The "Ionikes Giortes" cultural festival of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni has been running for many decades and is one of the country's most significant open-air festivals.
The programme combines theatre performances and music concerts at affordable ticket prices, with an emphasis on quality without disregarding broad appeal.
This year's succession of the Mikis Theodorakis Festival and Ionikes Giortes is due to the staging of the Football World Cup. From 2027 the Mikis Theodorakis Festival is planned for late June to early July, with Ionikes Giortes remaining in September. All events take place at Alsos Neas Smyrnis.
Programme:
Friday 11 September, 21:00 - Nefeli Fasouli, at Alsos Neas Smyrnis.
Saturday 12 September, 21:00 - "Blood Wedding" by Federico Garcia Lorca, at Alsos Neas Smyrnis.
Tuesday 15 September, 21:00 - "Assemblywomen - Women in Power", at Alsos Neas Smyrnis.
Wednesday 16 September, 21:00 - The songs that united us, at Alsos Neas Smyrnis.
Thursday 17 September, 20:30 - "Romeo and Juliet" by Bost, at Alsos Neas Smyrnis.
Saturday 19 September, 20:30 - Panos Vlachos, at Alsos Neas Smyrnis.
Monday 21 September, 20:30 - "Ochi allo karvouno", at Alsos Neas Smyrnis.
Wednesday 23 September, 20:30 - Giannis Kotsiras, at Alsos Neas Smyrnis.
Friday 25 September, 20:30 - Pyx Lax, at Alsos Neas Smyrnis.
