The island of Lesvos is considered to be the homeland of Ouzo; rightfully so, the Ouzo festival is organized every summer on the island, by the Association of Lesvos Distillers. This year the festival travelled to various towns, the capital Mytilene, Molyvos, Perama, and it will conclude at Plomari on July 25-26. It features folklore dances, traditional Greek music, great ouzo labels and of course small plate of appetizers called meze, usually containing small fresh fish, olives and ladotyri cheese. Explore the history of this traditional Greek spirit by visiting the Museum of Ouzo and the distilleries.

The Eye's Walk Digital Festival 2015 will be held for the second year on the island of Syros, from July 25 to 29. The festival combines the unique architectural heritage of Syros, public spaces and the community of the island with the most contemporary of arts: a video installation. While walking in the capital Ermoupolis, visitors will have the chance to view video installation art (video projection, mega projection & 3d installation) by Greek and foreign artists on neoclassical buildings.

The 29th Paxos Music Festival will be held on the beautiful island of Paxos at the Ionian Sea, from August 22 to September 3. The Festival will feature some of the most engaging and talented young musicians, from Greece, the UK and other countries. On an island renowned for its clear waters, green olive groves and friendly coastal villages, the festival will open with a tribute to the historic relationship of the music of the Ionian Islands with that of Italy, from the Baroque to the present day. It will also feature the award winning Benyounes Quartet and pianist Jeremy Young in a series of concerts.

The 1st Andros Theatre Festival will kick off on August 1, on the island of Andros, under the artistic guidance of acclaimed director Pantelis Voulgaris. The festival will host theatrical performances, mainly of the ancient Greek dramaturgy as well as music concerts. The festival also takes special care to promote local artistic production in theatre, music and literature.