Sunday, 21 June 2026
On the occasion of World Music Day and the Year of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the Battleship G. AVEROF Museum invites you to a unique evening of music and culture dedicated to freedom, education and the cultural heritage of Hellenism.
Kapodistrian Corfu, Solomos’ Zakynthos and the historic Battleship G. AVEROF come together symbolically at the Maritime Heritage Park “Odysseus – The Greeks and the Sea”, creating a memorable journey through music, history and tradition.
The Zakynthian Serenaders (Tragoudistades tsi Zakythos), guardians of the Ionian musical tradition, and the Philharmonic Union of Corfu “Kapodistrias”, one of Greece’s most distinguished institutions of musical education, join forces in an event of profound symbolism beneath the Greek Flag.
A highlight of the evening will be the ceremonial lowering of the Flag aboard the historic Battleship G. AVEROF and the performance of the “Hymn to Liberty”, where music meets history and memory becomes inspiration.
PARTICIPATING
• Philharmonic Union of Corfu “Kapodistrias”
• Tragoudistades tsi Zakythos
• Elena Ristova, Soprano
• Mimi Denisi, Presentation and Narration
EVENT PROGRAMME
18:00
Opening of the Maritime Heritage Park
Visits to Submarine PROTEUS
20:00
Tragoudistades tsi Zakythos
20:55
Musical procession and arrival of the Philharmonic Union of Corfu “Kapodistrias” from Flisvos Marina
21:00
Ceremonial Lowering of the Flag
Performance of the “Hymn to Liberty”
21:15
Main Concert of the Philharmonic Union of Corfu “Kapodistrias”
ACCESS – PARKING – VISITOR INFORMATION
Venue
Maritime Heritage Park “Odysseus – The Greeks and the Sea”, adjacent to Flisvos Marina, Palaio Faliro.
Arrival Time
Gates will open at 18:00. Early arrival is recommended due to the anticipated attendance.
Access
The venue can be reached by public transportation, taxi or private vehicle.
Parking
Visitors may use the available parking areas in the wider vicinity of the Maritime Heritage Park, Flisvos Marina and the Palaio Faliro waterfront. Due to the anticipated attendance, early arrival is recommended.
Visitor Information
• The event will take place outdoors.
• Comfortable and stable footwear is recommended.
• Bottled water is permitted.
• Visitors are kindly requested to help keep the venue clean and use the designated waste bins.
• Photography and video recording for personal use are permitted.
• Professional photography, filming, drone operations or commercial use of audiovisual material are not permitted without prior authorization from the Battleship G. AVEROF Museum.
• Visitors are kindly requested to follow the instructions of Museum staff for the safe and smooth conduct of the event.
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening where the musical traditions of Corfu and Zakynthos meet the historic Battleship G. AVEROF, honouring freedom, education and the cultural heritage of Hellenism.
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