Christmas is already very close. Athens has dressed up, the housewives are rushing to buy the necessary products for the festive table, and the Christmas and New Year events that will be held in the Greek capital promise surprises and unforgettable impressions.
Parks, skating rinks, music scenes and crowded squares of Athens call not to stay at home, but to surrender to the will of the holiday, to feel the spirit of Christmas and the New Year. And we, along with newsbeast.gr, (information in Greek) decided to suggest where you can go and how best to plan your time in order to be in time everywhere!
The central square of the Athenian capital Syntagma already adorned and shining with thousands of lights. Daily from 20 to 28 number she offers her guests three live events. At 11:00, visitors are greeted by orchestral ensembles. At 14:00 there will be “fresh” musical offers from popular bands. At 18:00, famous Greek artists and groups will perform on the stage of the square: Nikos Portokaloglou, Rena Morphy, Evrydiki and Myronas Stratis, Stavento and Ivi Adamou, 1550s, Dimitris Starovas, ENORASIS and others.
December 23 The Athens big band is preparing to revive the Golden Age of Jazz with the legendary songs of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, interpreted by Stavros Romanou and Janice Kapadais, under the artistic direction of Sami Amiri.
Four days after that, 27th of December, Athenians and guests of the capital will be able to enjoy the festive concert “The Twelve Days of Christmas” with the choir of the Municipality of Athens and the soprano soloist Mirsini Margaritis, musical director of Stavros Beri.
From December 23 to January 6 in “Christmas Villages” Athenian districts are being transformed, from Acharnon and Lambrini to Pagrati and Hellinorosson. Agios Vassilis, accompanied by his cute elves, will greet his little and adult friends every day with treats, face painting and other interactive entertainment. And there will also be jugglers and stilt walkers, animators and a lot of Christmas souvenirs.
From December 17 to January 1 a festively decorated square awaits guests Omonia. There will be a Christmas market, offering treats and plenty of entertainment for young and old, and special events have been prepared. Visitors to Omonia will have the opportunity to taste salty and sweet delicacies at specially equipped stands, make interesting purchases and enjoy the atmosphere of Christmas in the heart of Athens.
BUT December 29th, in one of the most beautiful passages of the Moxy Center (στοά Moxy), there will be a big Christmas party, with a huge variety of music and dances. All the details here.
The Greek capital did not forget about entertainment for children with parents. From December 7 and for a whole month in the premises of ΟΠΑΝΔΑ, museums, libraries, an art gallery, the Art Center, the Melina Cultural Center, innovative and interesting events are held for big and small in the creative training centers of seven municipalities, offering endless joy and giving beautiful children’s smiles. This Christmas, the Anna and Maria Kaluta multi-purpose hall returns renovated and welcomes the public with free musical and theatrical performances. And how to do without the “Night of desires” on Christmas Eve? December 24 everyone can make a cherished wish, and on Kotsia Square traditional lanterns will be lit.
26 and 27 December Kipseli municipal fair opens its doors for children who can listen to their favorite songs, take pictures, exchange wishes. Interested? Can
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