Odyssey Greek Festival returns to Adelaide this October

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The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia’s (GOCSA) Odyssey Greek Festival, proudly sponsored by Bank of Sydney, returns to Adelaide this October with a stellar line-up of events to celebrate all things Greek.

With over fifteen events to be held from Friday 4 October – Saturday 2 November 2024 in various venues across Adelaide, the Odyssey Greek Festival is a cherished tradition incorporating the Greek Film Festival (22-27 October), concerts, paint & sip events, cooking workshops and the inaugural Grattan Street Paniyiri.

In his message about the festival, the Premier of South Australia, Hon Peter Malinauskas MP, said: “We have enjoyed celebrating festivals and special occasions with you over many years and this milestone event is a testament to the enduring spirit, rich culture and strong unity within the community. The Odyssey and the Greek Film Festival not only honour your proud heritage but also share the vibrant traditions of Greece with everyone.”

Odyssey Greek Festival returns to Adelaide this October
Photo from last year’s Odyssey Greek Festival supplied by the Greek Orthodox Community of SA (GOCSA).

GOCSA Acting President, Peter Gonis, said: “The Odyssey Greek Festival aims to bring people together and showcase everything we love about our rich culture and heritage to the wider South Australian community.”

“This year, we are proud to have partnered with Bank of Sydney to bring this festival to life and continue to pass on our language, culture and traditions to future generations,” Mr Gonis added.

“We would like to thank all our sponsors for their ongoing support, and our wonderful staff and volunteers
for their hard work and commitment. Every festival is a really big team effort, and we are grateful for the
community support we receive.”

Odyssey Greek Festival will cheer to 17 years with a kick-off Opening Night and Art Exhibition on Friday, October 4 from 6:30pm at the Olympic Hall, where the winners of the Odyssey Art Prize will also be announced. Audiences and supporters are welcome to celebrate with special dancing performances from the GOCSA Dance Academy as they indulge in complimentary refreshments and Greek nibbles.

The festival will continue with a series of events for all ages, including:

  • Cooking & Games Workshop for Kids (9 October)
  • Paint & Sip Sessions hosted by Neoléa (10 and 17 October)
  • Loukoumades with Yiayiades Cooking Workshop (15 October)
  • Diples with Yiayiades Cooking Workshop (16 October)
  • ‘Laiki Psyhi’ Greek Urban Folk Music Concert (19 October)
  • Golden Age of Greek Cinema Movie Screenings (28 & 29 October), and
  • The Grattan Street Paniyiri (2 November).

The full 2024 Odyssey Greek Festival program will be available in the coming days. Please follow Odyssey Greek Festival on Facebook and Instagram for live updates and booking details.

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