Christmas in Athens

From November 28, 2024 to January 10, 2025, the Μunicipality of Athens will bring the glow of Christmas in every corner of Athens, through a variety of special festivities, for all ages.





The impressive Christmas tree in Syntagma Square and the beautifully lit streets in the centre and neighbourhoods of Athens are just the beginning, while during the next days the city will shine brighter than ever before, through the Christmas events of the Municipality of Athens.

Residents and visitors are invited to experience the magic of Christmas by attending concerts, theatrical performances, storytelling sessions, educational programs, art workshops, outdoor film screenings, exhibitions, and guided tours. At the same time, the exciting Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations will make this a truly enchanting time of year.

An exciting is program presented at various venues, including the City of Athens Art Gallery, Creative Learning Centers, museums, libraries, the Olympia City Music Theatre “Maria Callas” the Kypseli Municipal Market, the Maria Callas Museum, and the Athens Book Space in Elefterias Park. Additionally, events are hosted in various squares, streets, and neighbourhoods throughout the city.

Outdoor projections

From December 27 to 30 atmospheric outdoor screenings will be set up in iconic venues of the capital, such as the open space outside the Athens Book Space in Eleftherias Park, the square outside the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens and the parking lot of the City of Athens Lycabettus Theatre, for an exciting drive-in screening overlooking Christmas Athens.

December 21, the longest night of the year

On December 21, from the afternoon until late at night, Athens will celebrate the winter solstice with ten different events featuring popular artists.

Christmas Eve, the Night of Wishes

The cherished tradition of the festive season is returning to Kotzia Square on Christmas Eve, and we invite you to join us in this heartwarming celebration. On December 24, at 18:00, we will come together to “light” up the city with our wishes, releasing biodegradable lanterns into the night sky during the “Night of Wishes.” It’s a beautiful opportunity to connect and share our hopes, surrounded by the joyful sounds of live music from the Athens 9.84 radio station van.

New Year’s Eve at Syntagma Square

Athens is set to welcome 2025 with a special festive event in Syntagma Square. On New Year’s Eve, Delivorias, Bofiliou, Alevras, and Frintzila, along with a large orchestra, dancers, and young singers, will present a live musical and theatrical performance that highlights the history of Athens from 1945 to 2025. The performance will feature songs, dances, screenings, and humorous dialogues, while the evening will begin with festive melodies performed by the City of Athens Philharmonic Orchestra.

Admission in the majority of the events is free.