Who says Athens doesn’t do Halloween? For four days — from October 30 to November 2 — the Kypseli Municipal Market will transform into a vibrant, spooky, and delightfully creative world for the first-ever “Athens Halloween Festival”, a celebration that proves Greece is more than ready to embrace the pumpkin spirit.
The historic market on Fokionos Negri Street will come alive with themed installations, eerie props, pop-up shops, workshops, live performances, and a dash of good old-fashioned scare. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan, a curious family, or just looking for a reason to wear a witch hat in public, this is the place to be.
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What to Expect — in a ‘Pumpkinshell’
Witchy Exhibitors & Halloween Treasures
Browse through a curated market of Halloween, witchy, and horror-themed products — from Funko Pop figures and spooky jewelry to gothic décor, books, gifts, and handmade sweets. Local creators and businesses will bring a mix of the eerie and the artistic to the heart of Kypseli.
Escape Room of Terror
A special Halloween escape room will challenge visitors to make it out alive (well, almost). Step inside — if you dare.
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Workshops & Creative Labs
Get hands-on with Halloween-inspired crafts, music, and face painting, with many workshops drawing inspiration from Tim Burton’s delightfully dark aesthetic. Perfect for kids and adults alike.
Spooky Installations & Photo Spots
Because if you didn’t take a photo screaming in front of a creepy prop, did it even happen? The festival promises Instagram-worthy backdrops and installations that balance fear with fun.
Trick or Treat Corners
Grab your pumpkin baskets! Sweet treats and candies await at every corner — not just for the little ones, but for the young at heart too.
Performances & Screenings
Expect live shows, choir performances, book presentations, and of course, spooky movie nights featuring cult favourites like The Exorcist and Corpse Bride and others.
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Comedy with a Dark Twist
Because laughter is the best exorcism:
- October 31: The Boo-Haha Show
- November 1: Trick or Laughs stand-up night
Ghostbusters & Glühwein
Join a real-life ghost hunt with the Ghostbusters, or sip on warm Glühwein and Halloween snacks at the Spooky Food Zone. It’s the perfect way to chase away the autumn chill.
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TikTokers & Community
Social media creators and Halloween enthusiasts will meet up for talks and collaborations — adding a modern, playful edge to the festival’s spooky spirit.
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Why Go?
Because where else can you carve pumpkins, get chased by ghosts, laugh at Halloween-themed comedy, and sip hot wine — all under one (possibly haunted) roof? The Athens Halloween Festival is about community, creativity, and letting your imagination run wild. It’s a rare chance to meet fellow Halloween lovers, support local artists, and step — just for a few hours — into a delightfully different world.
Who’s It For?
Everyone! Families, groups of friends, cosplayers, horror fans, and anyone who wants to celebrate something fun and out of the ordinary in the heart of Athens.
The Vision
The organisers aim to build Greece’s biggest Halloween-themed event, bringing together fans, creators, and visitors in a space full of imagination, inspiration, and (just enough) fright. Each visitor becomes part of a growing “spooky community” that celebrates art, fantasy, and the joy of creative play.
Join the Spooky Side
Kypseli Municipal Market, Fokionos Negri 42, Kypseli, Athens
Opening Hours:
- Friday: 10:00 – 23:00
- Saturday: 10:00 – 23:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00
For the full programme, visit the festival’s official website.
Costumes optional — but strongly encouraged.
