A guide to Athens Christmas events 2025. You can find Christmas activities for children, Athens Christmas markets, Christmas parties, street parties and a lot more happening in Athens for Christmas 2025!
Athens Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Eve celebrations
With Christmas around the corner, Athens Christmas events 2025 will soon be in full swing! This year, the city is more festive than ever. There are light installations everywhere in central Athens, and lots of Christmas markets and parties will be happening over the next few weeks.
Although Athens is not a traditional Christmas destination, its mild climate and street party culture guarantee a fantastic time. Whether you are visiting with your family, friends, significant other or solo, you will have a blast in the vibrant Greek capital.
So, here is what to expect if you are spending Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Eve in Athens Greece.
Athens Christmas events for children and the whole family
Christmas is a holiday meant to be celebrated with family, and it’s no secret that Greeks love children. So, here are some Athens Christmas events to celebrate with your children!
Christmas Village @ Pedion Tou Areos Park
Like every year, the large green park at Pedion Tou Areos will be transformed to a colourful, child-friendly Christmas Village.
There will be an ice-rink, several pop-up shops and stalls, and numerous theatrical and musical activities throughout the holiday season, including on NYE.
As always, entrance to all activities is free, which makes Pedion Tou Areos a well-attended venue.
The Christmas Factory @ Technopolis, Kerameikos
The Christmas Factory is one of the largest Christmas parks in Athens for children.
There will be a fun fair, ice skating, music, dances, fairy tales, face painting, hundreds of presents for all children, and a theatrical show (in Greek). Your children will meet elves, reindeer, and Santa Claus – or, as we call him in Greek, Agios Vassilis.
The Christmas Factory is located inside the Technopolis venue, right next to Kerameikos metro, until Saturday 6 January 2026.
For more info, you can check this link (in Greek).
Christmas Market @ Kotzia Square
From Saturday 20 December 2025 to Saturday 6 January 2026, Kotzia Square, on Athinas street, will be transformed to a lively Christmas Market, with pop-up shops and a merry atmosphere.
On Friday 26 December, at 17:00, the square will be lit with colourful lanterns. This festive event has been happening for a few years now and it’s always well attended and lots of fun for kids and not only.
Afterwards, you can pass by the Little Kook cafe, which will be in full Christmas mode.
Athens Christmas events @ the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNFCC)
If you are happy to venture out of central Athens, one of the best places to go is the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, also known as SNFCC or SNF.
This unique complex is located in the municipality of Kallithea, close to Faliro. You can reach it by public transportation or taxi (read my “taxis in Athens” guide first). They also have their dedicated shuttle bus departing from Syntagma Square.
Expect beautiful light installations, an ice-skating ring, and a merry and festive atmosphere!
For more information on activities in the Niarchos Center, and how to get there, have a look at their website.
Christmas events for children in Athens @ The Ellinikon Experience Park
Another great place for all the family outside central Athens is the Ellinikon Experience Park. There is a carousel, workshops, gifts, lighting installations and many surprises for all children.
The Ellinikon Park is only a short walk away from Ellinikon metro station, on the red Athens metro line. Alternatively, you can reach it by taxi.
You can find more info on their website.
Santa Claus Kingdom @ Mediterranean Exhibition Center
For more family-oriented Christmas fun, check out the Santa Claus Kingdom at the outskirts of Athens, at the Mediterranean Exhibition Center (MEC) in Paiania.
Apart from a Christmas carousel and the ice-skating ring, you can find several activities such as roller coasters, trampolines, pony horses, a Christmas train and the Christmas Express. There will also be shows and other events.
The Santa Claus Kingdom will be open until 6 January 2026. You can check their website (in Greek only) to find out about all their daily activities.
Athens Christmas Markets 2025
As always, shops in Athens will have extended shopping hours for Christmas 2025.
There will also be several pop-up markets, such as The Meet Market, which will take place at the OSY depot, Kerameikos, until Sunday 21 December.
Christmas Performances in Athens 2025
There will be several children’s theatrical performances in Athens for Christmas 2025, most of which are in Greek. You can check more.com for detailed information.
Also, check out the Athens Megaron, a venue which puts up some of the best shows in the Greek capital. Make sure to book your tickets early, as the Athens Christmas performances often sell out.
Christmas Music Events Athens 2025
Of course, no celebrations are complete without lots and lots of music!
Again, the first place to check is the Athens Megaron. This is the best place to catch classical concerts, and see famous Greek musicians.
Another popular venue is the Christmas Theater in the area of Galatsi.
Athens Christmas Street Music 2025
Apart from the various ticketed music events in Athens, there will also be several street events and performances.
On December 21, the Longest Night of the Year, there will be various street performances and happenings all around the city. There will also be live performances at Syntagma Square on various dates and times.
You can find more information (in Greek) at the Municipality of Athens’ official website.
Athens NYE Events 2025
Here are some of the biggest events in Athens for New Year’s Eve this year:
Welcome 2026 @ Syntagma Square
Like every year, the city of Athens will welcome the New Year at Syntagma Square, with live music starting at 22:00 and the usual fireworks welcoming the New Year.
Welcome 2026 @ Pedion Tou Areos Park
Another celebration at the Christmas Village at Pedion tou Areos, with live music by Eleni Foureira and fireworks.
NYE @ Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Another option for NYE in Athens, is a lively party at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation in Kallithea. Alexandra Sieti, an emerging vocalist, will put up a unique jazzy performance.
After midnight, the celebration will continue with DJ Sunshine Pedro. Expect lots of dancing and a merry atmosphere!
For more info, check the Niarchos Foundation website.
Christmas in Athens 2025
So, this was a selection of activities you can do in Athens this Christmas. If there are other activities you are aware of, let me know and I can add them to the list!
Also, note that 25-26 December and 1 January are public holidays. Ancient sites and museums will be closed on those days.
Finally, make sure to read this guide about Christmas in Greece, that provides some insight on Christmas traditions in Greece.
Also, have a look at these other articles with things to do in Athens:
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