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Athens guide · Nov 21 – 22

Things to do in Athens this weekend

Your Athens weekend, sorted: concerts, theatre, markets such as the Monastiraki flea market, exhibitions, kids' shows and parties from Saturday morning to Sunday night.

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119

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12

free

28

for kids

68

venues

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Saturday, November 21

30 events

Sat, Nov 21

ECOPHILIA NOW

To Pano Spiti · Λεωφόρος Αλεξάνδρας 37, 114 73 Αθήνα, Ελλάδα, Athens

Sat, Nov 21from €30

Music·Ages 0–3·Indoor

KAARIJA

Gagarin 205 · Liosion 205, Athens 104 45

Sat, Nov 21 · 09:00–10:30Free

Sports·Ages 18+·Outdoor

Founders Running Club :: Athens

SuiHub Athens · 22 Agiou Markou, 105 60 Athina, Athina

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00–20:30Free

Film·Indoor

HXOS EIKONA SHOW 2026

Wyndham Grand Athens · 2 Megalou Alexandrou, 104 37 Athina, Athina

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00–13:00from €15

Family·Ages 2–4·Indoor

Young Architects in Action! – children's workshop

Museum of Cycladic Art · Neofytou Douka 4, Athens 106 74

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00–11:30

Film·Ages 6+·Indoor

Titans of the Ice Age

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00–14:00from €27.94

Мастер-класс по креативному мышлению в Афинах

Neos Kosmos · Adelfon Emmanouil, 11744 Афины, Афины

Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00–12:40

Film·Ages 8+·Indoor

Darwin: the Mystery of Nature

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00–13:10from €12

Theatre & stage·Ages 3–10·Indoor

The Gruffalo

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00–13:30from €15

Museums & sights·Ages 6–9·Indoor

Ζωο-μεταμορφώσεις στο Μουσείο!

Goulandris Natural History Museum · Othonos 100, Kifissia 145 62

Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00–14:00Free

Music·Indoor

2nd Torvas Multithematic Gathering: Feminist and Folkloric Interpretations of Ugliness

Kypseli Municipal Market · Fokionos Negri 42, Athens

Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00–14:00from €4

Museums & sights·Ages 18+·Indoor

Guided Tour for Adults in Greek at the Maria Callas Museum

Maria Callas Museum · 44 Mitropoleos Street, Athens

Sat, Nov 21 · 13:00–13:45

Science & tech·Ages 5+·Indoor

Dinosaurs at Dusk: The Origins of Flight

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sat, Nov 21 · 14:00–14:50

Museums & sights·Ages 10+·Indoor

Hagia Sophia: 1500 Years of History

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sat, Nov 21 · 14:30–16:25from €12

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sat, Nov 21 · 15:00–17:00from €27.94

Learning

Сreative Thinking Workshop in Athens

Neos Kosmos · Adelfon Emmanouil, 11744 Афины, Афины

Sat, Nov 21 · 17:00–17:50

Museums & sights·Ages 10+·Indoor

Interactive Tour at the Monastery of Hosios Loukas

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sat, Nov 21 · 17:00from €15

Theatre & stage·Indoor

ΜΙΑ ΚΑΝΟΝΙΚΗ ΜΕΡΑ της Κατερίνας Γιαννάκου

Ergon Theatre · Zoodochou Pigis 3, 106 78 Athens

Sat, Nov 21 · 17:30–18:40from €12

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Kara-cartoon: A shadow-musical about feelings

Megaron – Athens Concert Hall · Vasilissis Sofias & Kokkali 1, 115 21 Athens

Sat, Nov 21 · 18:00–18:26from €7

Family·Ages 5+·Indoor

The Alien and the Cave Children - Journey to the Light!

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sat, Nov 21 · 18:00–19:50from €17

Theatre & stage·Indoor

ΜΑΚΜΠΕΘ

Katerina Vasilakou Theatre · Profiti Daniil 3, 104 35 Athens

Sat, Nov 21 · 18:00from €10

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Ο ΚΥΚΛΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΩΝ ΕΞΑΡΤΗΣΕΩΝ

