Christmas Concerts 2025

This holiday season, the City of Athens is weaving the threads of Christmas cheer together with all of us, as a citywide celebration unfolds across the city. Iconic squares and landmarks glow with energy-saving lights, while neighbourhood corners join the festive buzz. Expect a full line-up of free events for every age and taste, from Christmas-themed concerts to children's workshops and much more.

Festive melodies from the City of Athens Philharmonic Orchestra drift through Varvakeios Market, Ermou, Voukourestiou and Kotzia Square, while the AI Christmas Orchestra turns local parks and piazzas into immersive sound-and-light experiences. From Fokionos Negri and Kypseli Market to Korai and Agia Irini squares, live bands, choirs, DJ sets, street parties and the Christmas Book Fest keep the city buzzing.

Wherever you wander, Athens wraps you in a bright, joyful and unmistakably festive atmosphere.

Festive Melodies by the City of Athens Philharmonic Orchestra
18/12, 12 pm : Musical Stroll, Varvakeios Market
19/12, 12 pm : Musical Stroll, Ermou Pedestrian Street (Kapnikarea)
23/12, 12 pm : Musical Stroll, Voukourestiou Pedestrian Street 
24/12, 11 pm : Christmas Carols at the City Hall (Kotzia Square)

AI Christmas Orchestra in the Neighbourhoods of Athens!
5 pm - 9 pm : The AI Christmas Orchestra, an innovative creation of the Athens Digital Arts Festival, brings festive magic to life by blending musical artistry with artificial intelligence. Guest musicians perform beloved Christmas tunes, while a unique real-time AI engine responds and enriches their performance, forming a digital orchestra that plays along with them.
Expect an enchanting atmosphere full of sound, light and emotion that entagles you and makes you part of the orchestra! 
In collaboration with OPANDA & Athens Digital Arts Festival. Sponsor: Top Parks.

Locations
21/12 : Mesolongiou Square; Pinelopis Delta Square (Ellinoroson)
22/12 : Agios Dimitrios Panormou Square
23/12 : Rizari Park
26/12 : Agios Panteleimonas Square; Petrino Votanikou
27/12 : Nathanail Square
28/12 : Mayor Dimitris Beis Park; Athanasiou Diakou Square (Thymarakia)
29/12 : Dexamenis Square
30/12 : Saint Andrew, Lamprini Square
02/01: 203 Antigonis Street (outside Sepolia metro)
03/01 : Agios Pavlos Square
04/01 : Agia Aikaterini Square, Petralona; Karamanlaki Square

14/12 , 1.30 pm : Christmas Concert – Fokionos Negri Pedestrian Street, Festive tunes by the City of Athens Big Band.

17/12 , 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm : Angelika Dusk Live, Kypseli Municipal Market, Get ready to sing along with Angelika Dusk and her five-piece band in a vibrant, high-energy show packed with 80s vibes, nostalgia and dance-floor spirit.

19/12 , 7 pm :  Christmas Concert by the City of Athens Choir,  Cathedral & Metropolitan Church of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, A special Christmas concert marking the choir’s 25th anniversary.

20/12 , 12 pm : Radio Station 92.3 Lampsi – Live Broadcast in Festive Mood, Korai Square, Popular artists drop by for live chats and to share Christmas wishes with visitors and listeners.

20/12 , 6 pm : The Dancemasters by Michalis Tsousopoulos, Korai Square, Athens’ biggest party comes to life with 95.2 Athens DeeJay and Star Deejay Michalis Tsousopoulos.

20/12 , 7 pm : “Smells Like Christmas” – Festive Celebration, Creative Learning Centre, Alexandras Ave. Carols, songs, traditions and dances from across Greece, featuring the adult traditional dance groups of the Centre. Info: 210 6448844 (Mon–Fri, 1 pm– 7 pm).

27/12 : Pre–New Year’s Eve Party,  12 pm - 3 pm : 969 Rock FM, 6 pm - 10 pm : Best 92.6. Agia Irini Square, Top DJs and radio hosts take over the decks for an all-day celebration.

24/12 , 12 pm : DJ Set by “Athina 984” – Kotzia Square, The city’s radio station fills Kotzia Square with Christmas vibes, featuring a special DJ set by Nikos Lymperopoulos inside the City of Athens’ festive village.

27 – 30/12 , 12 pm - 8 pm : Christmas Book Fest, Kypseli Municipal Market, The Christmas Book Fest returns! On the opening day, Fourfouri Publishers and Athina 9.84 producers present a live festive programme with the City of Athens Philharmonic Orchestra. The following days are packed with surprises, workshops and activities for all ages.

28/12 , 6 pm : Salina Gavala – Christmas Edition, “Anna & Maria Kalouta” Cultural Centre, Salina Gavala invites you to a warm, sparkling Christmas live show featuring classic Christmas songs, surprise covers and favourites from her own repertoire. A night full of light, emotion and festive spirit.

28/12 , 6 pm - 7 pm : Billie Klark, One of the most exciting Greek voices of Gen Z, Billie Kark takes centre stage at Kotzia Square with a special Christmas concert in the heart of Athens. Curated by the This Is Athens City Festival, the concert is part of this year’s festive soundtrack. Blending electronic beats with traditional influences, Billie Kark crafts a dreamy soundscape inspired by nature and playful storytelling that unfolds under the winter sky, transforming the square into an open-air stage.

28/12 , 8 pm - 9 pm : Nefeli Fasouli, The music continues at Kotzia Square as Nefeli Fasouli headlines the stage curated this evening by the This Is Athens City Festival. With her distinctive voice and gliding stage presence, Fasouli moves effortlessly between jazz, pop and modern interpretations of Greek song, delivering performances that feel fresh and atmospheric. Her live sets unfold with measured pace and subtle storytelling, framed by refined arrangements that highlight her  sophistication. Set against the winter night in the city centre, this will be the perfect melodic soundtrack.

30/12 , 8.30 pm : A Happy New Year – Big Band | Penny Baltatzi & Philipp Weiss, Olympia City of Athens Music Theatre “Maria Callas”, The City of Athens Big Band’s much-loved pre-New Year concert welcomes two exceptional artists, Penny Baltatzi and Philipp Weiss. Together with Greece’s great jazz orchestra, they’ll transport the audience into the glamorous world of the golden jazz era. Artistic direction: Sami Amiris. Ticketed event. Pre-sale via TicketPlus.

For your convenience, we suggest checking directly with the City of Athens via Culture is Athens for the latest updates and information.