eight contemporary plays performed as rehearsed readings with English subtitles. 

Performance

Life Against the Odds

At The Hellenic Centre on 30 Nov

£10 | RSVP via Eventbrite

A fusion of dramatic storytelling, songs and music from the Greek, Jewish and Balkan traditions performed by Anna Conomos with musicians. A theatrical and moving performance of real-life narratives of the Jews in Thessaloniki, Greece during the Holocaust (1933-45). 

Screening

Greekies vs Greekless: Film Screening and Q&A

At The Hellenic Centre on 07 Dec

Free | RSVP via Eventbrite

Cinematographer and artist Menelaos Karamaghiolis presents the 10-year process of his multimedia project Greekies through a screening of Greek Animal Rescue,a documentary film that was the starting point of his project, and highlights of its ongoing progress. 

Family

Space on Stage Project VOLUME I: The MOON Greek Songs & Myths

At The Hellenic Centre on 10 Dec

£10 each/£35 family of four | RSVP via Eventbrite

A dialogue between space scientist Dr Georgios Nicolaou and artist Elena Hadjiafxendi about the Moon. Exploring the impact of the Moon in Greek culture and shedding a light on big scientific questions about our satellite. A sensational journey from Earth to the Moon with the use of stories, multimedia, and beautiful songs for the whole family.

Music

Reflections for Two Pianos

At The Hellenic Centre on 14 Dec

Free | RSVP via Eventbrite

A two-piano recital by piano duo Antithesis: Petros Moschos and Dimitris Karydis. Presenting the prize-winning works of the Theodore Antoniou 2023 Composition Competition for two pianos, alongside works of standard two-piano repertoire of the 20th Century.

Music

Christmas Carol Concert

At The Hellenic Centre on 16 Dec

£5 | RSVP via Eventbrite

Singer Andria Antoniou together with Londonbased musicians perform a concert of traditional Greek carols and Christmas songs from all over the world. Join us to celebrate the festive season and have an enjoyable sing-along experience.