As the year winds down, Athens opens its arms to December’s charm. Festivals, music, theatre, and festive corners invite you to step out, slow down, and savor the season. Here’s a selection of moments you might like to add to your agenda

Focusing on the island’s ancient spirit, Chatzigiannaki delves into Santorini’s cultural imprint, presenting timeless aspects of local traditions, human geography, and ritual practices on the Aegean’s most internationally renowned island

The organizers announced January 14, 2026, as the new screening date after severe weather forced the postponement of the anniversary documentary event honoring Maria Callas’ birthday, which was to be held in the presence of Monica Bellucci

Opening on Dec. 25, the production revisits one of modern theatre’s foundational works with a fresh, incisive gaze.

The British singer and songwriter with the unmistakable raspy voice will give a one-night-only concert on 13 December at the Telekom Center Athens (OAKA)

Complementing today’s free entrance to the Maria Callas Museum and its upcoming street party celebrations, Monica Bellucci arrives in Athens for a special screening and tribute to “La Divina”

On Monday, November 24, the exhibition “I, Andreas Voutsinas” opened at the Hellenic American Union, offering a historical look at his life and work

The final weekend of November brings a vibrant mix of culture and holiday atmosphere across Athens — exhibitions, illuminated Christmas villages, opera, live electronica and more

Pedion tou Areos welcomes the holiday season with the return of the Christmas Village—an illuminated park filled with music, performances, festive flavors and winter magic. The festivities launch November 28, with the park’s tree-lighting ceremony at 7pm

A family-friendly guide to everything waiting for you at the brightest celebration of the season — open until January 6

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.