Culture and Seasonal
Festivals, harvests and the fixed points of the Greek year.
Dates marked confirmed come from the organiser. Dates marked annual happen every year but the next date is not published yet, so check before you book.
Free admission days at museums and sites
Entry to every state run archaeological site, monument and museum is free on those dates, and that includes the Acropolis archaeological site. The same dates as a bookable card
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Open air film screenings on the Great Lawn, yoga and pilates in the park, running club, kayaking on the canal, chess, kids' workshops and the dancing fountains. Most of it free, some needing a free booking.
Exhibitions, October 2026 into early 2027
Last updated 4 Oct 2026. Dates, times and prices change; the official link has the final word.
Changing Grounds: Stories Beyond the Record, The National Gallery Archive
Natasa Biza's works made from more than two years in the gallery's archive, looking at its building, its people and its collections.
Mini Tennis
Weekend mini tennis sessions for kids aged 4 to 12, with blind tennis for visually impaired children on Sundays.
Introduction to Chess
Chess sessions for kids, split into beginners and those who already know the moves; the 18 October date is the last of the series.
Stathis Logothetis: Earth to Earth
A retrospective of a Greek artist who pushed painting towards sculpture and installation.
An Ode to Things. Niki Kanagini. Retrospective
A retrospective of the Greek artist Niki Kanagini.
Jani Christou: Enantiodromia
An exhibition about the Greek composer Jani Christou, in a project room.
George Lappas. Spotlight
A focused presentation of the sculptor George Lappas.
Margarita Athanasiou. Voices 2025
A moving image work shown in the museum’s screening theatre.
Pylos of Nestor. A Mycenaean Kingdom Revealed
Mycenaean finds from Messenia, including material from the Griffin Warrior grave, about the palace of Nestor. Last weeks.
Cavafy Archive: An archive open to all
The Onassis Foundation opens the Cavafy Archive to the public, a chance to see the poet's papers up close.
Kids Running Team
Saturday morning running sessions for children on the SNFCC track.
Contrasts: patchwork and quilting
230 patchwork and quilting works from Greece and other European patchwork federation countries, shown as contemporary art.
Mustafah Abdulaziz | WATER
An outdoor photography show about water, set around the edge of Stavros Niarchos Park.
Trees Dance!
Tassos Vrettos photographs trees on film while moving around them, so the blur comes from his own steps, with no digital editing.
Konstantinos Patsios: Woke on the Wild Side
Gallery Alma opens its season with new work by Konstantinos Patsios.
Margarita Myrogianni: Iasonos Street, Metaxourgeio
A solo show that starts from the old brothels of Iasonos Street, the street where the gallery itself stands.
Verne 200: an immersive experience
An interactive show for all ages marking 200 years since the birth of Jules Verne.
clinamen | Céleste Boursier-Mougenot
A sound installation in which hundreds of white ceramic bowls drift and touch in three pools of blue water, shown outdoors in the renovated Onassis Mandra, an open air theatre from the Belle Époque.
Vlasis Frysiras, Double Portrait: The collector, the painter
A painting show on the collector Vlasis Frysiras and his own life long bond with painting.
Rachel Feinstein: Fates
New sculpture by the American artist Rachel Feinstein at Gagosian's Athens gallery.
Andra Ursuța: The Man From the Internet
Work by the Romanian American artist Andra Ursuța at Ramiken's Athens space.
Elina Belou: Life of a Sunflower
Ceramics by the French artist Elina Belou that sit somewhere between useful pots and sculpture.
Gogo Ieromonachou: After the Feast
Paintings that rework myths and old European painting, with The Rape of Europa at the centre.
Takis Tloupas: Another Europe
First showing of the Thessaly photographer Takis Tloupas, with Greek scenes and pictures from his travels in Europe, some never shown before.
Discovering Musical Instruments: Instruments of the Symphony Orchestra
Sessions between 4 and 25 October that introduce the orchestra's instruments, for families with children aged 6 and up.
Works from the Eurobank Collection at the Benaki Museum III
The third show of works from the Eurobank collection at the Benaki's main building, on until 11 January 2027. Greek title: «Έργα από τη Συλλογή της Eurobank στο Μουσείο Μπενάκη ΙΙΙ».
The Jewish Museum of Greece at the Benaki Museum
The Jewish Museum of Greece presents its collection at the Benaki's main building until 1 February 2027. Greek title: «Το Εβραϊκό Μουσείο Ελλάδος στο Μουσείο Μπενάκη».
Weak Works: the architecture of Christos Papoulias and his friends
The personal archive of the architect Christos Papoulias in dialogue with artists he worked with, from Kounellis to Pistoletto. Opening night Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 20:00. Greek title: «Αδύναμα έργα | Η αρχιτεκτονική του Χρήστου Παπούλια και οι φίλοι του».
Kylie Manning: Under a Cloudy Sky
The painter's first institutional solo show in Greece, curated by Akis Kokkinos. Opening night Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 20:00. Greek title: «Kylie Manning: Υπό νεφελώδη ουρανό».
