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The Holy Metropolis of Philippi, Neapolis and Thasos has announced plans to open a state-recognized school dedicated to Byzantine musical traditions beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year.

Five original works from Kavala's municipal theater company will be presented at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in September 2026, continuing a partnership between regional and national arts institutions.

A scheduled theatrical production starring Katerina Didaskалou was called off in Kavala after heavy winds and rain made conditions unsuitable for the outdoor or exposed venue event.

The British Museum has agreed to send fragments of the Parthenon Marbles to a Frankfurt museum on loan, triggering renewed tensions with Greece, which opposes any arrangement that would imply British ownership of the artifacts.

A special cultural evening celebrating the intersection of music and antiquity took place at Thassos Archaeological Museum, drawing visitors into an atmospheric exploration of the island's rich heritage.

A major restoration project at the archaeological site of ancient Philippi has been completed, with the Basilica B now ready for public viewing. The €700,000 project was funded through regional development programs.

A new cultural space called Gate 12 and restoration work on historic fortification structures in Kavala's lower town were officially inaugurated today, marking the completion of a major heritage project funded through regional development programs.

The Carmen Rouggeri children's theater company will perform an adaptation of the beloved story at the 69th Philippi Festival this Sunday, bringing the tale of a spirited young girl to the ancient amphitheater.

Apostolos Mumtsákis, deputy mayor for culture in Kavala, delivered remarks Thursday at the opening of an English-language program presentation held during the 5th International Summer School.

Recording artist Apostolia Zoi is documenting her holiday travels across East Africa, joined by her sister as they explore the natural attractions of Zanzibar and share their experiences on social media.

The international pop star posted intimate images from a lakeside getaway with his spouse, capturing a relaxed moment between the couple.

An upcoming lunar eclipse will create significant shifts for three zodiac signs, with the Moon positioned in Pisces opposite the Sun in Virgo. Astrologers suggest the event may bring unexpected changes that could ultimately redirect life paths in meaningful ways.

The Culture Ministry will welcome visitors to 126 archaeological sites and museums across Greece on the evening of August 28, 2026, as part of the annual full moon celebration.

The Kavala Regional Authority is organizing a pair of public events aimed at highlighting significant archaeological and cultural sites across the prefecture and the island of Thasos.

Young Thessaloniki director Christos Theodoridis brings Aeschylus's 'The Persians' to the 69th Philippi Festival, exploring themes of loss and mourning through the classical work.

Regional officials announced a series of events designed to draw attention to the area's rich archaeological and cultural landmarks. The initiative, now in its second year, aims to increase awareness of significant historical sites across the prefecture.

Diamantis Axiotis, a celebrated poet and writer from Kavala, passed away on Saturday, August 22, at the age of 84. In accordance with his final wishes, the literary figure will be cremated rather than receiving a traditional church funeral service.

A rarely showcased early Christian monument in the Krinides area will host its inaugural public cultural program on Wednesday, August 26, featuring music and historical commentary under moonlight.

Director Christos Theodoridis brings Aeschylus' "The Persians" to life at the 69th Philippi Festival, marking his debut at the Argolid venue.

Following its acclaimed run at the Athens-Epidaurus Festival, a theatrical production examining the closure of lignite power plants will perform at the 69th Philippi Festival on August 26.

The Byron Cultural Association 'Metamorfosi' is hosting a beach gathering on Friday, August 28, 2026, featuring live music and entertainment along Rapsani's shoreline.

Residents and visitors gathered in Nea Irakleitsa for the traditional nine-day observance honoring the Virgin Mary, drawing connections to displaced populations and their ancestral homelands.

Theodoros Mouriadis, mayor of Kavala, has issued a statement expressing deep condolences following the death of poet and writer Diamantis Axiotis, a prominent figure in Greece's literary community who passed away at age 84.

Local officials have expressed condolences following the death of Diamantis Axiotis, a significant figure in Kavala's literary heritage. Mayor Theodoros Mouriadis released a statement acknowledging the loss of the accomplished writer and poet.

The Kavala community has mourned the loss of renowned writer Diamantis Axioti, with the family releasing a statement of gratitude alongside details about his final wishes.

