"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation". - Plato

Come! Dance with us! Laugh with us! Sing with us! Eat with us! Or just break some plates!

After choking the streets of Brighton Le Sands with crowds in excess of 50,000 for the last 6 years, the 'Street Fair', is moving to Darling Harbour…… to allow more people to share the magic of this truly Greek celebration!

Boasting high quality international artists and the best home grown talent, the foreshore of Darling Harbour will come alive to the sounds of fabulous Greek music, the smells of sumptuous Greek Food, dazzling displays of Greek Dancing and many, many other amazing surprises.

ATHENS2004 @ DARLING HARBOUR

The Festival is honoured on the day with the presence of the ATHENS 2004 ORGANISING COMMITTEE'S OLYMPIC EXHIBITION. It will be open to the public for a sneak preview of what is in store when the games begin on 13 August. The exhibition will be hosted by representatives from ATHENS 2004 and will include rare historical pieces dating back to the very first Olympic Games, official memorabilia and a special guest appearance by ATHENS 2004 mascots, Phevos and Athena. There will also be heaps of free gifts and suprises for all age groups as well as special appearances by members of the Australian Olympic Team... a chance to meet a future Australian Olympic Champion.

National Independence Day Parade

25th March is a day of Celebration commemorating Greece's historic struggle for national independence in the 1800's. The celebration includes a procession led by students of the Greek Orthodox Community Afternoon & Saturday Schools.

The celebration culminates in a program including a wreath laying ceremony, poetry readings and traditional dancing.
Parade commences 11am from Pyrmont Bridge (south side) and ends at Tumbalong Park.

DJ Workshops @ Palm Grove

Australia's Premier Greek DJ Krazy Kon is back to pass his expertise to DJ wannabees on how to master the wheels of steel. Best DJ win's a guest DJ spot at a Dancebox Entertainment event and on Club Trela 89.7fm (Mon, 7.30pm).

Time: 2.30-4.30pm
Booking: 9740 6022

Then enjoy the hottest House & funky RNB tunes from dj's Peter Gallo, Con Majj, Flite and guests. Krazy Kon's record breaking CD "Greece 2004" is out now! www.djkrazykon.com for details.

Tumbalong Park

Allow the hilarious George Kapiniaris lead you through a fun filled day featuring live music and entertainment from by some of Sydney's finest Greek-Australian artists.Greek dancing displays and bouzouki and dance workshops will be complimented by street performers, arts and crafts stalls, sports activities, a backgammon tournament, plate breaking and the longest line of Zorba Dancing ever seen! You will also be able to sample a huge array of Greek food including Souvlakia, Loukoumades, Pastitsio and Elliniko Cafe at the kafenion!

Lakis Chalkias & Yiannis Dounias

One of Greece's most loved folkloric singers, Lakis Chalkias, will return to Sydney to captivate the crowds at Darling Harbour with a moving retrospective covering 2500 years of Greek music. Chalkias will be accompamied by Yiannis Dounias whose chart topping, popular style will have you dancing the night away.

The Aquashell

The finest stage in the land will play host to an enthralling line-up including some very special and well-loved Greek-Australian entertainers.

Join everyones favourite Greek Girl, "Effie" at 6.30pm to get the evening off to a hilarious start!

The After Party @ The Watershed Hotel

Finish off the day with a few drinks and a boogie overlooking Sydney's greatest Harbour. Featuring Sydney's finest deejays playing the best in Modern Greek, International House and RNB.

Cost: $15 ($5 donated to Greek Orthodox Community Home for The Aged)
Time: 9.30pm til late

Presented by Dancebox Entertainment and The Greek Festival of Sydney.