Christmas Street Parties in Athens 2023

For your own convenience, we suggest checking directly with the event organiser or host venue for confirmation or with Culture is Athens.

Ready, steady, glow! Christmas in Athens is on and the City has announced its festive programme, packed with free events taking place all across Athens. From December 1st until January 7th (when the festive season officially ends in our parts), Athens will wear its most Yuletide colours, offering 38 days of non-stop festive fun for all types and ages. With free music concerts in both central locations and off-the-beaten track paths, children's activities and street parties, as well as the decked out schedule of the Kypseli Municipal Market, and a Christmas village in every neighbourhood, you'll always be two steps away from Christmas wherever you go in Athens this December.

Athenians never turn down an invitation to go out and enjoy life alfresco? During winter, the Greek capital’s mild temperatures make it much easier to do so. After all, there are open-air parties to get to. Street party culture is a big thing in Athens and Christmas celebrations wouldn’t be complete without an urban blowout (or five). If you’re visiting our parts for the holidays, here’s where to track down the best free street parties in town:

• 17/12 at 5.30 pm-11.30 pm: Needless takeover at Santaroza Square.
• 21/12 at 7 pm-11 pm: Kosmos Radio takeover at Kypseli Municipal Market.
• 25/12 at 5.30 pm-11.30 pm: An Xmas Extravaganza with &Beyond at the Kypseli Municipal Market.
• 31/12 at 11 pm-5 am: And of course, the biggest open-air party of the year, the one to watch and plan for, as Street Outdoors takes over the Varvakios Food Market along with a very special guest.

For more Christmas inspiration, check out this season's events here.