31 days full of culture, 50 spots throughout the city, and 63 free events for everyone!
From June 20 to July 20, “Summer in Athens 2026” transforms the city into one large open stage for art and entertainment. With more than 60 free events in parks, squares, pedestrian streets, and public spaces, the festival travels across all neighborhoods and the seven Municipal Communities of Athens.
The program, curated by OPANDA (Organization of Culture, Sports and Youth of the City of Athens), includes concerts, theatrical performances, dance, stand-up comedy, performances, and activities for children, inviting residents and visitors to experience a summer full of creativity, fun, and culture.
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Saturday, June 20, 2026
European Music Day 📍 National Garden 19:00 | Asteri Spot Carl Maria von Weber 240 years since the birth and 200 years since the death of the German composer. The Athens Symphony Orchestra presents a tribute to the pioneer of Romanticism and German opera, Carl Maria von Weber, featuring his most famous overtures. In the first part, renowned soloists Antonis Mandylas (violin) and Aristides-Savvas Peristeris (viola) will perform Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major. Conductor: Andreas Tselikas
17:00 | Park for Children and Culture (former KAPAPS) Lampsa & Trifyllias, Ampelokipi Community Festival On the occasion of World Refugee Day, young and old alike participate in a celebration full of picnics, sports activities, workshops, exhibitions, and music at the grounds of the Infant-Toddler Athens and the Children’s-Teenager Library of Athens. Held in the context of the Refugee Week Greece festival.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
European Music Day 📍 National Garden 12:00 | Kiosk Spot All That Jazz The Athens Choir presents a musical journey from Negro Spirituals and Musicals to modern pop and rock creations. Featuring works by Kander, Gershwin, Kosma, Larson, Mancini, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Elton John, and others. Piano: Dimitris Veziroglou | Conductor: Stavros Beris
19:00 | Asteri Spot Musical Journeys Concert by the Greek Music Workshop of the City of Athens. A journey through beloved melodies by top Greek creators such as Mikis Theodorakis, Giannis Spanos, Dionysis Savvopoulos, and Stavros Xarchakos. Vocals: Dora Louizou, Manolis Skoulas | Conductor/Arrangements: Angelos Ilias
21:00 | Zappeion Garden Amphitheater Swinging with the Big Band The Athens Big Band presents a program of timeless jazz hits, from the golden age of big orchestras to the present day. Held in the context of the Olympia Festival. Conductor: Sami Amiris
Monday, June 22, 2026
20:00 | Drakopoulou Park The Square Plays An original audiovisual action based on a fairy tale that brings the games of the “old neighborhood” to life, inviting children and adults to meet in public space, remember, discover, and play together.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Klidonas Festival 20:00 | Park for Children and Culture (former KAPAPS) Lampsa & Trifyllias, Ampelokipi Revival of the traditional Klidonas custom on the eve of the feast of St. John the Baptist. Featuring traditional music bands with bagpipes, clarinets, and other folk instruments, as well as the dance groups of the Cultural Association of Ano Ampelokipi.
20:30 | Eleftherias Square (Koumoundourou) Event by the “Panathinaia” Cultural Association
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
20:30 | Amerikis Square Karagiozis in the Neighborhoods of Athens Klidonas Festival by the EPOIZO Association. The Shadow Theater troupe of Sotiris Charidimos, featuring puppeteer Konstantinos Koutsoumplis, presents a special show for the whole family. Artistic Direction: Sotiris Charidimos
21:00 | Merkouri Square, Ano Petralona LIOCORNO Quartet Live The band invites the public to a unique sonic journey where atmosphere meets intensity, blending original compositions with influences from Greek traditional music, jazz, rock, and pop.
Read the full program in Greek at cultureisathens.gr