Mets Theatre · Aidesiou 19-23, 116 36 Athens

Sat, Nov 21 · 19:00–08:00from €11

Theatre & stage·Indoor

1 Irishman in Athens | A stand-up comedy show in English | 7PM

Arch Club Live Stage · 29 Petrou Ralli, 177 78 Tavros, Tavros

Sat, Nov 21 · 19:00

Ένας Καθρέφτης 4 γυναικών

Brecht Stage – 2510 · 3ης Σεπτεμβρίου 38,Athens, Greece, Athens

Sat, Nov 21 · 19:30–08:00

Music

BLASPHEMY LIVE IN ATHENS + GUESTS at BLACK TEMPLE

Temple Athens · Ιάκχου 17,Athens, Greece, Athens

Sat, Nov 21 · 20:00–23:00from €54.64

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Tango & Dinner at Ten Twenty Club

Ten Twenty Club · Leof. Alkionidon 4 Voula, 16673 Athens, Athens

Sat, Nov 21 · 20:00Free

Social·Ages 18+·Outdoor

Los Vecinos: Latin Party

YellowSquare Athens · 18 Πλατεία Θεάτρου, 105 52 Αθήνα, Αθήνα

Sat, Nov 21 · 20:00–21:20from €18

Theatre & stage·Indoor

“20 Steps Forward” by Jorge Bucay

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sat, Nov 21 · 20:00–23:00from €22

Music·Indoor

THE KVB

Gazarte · Voutadon 32-34, Gazi, Athens 118 54

Sat, Nov 21 · 20:30–22:30from €10

Theatre & stage·Ages 15+·Indoor

Oedipus by Robert Icke

Onassis Stegi · 107-109 Syngrou Avenue, Neos Kosmos, Athens

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Sunday, November 22

30 events

Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00–12:00Free

Food & drink·Indoor

Treat Yourself – A Sunday Market

Kypseli Municipal Market · Fokionos Negri 42, Athens

Sun, Nov 22 · 10:30–11:30from €10

Museums & sights·Ages 2–4·Indoor

Εργαστήριο Δημιουργικής Απασχόλησης «Τρικεράτοπας Τρι Τρι: από το αυγό στην περιπέτεια!»

Goulandris Natural History Museum · Othonos 100, Kifissia 145 62

Sun, Nov 22 · 10:30from €9

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor

THE MAGIC TICKET THEATER FOR BABIES (10 MONTHS AND UP) AND CHILDREN UP TO 3 YEARS OLD, WITH THEIR PARENTS

Megaron – Athens Concert Hall · Vasilissis Sofias & Kokkali 1, 115 21 Athens

👨‍👩‍👧FamilyHellenic Children's Art Museum
Sun, Nov 22 · 10:30–12:00from €13

Family·Ages 6–12·Indoor

Τοπίο με χίλια χρώματα, με αφορμή τον Ντέιβιντ Χόκνεϊ – Κυριακή με Τέχνη (6–12 ετών)

Hellenic Children's Art Museum · Kodrou 9, Plaka, Athens

Sun, Nov 22 · 11:00–12:20from €12

Theatre & stage·Ages 3+·Indoor

Elmer, the Patchwork Elephant

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sun, Nov 22 · 11:00–11:45

Museums & sights·Ages 9+·Indoor

Interactive Tour at the Ancient Agora of Athens

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sun, Nov 22 · 11:00–12:00from €15

Museums & sights·Ages 6–9·Indoor

Εικαστικό εργαστήριο : Κι αν… χρωμάτιζες χωρίς χρώματα; – Xmas Edition!

Goulandris Natural History Museum · Othonos 100, Kifissia 145 62

Sun, Nov 22 · 11:30–13:30from €15

Family·Ages 7–11·Indoor

Image, Message, Public Space! – children's workshop

Museum of Cycladic Art · Neofytou Douka 4, Athens 106 74

Sun, Nov 22 · 11:30–13:30from €4

Family·Ages 9–14·Indoor

Kids Cinema @EMST: An intergenerational screening for children and their grandparents

National Museum of Contemporary Art · Kallirois & Amvrosiou Frantzi, Athens 117 43

Sun, Nov 22 · 11:30from €7

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

MY FRIEND FRANKENSTEIN THEATER FOR CHILDREN AGED 4–12

Megaron – Athens Concert Hall · Vasilissis Sofias & Kokkali 1, 115 21 Athens

Sun, Nov 22 · 12:00–14:00from €8

Η χρονιά που μιλήσαμε με τη θάλασσα, Κυριακή 22/11

Exarchia · Οικονόμου, 10683 Αθήνα, Αθήνα

🏛️Museums & sightsMuseum of Cycladic Art
Sun, Nov 22 · 12:00–13:00from €9

Museums & sights·Indoor

Thematic tour: Wine: The Gift of Dionysus

Museum of Cycladic Art · Neofytou Douka 4, Athens 106 74

Sun, Nov 22 · 12:30from €9

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

CAPTAIN RACKET MUSICAL INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE FOR CHILDREN AGED 2–6, WITH THEIR PARENTS

