Culture
From December 22 to January 6, classic Christmas favorites and beloved holiday films light up the screen, bringing warmth, laughter, and the magic of the season to the heart of Athens
Dickens’ classic is reborn in 1900s northern Greece, where stone-built villages and mountain mist set the stage for a magical new adaptation. The filmmakers explain how they blended tradition, fantasy and a distinctly Greek sensibility
From 11:00 to 23:00, visitors of will be able to explore a rich program of experiences, including wine and street food tasting, a tattoo corner, DJ sets and a closing party
The Athens Philharmonia Orchestra continues its “Symphonic Evenings” series with a festive program featuring 14-year-old piano prodigy Thodoris Filippopoulos performing Shostakovich’s Second Piano Concerto and works by European composers
The acclaimed saxophonist Chico Freeman looks back on the years he spent in Greece, talks about his father’s influence, the contrasts between American and European jazz, and invites us to his shows at the Half Note from December 12 to 15
Two themes will dominate the agenda, namely, managing the climate crisis and its effects on cultural heritage, on the one hand, and combating the trafficking of cultural goods
Sexual orientation, memories, friendships, sci-fi, next-door lives and stories of resistance come alive in 45 shorts during Athens’ Short Film Festival 8th edition, December 11–14
Through archaeometric analyses, advanced digital tools and comprehensive archaeological documentation, researchers will produce a full 3D visualization and aesthetic restoration of the tomb’s original appearance.
