Marking three decades of uninterrupted activity, the Naxos Festival has evolved into a model institution of cultural sustainability. Its philosophy is embodied in the organic connection between historical memory and contemporary creation, reactivating emblematic spaces across the island, with the Bazeos Tower — a 17th-century monument — at its core.

This sustainable approach is realized through strategic collaborations:

• With national institutions such as the Ministry of Culture’s program “All of Greece, One Culture.”
• With leading and internationally respected organizations, including the Greek National Opera, Opera Network Firenze, and Panteion University.
• With historic artistic collectives such as the AFI group, which has remained an influential presence in the visual arts field since 1979.
• With iconic cultural figures such as Maria Farantouri and Nikos Xydakis, whose work has left a lasting artistic imprint over time. In particular, Maria Farantouri leads the tribute to Manos Hadjidakis, placing the Naxos Festival within the commemorative year dedicated to the composer, as announced by the Ministry of Culture for 2026.

At the same time, the Festival invests in creators of the younger generation, experiential workshops, original commissions and productions, as well as scholarly dialogue, forming a vibrant cultural hub that actively contributes to the sustainable development of Naxos.

Communication of the Festival’s activities is conducted in two languages (Greek and English), addressing both local and international audiences of all ages, while visitor reception and audience services at event venues are additionally supported in French and Italian.

Naxos, June 2026

Stelios Krasanakis, cultural director
Mario Vazaios, production manager

The Naxos Festival is held under the auspices and with the support of the Ministry of Culture.

Organized by: AEON Cultural Organisation
Artistic Director: Stelios Krassanakis
Production Director: Mario Vazaios
Communications: Olga Orfanidou
Τ. 22850 31402
E. naxosculture@gmail.com

Tickets available:
Bazeos Tower
Café Cream on Top, Naxos Town Beach

Venue:
Bazeos Tower, a 17th-century monument in the Naxian countryside, at the 12th km of the Chora–Agiassos Road, Naxos. T. +30 22850 31402

Sponsors: