CULTURAL SUMMER OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MESSINA
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The central square of Messina will be filled with traditional sounds and dances of Cyprus and Greece at the event titled "From Spitali to Spitali: musical bridge between Greece and Cyprus." The Municipality of Messina and the P.E.D. of Peloponnese will organise this unique cultural meeting.
Saturday, July 12th, 2025 – 2nd Polylofos Run
The central square of Polylofos will host the second running meeting, "Polylofos Run." With starts at 19:10 (10 km), 19:15 (5,000 m), and 19:20 (1,000 m), the event combines sports and community. The awards will take place at 20:45. It is organised by the Cultural Association of Polylofos Messenia and the Municipality of Messina.
Saturday, July 12th, 2025 – Cypriot Evening at Spitali
Spitali hosts the music and dance evening "From Spitali to Spitali: a musical bridge between Greece and Cyprus", continuing the cultural journey of traditional sounds.
Organised by: D.K. Spitali, Municipality of Messina, P.E.D. of Peloponnese.
Sunday, July 13th, 2025 – Cypriot Evening at Petalidi
The square of Petalidi comes alive with the event "From Spitali to Spitali: a musical bridge between Greece and Cyprus," emphasising traditional music and the connection between the two peoples.
The event is organised by the Municipality of Messina.
Sunday, July 13th, 2025 – Tribute to Hadjidakis & Theodorakis
The Messina choir "The Troubadours" will present a musical tribute to the great Greek composers Manos Hadjidakis and Mikis Theodorakis at the park's amphitheatre on the occasion of their 100th anniversary of birth.
Sunday, July 13th & Monday, July 14th, 2025 – “Alice in Wonderland”
The children's group of the Odyssey theatre group presents Lewis Carroll's beloved play at the Logga Municipal Amphitheatre, directed and adapted by Garyfallia Stavraki. It is a magical performance for young and older audiences.
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 – Musical Landscapes in Cinema and Opera
The musical ensemble Quadrivium Quarter will present a magical programme at Andromonastiro, inspired by cinema and opera.
Co-organiser: Municipality of Messina and Ephorate of Antiquities of Messenia.
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 – Dance Performance in Messina
The Municipal Dance Group of Messina presents traditional dances at the park's amphitheatre, in an evening dedicated to Greek cultural heritage.
July 18th & 19th, 2025 – "Ergon Ensemble" Concerts in Ancient Messina
The artistic group Ergon Ensemble presents the musical performance "Logos" at the Ecclesiasteria of Ancient Messina, as part of the Ministry of Culture's "All of Greece One Culture 2025" programme.
Information & reservations: allofgreeceone.culture.gov.gr
Saturday, July 19th, 2025 – Book Presentation in Paleokastro
The book "Paleokastro Memories" by Panagiotis Floros (Kalatzakos) is presented at Paleokastro, accompanied by the traditional village festival.
Organisation: Cultural Association of Paleokastrians.
July 22nd & 23rd, 2025 – 11th Philharmonic Encounter
On July 22nd, the Municipal Philharmonics of Nemea and Messina meet in the central square of Messina. The next day, the philharmonics of Kalamata, Tripolis and Alykes of Zakynthos will participate in the park amphitheatre. It will be a musical feast starring wind instruments!
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 – Street Food Festival in Polylofos
An evening full of flavours and aromas, in the square of Polylofos as part of the "Messenian Fig Days 2025".
Organisation: Polylofos Cultural Association "Agios Dimitrios".
Thursday, July 24th, 2025 – Concert of the "Mikis Theodorakis" Orchestra
At the Theatre of Ancient Messina, the "Mikis Theodorakis" Orchestra will present a moving tribute to the great creator.
Organised by: Municipality of Messina and Ministry of Culture.
Friday, July 25th, 2025 – Folk Evening at Klima
The Spondes band will perform traditional music and entertainment in Klima at the Agia Paraskevi festival, which the "Klima" Cultural Association organises.
Sunday, July 27th, 2025 – Documentary about Petros Themelis
The screening of the documentary "The Dialogue of Themelis" in the Ecclesiastical Hall of Ancient Messina honours the memory of the great archaeologist Petros Themelis.
Directed by: Vangelis Efthymiou.
Sunday, July 27th & Monday, July 28th, 2025 – Theatrical Performance “The Minotaur”
The Theatrical Workshop of Messina (THEM) presents the play "The Minotaur – The Innocent Monsters" at Bezestenia Place in Messina, in texts directed by Vasilios R. Floros.
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 – Karagiozis the Cook
The Anastasios N. Tsonis Shadow Theatre presents "Karagiozis the Cook" at the square of Nea Koroni, filling the audience with laughter for both young and old.
Thursday, July 31st, 2025 - Karagiozis as Grammatikos (Clerk)
At Ellinoekklisia, the Anastasios N. Tsonis Shadow Theatre continues its performances with the performance "Karagiozis the Grammatikos (clerk)", as part of the cultural events of the Municipality of Messina.
