Athens Events
Independence Day
Military parades and other patriotic events mark this day.
Date: 25 March 2023 - 25 March 2023Cost:
Free.
Easter
The Greek Orthodox celebrates Easter or Pascha and the week leading to it with religious ceremonies and family gatherings. Food is vital – dyed eggs, grilled lamb and traditional Tsoureki (Easter Bread) are commonly served.
Date: 16 April 2023 - 16 April 2023Cost:
Free.
Labour Day
Many European countries, including Greece, celebrate Labour Day.
Date: 01 May 2023 - 01 May 2023Athens & Epidaurus Festival
Every June to October, this festival offers an exciting programme of music, theatre, dance and visual arts.
Date: 01 June 2023 - 15 October 2023(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various.
Website: https://aefestival.gr/?lang=en
Cost:
Various.
Rockwave Festival
This music festival takes place in Malakasa, about 30km north of Athens. Genres include rock, pop, alternative and metal.
Date: 01 July 2023 - 09 July 2023Venue: Terra Vibe.
Website: http://www.rockwavefestival.gr
Cost:
Various.
Oxi Day Parade
Oxi or Ohi Day commemorates the rejection by Greek prime minister Ioannis to Italian Mussolini for free passage to invade Greece on 28 October 1940. Today, it is marked with a series of patriotic events.
Date: 28 October 2023 - 28 October 2023Venue: Main thoroughfares of Athens.
Cost:
Free.
Athens Marathon
Inspired by the Greek soldier Pheidippides who ran from Marathon to Athens and brought news during the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, this race is a must-do among sports enthusiasts.
Date: 11 November 2023 - 12 November 2023Website: http://www.athensauthenticmarathon.gr
Cost:
Free to spectate.
17 November
This day commemorates the student uprising that brought about the eventual fall of the military junta, which controlled Greece from 1967 to 1974. Nowadays, crowds gather at Athens Polytechnic to lay flowers.
Date: 17 November 2023 - 17 November 2023Venue: Athens Polytechnic.
Cost:
Free
Apokries (Carnival)
Greeks celebrate Apokries (Carnival) with street parties, fancy-dress parades and plenty of food.
Date: 01 February 2024 - 29 February 2024(Date to be confirmed)
Cost:
Free.
