An ultimate guide for Athens and everything that happens here is the magazine Athinorama. Cinema, theater, restaurants and nightlife – you can find everything here! The best guide for the movie cinema. Choose a movie and will show you all the cinemas in the city, the timetable and the prices. https://www.athinorama.gr/cinema Open air cinema in Athens is an amazing experience! Don’t miss it!
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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is a multifunctional, environmentally sustainable center of education, art, sports and recreation. A huge space that hosts plenty of events, exhibitions, music and performances. https://www.snfcc.org/en/events/ It’s worth visiting!
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In the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center there is the National Opera House of Greece. https://www.nationalopera.gr/en/ For lovers of classical music, opera and ballet!
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Megaron is one of the most famous European concert venues, measuring 150,000 m2 Great music events, shows and theater!
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In the end of spring, in Athens there is the Athens Jazz festival. The festival has hosted more than 265 international and local bands and 2,900 musicians from 28 countries. https://athens-technopolis.gr/index.php/el/ekdiloseis/mousiki/athens-technopolis-jazz-festival A seven-day exciting cultural feast with free admission awaits you!
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In May, Athens hosts the Athens Street food festival! https://athensstreetfoodfestival.gr/ For lovers of good food, you have the opportunity to taste street food from the best places in Athens!
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From May till October, Athens hosts one of the most famous festivals in Greece, that includes not only theatrical, but also musical events. The Athens Epidaurus Festival! https://aefestival.gr/?lang=en A unique opportunity to watch ancient classical theater – even in English!
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If you love music, you should definitely book a trip to Athens in September. In Athens, there is Musical September (ΜουσικόςΣεπτέμβριος). Hundreds of concerts and music events are happening all around the city! Find al the music events below: https://www.musicity.gr/imerologio-synavlion-lives/
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In November, the most exciting event in Athens is the Athens Marathon. The Authentic. Visit Athens – during November – and you will have the opportunity to watch or even participate the Marathon!
https://athensauthenticmarathon.gr/en/home-2/
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Chania offers a blend of local and international experiences:
City Events: Summer festivals from July onward, organized by the Municipality of Chania—featuring concerts, dance, theater, and street food events
Outdoor Adventures:
Coach and double-decker bus tours
Daily cruises to Thodorou, Gramvousa, and Balos
Scuba diving in the famous Elephant Cave
Walks and picnics at Agia Lake
For more information:
We suggest 2 online guides for Thessaloniki and everything that happens in the City: Festivals, Cinema, theater, restaurants, museums and nightlife – you can find everything here!
1. Thessalonikiguide.gr
2. Cityportal.gr
Don’t miss to go to an Open air cinema at the Centre of Thessaloniki is an amazing experience!
There are 2 open air cinemas close to the city center:
Events that Return Every year
The Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), held every September, is Greece’s leading exhibition and development institution for …a century. With its dynamic and multifaceted character, TIF serves as a key hub for political dialogue, business outreach, and innovation, bringing together governments, investors, enterprises, and citizens.
The institution has its origins in the tradition of exchanging inland products with seafood, during the Byzantine era, specifically from the 10th century AD. They were called “Dimitria” because they took place during the days of celebration of the memory of the patron saint of Thessaloniki, Saint Demetrius.
The institution that began in 1966 continues unabated to this day. It includes theatrical, musical, dance events, art exhibitions, as well as parallel activities of various types.
Τhe events take place during the months of September and October. They are hosted in various cultural venues, mainly those managed by the Municipality of Thessaloniki, such as the City Hall, the Aneton Municipal Theater, the Labattoir Cultural Center, the Villa Petridis, as well as in many museums, galleries and outdoor spaces in the city.
The Thessaloniki Film Festival is a Thessaloniki-based cultural institution focusing on cinema. It aims to promote film culture and education, to support the domestic and international film industry, to form partnerships with national and international cultural institutions and to promote the unique cultural identity of Thessaloniki. The Institution organizes the Thessaloniki International Film Festival every November and the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival every March, while its year-long activity includes the Thessaloniki Cinema Museum and the Thessaloniki Cinemateque, as well as screenings and special tributes held throughout the year, and educational programs. The Thessaloniki Film Festival is the largest film institution in Greece, its activity attracting more than 300.000 visitors yearly.
The Thessaloniki Night Half Marathon is a popular annual running event held in the city of Thessaloniki. Participants run a half marathon distance of 21.0975 kilometers through the streets of Thessaloniki at night, which creates a unique and exciting atmosphere. The event typically takes place in the fall, and attracts both local and international runners of all levels.
The Forest Festival is an annual cultural event in Thessaloniki, organized by the National Theatre of Northern Greece (NTNG). It takes place from June to September and features theatre performances and concerts on various stages, including the Forest Theatre and the Earth Theatre. The festival is known for its large concerts, great theatre and open-air stages under the stars.
