25/1/2026: Vasilopita Celebration

The Greek Cultural Society of Birmingham “Ithaca” is pleased to invite you to the Vasilopita 2026 celebration!

Bar Estilo Birmingham – Mailbox, Level 3

Sunday 25 January 2026, 15:00

Free entry – you only pay for what you order

There will be three Vasilopita cakes, and the three lucky guests who find the coin will win special prizes! More info can be found on our social media pages!

We would like to wholeheartedly thank the sponsors of this event: Polits Delights for the Vasilopitas, Mr Souvlaki for the cakes, and Cicada Mediterranean for the luxurious hamper!

We look forward to seeing you there!

14/2/2026: Apokriatiko Party

Tsiknopempti and Apokria are traditional Greek celebrations focused on grilled meats before the Lenten fast. Experience the sizzle of both on Saturday 14/2/2026 – and for those wondering, yes, who needs roses when you’ve got souvlaki?

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1) Live Greek Music: Traditional panegyri music vibes at its finest by Ithaca's Band!

2) DJ Kota: Dance till you drop with our resident DJ Kota bringing vibes "straight through" from Greece's most legendary Patra's carnival!

3) Join the raffle to support Ithaca and win amazing prizes!

Event Address: Moor Pool Hall, 37 The Circle, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9DY

Date: 14th of February 2026

Time: 18:00 - 22:30

Entry fees:

1) General Admission (18+): Early Bird (until 2/2/2026) £20 per person, and after that date £25 per person

2) Children and Young People (CYP), 5-18 years old: £15 per person 

3) Kids (5 years old and under): free

Greek Food buffet available including vegetarian and vegan options. Water and soft drinks are included. Bring your own alcohol!

Contact us at  07707989839, ithacabirmingham@gmail.com, or via our social media!

14/3/2026: Easter Bazaar

Saturday 14th of March, Easter Bazaar! More details coming soon!

19/3/2026: "Orthodox - Anglican Relations in the UK: History, persons, challenges and the future" by Fr Anastasios Salapatas

Thursday 19th of March at 19:15.

Admission is free! 

The seminar will take place on Thursday evening, 19th of March, at 19:15, in Room 139, Education Building, University of Birmingham (R19 on the map), B15 2TT.  https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/documents/university/edgbaston-campus-map.pdf. The location is easily accessible by bus, train, and there is also free parking available. Parking is available outside the building. 

The talk is in English.

14/5/2026: "Pontic Genocide and Allegories in the Present" by Dr Haris Kotidis

Thursday 14th of May at 19:15.

Joint with AHEPA: Admission is free! 

The seminar will take place on Thursday evening, 14th of May, at 19:15, in Room 139, Education Building, University of Birmingham (R19 on the map), B15 2TT.  https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/documents/university/edgbaston-campus-map.pdf. The location is easily accessible by bus, train, and there is also free parking available. Parking is available outside the building. 

The talk is in English.