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

Former French Minister of Labour explores AI, ecological change, and human creativity in a special lecture and “Matrix of Worlds” exhibition

From major art fairs to intimate solo shows, here’s a look at some of the most anticipated exhibitions opening in Athens this September

A season of music under the Acropolis: discover all the concerts happening at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus until October 15, before it temporarily closes for renovations

Photography, film, comics, drag shows, cabaret, and more come together in a three-day celebration of queer experience at the Hellenic American Union, September 12–14

Rising stars and established talents of the Greek jazz scene join forces with contemporary dance, acrobatics, and improvisation in the ancient Forest of Dionysos. In other words, we just found your weekend plans.

Ioannidis' accolades include international recognition from UNESCO (2022), WBAF/G20 (2024), and Who is Who International (2025).

One of Athens’ most iconic community hubs unveils a vibrant month-long program featuring art workshops, multicultural celebrations, international cuisine, pop-ups, DJ sets, theater, sustainability initiatives, and socially conscious projects

Athens celebrates literature with the city’s biggest book festival, bringing together 210 publishers, 285 stands, and more than 200 cultural events from September 5 to 21

The 2025–2026 program brings world-class soloists, orchestras, Greek artists, dance, jazz, and family productions to the Athens Concert Hall, with ticket presales opening September 8

Athens is more than Plaka’s cobbled streets and the marble crown of the Acropolis. For those willing to venture a little further, the Greek capital reveals hidden corners of history well beyond its tourist-filled center.

It all kicks off September 1 with Throwing Muses at Gazarte, bringing alt-rock nostalgia led by Kristin Hersh’s unmistakable voice.

A true phenomenon of post-classical music, Ludovico Einaudi will grace for the first time the Panathenaic Stadium, known as Kallimarmaro, on September 26. Tickets are already available.

With a program that balances spectacle and substance, the Greek Fashion Festival aims to establish itself as a key event on the international fashion calendar—celebrating Greek creativity and positioning Athens as a growing capital of cultural innovation

From iconic open-air concerts to nostalgic cinema nights, art installations, jazz under the stars, and folk festivals in shaded corners of the city, Athens is anything but quiet. Here’s your weekend plan—no ferry required.

Busting the myth: Athens is so much more than a stopover, it’s a dynamic destination worth discovering. This is why you should stay.