Athens combines ancient World Heritage sites with a modern festival culture: performances at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and international music events. Greece's capital offers a wide range of events throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo On 8 November 2026, the Athens Marathon runs for the 43rd time along the legendary original route from the town of Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. A historic race with world class status, a challenging profile and an unforgettable finish.
Illustrative photo New Year’s Eve 2026/2027 in Athens centres on Syntagma Square, Monastiraki and rooftops facing the Acropolis. The city’s open-air countdown has been free in recent years and usually begins at 22:00; the 31 December 2026 line-up is expected later in the year. Reserve rooftop tables early if you want the view.
Illustrative photo The free Summer Nostos Festival turns the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens into a week of concerts, dance, sport and workshops every year. The 2026 edition has ended; 2027 dates have not yet been confirmed.
Illustrative photo EJEKT Festival is one of Greece's biggest open air festivals, held annually in Athens since 2005. Dates and lineup for 2027 are still to be announced; the most recent editions took place in the open air area of Telekom Center Athens (formerly OAKA) in Marousi.
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