37th Antipodes Festival

Sat 22 Feb & Sun. 23 Feb.
The Antipodes Festival is back, bringing the best of Greek music, dance, food, and culture to the streets of Melbourne. Get ready for a massive weekend of non-stop entertainment, incredible performances, and a buzzing street party atmosphere!

This is Melbourne’s biggest celebration of Greek culture—don’t miss it!

Costa Carastavrakis: Desperately seeking souvlaki

Comedy I Sat 15 Feb. I Greek Cente

A Greek man’s odyssey to finding his identity.

Having performed around the world, gathering acclaim in countries including South Africa, Greece, Cyprus, Dubai and the USA, Costa Carastavrakis will make his Australian debut at The Greek Centre!

An Author, Comedian, Motivational Speaker and Restaurant Owner, Costa Carastavrakis has no shortage of stories to share about his colourful life.

Expect hilarious, joyful stories about Costa’s experience of being Greek and gay in South Africa, and his journey from hiding to embracing himself.

Winner of the 2024 Savanna Comics Choice award for Most Uplifting Comedic Content.

Greek Community Women's Cup Final

Soccer Finals I Sun 16 Feb 14:00-16:30 I John Cain Memorial Park

The Greek Community Cup Women's Final is set to take place this Sunday, promising an exciting showdown between the top teams. As players take to the field, fans can expect a thrilling display of skill, determination, and teamwork in a celebration of women's football. With the community coming together to support the athletes, the final will not only crown a champion but also highlight the growing passion for the sport. Don't miss the action as the competition reaches its exciting conclusion!

Opou Gis & Patris No 2 - Apo Ti Mia Akri Stin Alli

Theatre Play I Fri 14 + Sat. 15 March I

Kew High School Theatre826 High St, Kew East, VIC 3102

Αfter the successful tour of the show 'Opou Gis & Patris' in Australia and Greece, comes 'Opou Gis & Patris No 2 - Apo ti mia akri stin alli', the sequel of the show by Konstantinos Kalymniou, Elena Cefalas, Vassilis C. Yavris. A comedy ..... that makes you cry.
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Comedy @ The Greek 

Comedy at The Greek is a well-established part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, operating from The Greek Centre at 168 Lonsdale St and soon from multiple new venues in Melbourne’s CBD.

In 2024 we delivered a packed programme of comedy across five venues, featuring acts such as Jason Leong, Danny Bhoy and Elf Lyons.

We are excited to further expand our offering to the Comedy Festival in 2025, opening two new venues on Russell Street.

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Major Sponsor - 37th Antipodes Festival

We are pleased to welcome Bank of Sydney as a major sponsor of the Antipodes Festival. Their commitment to community engagement and cultural celebration aligns seamlessly with the festival’s mission to showcase Greek heritage and traditions. We appreciate their support in bringing this vibrant event to life and look forward to a successful partnership.

Major Sponsor - 37th Antipodes Festival

Chemist Warehouse is proudly supporting the Antipodes Festival as a major sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to the Greek Australian community. As one of Australia’s leading pharmacies, Chemist Warehouse plays a vital role in promoting health and well-being, making its partnership with Antipodes a perfect fit for a festival that celebrates culture, tradition, and togetherness.