Things to Do in Athens

Seven fiction films, two documentaries, and a tribute to Ho Chi Minh mark 50 years of Vietnam–Greece relations

From rooftops with Acropolis views to jasmine-scented backyards, these open-air gems define the city’s coolest nights

Following its sold-out run, Maria Iliou’s documentary Athens in the Interwar Years returns to the Megaron Concert Hall with Greek and English subtitles — limited tickets remaining

On Sunday, May 18th, museums all over Greece are throwing open their doors for free in celebration of International Museum Day 2025.

From open-air cinema and street parades to guided tours and live concerts, the Athens City Festival turns the Greek capital into a month-long cultural playground

These are the new souvlaki spots that honor the tradition of the wrap but level-up Athens' next generation of street food.

Athenians and visitors alike are invited to gather for two vibrant events that capture the season's energy and the cultural soul of the Mediterranean on May 1

Running through June 1, the festival’s first day promises a lively blend of play, art, and environmental education.

Green Day, Diana Ross, Max Richter, Franz Ferdinand and more: a thrilling summer lineup you won't want to miss

Cine Paris, one of Athens' most iconic cinemas, reopens Thursday, May 1, for a new summer season under the stars. Timeless classics, international releases, exclusive retrospectives, and special screenings are all part of the program. Here’s a preview of what to expect.

Grab your friend, partner, family—or your pet—and feel right at home at Koel, the all-day café in Argyroupoli where everyone’s truly welcome

This Saturday night in Athens, the spirit of Miles Davis returns to the stage

From high-octane thrillers to poetic coming-of-age tales—and from Greek cinema’s eerie side to the legacy of Lakis Papastathis—this week’s standout films and retrospectives are not to be missed.

On July 16, she’ll shine where history meets soul, and her voice will float through marble arches, under summer stars, and into thousands of hearts.

The anticipation, the moments suspended in time—"(π)ending" is the solo aerial dance performance by Natasa Arabatzi, capturing the fleeting spaces of life where the mundane and extraordinary collide

Hosted at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation and running until April 27, the Philoxenia Travel & Culture exhibition captures the essence of enduring Greek hospitality, traditions, and cultural heritage through 156 compelling photographs

Traditional songs, Mediterranean and Eastern sounds, Cuban and African rhythms, and melodies spanning from the Middle Ages to today converge with jazz, classical, and contemporary music at Olympia City Music Theatre “Maria Callas,” from April 23 to 30

The evening's program will feature a mix of blues and ballads from Vassilakis’ award-winning recordings on Candid Records.

This weekend, April 12–13, more than 50 ceramic artists bring clay to life, transforming Kypseli Municipal Market into a hub for ceramic art lovers and curious newcomers alike. Highlights include live demonstrations of traditional techniques such as wheel throwing and Raku firing by acclaimed ceramists.

FokiaNou Art Space presents a three-day exhibition of German artists, April 11–13, curated by artist and gallerist Christian Schmid. The show is part of an exchange between two independent spaces, promoting artistic dialogue between Athens and Germany