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Modern Poetry in Translation – The Antidote to Agony: Focus on the Poetry of Greece and Cyprus
At The Hellenic Centre on 16 Apr 2026Modern Poetry in Translation introduces their latest issue, The Antidote to Agony: Focus on the Poetry of Greece and Cyprus, featuring 30 contemporary poets expanding the boundaries of Modern Greek, Bulgarian and Arvanitika, in English translation. Join us for an evening of poetry readings from issue contributors Kostya Tsolakis, Calliope Michail, Phoebe Giannisi and Brian Sneeden.
Book launch
Athens Tales: Athens in Literature and Song
At The Hellenic Centre on 26 Mar 2026Join the book launch and discussion on Athens Tales, an anthology of one hundred and fifty years of Greek short fiction about Athens, compiled and translated into English by Joshua Barley. The evening will include an illustrated presentation of the book by the translator, and an accompanying performance of Athenian songs by mezzo-soprano Alexandra Achillea.
Book launch – Talk
Kalamoti: A Medieval Village on Chios Island
on 07 Mar 2026Join us for the book launch and discussion on the book Kalamoti: A Medieval Village of Chios. Kalamoti combines architecture with history, highlighting current issues surrounding the preservation of cultural heritage. The Panayotis & Effie Michelis Foundation has entrusted Kalamoti’s representation to the architect and photographer Yiorgis Yerolymbos, whose images reveal the harmony between landscape, architecture, and the people who inhabit them. There will be a discussion will be between Yiorgis Yerolymbos, political scientist Stathis Kalyvas and Professor Roman Gerodimos.
Music
CANCELLED Archilochus’ Fragments: Ancient Greek Poetry Meets Modern Sound
on 05 Mar 2026*The event has been cancelled* A new work by composer Costas Kafouros blending ancient Greek poetry with modern sound. Performed by world-class musicians Sarah Dacey (vocals), Rami Sarieddine (piano), Mariana Parás (bassoon) and Beibei Wang (percussion), the piece explores timeless themes and the enduring dialogue between past and present.
Member Societies' Events
Anglo-Hellenic League | On Being Greek in the U.K: Bridging Two Worlds
on 04 Mar 2026“On Being Greek in the U.K.: Bridging Two Worlds” brings together voices from across generations and backgrounds to explore how Greek identity is lived, negotiated, celebrated — and sometimes questioned — in modern Britain.
Music
Cinema Paradiso: Celebrating the Art of Film Music
At The Hellenic Centre on 28 Feb 2026Cinema Paradiso is a recital celebrating the art of film music, featuring performances by current and past recipients of the Athena Scholarship for emerging Greek musicians. The evening will showcase soundtracks from beloved and iconic movies, bringing to life the timeless melodies that have shaped the magic of the big screen.
Community
Greek Carnival: The Music of Greece
At The Hellenic Centre on 21 Feb 2026Following last year’s sold-out performance at the Hellenic Centre, Kourelou and the Greek Collective return for a proper panigiri night with live music and dances from all over Greece and Cyprus, including songs from Thrace, Epirus, Macedonia, Peloponnese, Crete and the Aegean, as well as timeless classics. Celebrate the Greek Carnival with us!
Screening – Talk
UK Premiere: Mary, Marianna, Maria: The Unsung Greek Years of Callas
on 19 Feb 2026Join us for the UK premiere of Mary, Marianna, Maria: The Unsung Greek Years of Callas. This documentary illuminates Maria Callas’ life in Greece,: her formative years in wartime Athens and her return after 1957, when the celebrated diva reconnected with her homeland. A discussion and Q&A with directors Vasilis Louras and Michalis Asthenidis and producer Stella Angeletou will follow the screening.
Family
Love, Laughter and Magic: A Greek Carnival Party for Children
on 14 Feb 2026Celebrate the Greek Carnival at the Hellenic Centre! Asterakia returns with an afternoon of games, singing and dancing, including the traditional gaitanaki and more creative activities. A favourite annual event introducing families to carnival traditions from across the Hellenic world.
Music
Sofia Vembo: The Voice of Greece
on 14 Feb 2026Hailed as the “Voice of Greece”, Sofia Vembo was a celebrated singer and actress, known for her passionate love songs and for performing for Greek troops during World War II. Join Katerina Clambaneva and her band in a musical tribute that captures the spirit and charisma of this legendary performer.
