From cozy neighborhood hideaways to creative cultural hubs, Athens’ book cafés invite you to slow down, sip a coffee, and lose yourself in stories while discovering some of the city’s most welcoming corners.

Vegan flavors, vinyl records, independent publishing, and Nigerian rhythms — four free events bringing Athens alive this first weekend of October

Thursday, October 2, the Panathenaic Stadium transforms into a pop temple, a night where music, spectacle, and Robbie’s charisma collide

Turning 40, Athens’ Museum of Cycladic Art announces a bold new phase of 'Transformation' aimed at reshaping the visitor experience and its global role.

Blending contemporary tufting with photography, 40roomors’ exhibition Weaving the Urban Space invites visitors to explore Thessaloniki’s collective memory at IAMART Gallery, September 26 to October 5

In Searching for the Oracle - Python’s Gaze, myth drifts into the present as the legendary serpent of Delphi glides through Greece’s fractured landscapes. Siljeholm’s evocative short film has its premiere in Athens

Athens’ biggest film festival returns from October 1–12, featuring premieres, competitions, special screenings, and appearances by Daniel Day-Lewis and Neil Jordan — a landmark event for cinephiles and the film community

Today’s opening ceremony features poetry readings and a tribute to Mikis Theodorakis, with Christos Papageorgiou performing a solo piano work inspired by his iconic setting of George Seferis’ poem 'Denial'

Thousands expected at Greece’s largest breast cancer awareness event. Road closures planned in Athens this weekend.

On September 27–28, Greece joins 50 countries in celebrating European Heritage Days 2025, with free entrance to state-run museums, monuments, and archaeological sites as part of this year’s focus on architectural heritage

A portion of the festival’s proceeds will support SOS Children’s Villages and the Panhellenic Musicians’ Solidarity Fund, while free entry is guaranteed for socially vulnerable groups.

Athens Coffee Festival returns to Technopolis, City of Athens, from 27–29 September with 110+ coffee brands, world-class baristas, tastings, workshops, championships, street food, stand-up comedy, and live DJ sets

Dedicated works by visual artist and author Rania Kapeliari hosted at the Athens Journalists' Union until Oct. 18

Iron Maiden return to Athens for their ‘Run For Your Lives’ World Tour 2026, kicking off with a concert at OAKA on May 23

Through art, the Gaza Biennale global exhibition transcends barriers, carrying Palestinian voices to audiences worldwide and reaffirming their right to be heard—a testament to resilience and the enduring power of creativity. The Greek Pavilion is on view at the Lofos (Hill) Art Project until November 4

Whether you’re after a low-key glass of wine, a cutting-edge cocktail crafted from house-made infusions, or a rooftop view of the Aegean, Athens offers something for every kind of drinker. The city’s bar scene isn’t just thriving—it’s world-class

72 galleries from Greece and beyond reveal the trends and debates defining the contemporary art world today at Greece’s biggest annual fair, Art Athina 2025, at the Zappeion Hall , September 18–22

The program kicks off on September 18 and offers free art sessions to boost mental health and connection among the 60+.

With a slow rhythm and a tender gaze, Leda Kontogiannopoulou transforms urban solitude and everyday objects into living narratives, in an exhibition that reminds us of the power of silence

On September 21 Athens' air at the hill of Lycabettus will be filled with fiery guitars, handclaps, percussion, and the unrelenting spirit of a music that carries the story of the gitanos across borders