Things to Do in Athens

From Greek folklore embroideries to African culture and identity, talks on Athens’ apartment buildings, innovative sculptors, and non-conventional feminist iconography

Non-Western gems, Oscar contenders, and compelling documentaries bring a diverse lineup to Athens' movie theaters from January 30 to February 5.

This weekend, choose from an exhibition on art’s political role in Southern Europe, a unique concert blending Greek folk with Latin American and Celtic sounds, a magical bubble show for kids, a cinephile film festival, and a classical music concert

As 2025 is dedicated to Mikis Theodorakis, the Athens Music Hall launches the centenary celebrations with two performances featuring Maria Farantouri, the first singer to perform the iconic album 50 years ago, alongside baritone Tassis Christoyannis

Five contemporary Iranian films will premiere at the 2nd Athens-Iran Film Festival, running February 1-5 at Studio New Star Art Cinema with free admission

A Cannes-awarded Indian drama, a Greek thriller gone international, and other great films—plus the highly-awaited 'A Complete Unknown' musical drama—are the perfect excuse to cozy up in Athens' cinemas this week, January 23-30

Four actors take on 24 characters, unraveling six unique love stories in a witty exploration of modern love starting this weekend January 25-26

Two days filled with piano concerts and recitals await everyone at the Athens' Megaron Concert Hall this weekend January 25-26

Drawing from the Japanese notion of “Ma” and her intimate relationship with fabric, Eleni Krikki’s artworks explore the interplay of presence, absence, and memory, inviting viewers to reflect on emotional and physical spaces

Jesse Eisenberg's dramedy A Real Pain, named among the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute’s top 10 films of 2024, leads this week's cinema releases

The Municipality of Athens offers free guided tours starting Jan. 18 aiming to showcase the city’s rich heritage

Reinstatement > 72 Centuries A.C. is a continuation of 15 smaller works by sculptor Giorgos Georgiadis created between 2014 and 2024, titled Reverse Mythology

Academy Award-winning Stanley Donen's 'Charade', a romantic comedy-mystery starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, will be presented this Tuesday at HAU with free admission

Maria Iliou's documentary 'Athens in the Interwar Years', featuring unpublished audiovisual material, offers a kaleidoscopic view of Athens' social, political and cultural life during that period, screening at Megaron Concert Hall, January 17–20 in Greek and English

The Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation’s Jazz at the Museum series kicks off 2025 with the Dimitris Tsakas Trio and their performance, 'Genesis,' on January 17

This week, Greek cinemas feature a select but highly praised lineup of films, offering something for every taste. From intense political dramas to touching human stories, and even a heartwarming children's tale, here's what to look out for:

Megaron Athens Concert Hall presents a classical music evening honoring soviet-era composers Schnittke and Shostakovich on January 10

Bridging past and present, these five exhibitions are closing in early 2025

For the first time ever, artworks from the Cycladic islands come to Athens to tell the untold stories of women through time.

"Redicolo" Puppet Theater presents a heartwarming production, urging both children and adults to reconnect with their inner child and trust their hearts