Mystery 4|Light Sgraffito
An innovative light installation by Beforelight group is about to open to the public at the heart of Ano Elefsina during the longest night of the year.
Year’s Eve: Ιnstallation Art from Kez and Same84
A painting installation by Kez and Same84, produced by Urbanact and inspired by the industrial character of the city, opens a unique dialogue with the coastal front of Elefsina.
Mystery 2 Clock Tower Voices with Giannis Vogiatzis
The most important political treatise of Greek pre-revolutionary Enlightenment, Hellenic Nomarchy: a Discourse on Freedom, by Anonymous the Greek, a text that announced the Greek Revolution, will be performed live by the great actor Giannis Vogiatzis, under the city Clock in the imposing Archaeological site of Elefsina.
Mystery 39 The Free Besieged
The emblematic poem “The Free Besieged,” by Dionysios Solomos, comes to life through the voices of the residents of Elefsina, directed by Eleni Efthymiou and with an original score by Sofia Kamagianni, at the premises of the Parking lot.
Mystery 40 9th Attiko School of Ancient Drama
The 9th Attiko School of Ancient Drama takes place online, from the 1st to the 10th of July 2021, through the platform estage.gr, organized by Baumstrasse (Road with Trees) and with the communication support of Eleusis 2023 European Capital of Culture.
Athens Open Air Film Festival at 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture: A cinematic exploration into the city of mysteries
The unforgettable cinematic four-day event co-organised by the Athens Open Air Film Festival and 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture was concluded on Monday 26th July. With cinema as its compass, it was a journey through emblematic and sometimes hidden gem locations of Elefsina.
Mystery 77 | Behind the theater by Andreas Lolis
Distinguished sculptor Andreas Lolis presents, for the first time ever in Elefsina, the visual arts installation “Behind the theater,” highlighting the theatrical side of everyday life.
Little Amal comes to Elefsina!
2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture welcomes Amal, the nine-year-old refugee from Syria, the city’s coastal front, on Wednesday, September 1 at 19:30. After Chios, Ioannina, Trikala and Larissa, little Amal, the 3.5-meter-tall puppet, comes to Elefsina, to shed light on the stories of millions of displaced refugee children, many of whom have been separated from their families, and to send a message of hope, which is exactly what her name means in Arabic.
Mystery 71 Omma
Eight dancers from Africa, the world’s oldest and most mystical continent, take us on a journey to the ancient roots of Dance and our deepest selves. The internationally renowned choreographer, Josef Nadj, visits Elefsina and presents the performance “OMMA”, demonstrating that “dance was born along with humanity”.
Mystery 62 Nights of Slowness – Discourses about Time: L’ange by Patrick Bokanowski
2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture presents an evening dedicated to rare, legendary, French experimental film L’ange (The Angel, 1982) by Patrick Bokanowski, on Wednesday, October 20, at 18.00, in the courtyard of the church of Agios Nikolaos, within the archaeological site of Elefsina.
Mystery 55 Another Mystery
Leading French choreographer Julie Desprairies returns to Elefsina and creates a two-kilometer choreographic walk on the city’s inactive railway lines, with the participation of residents and local cultural associations.
15th Cycling Ride and Open Discussion: Cycling and Sustainable Urban Mobility in 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture
On Sunday, November 21, 2021, the Elefsina Cycling Group and the Elefsina Sustainable Urban Mobility Group host the 15th Cycling Ride, as well as an Open Discussion on “Cycling and Sustainable Urban Mobility in Eleusis 2023 European Capital of Culture,” in collaboration with Eleusis 2023 European Capital of Culture and the Youth Lab workshop.
Mystery 2 Clock Tower Voices with Lydia Koniordou
One of Angelos Sikelianos’ most important poems, the Sacred Way and excerpts from one of his rarest works, the Elefsinian Testament, will be performed live by renowned actress Lydia Koniordou, under the Clock in the emblematic Archaeological Site of Elefsina.
Mystery 25 Spring Forward
From Thursday, April 28, to Sunday, May 1, in Elefsina, 2023 Εleusis European Capital of Culture, in collaboration with the art organization DAN.C.CE UNITIVA and the European platform Aerowaves, is hosting Spring Forward.
Europe Day at Elefsina: Discussions – Exhibition – Screenings – Party
Elefsina celebrates Europe Day with events for young people and a plethora of parallel activities for all ages
Co-organized by 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture, the Office of the European Parliament and the Representative of the European Commission in Greece
Free Admission. Reservations via the participation form. (Free transportation to and from the center of Athens)