Member Societies' Events
Lykion Ton Hellinidon | Tsiknopempti
on 12 Feb 2026
Member Societies' Events
Hellenic Society of Scientists and Professionals in the UK | Vasilopita Celebration
on 10 Feb 2026Celebrate the Vasilopita with the Hellenic Society of Scientists and Professionals in the UK. It’s a fantastic in-person gathering where we slice the traditional Vasilopita cake, share stories, and enjoy great company. Whether you’re a member or just curious about Greek traditions,everyone’s welcome to join the fun and connect with fellow professionals. Don’t miss out on this warm and friendly event!
Music
Her Voice: A Celebration of the Women of Classical Music with the Waldstein Trio
At The Hellenic Centre on 13 Dec 2025Following their sold-out performance in 2023, the Waldstein Trio return to the Hellenic Centre with a powerful programme celebrating the often overlooked, yet extraordinary legacy of women composers from the 19th century to the present day.
Member Societies' Events
*CANCELLED* Omilos Eksipiretiton | “Chorodromena”: in the Flow of Nature, of the Universe, of the Self
At The Hellenic Centre on 09 Dec 2025*The event is cancelled*
“Chorodromena” (from the Greek “choros”-dance and “dromena”-actions), means “to act via dance” and is an integrative approach of wellbeing resulting in balance, harmony, strength, broadening, and joy.
Join us in this interactive presentation and experience how simply and effortlessly we can be well in life!
Music
Lights and Shadows: A New Musical Adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
At The Hellenic Centre on 07 Dec 2025Join singer and actress Elena Hadjiafxendi and pianist Christos Fountos for a captivating performance that weaves musical heritage from the hellenic region, classical influences, and theatrical storytelling. Inspired by Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, this newly conceived work explores themes of compassion, hope, and personal redemption through original compositions, festive arrangements, improvisation, and evocative narration. Celebrate with us the enduring power of kindness and the magic of the festive season. A magical experience for kids and adults!
Member Societies' Events
Greek Archaeological Committee | Cyprus from Within: Patterns of Trade and Connectivity in the Late Bronze Age
At The Hellenic Centre on 02 Dec 2025Cyprus holds an integral part in prehistoric Mediterranean connectivity, owing to its strategic location and wealth in copper resources. The presentation addresses recent advancements in our understanding of the commercial and other connections maintained by the Cypriot communities during the Late Bronze Age, elucidating the inception, apogee and transformation of Mediterranean connectivity.
Talk
Famagusta: Histories, Memories and Realities of a City Suspended in Time (Andrew David Memorial Lecture)
At The Hellenic Centre on 27 Nov 2025Yiannis Toumazis, Director of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, presents a historical and cultural portrait of Famagusta (Αμμόχωστος), one of Cyprus’s most significant cities. The lecture traces its rich past—from ancient roots and medieval glory to its cultural peak in the 1960s and the impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion, which left Varosha a ghost town. Blending history, memory and visual material, the presentation explores the importance of Famagusta’s enduring legacy. Followed by a Q&A session.
Member Societies' Events
Hellenic Tech Network | Anchoring Innovation – Greece as a Global Hub for Maritime Tech
At The Hellenic Centre on 25 Nov 2025The Hellenic Tech Network under the auspices of the Embassy of Greece in London is pleased to announce a special evening dedicated to the future of maritime innovation and Greece’s evolving role as a global hub for shipping technology companies.
Member Societies' Events
Oinoussai Benevolent Fund | The Oinoussian Ball 2025
At The Peninsula London on 22 Nov 2025Charity dinner dance
Music
Jewish Music from the Hellenic Region
At The Hellenic Centre on 20 Nov 2025Cantor Assaf Levitin is joined by pianist Naaman Wagner for an evening of deeply moving and timeless music. This concert journeys through the rich tapestry of Jewish musical heritage, shaped by the Hellenic world, ancient mythology, and the enduring symbolism of the sea as a vessel of connection, exile, and return. From Sephardic ballads to contemporary compositions, the programme weaves together stories of displacement, memory, and belonging.