If you have ever spotted a toy from your childhood and instantly remembered who you were back then, this weekend is for you. Vintage Toys 2026 is returning to Athens, […]
International Women’s Day in Athens: Art, Cinema & Powerful Female Voices
International Women’s Day in Athens: Art, Cinema & Powerful Female Voices
Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day, a global moment to honor women’s achievements, reflect on progress, and spark meaningful dialogue about equality. In Athens, 2026 […]
Athens International Literature Festival 2026: A New Chapter Begins in the Heart of Athens
Athens International Literature Festival 2026: A New Chapter Begins in the Heart of Athens
There’s something quietly powerful about a city that decides to reinvent itself through stories. From 27 to 29 March 2026, Athens will turn a new page with the launch of […]
Mediterranea: Visions of an ancient and complex sea at Eugenides Foundation Planetarium
Mediterranea: Visions of an ancient and complex sea at Eugenides Foundation Planetarium
From 23 January to 08 March 2026, Athens invites you to experience the Mediterranean not simply as a body of water, but as a living, breathing archive of human history. […]
14th Athens Half Marathon: Get Set and Pack it Up For The Run
14th Athens Half Marathon: Get Set and Pack it Up For The Run
If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing the magic of the Athens Marathon without committing to the full 42 kilometers, the 14th Athens Half Marathon is your golden opportunity. On 8 […]
What is Carnival for Kids in Athens: From Face Paint to Parades
What is Carnival for Kids in Athens: From Face Paint to Parades
Due to Greece’s lively carnival season, Athens fills with colour, music, and laughter every year during Apokries. In 2026, from 1 to 22 February, the city is actually a playground […]
Clean Monday Plan: Close to Athens Islands for Your Three-Day Weekend Runaway
Clean Monday Plan: Close to Athens Islands for Your Three-Day Weekend Runaway
After the smoky grills of Tsiknopempti, the streamers, the confetti, and the joyful chaos of carnival season, it’s finally time to welcome Clean Monday landing on February 23, 2026. For […]
All the Carnival Parades in Athens: A list you didn’t know you needed
All the Carnival Parades in Athens: A list you didn’t know you needed
Every February, Athens sheds its winter calm and steps into something far more playful. Apokries, Greece’s carnival season, is when the capital swaps routine for rhythm, colour, and wonderfully joyful […]
Welcome to Athens Carnival 2026: A Tradition That Gets Louder Every Season
Welcome to Athens Carnival 2026: A Tradition That Gets Louder Every Season
If you thought the winter season was a quiet time in Athens, think again. The Greek capital is full of life for Apokries, the traditional carnival season, as streets, squares, […]
‘Tsiknopempti Glenti’ in Athens: Free Meat Barbeque and Folk Dance Custom Celebration
‘Tsiknopempti Glenti’ in Athens: Free Meat Barbeque and Folk Dance Custom Celebration
If you happen to be in Athens this February, prepare for one of the most joyful days of the Greek Carnival season. On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the heart of […]