Listening Differently with Maira Milolidaki: five talks on music
Five talks that walk listeners through music, sold as a series or one by one. Greek title: «Ακούω αλλιώς με τη Μάιρα Μηλολιδάκη».
Garden Treasure Hunt
A treasure hunt in the Megaron garden for families with children aged 6 and up.
From the Doric peplos to the Sarakatsan dress: an art show by Aspasia Bourcha in the museum café
A small art exhibition by Aspasia Bourcha in the café of the National Archaeological Museum.
Captain Samatas
A music theatre show for children, staged on weekends at the Megaron's Music Library.
The magic ticket
A theatre show for young audiences at the Megaron's Music Library.
The queen of everything
A children's theatre show at the Megaron's Music Library on Sunday mornings and afternoons.
Megaron Plus: book launch, the Victory Monument of Augustus at Nicopolis
Presentation of a major publication on the Victory Monument of Augustus at Nicopolis, with the Society for Nicopolis Research and the Diazoma association.
Divided Past: Greek German relations in dark times
A new exhibition, made with the German Archaeological Institute at Athens, on a hard chapter in Greek and German history told through documents and objects.
Megaron Plus: Stylianos Antonarakis on the genomic revolution in medicine
A talk on the genomic revolution in medicine, with the Academy of Athens.
The tender age of sounds
A gentle music session at the Megaron for parents with babies up to 12 months old.
Megaron Plus: Julian Barnes presents his new book
The English novelist presents his new book (Greek edition: Anachoriseis), with the Hellenic Foundation for Culture and the Book (ELIVIP).
A Walk in the Park
A guided walk through Stavros Niarchos Park, starting from the SNFCC lobby.
Nikos Topalidis, solo show
A solo exhibition by Nikos Topalidis at Zoumboulakis Gallery.
Dream Box (Oneirokouti), by Yakinthos Mainas
Two friends moving house discover a world of cardboard boxes, music and play.
Watergas project, art exhibition
A short art exhibition at the Industrial Gas Museum in the old Athens gasworks. Greek title: «Watergas project, εικαστική έκθεση».
Kara-cartoon: A shadow musical about emotions
Shadow theatre with live music by Burger Project in which Karagiozis is stuck in a digital loop and rediscovers his emotions; for children from 5 and adults, back for a second year.
Onassis Masterclass with Łukasz Twarkowski
A masterclass with the Polish director of ORACLE, moderated by the filmmaker Yorgos Zois. Greek title: «Onassis Masterclass με τον Łukasz Twarkowski».
All About the Marathon, a talk at the National Library of Greece
A talk in the Book Castle of the National Library of Greece at the SNFCC, three weeks before the Athens Marathon.
The colours of music: my first workshop
A first music workshop for families with children aged 3 to 5.
The Megaron's pipe organ (family session)
A close look at the Megaron's big pipe organ, with one session for families and one for teens and adults.
Pirate Boo!, by Anna Sevasti Tzima
An interactive show with live music that talks to children about protecting the sea.
My friend Frankenstein
A music theatre show for children built around a friendly Frankenstein, at the Megaron's Music Library.
Urban Gardening Workshop for Adults
A short hands on session in the SNFCC vegetable garden on growing food in the city.
Who is the Wizard of Oz?
A playful children's theatre take on the Wizard of Oz at the Megaron's Music Library.
Workshop for Children: Little Farmers
Kids get their hands in the soil at the SNFCC vegetable garden and learn how food grows.
In Motion, by Danai Mega
A museum space becomes a dreamlike set for the story of Celine, a young sculpture collector.
Lucio and the Journey to Planet Chiaroscuro
A fairy tale by Vlassis Chrysikopoulos about a boy full of light on a faraway planet.
The Children of the World Sing for Peace, by Fontas Ladis
A music theatre journey with little Elpida and her toy clown, Paliatsos.
The Purple Umbrella by Alki Zei, for children
A 90 minute stage version of Alki Zei's novel for young audiences, directed by D. Larentzaki.
The Secret of the Lost Melody
A music theatre tale about a village where an old legend bans singing after sunset.
The Winged Horse, after Nikos Kazantzakis
A tale set in Persia about a mechanical horse that can fly, after Nikos Kazantzakis.
Two Years' Vacation by Jules Verne, for children
Jules Verne's adventure of a group of pupils swept away to a desert island, adapted for the stage.
Konstantinos Kydoniatis: the composer, the pianist, the conductor and the teacher
An exhibition at the Music Library on the many sided career of the Greek composer Konstantinos Kydoniatis.
Sensory Friendly Tour
A calmer, sensory friendly guided walk around the SNFCC for visitors who prefer a quieter pace.
It Is Difficult: a talk by the artist Alfredo Jaar
The artist Alfredo Jaar gives a talk at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST).
Eirini Karagiannopoulou, solo show
Eirini Karagiannopoulou returns to Antonopoulou Gallery with a new body of work.
Event marking the donation of Toula Tolia's archive to the Music Library
A talk and music evening at the Megaron marking a new archive donation to the Music Library.
Alexander the Great, a family show by Carmen Rouggeri
A show by the children's theatre writer Carmen Rouggeri at the Christmas Theater, from 24 October 2026 to 10 January 2027.
