Things to Do in Athens

This weekend, restored works by Voulgaris, Pasolini, Rocha, Pavlović, and Schmidt return to the big screen, thanks to a collaborative initiative between film archives from Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, and Serbia

World-class performances, groundbreaking premieres, and inspired collaborations light up the Athens Megaron Concert Hall this spring

The 3rd Festival of Sacred Music spans 40 concerts, transforming Athens into a spiritual stage. At the Acropolis Museum, two days of performances blend Byzantine hymns, Tsitsanis’ songs with Dimitra Galani, and Theodorakis’ orchestral works, including Epitaphios and the Mauthausen Trilogy.

The primary objective of Open House Athens is to promote architecture and culture by granting free access to both private and public buildings, allowing visitors to delve into the city's rich architectural heritage.

Athens police advise all residents and visitors to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. For updates, check local traffic apps or follow @hellenicpolice on social media.

Described as 'a live cartoon,' New York-based troupe 'The Back Pack' arrives at Roes Theater this weekend for two exclusive performances of their award-winning show 'NOTED', fresh from a celebrated run at NY’s The Tank Theater

TO BHMA International Edition speaks with the organizers at SNFCC about the event's impact and how it can drive meaningful social change in Greece.

This year, the Sacred Music Festival returns grander than ever, expanding across five days and bringing more than 40 concerts to churches, museums, streets, and landmarks throughout Athens

A week-long celebration of music and dance, featuring some of the world’s most celebrated artists.

Off Balance, on view from March 27 to April 26, 2025 at the Ekfrasi-Yianna Grammatopoulou Gallery in central Athens is curated to bring a sense of unease.

For the first time, Athens hosts a Spanish-language comedy show featuring top comedians from Mexico and Peru! Organized by the Athens English Comedy Club, join the fun this Saturday, March 29—whether you're a native speaker or just want to practice your Spanish while laughing!

This weekend, explore Kifissia’s mansions, stroll through Kypseli’s interwar and post-war architecture, and experience Athens' iconic buildings illuminated through light — all while 70 unique spaces open their doors (April 5-6) during Open House Athens 2025

Athens Municipality offers a variety of free, family-friendly activities, including concerts, Greek Easter crafts, theater, and movement workshops for children of all ages

"Art is the only thing that resists death," wrote Deleuze. In Fanakidis’ otherworldly pieces, this idea comes to life," explains curator Christophoros Marinos ahead of the Greek sculptor's Apostolos Fanakidis' solo exhibition opening Friday, March 28

Internationally acclaimed French actress Isabelle Huppert, roundtable discussions, exhibitions, restored African cinema masterpieces, and France's latest and finest films will grace Athens, Thessaloniki, Larissa, Kastoria, Chania, Kavala, and Patras, March 26- April 3

The Municipality of Athens aims to introduce more refill stations as part of its drive to sustainably manage freshwater resources.

Sample dozens of brews made in Greece during the 2nd Greek Beer Festival Only Craft on March 28, 29 and 30.

Talented comedian Odysseas Deniz Ürem presents 'UNHEARD OF' a brand-new stand-up English comedy experience this Sunday, March 16, at 9pm at ELIART Theater

Soderbergh’s latest spy thriller, a retrospective on China's past two decades, a British family drama, and two Greek documentaries—one about Mikis Theodorakis’ brother Giannis and the other focusing on women’s struggles in modern Greek history—have just landed

Athens Tap Jam, marking a decade of jazz and tap improvisation in Athens, celebrates its 10th anniversary with an unforgettable evening of rhythm and movement, March 14, featuring the legendary tap dancer, choreographer, and director Derick K. Grant