Get ready for the premier cultural highlight of the Cyclades as the Festival at the Park returns from June to September 2025, offering a season filled with unforgettable artistic experiences at the Paros Environmental and Cultural Park. Nestled within a protected natural wonder of immense geological and historical significance, the Park offers the perfect setting where nature’s beauty meets artistic excellence. This year’s festival promises a rich, multidimensional program — featuring theater, dance, and music performances from acclaimed artists, creative groups, and cultural organizations from Greece and beyond. It’s an invitation to celebrate summer where culture and nature harmoniously unite to inspire and move.

A Summer Soundtrack: Music at the Park

Music takes centre stage this season! The celebrations open on June 20th with Giorgis Christodoulou’s delightful children's concert “But Where Did the Moon Go?”, followed by “Broken Quartet”, featuring compositions by Giorgos Ventouris, on June 25th. July brings a crescendo of performances: the legendary Lena Platonos appears on July 11th with Savina Yannatou, Yiannis Palamidas, and Stergios Tsirliagos, while a heartfelt tribute to Loucianos Kelaidonis takes place on July 21st, with Maria Keilaidoni, Doros Demosthenous, Penny Baltatzi, and Christos Papadopoulos lighting up the stage. International sounds arrive with French double bassist Marc Buronfosse (July 23rd) and a captivating duet from Riza (Greece) and Stefan Tsapis (France) on July 30th under the title “Mediterranean Roots”— blending island folk traditions with jazz and Mediterranean melodies. On August 4th, an evening dedicated to the magic of opera and lyrical singing, titled 'Opera Under the Stars,' will transport the audience through galaxies of melodies and emotions, featuring the participation of the mixed choir of the local Mythodia Conservatory’s. The vibrant lineup continues with Marina Spanou (August 5th) and a vibrant performance by the legendary Greek rock band Ypogeia Revmata (August 9th). The festival wraps up the season with an international flourish: the renowned PSL Chamber Choir from France performs in the Park (August 27th), followed by exquisite chamber music from Trio Fagotissimo (September 6th), and La Catena d’Amore on September 13th, offering a rich musical journey from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Don’t miss the special “Panigyri” celebration on August 29th, a festive gathering that invites both locals and visitors to experience the traditional Greek Saint John festival.

Drama & Dance Under the Stars: Theatre at the Park

The theatre and dance program sparkles under the open sky! On June 27th, experience Medea in a unique trilingual production (Greek, English, and French), directed by Marc Lemoine. Following this, the Ballet of the Greek National Opera, in co-production with the renowned The Place, London, presents “Future Cargo”, a sci-fi dance show performed in a 40-foot haulage truck, on July 4th. July 16th welcomes a classic of Greek literature, “The Only Journey of His Life” by Georgios Vizyinos, directed by Dimos Avdeliodis. August continues the dramatic offerings with the beloved play “Tavli” (Backgammon) directed by Alexandros Rigas (August 11th), and concludes with “John the Boudi”, directed by Panagiotis Liaropoulos, on August 25th.

About the Paros Park The Environmental and Cultural Park of Paros is a beacon of cultural innovation and sustainable tourism. Established in 2009 as a municipal initiative, the Park operates year-round, offering cultural, educational, and environmental programs that enrich the local community and visitors alike. Spanning 800 acres across the stunning Ai-Yannis Detis peninsula, the Park is a pioneering and innovative model of sustainable cultural development, aiming to elevate the Aegean’s cultural and eco-tourism landscape. Every summer, it organizes the Festival at the Park, under the artistic direction of Themistocles Karpodinis.