Ars longa, vita brevis: a tribute to Anna Kafetsi, the founding director of EMST
A tribute at EMST to Anna Kafetsi, the museum's founding director.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a family show, second year
Konstantina Nikolaidi's adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel, about selfless love and being different.
Searching for sound
A music discovery session at the Megaron for children aged 8 and up.
Homer's Odyssey for children and teens, directed by Giouli Iliopoulou
A large cast stage version of Homer's epic for children and teens.
Megaron Plus: Antonia Trichopoulou on the traditional Mediterranean diet
A conversation on the traditional Mediterranean diet, with the Academy of Athens.
William Kentridge: Imitate the Sleep of Stones
Drawings, steel figures and a diorama by William Kentridge, set among ancient objects and built around the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Alecos Levidis. Painting 1961 to 2026. A lifelong game
Six decades of painting by Alecos Levidis.
Cahiers d’art 100 years
A centenary look at the Paris art journal Cahiers d’Art through the Benaki collections.
Robin, the Heart of the Forest
A children’s play by Dimitris Kouroumbalis, who also directs, with choreography by Froso Korrou; it opens the National Theatre’s children’s season at the renovated REX.
Workshop before the show Kara cartoon
A warm up workshop for children aged 5 and up before the shadow theatre musical about feelings.
The Emperor's Nightingale (Lena Platonos)
Lena Platonos's musical fairy tale returns for children, teenagers and families: nine performances for families and schools from November 2026 to January 2027. Greek title: «Το αηδόνι του αυτοκράτορα».
Anteroom D: interdisciplinary talks on the theme of the month
Scientists and artists in conversation on the first Sunday of each month, curated by Natasa Triantafylli, for a second year. Greek title: «Προθάλαμος Δ: Διεπιστημονικοί Διακαλλιτεχνικοί Διάλογοι».
Seven (Epta), shadow theatre by Tasos Konstas
Marking 30 years on stage, Tasos Konstas presents a modern take on shadow theatre with original music by Fotis Siotas.
Megaron Plus: Nikos Stampolidis, Eleftherna 40+1, an emerging ancient city
The archaeologist Nikos Stampolidis on Eleftherna in Crete.
Spyros Kotsalas, solo show
A solo show of new work by the painter Spyros Kotsalas, following the gallery's autumn opener.
PEOPLE POWER. Platon
Portrait photography by the photographer Platon.
Toys in the Spotlight III
The third rotating display of toys from the Benaki collection, a good one for children.
Grand Tour
An exhibition shown across two Benaki buildings, extended until 28 December.
Belle Époque
About 90 Paris posters and prints by Toulouse Lautrec, Mucha, Steinlen, Bonnard and others.
Barbara Kruger: Untitled (Pride and Contempt)
Thirteen outdoor text works in Greek across the SNFCC, including a 90 metre mural on the National Library.
Lamprini Boviatsou: The Eye of the Creator
A solo show by Lamprini Boviatsou, curated by Ira Papapostolou.
Art Athina 2026
One of Europe's oldest art fairs, set up by the Hellenic Art Galleries Association in 1993, with Greek and international galleries and a parallel programme.
Paper Images: The Beginnings of Greek Printmaking
A temporary exhibition of the religious prints in the National Gallery's collection, a lesser known art form.
Megaron Plus: Stathis Livathinos on his work with Homer
The director explores his dramaturgical relationship with Homer, with the Academy of Athens.
Cammie Staros, solo show after a residency in Greece
A solo show by Cammie Staros, who comes to the gallery after a two month residency in Greece.
Io Angeli, solo show
A solo show by the artist Io Angeli, the second of two autumn solo shows planned at Zoumboulakis.
CIRCLE: Expanded Orbit and Onassis ONX workshop
A week long workshop by Expanded Orbit with Onassis ONX at Onassis Ready.
Megaron Plus: Andreas Karamanos on Greek agriculture
A talk on the hesitant step of Greek agriculture, with the Academy of Athens.
Onassis Discussions: Bella Freud in conversation with Afroditi Panagiotakou
The fashion designer Bella Freud talks with Onassis Foundation artistic director Afroditi Panagiotakou. Greek title: «Onassis Discussions: Η Bella Freud σε μια συζήτηση με την Αφροδίτη Παναγιωτάκου».
Language Salons: meeting new Greek writing for the theatre
Works in progress and new Greek plays shared with the audience, for a second year. Greek title: «Σαλόνια Γλώσσας».
Onassis Discussions: Slavoj Žižek in conversation with Afroditi Panagiotakou
The philosopher Slavoj Žižek in conversation with Afroditi Panagiotakou. Greek title: «Onassis Discussions: Ο Slavoj Žižek σε μια συζήτηση με την Αφροδίτη Παναγιωτάκου».
The Other of the Thing: the female face of surrealism in Greece
Greek women artists who reworked surrealism after the war, curated by Efi Rentzou with Polina Kosmadaki and the Benaki Museum's modern and contemporary art department. Greek title: «Το Άλλο του Πράγματος | Το γυναικείο πρόσωπο του υπερρεαλισμού στην Ελλάδα».