Past events

The Aesthetics of Drinking and Dining: Exploring Taste on the Eye and Tongue with Christina Makris

Christina Makris explores how environments influence the way in which we eat and drink and how they are enhanced in the presence of art, based on the research on art restaurants from her book, Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World. 

New Year’s Celebration

Join us for an evening of fiery folk music with Ensemble Reza, including traditional Greek and Romani music from Greece, the Balkans and French Gypsy Jazz. The traditional Greek New Year Vasilopita will be offered during the event. 

Vasilopita

A traditional celebration for the New Year for the Lykion members, their families and their friends.
Organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon London.

Christmas Carol Concert

Singer Andria Antoniou together with London–based 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.  

Reflections for Two Pianos

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.

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

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.

Hellenistic Influence in the World of Opera: Live Performance of the Greatest Arias and Duets

Live performance of some of the greatest classical opera pieces ever produced, revealing its various Hellenistic influences. 

Event organised by Macedonian Society of Great Britain.

Greekies vs Greekless: Film Screening and Q&A

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. Followed by a Q&A with Film Curator Gareth Evans.

“Marie Spartali-Stillman: A ‘Grace’ in her own right” Webinar

Victoria Solomonidis-Hunter, “Marie Spartali-Stillman: A ‘Grace’ in her own right”.

Annual Matti Egon lecture: ‘The True Story of the Trojan War?’

The Trojan War is one of the world’s greatest legends, but did it actually happen?  

Renowned British historian professor Michael Wood will bring to life the latest findings and share exclusive insights on Troy at the Annual Matti Egon lecture, a fundraiser in aid of the GACUK scholarship fund.  

Life Against the Odds

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). 

Praxis 8: A Festival of Modern Greek Theatre

Crimes of the Future: Film Screening and Q&A

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.  

“When you are in a Dark Room, you Learn to do a Simple Move: to Push the Switch and Turn on the Light…Simple, Isn’t it?”

Does the thread of Ariadne leading us out of the labyrinth exist? Where do the Socratic ‘know thyself’ science, art, and philosophy meet our everyday lives? Discover all this through our multidimensional presentation accompanied by chorodromena, videos, book readings and more! 

Event organised by Omilos Eksipiretiron (Servers’ Society).

Maria by Callas: Film Screening and Q&A

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. 

The London Hellenic Prize

Exposed: The Greek and Roman Body. Classicist Caroline Vout reaches beyond texts and galleries to expose Greek and Roman bodies for what they truly were: anxious, ailing, imperfect, diverse, and responsible for a legacy as lasting as their statues. 

Boulevard Humaine – Insight into the Processes and Creative Collaboration

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. 

The Oinoussian Ball

Charity Dinner Dance event: Live music, DJ, Raffle draw and plenty of surprises on the night! 

Organised by Oinoussai Benevolent Fund

The Significance of the Lausanne Treaty: International Dimensions

A screening of Venizelos, the Struggle for Asia Minor will precede a panel discussion about the Lausanne Treaty and its consequences.

Feta or Fiction: Unravelling Nutrition Myths and Facts

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.