OPA! A Night of Greek Delights

DJ ADRIANA and MORE TO COME...

Sat 2 Aug
OPA! A Night of Greek Delights

OPA! A Night of Greek Delights

Join us on the lawns of HOTA’s Outdoor Stage for the ultimate celebration of Greek culture, feasting and fun, as we present OPA! This spectacular event has something for everyone, including live traditional and festive performances, a 50-member choir and lots of dancing!

Be swept away by the ten-piece band, Essence of Greece, as they perform a vibrant repertoire from across the regions of Greece — blending the old with the new in a powerful musical journey. Feel the energy rise as the 50-member Ellinikes Fones Choir fills the night air with traditional harmonies, accompanied by authentic Greek folk dancers in full costume. And when the sun sets, DJ Adriana keeps the celebration going with her electric mix of Greek and global beats to get everyone dancing.

You’ll also be spoilt for choice with a Greek feast fit for the gods. OPA! is a free ticketed event, so be sure to register to indulge in an epicurean adventure with mouthwatering Greek-inspired food trucks or take your experience to the next level with an exclusive 4-course fine dining experience at the award-winning Palette Restaurant.

Suitable for the whole family, and a perfect Saturday night to soak up the atmosphere under the stars – register now to join us for this ‘one night only’ party where you can immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and flavours of Greece for a unique culture event that will have you screaming ‘OPA!’

This event is presented in Chill Out Mode. Please see FAQs and conditions of entry here.

Dates
Sat 2 Aug
Where
Outdoor Stage
Duration
Open 5pm-10pm
Tickets
Free, registrations required

Food & Beverage Packages available to purchase at checkout:
GREEK MEZZE PLATE $35
OPA! 4 COURSE GREEK FEST $185
Times
Sat 02 August - 5:00pm

#Food & Beverage Packages

If you’re looking for the ultimate Greek feasting experiences alongside the festival, you can upgrade your OPA! ticket to one of the following packages. Add to your basket at checkout.

GREEK MEZZE PLATE

$35

Fresh from the Mediterranean, pre purchase and enjoy the finest selection of Greek flavours in a tasting box of; Pita, hummus, muhammara, roasted eggplant, tahini, cucumber, pomegranate, marinated peppers, grilled zucchini, and marinated artichokes, complete with Baklava and your choice of wine or soft drink.

Greek Mezze Plate is available for collection from the Lawn Bar from 5pm.

OPA! 4 COURSE GREEK FEAST

$185

Fine Greek dining on the Palette Restaurant Terrace overlooking the Outdoor Stage. This 4 Course feast, cocktail on arrival complete with wine package is the ultimate way to experience OPA!

The Palette Greek Feast sitting commences at 6pm.

Saganaki Vodka Martini
tomato tea, cucumber, saganaki

Native Herb Spanakopita
macadamia and red pepper romesco

Local Octopus
kipfler, caper berry, heirloom tomato

Kinross Station Lamb
carrot, finger lime, plum

Greek Yoghurt Soft Serve
olive oil pate de fruit, walnuts, smoked salt, honey

Wine Package (3hr) Includes;
2022 Douloufakis Aspros Agos Vidiano, Crete GR
2022 Thymiopoulos Rose de Xinomavro, Naossa GR
2020 Gaia 'S' Agiorgitiko Syrah, Peloponnese GR
2022 Samos Phyllas White Muscat, Samos GR


#About DJ Adriana

Whether it’s returning to airwaves for PBS or behind the decks Adriana brings infectious energy to everything she does. After being a staple curator in Melbourne’s community radio scene, Adriana’s Tuesday 7-8 slot, Opalakia, was a fertile space for sharing flavours of dance-inflected world music to an eager band of fans, subscribers and listeners. Since leaving PBS, Adriana has launched SPASTA, her instant classic party which has rapidly garnered a cult audience for its unpretentious, rhapsodic moments in the dancefloor. Spasta, which means ‘to break’ has smashed plates, thrown flowers at live Bouziki players, hosted traditional Pontian dancers and cracked eggs, with traditional Greek food and a daring programme of Australia’s, and the globes best record collectors and selectors. It’s a party made for the heads, with all your notions left at the door mat.

In the booth, Adriana is bound by nothing, coasting between traditional and contemporary sounds her sets are a sonic jaunt, touching down on all four corners of the globe on a rollercoaster that excites as much as it surprises. A favourite for dancers, Adriana has delivered famous sets at Freedom Time and a fabled Hopkins Creek which still echoes today as one of the most memorable d-floor moments in recent memory. Equally as popular amongst the heads, Adriana has been sought out for mixes from some of the globe’s most esteemed tastemakers with mixes for Planet Trip and Brilliant Corners.

With unstoppable energy that radiates in any room, Adriana’s passion for the eclectic makes her one of the cities finest and most down to Earth diggers. Expect a riot of genres, enthusiasm and curiosity, all delivered with smiles and an OPA!


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