Andros Events

The International Festival of Andros is housed in the Open-Air Theater of Chora. Under the artistic direction of Pantelis Voulgaris, the theater hosts some of the most important theatrical performances and concerts of the summer. Over the past years, the festival has hosted great theatrical performances, classical and contemporary dances, classical and modern concerts and local performances. It aims to meet the high demands of large performances and to make Andros a cultural center in the Cyclades. The festival is organized by the Non-Profit Organization “Friends of Andros Festival” and has the support of local and non-local sponsors, volunteers and the Municipality of Andros. It is a great festival for those who love culture, arts and nature and attracts plenty of locals and tourists every year. Thanks to this festival, the island of Andros entered the list of places, where such significant cultural events are organized during the summer months.

The International Festival started in 2015 under the auspices of Andros Municipality and takes place every year from the end of July to the end of August. It is held in the open theater of Andros, located in Chora, between the neoclassical building of the City Hall and the Lyceum. The Open Theater began to be built in 2014 on a plot of land owned by the municipality of Andros, on an idyllic slope. It is located in a spot protected from the wind and with a panoramic view to the south. The stage is based on the standards of the ancient theaters of the classical period and is one of the most daring interventions in the public space of Andros. The theater’s capacity is 870 seats.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online via Ticketservices website or from the Theater Box Office from 10:00am – 14:00pm and from 18:00pm – 21:00pm every day from July 28. For more information, please call at: (+30) 22820 24775

This year’s programme includes:

The feast of Petros and Pavlos (Peter and Paul) is held on June, 29 at the chapel of Agios Petros (Saint Peter).

The festival is takes place every year on July 7, in the village of Remata in Andros.

The feast in honor of Agia Marina (Saint Agia Marina) takes place on July 17 at the monastery of the same name in Apoikia, Andros. After the church service in the morning, blessings takes place at homes where sweets and drinks are offered. In the evening a feast is held with traditional music and dances.

The festival is held on July 27 at the Panahrantou Monastery near the village of Fallika in Andros. After the church service in the morning, blessings takes place at homes where sweets treats and drinks are offered.

The festival takes place in the village of Arni, Andros.

On the 15th of August each year, a great festival takes place in Korthi in honor of the Virgin Mary. This festival is one of the most famous and popular on the island.

The festival of Agios Fanourios takes place in the bay of Korthi.

The festival of Agios Ioannis (Saint John) takes place in the village of Makrotantalos, Andros. After the end of the church service, treats are offered to those present, and a feast follows with food, wine, traditional music and dances.

The festival takes place in the village of Arni.