Contemporary life, alienation, urban solitude and the longing for connection lie at the heart of the 21 photographers’ works featured in “Our Stories,” opening at the heart of Athens from November 27 to December 7

With an expanded program, new collaborations and curated sections, the Athens Ethnographic International Film Festival becomes a hub for documentary and anthropological cinema at Astor cinema and the Greek Film Archive, November 25–December 7

Athens is home to exceptional specialty grocers stocked with artisanal Greek and international products. From rare pasta varieties to premium cheeses and cold cuts, here are five must-visit spots for anyone who loves cooking pasta at home.

Born from a childhood love of cosmology, music and myth, Stefanos Kozanis’ genre-blending project Asterismyth brings the constellations to life through jazz, tradition and storytelling, featuring a line-up of top Greek musicians at the Half Note, November 26

The legendary pioneer of Ethio-jazz arrives at the Athens Christmas Theater on November 25 as part of his global farewell tour, a rare chance to experience his hypnotic blend of Ethiopian modes, jazz improvisation, and Afro-Latin rhythm live on stage

The Central Wine Fair 2025 arrives at the historic Aigli Zappeiou on 24 November, uniting more than 60 wineries from Attica, Central Greece, and Thessaly for a full day of tasting, discovery, and regional expression

The acclaimed Italian star arrives in December for the Athens screening of 'Maria Callas – Monica Bellucci: An Encounter', a hybrid documentary exploring the intimate dialogue between the legendary soprano and the actress who brought her words to life onstage

The Martha Graham Dance Company brings its centennial tour to Athens from November 20–23 with The First and The Future, a landmark program uniting iconic masterpieces with bold new works — with only a few tickets left

Hosted across four days, the Greek Film Archive presents a fresh slate of contemporary Italian cinema alongside two restored 1950s classics by Giuseppe De Santis and Luigi Comencini, with special guests in attendance, November 20–23

Andreou was a founding member of the electrifying New York Gypsy, known for their regular appearances at Drom in New York and their dynamic touring schedule.

An inviting mix of cinema premieres, live music, international comedy, and cultural gatherings—your weekly map to the most engaging, English-accessible events happening right now in Athens

Straight from Buffalo, a modern architect of raw East Coast rap steps onto the Athens stage Wednesday, November 19 at the stage of Arch Club (few tickets left)

Now playing at the National Theatre of Greece, the acclaimed production that premiered in London turns listening into a radical act, shifting the focus from speech to the living world around us

Following the success of its earlier stagings, Encardia’s music-theatrical adaptation of Giannis Ritsos’ Moonlight Sonata returns to THEATRE OF THE NO for two additional performances, on Sunday November 16 and Sunday November 30 at 20:00

For one weekend only, Alsos Veikou transforms into a creative playground as the Athens Big Top Festival brings contemporary circus, live music, workshops, and community actions to Galatsi on November 15–16

EMST presents two striking exhibitions on its third floor. “Greek Month in London” revisits the landmark 1975 event that introduced contemporary Greek art to London, while “Sea Garden” explores landscapes, human interventions, and the changing interplay of water and earth

The Maria Callas Museum transforms November into a celebration of art, emotion, and imagination

As Athens welcomes a wave of new films this week, all eyes are on Yorgos Lanthimos and his much-anticipated “Bugonia” — a film that may mark both an arrival and a temporary farewell

Autumn may be slow to reach Athens, but jazz is already here. As forecasts hint at November rains, pianos, trumpets, and smoky voices spill warmth across the city — from candlelit bars to concert halls — setting the tone for the most atmospheric month of the year

The world-renowned Grands Ballets Canadiens return to Athens for three electrifying nights at Megaron Hall, November 7–9, presenting a double bill by choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti. A journey from Vivaldi’s brilliance to the fiery rhythms of Southern Italy — only a few tickets remain