Megaron – Athens Concert Hall · Vasilissis Sofias & Kokkali 1, 115 21 Athens

Sun, Nov 22 · 12:30from €9

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor

THE QUEEN OF EVERYTHING THEATER FOR BABIES (10 MONTHS AND UP) AND CHILDREN UP TO 3 YEARS OLD, WITH THEIR PARENTS

Megaron – Athens Concert Hall · Vasilissis Sofias & Kokkali 1, 115 21 Athens

👋SocialSecret Restaurant Location in Athens
Sun, Nov 22 · 12:30

Social·Indoor

Greek Brunch: Make New Friends

Secret Restaurant Location in Athens · Karistou , Athina 115 23, Greece, Athens, Athens

Sun, Nov 22 · 14:00–14:45from €7

Film·Ages 9+·Indoor

In the Footsteps of Einstein - The Magic of Gravity

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sun, Nov 22 · 15:00from €6

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

MIKIS’S TREASURE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE FOR CHILDREN AGED 5–12

Megaron – Athens Concert Hall · Vasilissis Sofias & Kokkali 1, 115 21 Athens

Sun, Nov 22 · 15:00–16:00from €7

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

WHO IS THE WIZARD OF OZ? THEATER FOR CHILDREN AGED 4–10

Megaron – Athens Concert Hall · Vasilissis Sofias & Kokkali 1, 115 21 Athens

Sun, Nov 22 · 16:00–18:00Free

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Free OPEN WRITING SESSIONS!

YellowSquare Athens · 18 Platia Theatrou, 105 52 Athina, Athina

Sun, Nov 22 · 16:30–17:55from €12

Theatre & stage·Ages 5–12·Indoor

Of course I can!

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Sun, Nov 22 · 17:30–23:59from €26

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

EDEN presents Nicole Moudaber & Grace Dahl

Athens Conservatoire · Vasileos Georgiou B 17-19, Athens 10675

🏃SportsOlympic Stadium Spyros Louis
Sun, Nov 22 · 17:30–19:30

Sports·Outdoor

ΠΑΝΑΘΗΝΑΪΚΟΣ – ΟΦΗ

Olympic Stadium Spyros Louis · Spyros Louis Ave, Olympic Athletic Center, Marousi

Sun, Nov 22 · 19:00–21:00Free

Pictionary

YellowSquare Athens · 18 Πλατεία Θεάτρου, 105 52 Αθήνα, Αθήνα

Sun, Nov 22 · 19:30–22:30from €13

Music·Indoor

ΜΙΧΑΛΗΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΕΡΗΣ “ΤΑ ΚΑΛΥΤΕΡΑ” – 22/11

Gagarin 205 · Liosion 205, Athens 104 45

Sun, Nov 22 · 20:00–21:30Free

Social

Speed Meeting

YellowSquare Athens · 18 Πλατεία Θεάτρου, 105 52 Αθήνα, Αθήνα

Sun, Nov 22 · 20:00from €5

Music·Indoor

10 χρόνια χωρίς τον Φιλάρετο - Μια βραδιά μνήμης

AN Club · Solomou 13-15, Exarcheia, Athens 104 31

Sun, Nov 22 · 20:30from €7

Family·Indoor

Catherine Larsen Maguire – Underground Youth Orchestra

Megaron – Athens Concert Hall · Vasilissis Sofias & Kokkali 1, 115 21 Athens

Sun, Nov 22 · 20:30–23:30from €30

Music·Indoor

PRONG

Gazarte · Voutadon 32-34, Gazi, Athens 118 54

Sun, Nov 22 · 21:00–23:45

Music·Ages 16+

Prong live in Athens , 22/11 at Gazarte Ground Stage

Gazarte · Βουτάδων 32, 118 54 Αθήνα, Ελλάδα, Athens

Sun, Nov 22 · 21:30from €15

Theatre & stage·Indoor

ΤΟΥΣ ΕΙΔΑ

Jenny Karezi Theatre · Akadimias 3, 106 71 Athens

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Mon, Nov 16

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Gen X: Tales from the Forgotten Generation

A group exhibition at the DESTE Foundation curated by Massimiliano Gioni, featuring selections from the Dakis Joannou Collection exploring Generation X culture.

