Drawing its poetic and conceptual core from one of the most enigmatic phenomena in the universe—the 'Boötes Void', also known as “The Great Nothing”—Economou's dance performance unfolds in a landscape of apparent emptiness that is anything but void

Since 2013, 'Mountains on Stage' has been curating a selection of the world’s finest mountain films, touring twice a year across 23 countries and reaching more than 200,000 viewers annually. On January 29, this global celebration of mountain storytelling arrives in Athens for a special one-day event at Studio New Star Art Cinema

More than 20 pianists will perform across stages and foyers, moving effortlessly between solo recitals, storytelling, film screenings with live music, and large-scale multi-piano ensembles during Megaron's Piano Days 2026, running this weekend, January 24-25

Formed in 2025, the Springtones bring together well-known figures from Athens’ music scene, united by a shared affinity for soulful textures, minimalist songwriting and room for improvisation. This Saturday, January 24, they perform live at Basket Bar, delivering a sound that moves between indie intimacy and neo-soul warmth

Painterly meditations on homeland landscapes, tributes to Athens’ iconic kiosks and a visceral exploration of abstraction driven by gesture and material, three distinct exhibitions open today across the city, offering a snapshot of the breadth and vitality of the contemporary Greek art scene

A major photography exhibition at the National Gallery sheds light on the painstaking conservation of more than 100,000 objects from the historic Tatoi Estate, the former summer residence of Greece’s royal family

Featuring more than 150 works, the exhibition is structured into thematic sections that trace Mortarakos’s artistic journey from his student years at the Athens School of Fine Arts to the full breadth of his mature production.

For more than three weeks around 200 publishers from across Greece will gather in the heart of the city at Klafthmonos Square, which will once again host the largest and most comprehensively organised Book Bazaar in Athens ( (Jan. 23- Feb. 15)

Emilio Papaevangeliou is a pharmacist who paints as instinctively as he breathes. His debut exhibition at the European Centre Athens (Jan. 24–Feb. 15) brings together 60 works —created almost exclusively with ballpoint pen—a visual journey through the worlds he inhabits and the space between them

The Ministry of Culture opens the doors to these sites without charge on the first and third Sunday of each month from Nov. 1 to March 31.

Grease is a global pop culture phenomenon that defined an era and captivated audiences from Hollywood and Broadway to Dubai and the Balkans.

From a landmark exhibition tracing 130 years of modern art to an inclusive, multisensory programme and the return of live jazz performances, the Museum of the B&E Goulandris Foundation in Athens offers a rich cultural agenda

The classic 1967 comedy is shown at the Hellenic American Union as part of a tribute marking 15 years since the passing of acclaimed theatre director, actor and teacher Andreas Voutsinas

Marking 60 years since the death of Greek icon painter Fotis Kontoglou, the Melina Mercouri Cultural Centre hosts 'Taximia: In the Tradition of the Greek Way – From History to Contemporary Painting', a major exhibition exploring the enduring legacy of one of modern Greece’s most influential artistic voices

New Greek jazz generation Spyros Manesis joins iconic vocalist Savina Yannatou in an improvised musical dialogue celebrating Greek composers and Mediterranean songs in multiple dialects at the Theatre of the NO on January 11

The acclaimed British production by David Ireland arrives in Athens through National Theatre Live — the global programme that films leading stage performances in London and screens them worldwide — offering local audiences the chance to experience contemporary theatre from the West End

In a reimagined version blending video, performance, live electronic music and speech, 'The Land of Wanting More' returns to PLYFA for three live performances on January 14, 15 and 21, offering a liberated exploration of female sexuality

The Storyville Ragtimers bring the spirit of New Orleans jazz and the cinematic universe of Woody Allen to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, closing the SNFCC Christmas World with a night of rhythm, humor and swing inspired by classic film soundtracks

With major exhibitions, anniversaries and international names such as Barbara Kruger and Jeff Koons, along with projects inspired by Plato and the Exodus of Messolonghi, 2026 unfolds as a defining year for dialogue between contemporary creation, ancient heritage and historical memory

Rainy weather may have altered some festive plans in Athens this Christmas, but the city’s holiday program remains rich and welcoming offering cinema, markets, music and family-friendly events across neighbourhoods and cultural venues