Athens is in good spirits at Christmas and free activities and events are increasing these days. The protagonists are mainly children as it is their favourite time of the year.
Check out ten of the free Christmas activities planned in Athens.
1. Christmas Illusions. Some of the most well-known and photographed exhibits of the Museum of Illusions are transferred to Syntagma Square. They create a world full of illusions for all visitors in the centre of Athens.
Date: Thursday 12th of December to Monday 6th of January.
2. Fairytales in Athens. With the signature of the story-teller and creator G. D. Lebesis, favourite heroes come alive giving joy in
Musical events, fairy tales and other happenings are on the schedule.
Date: Saturday 21st of December to Monday 6th January.
Date: Sunday 22nd of December at 11:00
4. Christmas Melodies in Athens. Young and old will enjoy happy festive melodies from the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens in Syntagma Square.
Date: Monday 23rd of December at 11:00
5. The Night of Wishes. The sky in Kotzia Square will be filled with the traditional lanterns of the “Night of Wishes”. An impressive audiovisual show from the Athens Digital Arts Festival against the backdrop of the town hall of Athens.
Date: Tuesday 24th of December at 18:00
6. Athens Open Air Film Festival. Christmas Edition: For big-screen lovers from the 27th to the 29th of December, Thission district at the junction of Ermou and Asomaton streets, will be transformed into an outdoor cinema, in collaboration with the “Premiere Nights”.
Date: Friday 27th of December to Sunday 29th of December
Date: Friday 13th of December to Sunday 6th of January
8. The Forest of Christmas. A… Magic Forest with activities, games and creative activities for children comes alive in River West for free. Santa’s Post Office and magic workshop excite the kids.
Date: Friday 13th of December to Tuesday 31th of December
9. Concert with Myron Stratis at Syntagma Square, in Athens.
Date: Friday 27th of December at 18:00
10. Christmas Bright Path against the backdrop of Athens. This is a Christmas Light Festival with original bright and interactive art installations. It is something that makes its appearance for the first time in
A unique festive experience in Dionisiou Aeropagitou Pedestrian.
Date: Tuesday 10th of December to Friday 10th of January
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Frequently Asked Questions
Athens offers ten free Christmas activities including Christmas Illusions at Syntagma Square, Fairytales in Athens at Klaythmonos Square, Christmas Montmartre in Metaxourgion, Christmas Melodies from the Philharmonic Orchestra, The Night of Wishes at Kotzia Square, Athens Open Air Film Festival in Thission, events at Pedion tou Areos with an ice rink and carousel, The Forest of Christmas at River West, a concert with Myron Stratis, and Christmas Bright Path with interactive light installations at Dionisiou Aeropagitou Pedestrian.
Children can enjoy free Christmas events across Athens including The Forest of Christmas at River West with Santa's Post Office and magic workshops, Christmas Montmartre with face painting and toys, Fairytales in Athens with musical events and storytelling, and Pedion tou Areos featuring an ice rink, carousel, and daily activities suitable for kids from December 13 to January 6.
Most free Christmas activities in Athens run from mid-December through early January 2025. Christmas Bright Path starts December 10 through January 10, while events like Christmas Illusions, Fairytales in Athens, and Pedion tou Areos run from December 12/13 through January 6. Specific events like Christmas Melodies occur on December 23, and the Open Air Film Festival runs December 27-29.
Yes, Christmas Bright Path is a new Christmas Light Festival featuring original bright and interactive art installations throughout Dionisiou Aeropagitou Pedestrian from December 10 to January 10. Additionally, The Night of Wishes at Kotzia Square offers an impressive audiovisual show with traditional lanterns on December 24 at 18:00.
Syntagma Square hosts multiple free Christmas events including Christmas Illusions with interactive exhibits from the Museum of Illusions (December 12 - January 6), and Christmas Melodies featuring festive music from the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens on December 23 at 11:00, making it a central hub for family Christmas activities.