DESTE Foundation for Contemporary Art · Filellinon 11 & Em. Pappa, Nea Ionia, Athens 142 34

Mon, Nov 16

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Vlasis Fryssiras – Double Portrait: The Collector, the Painter

An exhibition at the Hellenic Cosmos cultural centre exploring the painting collection and legacy of the renowned Greek art collector Vlasis Frissiras.

Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World · Pireos 254, Tavros 177 78

Mon, Nov 16from €5

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Lila: The Art of Hosting, from the Banquet to the Coffee Table

An anniversary exhibition at the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum where Lila Lalaouni styles tables with objects from the museum's collections to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum · Kallisperi 12 & Karyatidon 4, Athens 117 42

Mon, Nov 16from €4

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Kasper Bosmans: The Fuzzy Gaze

A 30-metre mural at EMST by Belgian artist Kasper Bosmans, reflecting on the shifting roles of animals in human society.

National Museum of Contemporary Art · Kallirois Ave. & Amvr. Frantzis Street, Koukaki, Athens

Mon, Nov 16from €4

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Hadassah Emmerich: Epicurean Eden

A solo exhibition by Hadassah Emmerich at EMST featuring a large-scale mural and works exploring the female form through a unique vinyl-stencil technique.

National Museum of Contemporary Art · Kallirois Ave. & Amvr. Frantzis Street, Koukaki, Athens

Mon, Nov 16from €8

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

South by Southeast: Re-Orienting the Collection

An exhibition at the National Museum of Contemporary Art reorienting its permanent collection to focus on artists from Southeast Europe, the Balkans, and the Middle East.

National Museum of Contemporary Art · Kallirois Ave. & Amvr. Frantzis Street, Koukaki, Athens

Mon, Nov 16🎟 Tickets online

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Imitate the Sleep of Stones

A solo exhibition by William Kentridge at the National Archaeological Museum in dialogue with antiquities, linked to his opera L'Orfeo at the Greek National Opera.

National Archaeological Museum · Patission 44, Athens 106 82

Mon, Nov 16from €7

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Cahiers d’Art: 100 Years Through the collections of the Benaki Museum

An exhibition at the Benaki Museum marking the 100th anniversary of the influential Parisian art journal Cahiers d'Art, founded by Christian Zervos.

Benaki Museum of Greek Culture · 1 Koumbari, Kolonaki, Athens

Mon, Nov 16🎟 Tickets online

Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor

Divided Past: Greek-German Relations in Dark Times

A historical exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum on Greek-German relations before and during World War II.

National Archaeological Museum · Patission 44, Athens 106 82

Mon, Nov 16🎟 Tickets online

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Pylos of Nestor. A Mycenaean Kingdom Revealed

An exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum presenting the Mycenaean kingdom of Pylos, travelling from Kalamata and Los Angeles to Athens.

National Archaeological Museum · Patission 44, Athens 106 82

Mon, Nov 16Free

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

AFALES | NAVELS: Danae Stratou

A site-specific exhibition by Danae Stratou at the Athens Concert Hall exploring humanity's relationship with nature through large-scale installations.

Athens Concert Hall · Vasilissis Sofias Avenue & Kokkali, Athens

Mon, Nov 16

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Margarita Athanasiou. Voices 2025

A three-channel video essay by Margarita Athanasiou at EMST, tracing the evolution of New Age spirituality and its link to technology.

National Museum of Contemporary Art · Kallirois & Amvrosiou Frantzi, Athens 117 43

Quick answers

Things to do in Athens this weekend: what's on?
119 events (Nov 21 – 22) at 68 venues — 12 free and 28 suitable for kids. Highlights: ECOPHILIA NOW, KAARIJA, Founders Running Club :: Athens.
Are there free events?
Yes, 12 of them are free, for example: Founders Running Club :: Athens, HXOS EIKONA SHOW 2026, 2nd Torvas Multithematic Gathering: Feminist and Folkloric Interpretations of Ugliness.
Where does this information come from?
CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Nov 16, 00:50.

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The busiest day in Athens is Saturday, November 21, with 55 events. Venues with the most listings: Hellenic Cosmos, Foundation of the Hellenic World, Megaron – Athens Concert Hall, National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST).