Live at the Greek: Dio Patrides

Fri 13 Nov | 7:30pm | The Greek Centre

Dio Patrides are back at The Greek Centre for their first Live at The Greek in two years. The Melbourne band play classic and modern laiko and are regulars at festivals and community events across the city. Tickets are limited, so book now.

Greek Film Festival: Sessions Selling Fast

13–25 Oct | 7 cinemas across Melbourne

The 31st Greek Film Festival opens Tue 13 Oct and sessions are selling fast. With 50+ films and 120+ sessions over 13 days, now’s the time to pick your films and plan your festival. We open with the comedy Best Friends Forever and close with Sophocles’ Electra on the big screen. Don’t leave it to the last minute.

Greek Pita Bake Off: Applications Open

Sun 8 Nov | 12pm | The Greek Centre | Entries now open

Think you make the best pita in Melbourne? We’re calling for home cooks to enter the 2026 Greek Pita Bake Off. Entries will be judged on texture, flavour and appearance, with the winner crowned 2026 champion. Applications are open now. Spectator tickets coming soon.

Get Online Week: Preserving Our Greek Culinary Heritage

19–25 Oct | The Greek Centre + Online | FREE

Aged 50+ with a treasured family recipe? Bring it, and the story behind it, to The Greek Centre. We’ll record your recipes for a new online Greek community cookbook and help you build the digital confidence to find your favourite Greek recipes and cooking videos on YouTube.

Brunswick Greek Festival

Sun 18 Oct | 11am onwards | St Eleftherios Church, 279 Albion St, Brunswick

The Brunswick Greek Festival returns to St Eleftherios Church for a day celebrating family, culture and community. There’ll be souvlaki, traditional Greek food, homemade cakes, frappe and barista coffee, plus a live band and DJ, Greek dancing groups, market stalls, kids activities, raffles and prizes. Bring the family.

Greek Classes Start Next Week

Term 4 | 5 Oct – 12 Dec | The Greek Centre + Online

Term 4 adult classes kick off Mon 5 Oct. Whether you’re starting from scratch, brushing up or working towards a certificate, there’s a class for you. Here’s what’s on:

Modern Greek (A1–C2): Evening classes, 6:30–8:30pm. New to Greek? Beginner A1.1 starts Mon 5 Oct.

Intensive Greek: Fast-track A1 starts Thu 8 Oct, 5:30–8:30pm, in person or online.

Conversation classes: Speak A1–B2 from Wed 7 Oct, online via Teams (B2 in person).

Ancient Greek: From Wed 7 Oct, 6:30–8:30pm, online.

Certificate prep: Exam prep classes from Thu 8 Oct.

Greek dancing: Weekly on Wednesdays, 6:30–8pm from 7 Oct, or fortnightly on Saturdays, 1:15–2:45pm from 10 Oct.

Places are limited, so enrol now to secure your spot.

ELA Greek Playgroup: Now in Prahran

NEW: Prahran | Fridays 10–11:15am | Ages 18 months–5 years

Our ELA Greek playgroup is coming to Prahran. Little ones aged 18 months to 5 years can sing, dance, play and pick up their first Greek words in a fun, welcoming group.

Open day: Fri 9 Oct, Prahran. Come along and try it out.

Other locations (all 10–11:15am): Mondays in Huntingdale, Tuesdays in Mill Park and Thursdays in Bulleen.