The Lesvos Cycling Club, in collaboration with the Municipality of Mytilene, is organizing a Mountain Bike (MTB) Challenge race, which will take place in the city of Mytilene. The event will take place in the grove of the Ancient Theatre on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., inviting both young and adult cycling enthusiasts […]
The Agiasos Municipal Community and the Municipality of Mytilene are jointly organizing the 7th Cherry Festival, which will take place on Sunday, 7 June 2026, in Agiasos. From 11:00 a.m., 600 kilograms of cherries will be distributed free of charge to residents and visitors at key locations throughout the village (Town Hall Square, Market Square, […]
The slopes of mountainous Olympus are calling once again! Agiasos is transformed into a vast natural bike park, welcoming athletes and mountain biking enthusiasts to a unique experience of action, nature, and adrenaline. The Lesvos Enduro MTB 2026, celebrating its 10th edition this year, is part of the Get2Gether Enduro MTB Festival — an international […]
The Lesvos Runners Club, in collaboration with the Municipality of Mytilene, announces the organization of the 4th Mytilene Night Road Race, held as part of the Lesvian Summer festival events. The event invites runners of all levels to take part in a unique sporting experience, running through the illuminated streets of nighttime Mytilene. The race […]
From mythical antiquity to the twilight of our own times, songs have always been shaped by their heroes—and above all, by their heroines. Some of these women "turn clouds into horses and stars into bridles," while others "dance upon the shark's fin," reimagining the very geometry of the world. Our performance brings together songs of […]
Concert Featuring the Mytilene Municipal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Mytilene Music School. The Mytilene Municipal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Mytilene Music School join forces to present two distinct short concerts. The Municipal Philharmonic Orchestra will perform works by Greek and international composers, while the Music School will take audiences on a musical journey through the […]
This concert is inspired by the life and legacy of the composer and musician Tanburi Ali Efendi, who was born, raised, and active in Mytilene during the late nineteenth century. He was the foremost representative of the old school of tanbur performance and technique, mastering the instrument with exceptional artistry and inspiring generations of distinguished […]
Concert by the Mytilene Municipality Youth Orchestra The Mytilene Municipality Youth Orchestra makes its debut appearance at the Music Festival, presenting works by Greek and international composers. In the second half of the concert, the young and exceptionally talented pianist Dimitris Papakyriazis will perform a selection of classical works by Greek and international composers. Credits […]
Dance, Nature, and Echoes of the Past A musical journey where time, myth, and movement converge on stage. As part of its ongoing collaborations with leading artistic institutions across Greece, the Mytilene Music Festival joins forces with the Athens Municipality Symphony Orchestra to present a concert entitled From Baroque to Neoclassicism. The programme features Antonio […]
Kostas Patsiotis Quartet feat. Alkmini Basakarou Selections from the albums October and Childhood Heroes, where contemporary jazz meets Mediterranean lyricism and rich polyrhythmic textures. The programme also features imaginative arrangements inspired by the Greek musical tradition, with guest vocalist Alkmini Basakarou adding a distinctive lyrical and narrative dimension that enriches the atmosphere, energy, and emotional […]
The kantada is a musical bridge between Greece and Italy, between the passion of song and the sweetness of heartfelt confession. Originating in the Ionian Islands and nineteenth-century Athens, these serenades have echoed through the years as reminders of a romantic era, when voices and melodies united hearts beneath balconies and along whitewashed alleyways. Their […]
Yannis Ritsos – Thodoris Lempesis A Midsummer Afternoon's Dream (1938) by Yannis Ritsos is a poetic tribute to youth—to the years of innocence, joy, and freedom. It was written during the period from 1937 to 1943, often regarded as one of the poet's most prolific and lyrically inspired creative phases. In his second major musical […]
