The Greek Festival of Sydney is back with a stacked program for 2026, bringing you the very best in local and international Greek arts, ideas and celebrations.
Whether you’re looking to enjoy some thought-provoking theatre, take in discussions with some of the Greek community’s most respected intellectuals, or celebrate at a real Greek glenti (party), the festival has something for everyone!
The 44th Greek Fest will be returning to its beautiful Darling Harbour location for another year on Sunday, March 1. The Darling Harbour celebrations attract thousands of visitors every year, showcasing the best food, wine, gifts and arts from Sydney’s Greek Australian community.
And if you’re looking for a party, be sure to stick around – internationally beloved Greek singer Ioulia Karapataki will be giving a free performance to close out the day, bringing the magic of Euro Summer to our Tumbalong Park stage.
The festival will continue in full swing in the weeks to come, starting strong with Greek economist, politician and author Yanis Varoufakis in conversation with Greek Australian journalist and academic Dr. Helen Vatsikopoulos.
On Friday, March 6 at the Teacher’s Federation Conference Centre, Varoufakis will discuss his family’s history of resistance against oppressive, authoritarian systems as captured in his recent book, ‘Raise Your Soul’. Through tracking his family’s acts of resistance through some of the most significant and tumultuous events of the 20th century, Varoufakis and Vatsikopoulos will speak to the current cultural moment in Australia and beyond.
The Greek Festival’s Greek Australian Comedy Gala, Paravasis, will be returning for another year of laughs, hosted by one of Australia’s most beloved Greek comedians, Anthony Locascio.
The Sydney Comedy store will host this showcase of the very best Greek stand-up comedians on Sunday, March 8, with a lineup including Raw Comedy 2025 winner Peter Josip, runners-up Mariah Nicholas and Josh Spyro, and Melbourne favourites Montana Papadinis and Con Coutis. Go along for a night of sharp wit and big laughs!
Later in the program, the festival will welcome Greek musicians Elsa Mouratidou & Taxim Trio to the Factory Theatre with their show ‘Untamed Voices’, a tribute to the fearless women of rebetiko (Greek blues), whose contributions to Greek culture are immeasurable, yet often overlooked. Music lovers will be spellbound by Mouratidou and Taxim Trio’s fresh interpretations of timeless, instantly recognisable Greek classics.
But the festivities don’t stop there! Keep up to date with the program on the Greek Festival of Sydney’s Instagram and Facebook pages, or visit their website for more information.
