Opening Concert at Desmos Cultural Venue
Attendees enjoy a free evening performance by renowned guitarist Giorgis Xylouris, accompanied by projections of local history and music.
~20:00
Arion International Guitar Festival
Αρίων – Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Κιθάρας Μολύβου
Molyvos, Greece
Aug 1 - 4, 2025ConfirmedSource
Each year, the Lesbos village of Molyvos hosts an international classical guitar festival named for Arion, the legendary musician of ancient Mithymna. Concerts, master classes, and competitions draw fine guitarists from Greece and abroad, in a celebration that ties the island's mythic past to living music.
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Final Concert at Olive Oil Museum, Agia Paraskevi
Visitors gather in the historic olive oil museum garden to hear soprano and guitar duets featuring arias and folk-inspired melodies.
~21:00
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Δεσμός Πολυχώρος Πολιτισμού
Molyvos, Greece
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Crowd level: moderate.
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Free events are available.
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Arion International Guitar Festival
Αρίων – Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Κιθάρας Μολύβου
Molyvos, Greece
Each year, the Lesbos village of Molyvos hosts an international classical guitar festival named for Arion, the legendary musician of ancient Mithymna. Concerts, master classes, and competitions draw fine guitarists from Greece and abroad, in a celebration that ties the island's mythic past to living music.
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Molyvos (ancient Mithymna) on Lesbos island is famed as the hometown of Arion, the legendary kitharode in ancient Greek lore. The modern “Arion” festival was founded by local cultural organizers as a homage to this heritage. It is now a key cultural event on Lesbos, bringing together local residents and visitors to celebrate music and tradition. The festival is organized by the Molyvos Tourism Association and draws on local c...
Key moments to know
Day 1Aug 1~20:00Expected
Opening Concert at Desmos Cultural Venue
Attendees enjoy a free evening performance by renowned guitarist Giorgis Xylouris, accompanied by projections of local history and music.
Day 4Aug 4~21:00Expected
Final Concert at Olive Oil Museum, Agia Paraskevi
Visitors gather in the historic olive oil museum garden to hear soprano and guitar duets featuring arias and folk-inspired melodies.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Respect performers and the solemnity of classical music performances; do not disrupt the musicians. Basic conce...
Ask before close-up photos
Ask permission
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Aug 1 - 4, 2025
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Molyvos
North Aegean
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Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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