Our Big Fat Greek Cafe Tour

2 May 2026

Our Big Fat Greek Cafe Tour celebrates 50 years of Paniyiri and the rich history of the Golden era of Hellenic Cafes through a mixed tape of Greek music, jazz and timeless favourites. Sharing stories through their signature laughter and tears, The Girl from Greece, pays homage to the cafes and personalities that fed and cared for generations of Australians.

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The Girl from Greece celebrates 50 years of Paniyiri with the launch of their vibrant new production, Our Big Fat Greek Café Tour. Following their sold-out theatrical debut, The Girl from Greece: A Tribute to Nana Mouskouri at Queensland Performing Arts Centre in 2023, and becoming the first to bring Greco Retro Jazz to the Brisbane Jazz Club in 2025, this new show continues their heartfelt celebration of Hellenic culture through story and song.

Audiences are taken on a nostalgic journey through the Golden Era of Greek cafés in Australia — the bustling meeting places that became the heart of communities across the country. Through a mixed tape of Greek music, jazz, and timeless favourites, the performance captures the soundtrack of a generation.

Sharing stories from their family’s iconic establishments, the Elite Café and Feros & Feros Café, The Girl from Greece delivers laughter, tears and unforgettable melodies, honouring the cafés and personalities who fed and nurtured generations of Australians.

Dates & times

Saturday, May 02, 2026Performances at 2.30pm and 5.00pm.

Important information

Suitable for all ages

Duration approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes

For wheelchair and accessible seating or ticketing enquiries please email or call us to arrange on
(07) 3013 6666.

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$69.99

Children (under 12 years)

$49.99

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The Girl From Greece

The Girl From Greece is a production company co-founded by singers and creative entrepreneurs Mel Lathouras and Katerini Manolatos. The company was born out of their love for their Hellenic heritage, community, family, and storytelling through music. Creating and producing sold out shows at QPAC, The Brisbane Jazz Club and Brisbane City Hall, The Girl from Greece are passionate about celebrating music and culture.

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