Event Details
Welcome to the Megaro Gyzi Festival 2026
From 3 to 13 August 2026, the historic 17th century mansion in Fira turns into a stage for classical music. The Megaro Gyzi Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with four carefully curated chamber music evenings featuring Greek and international artists; admission to every concert is free, made possible by the longstanding support of the Catholic Diocese of Thira.
Highlights
- 40th anniversary of the festival
- Four concert evenings in the historic courtyard of Megaro Gyzi
- Artistic direction by Konstantinos Grigoriou
- Performance by guitar duo Susana Prieto and Alexis Mouzourakis (Duo Melis)
- Closing concert with string quartet Quattro Echo
- Free admission to all events
- Unique atmosphere inside a listed historic building in the heart of Fira
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Program
The festival opens with an evening dedicated to the Italian Bel Canto tradition, featuring Greek Scottish soprano Anny Fassea and baritone Georgios Iatrou, accompanied by pianist Dimitris Giakas. Later in the program, internationally acclaimed guitarists Susana Prieto and Alexis Mouzourakis perform as Duo Melis. The 40th anniversary season closes with string quartet Quattro Echo, presenting both classical masterpieces and modern compositions. All concerts begin at 8:30 PM in the courtyard of Megaro Gyzi.
Tickets
Admission to all four concerts is completely free; no tickets are sold. Because seating is limited, visitors are advised to arrive by around 7:45 PM to secure a good spot.
Visitor Tips
- Arrive early, as seating in the courtyard is limited and no reservations are taken.
- Before the concert, take time to stroll through the quiet backstreets of Fira's Catholic Quarter.
- Bring a light jacket, as Santorini evenings can turn cool even in August.
- The building also houses a small museum, worth a visit before or after the concert.
- Fira is easily walkable; a car is not needed to attend the festival.
