Since its inception in 2017, the Chios Music Festival has sought to promote creative coexistence through the universal language of music on this island at the Greek border of the Aegean.

With classical, contemporary, jazz and traditional music concerts, as well as music theatre performances and activities for all ages, it fosters collaboration between professional and amateur musicians, creating interdisciplinary artistic experiences. The Festival’s events take place in iconic locations in Chios, showcasing the island’s cultural and environmental wealth. They are centred around two main events, one taking place in summer and the other in winter. These events keep the public and visitors interested throughout the year, while also highlighting Chios as an attractive cultural destination.

Programme

Mon, 17 Aug

Courtyard of the Holy Church of St Georgios Sykousis

Peace be with you

Girls’ choir Sing-Akedemie zu Berlin & Chios Music School Chorus

Tue, 18 Aug

Historic School of Volissos

Songs of Hope

Girls’ Choir of the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin

Wed, 19 Aug

Chios Mastic Museum, Pyrgi

A place to belong

Girls’ Choir of the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin & Orchestra “The Ukuleles”

Thu, 20 Aug

Vigla Agias Elenis, Karfas

Bonds of friendship

Girls’ choir of the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin & Chios Music School Choir

Sat, 22 Aug

“Mikis Theodorakis” Theatre, Kastrominas area

A dedication to Jani Christou

With the Choir and graduates of the Chios Music School, and students from the University of Music, Drama and Media of Hanover

Tue, 29 Sep

St. Johanniskirche

Chios Music School Concert

Concert by the Chios Music School

Thu, 1 Oct

Centre Français de Berlin

Event of the Greek-German Youth Foundation

With the Girls’ Choir of Sing-Akademie zu Berlin

Fri, 2 Oct

Berlin Cathedral

Amore Cantare

Anniversary concert celebrating 20 years of the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin Girls’ Choir

Sat, 3 Oct

Berlin Cathedral

Day of German Unity

Participation in the festive service

Sat, 3 Oct

On the steps of Berlin Cathedral

Sing for Europe!

An open musical gathering of choirs and the public

Youth Music Exchange

6–23 August 2026 | Chios
28 September–5 October 2026 | Berlin

A musical and cultural exchange connecting Chios and Berlin and bringing together students and young musicians from Greece and Germany.

A collaboration that is already writing its own history:

In 2021, the Staats- und Domchor Berlin visited Chios as part of the Chios Music Festival and met with students from the Chios Music School. In March 2023, students from Chios travelled to Berlin, where they met the Girls’ Choir of Sing-Akademie zu Berlin. In 2026, the exchange continues and expands with the support of the German-Greek Youth Foundation (DGJW/EGIN).

Promotion of the landscape of Chios

The Chios Music Festival breathes through our border island. Its existence and inspiration stem from the landscape of Chios and the places associated with its history and culture. For each event, the organisers carefully select the venue in which it will be hosted, taking into account the type and style of the music programme. Unusual or natural spaces occupy a special place in programming, as their atmosphere and architecture become an integral part of the concert experience.