13 Oct – 31 Oct · Athens
Candlelight Concerts
Unique music experiences featuring a variety of genres from pop and rock to classical music under flickering candlelight.
- Where
- Various venues
- When
- Various times
- Entry
- Ticket prices vary.
Festivals
What's on in Athenswhile you're here.
Open-air cinema, music nights and neighbourhood celebrations. Mostly free, no booking needed — we refresh this list every few days.
16 Oct – 29 Oct · Athens (Αθήνα)
Watergas Project – Art Exhibition
A new art exhibition connecting contemporary art with industrial heritage at the Gas Museum.
- Where
- Industrial Gas Museum
- When
- 12:00
16 Oct – 18 Oct · Athens
Athens Tattoo Expo
Celebrating 10 years of the Athens Tattoo Expo, showcasing the top tattoo artists in Greece at the Old Bus Depot.
- Where
- Old Bus Depot, Gazi
- When
- All day event
- Entry
- Ticket prices vary.
16 Oct – 19 Oct · Athens
John Primer Blues Classes
Blues legend John Primer returns to Athens for guitar and vocal lessons at Half Note Jazz Club.
- Where
- Half Note Jazz Club
- When
- Check schedule
- Entry
- Ticket prices vary.
16 Oct – 18 Oct · Megaro
Hybrids Horizons Festival
A music festival featuring a blend of different musical genres and performances.
- Where
- Megaron Concert Hall (Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών)
- When
- Various timings
- Entry
- Ticketed event
16 Oct · Anna & Maria Kalouta Multipurpose Space
"The Trial of Socrates" with Giannis Mortzos
A theatrical presentation illustrating the trial of the philosopher Socrates, using contemporary methods.
- Where
- Anna & Maria Kalouta Multipurpose Space
- When
- 20:30
- Entry
- Free entry
16 Oct · Plaka
World Restart a Heart Day 2026: Global Heart Restart Day
International event dedicated to raising awareness of cardiac safety and emergency response.
- Where
- Stoa Culture (Στοά Culture)
- When
- 10:00
- Entry
- Free entry
17 Oct – 18 Oct · Athens (Αθήνα)
Hotel Experience 2026
- Where
- Technopolis City of Athens
- When
- 11:00
17 Oct · Kifisia
Seminar: All About the Marathon
A seminar discussing various aspects related to marathon running and preparation.
- Where
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (Κέντρο Πολιτισμού Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος)
- When
- 17:00
- Entry
- Free entry
18 Oct – 13 Dec · Kolonaki
Workshop for Brass Instruments of the State Orchestra of Athens 2026-27
An educational workshop focused on brass instruments led by professional musicians.
- Where
- Megaron Concert Hall (Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών)
- When
- 15:00
- Entry
- Free entry
19 Oct – 27 Oct · Piraeus (Πειραιάς)
Exhibition 'Traces, Forms, and Echoes' by Yiannis Michas
The Piraeus Municipal Gallery hosts the solo painting exhibition of artist Yiannis Michas.
- Where
- Piraeus Municipal Gallery
20 Oct · Athens
Borderline Festival
Featuring unique performances from underground clubs of Berlin to night scenes in Beirut at Onassis Ready.
- Where
- Onassis Ready
- When
- Various times
- Entry
- Ticket prices vary.
20 Oct · Athens
The Young Gods Concert
The Swiss band The Young Gods perform for the first time in Greece at Gazarte Ground Stage.
- Where
- Gazarte Ground Stage
- When
- 21:30
- Entry
- Ticket prices vary.
21 Oct · Athens
Reading Club - 20th meeting: The Song of Our Time
Join discussions around contemporary literature in a collaborative environment.
- Where
- Music Library of Greece "Lilian Voudouri" (Μουσική Βιβλιοθήκη της Ελλάδος "Λίλιαν Βουδούρη")
- When
- 18:00
- Entry
- Free entry
22 Oct – 22 Nov · Municipal Gallery of Athens (Πινακοθήκη Δήμου Αθηναίων)
Miltos Skouras: "In Between the Visible. Painting 1983 - 2026" at the Municipal Gallery of Athens
A retrospective exhibition featuring 165 works from over four decades of Miltos Skouras' career.
- Where
- Municipal Gallery of Athens
- When
- N/A
- Entry
- N/A
22 Oct · Athens
Event in Connection with the Donation of Toula Tolia's Archive to the Music Library
A special event celebrating the donation of an archive to the music library.
- Where
- Music Library of Greece "Lilian Voudouri" (Μουσική Βιβλιοθήκη της Ελλάδος "Λίλιαν Βουδούρη")
- When
- 18:00
- Entry
- Free entry
24 Oct – 25 Oct · Athens (Αθήνα)
Kids Radio Spooky Festival 2026
The Halloween festival loved by the whole family returns for the 5th year this time Bigger! Better! Spookier!
- Where
- Technopolis City of Athens
30 Oct – 1 Nov · Athens
Athens Halloween Festival 2026
A three-day event dedicated to dark fantasy, transforming the Old Bus Depot into a thrilling Halloween experience.
- Where
- Old Bus Depot, Gazi
- When
- Various times
- Entry
- Entry free.
3 Nov – 4 Nov · Athens (Αθήνα)
Athens Bar Show 2026
One of the top bar industry events worldwide returns to Athens!
- Where
- Technopolis City of Athens
- When
- 11:00