Theater ``Dionysus``
The small amphitheater “Dionysus” is built with stones in an archaic style inside our vineyard and it’s facing the wonderful sunsets of the Aegean Sea. This facility enables us to host a number of cultural events, such as theatrical and musical performances, mainly during the summer months.
We created it with the intention to give new life to our tradition, to connect it with the history and myths of our island and to bring together again Dionysus, the wine and the vine.
The god of Wine, whose birthplace, according to mythology, is Ikaria, as his father, Zeus, to protect him from the wrath of Hera, carried him inside his calf and hid him in a cave in the area of Iero , in Faro. Thus, the then inhabitants of the island were lucky enough to be the first to be taught by Dionysus himself the art of winemaking and vine cultivation. Ikaria, therefore, rightfully owns the first designation of origin for wine, known in antiquity as Pramnian wine.
Since 2007 in the theater of our Estate we have the pleasure to host considerable set of cultural events from all over the world. Many thanks to Icarus Festival organized from Vaggelis Fampas for hosting so many qualified artists in our esate. has hosted the following artists and art groups:
- from Ikaria: Theologos Kappos, theatrical group DUENTE, Electra Papasimakis, Koula Spanou, Nikos Plakas, Despina Simaki and others.
- from the rest of Greece: Giota Nega, Maria Rizou Ellie Paspala, Haig Yiazijian, Savina Giannatou, Foivos Delivorias, Eleni Peta, Katerina Didaskalou, Il Parraiso, Doros Dimosthenous, Stringless, Evgenia, Karlafti, Vougioukli Sisters, Spyros Grammenos, Morfo Tsaireli, and other important artists.
- from abroad: Kolektif Istanbul, Aires des Argentina, Panselinos Ensemble, Norwegian Musical Group, Sydney Opera and others.
The “Dionysus” theater of Afianes Estate is available for you to organize with our assistance your own cultural events (theatricals, concerts, conferences, etc.), as well as any kind of social gatherings and celebrations (weddings, christenings, etc.).
* For the schedule of the events check out section “OUR NEWS” in our website or Social media Afianes Wines.