Hellenic Music Ensemble | World Tour 2026. A tribute to the legendary composers Mikis Theodorakis & Manos Hadjidakis. Natassa Bofiliou and Giannis Haroulis front 2026 world tour honouring Theodorakis & Hadjidakis.
Discover the full list of World Tour dates across North America, Australia and New Zealand below..
Natassa Bofiliou and Giannis Haroulis — two of the most distinctive voices of their generation — present the music of Greece’s greatest composers in a major global celebration. Joining them as a special guest for the North American concerts is acclaimed singer and actress Judy Kuhn.
The 21-member Hellenic Music Ensemble has announced the full itinerary of its 2026 world tour, marking the centenary of the birth of two monumental figures in Greek music: Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadjidakis.
This musical journey, spanning nine countries and twenty-two cities, extends far beyond Europe, now including major stops across North America, Australia and New Zealand. Five prestigious venues stand out among the tour’s highlights:
• Theatre Royal Drury Lane (London)
• Carnegie Hall (New York)
• Sydney Opera House
• Roy Thomson Hall (Toronto)
• Strathmore Concert Hall (Washington, D.C.)
Australia, New Zealand
◦ Monday 16 February | Adelaide, Australia — Festival Theatre
◦ Wednesday 18 February | Sydney, Australia — Sydney Opera House
◦ Saturday 21 February | Melbourne, Australia — Town Hall
◦ Sunday 22 February | Melbourne, Australia — Town Hall
◦ Wednesday 25 February | Wellington, New Zealand — Michael Fowler Centre
Ticket bookings available here:
A landmark international tour produced by GTP Entertainment.
The programme will bring the works of Theodorakis and Hadjidakis to life in some of the world’s most iconic concert halls, performed by the commanding voices of Natassa Bofiliou and Giannis Haroulis.
For the North American dates, Judy Kuhn appears as special guest star — the Tony and Grammy-nominated Broadway performer known for Les Misérables, Chess, and, of course, as the original singing voice of Pocahontas in Disney’s classic film. Kuhn will interpret selected works by Hadjidakis and Theodorakis, forging a rare artistic bridge between Greek and American musical traditions.
Artistic Director Panos Liaropoulos stated:
The 21-member Hellenic Music Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Panos Liaropoulos, is recognised as an official Cultural Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic.
A few words from the artists about Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hadjidakis, and this unique musical journey
Natassa Bofiliou
“Being able to perform the songs of Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadjidakis on major stages around the world is both a privilege and a profound honour. Their music holds within it all our dreams, our struggles, our darkest moments — but above all, the beauty of our culture.
To be given the opportunity to share these songs with audiences across the globe, and to do so alongside two exceptional artists like Giannis Haroulis and Judy Kuhn, is truly unique. I feel it as a bridge of emotion — one that will unite us all.”
Giannis Haroulis
“The songs of Mikis and Manos are part of our soul. They speak of love, freedom, and humanity. The fact that, on this tour, I will sing them in so many places around the world — with this outstanding orchestra, with Natassa Bofiliou, and with Judy Kuhn in a number of North American performances — fills me with deep emotion. It is a reminder that music knows no borders.”
Judy Kuhn
“I have always admired the beauty and breadth of Greek music. It is a great joy for me, and at the same time an exciting artistic journey, to honour these two legendary composers on stage together with Natassa Bofiliou, Giannis Haroulis, and the Hellenic Music Ensemble. Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadjidakis wrote music that speaks directly to the soul — and I cannot wait to share that with audiences in every North American city.”
