26 September 2026

What’s on

What’s on

Explore what’s new in restaurants, concerts, exhibitions, and shows happening now in Athens and major cities in Greece.

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Celebrated British Authors Ian McEwan and Julian Barnes Are Coming to Athens

Booker Prize-winning authors Ian McEwan and Julian Barnes will appear at Megaron in Athens to discuss their latest books this autumn.

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Winter Nights: Norway, Greece and Iceland Meet in a New Athens Exhibition

Winter Nights brings Norwegian, Greek and Icelandic artists to Athens to explore seasonal rituals and nature, from 17 September to 10 October 2026.

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ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival 2026 Returns to Syros

The ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival returns to Syros from 21 to 27 September 2026 with 280 films, seven competition sections, an extensive educational.

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SWAN at Christmas Theater: China’s Spectacular ‘Shoulder Ballet’ Comes to Athens

Following its successful Thessaloniki run, China’s SWAN brings its celebrated Shoulder Ballet, daring acrobatics and visual storytelling to the Christmas Theater in Athens.

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Korea–Greece Contemporary Art Exhibition Opens in Athens

A contemporary art exhibition marking 65 years of Korea–Greece diplomatic relations brings 194 Korean works and participating Greek artists to the City of.

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Athens Marathon 2026: History, Route, Records and Race Guide

The complete guide to the Athens Marathon 2026, covering its remarkable history, demanding route, course records, race-day transport and the best places to.

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Wine Festivals in Greece: Five Events to Explore in Autumn 2026

Five autumn wine festivals bring Greek varieties, regional producers and distinctive tasting experiences into focus. Explore events in Tyrnavos, Nemea, Naoussa, Thessaloniki and.

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Classical Music in Greece: Four Exceptional Events Before Summer Ends

Four outstanding classical music events bring internationally recognised soloists and chamber ensembles to Patmos, Chios, Chania and Syros from 24 August to 5.

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Japan Brings the Spirit of Takumi to the Thessaloniki International Fair 2026

Japan brings the spirit of Takumi to Thessaloniki as Honoured Country at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, with technology, business, culture and traditional.

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August Full Moon 2026 in Greece: Free Events at 126 Archaeological Sites and Museums

On the night of Greece’s August full moon, archaeological sites that normally close before darkness take on a different life. Ancient theatres, castles,.

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