From Thursday, April 28, to Sunday, May 1, in Elefsina, 2023 Eleusis Cultural Capital of Europe, in collaboration with the art organization DAN.C.CE UNITIVA and the European platform Aerowaves, is hosting Spring Forward, the 10th anniversary dance celebration of the Aerowaves network, the largest European network of contemporary dance.

Coloring the Clock, the monumental landmark of the city that dominates the hill of the Archaeological Site of Elefsina, the Clock Tower Voices hosted in their third edition, on Sunday, November 21, 2021, a great interpreter of Greek texts, Lydia Koniordou.

The special performance is part of a series of original sound performances, interpretations of landmark texts of Greek literature by distinguished artists, which mark the Mystery 2 | Clock Tower Voces 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture and it is screen free of charge from Tuesday 22 February at 18.00 p.m. on the official YouTube channel of 2023 ELEUSIS.

“Elefsina is the city of contradictions. It’s one of the five most important sacred cities of antiquity, the city of the Elefsinian Mysteries, with a vast archaeological site in the center of it” said Chryssa Martini, Director of Premises & Infrastructure, Location Planning & Development – Eleusis 2023.

The art of the circus, contemporary dance and music are united in a Greek-French collaboration, presenting an interdisciplinary art project in progress, inspired by the inhabitants and the urban landscape of Elefsina and Bagneux, France.

Distinguished sculptor Andreas Lolis presents, for the first time ever in Elefsina, the visual arts installation “Behind the theater,” highlighting the theatrical side of everyday life.

Continuing the remarkable tradition of Elefsina in Installation Art, as it was developed through the Aeschylia Festival, the courtyard of the Old Olive Mill opens up once again, to welcome internationally renowned sculptor, Andreas Lolis, for a site-specific installation, titled “Behind the theater,” produced by Eleusis 2023 European Capital of Culture and co-organized with Aeschylia Festival. The official opening will take place on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 20.30, behind the open theater of the Old Olive Mill.