Glenti 2019
This much-loved annual celebration of Greek culture has grown so big, one weekend simply can’t contain it.
This year, Glenti kicks off on Sat 1 June with a week of events in the lead up to the delicious Esplanade take-over.
Greek Community NT president Nick Poniris says demand from interstate visitors sparked the idea to hold events the week prior.
“Visitors come up early and often ask us if there’s anything happening during the week,” he says.
“It prompted the idea – why not make a week of Glenti? We started it last year but this year we’ve taken it to a whole new level.”
It all kicks off with Romiosini and Beyond, a concert celebrating the music of Mikis Theodorakis, followed by a week of films for the Greek Film Festival.
With all of this excitement going on, there’s also plenty happening behind closed doors… Locals start prepping the food for the main event well before the marquees are put up. All of the usual (delicious) suspects are on the menu with souvla, yiros, octopus, spanakopita, Greek sweets and cakes. Hungry yet?
Glenti Events
Romiosini and Beyond
WHEN SAT 1 JUN | 8PM
AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
COST $79 GOLD | $69 SILVER | $59 BRONZE
INFO yourcentre.com.au
Greek Film Festival
Jamaica / Tzamaika
WHEN MON 3 JUN | 8PM
AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
INFO yourcentre.com.au
Nisos
WHEN TUE 4 JUN | 7.30PM
AT DECKCHAIR CINEMA
INFO deckchaircinema.com
Glenti Festival
WHEN SAT 8 – SUN 9 JUN
AT DARWIN ESPLANADE
COST FREE
INFO facebook.com/glenti.com.au
Photo: In The Lens Photography