Diamantis Axiotes, a distinguished literary figure from Kavala, has died, marking a significant loss to Greece's cultural landscape. The author leaves behind an extensive body of literary and poetic work.

A theatrical adaptation of The Bacchae will premiere at the Ancient Theatre of Philippi on Wednesday, September 2, featuring live musical performances by acclaimed British group The Tiger Lillies.

The Kavala branch of KNE, the Communist Youth of Greece, is organising a two-day festival on 18-19 September featuring a performance by singer Rita Antonopoulou.

Students from Kavala's 6th General Lyceum took first place at an international student competition with a short film about the city's fading shipbuilding tradition.

The traditional village of Akontisma, near Nea Karvali, hosts an international festival of folk dance that brings performers from across the world to the Kavala area.

Villagers in Lekani mark the first Sunday of September with a festival dedicated to the area's well-known potato crop, paired with Pontic dance and music.

Acclaimed actress Maria Nafpliotou headlines a staging of Aeschylus' "The Persians" at the Ancient Theatre of Philippi on 22 and 23 August, closing out this year's tragedy programme.

A new production of Aeschylus' tragedy "The Persians" was staged as part of this summer's Philippi Festival programme at the Ancient Theatre.

The 11th Port Festival at Skala Kallirachis on Thassos drew large crowds for a performance by popular Greek singer Peggy Zina.

Now in its third decade, the Cosmopolis festival turns Kavala's historic streets into a showcase of food, music and dance from around the world.

A black-and-white photograph from 1950, taken by Litsa Asonitou, shows a version of Kavala with no apartment buildings, empty streets, and fishing boats lining the shore.

The National Theatre of Greece staged Euripides' "Alcestis," directed by Dimitris Karantzas, at the Ancient Theatre of Philippi as part of the 69th Philippi Festival.

The village of Theologos on Thassos has spent fifty years reenacting a traditional Thassian wedding, a summer tradition that draws islanders and visitors together each year.

A collection of rock carvings in the wider Kavala area, described locally as an unknown stone archive, offers insight into some of the region's earliest surviving imagery.

The remains of an ancient sanctuary to Dionysus on Mount Pangaio link the wider Kavala area to the cult of the Greek god of wine, echoing the region's long viticultural history.

Greece's second-oldest festival opens its 2026 programme with ancient tragedy, comedy and concerts staged at the 4th-century-BC Theatre of Philippi.

A photography exhibition produced with the Swedish Institute of Athens tells the story of Kavala's Swedish House, marking 90 years since its construction and 50 years since it joined the Institute.

Kavala's annual "Eleftheria" celebrations, running from 18 June to 5 July 2026, combine historical memory of the city's liberation with a full programme of cultural events organised alongside local associations.

Local musician Paris Tsirtsis, born in Kavala, has released a new project described as a journey into space through sound.

Kavala's Municipal Naval Museum brings together model ships, navigational instruments and photographs tracing the city's long relationship with the sea.

The Photographic Club of Kavala has opened its annual exhibition, showcasing members' work capturing the city and surrounding region through the lens.

Urban Kavala, the municipality's public benefit organisation, is working through a legal and financial roadmap for restoring the city's surviving tobacco warehouses.

The prehistoric settlement of Dikili Tash, near Philippi, has yielded some of the earliest known evidence of grape cultivation and wine production found anywhere in Greece, dating back to the Neolithic period.

Kavala's Museum of Greek Refugees documents the everyday lives of families displaced from their homelands who settled in and around the city after 1922.

Beyond the summer festival season, the archaeological site of Philippi keeps attracting visitors interested in its Roman forum, early Christian basilicas and ancient theatre.

The restored Municipal Tobacco Warehouse on Kapnergatis Square continues to host the bulk of Kavala's exhibitions, conferences and concerts through the year.

The Municipality of Kavala has organised a disco party, a carnival parade in Krinides and traditional Clean Monday festivities to mark the pre-Lenten Apokria season.

DIPETHE Kavala, the city's municipal and regional theatre, has opened a new season of performances ahead of its usual role anchoring the summer's Philippi Festival programme.