This weekend in Athens: 10 things to do, 6–8 November
Concerts, exhibitions and markets in Athens this weekend. All from official event calendars, with a link to each event.
- 10 events in Athens from Friday to Sunday.
- Each event links to its official page with times and prices.
- Most shops close on Sunday – plan shopping for Friday or Saturday.
What's on in Athens this weekend?
- 📍 Circular Embroidery – until 1 December 2026 · Kypseli Municipal Market
- 📍 Therapeutic Photography in the Light of a Legendary Life – until 1 December 2026 · Maria Callas Museum
- 🖼️ Between Heaven and Earth – until 22 November 2026 · City of Athens Art Gallery
- 🖼️ In the Realm of the Visible, Miltos Skouras – until 22 November 2026 · City of Athens Art Gallery
- 🖼️ Beyond the 6th – until 15 November 2026 · City of Athens Cultural Centre “Melina”
- 🖼️ Exhibition of Art and Literature by “Happy Children – Happy Youth” – until 12 November 2026 · City of Athens Cultural Centre “Melina”
- 🎭 For Three Refrigerators and One Washing Machine – 6 November 2026 · Olympia City Music Theatre «Maria Callas»
- 📍 Delphic Festivals – 7 November 2026 · City of Athens Museum of Folk Art and Tradition “Aggeliki Chatzimichali”
- 🎬 PINA by Wim Wenders – 6 November 2026 · Megaron the Athens Concert Hall
- 🎵 Liszt with Lise de la Salle 90 years since Albert Roussel’s death – 7 November 2026 · Megaron the Athens Concert Hall
Before you go
- Shops: most shops close on Sunday, except tourist areas. What's open today?
- Shopping: our Athens shopping guide
- Weather: Athens – weather and forecast
This list comes from the official event calendars of Culture is Athens (Δήμος Αθηναίων), Megaron – Athens Concert Hall. Times and prices can change – check each event's link before you go.
Planning your weekend in Athens
When visiting Athens for the weekend, it is best to check the schedules of exhibitions and performances in advance, as some take place on specific dates only. It is recommended to use the official links for each event to stay updated on any last-minute changes, book tickets ahead if needed, and confirm the exact opening hours of the city's venues and galleries. Remember that most shops in Athens are closed on Sundays except in tourist areas, so plan your shopping and itineraries accordingly before heading out.
FAQ
Where can I find the full weekend event schedule for Athens? The events are sourced from the official calendars of Culture is Athens and Megaron – Athens Concert Hall, and full details can be checked through the direct links for each event.
Are shops in Athens open on Sunday? Most shops close on Sunday, except in tourist areas.
Where do the performances and exhibitions take place in Athens? Events take place at various locations across the city, including the Kypseli Municipal Market, the Maria Callas Museum, the City of Athens Art Gallery, and Megaron – Athens Concert Hall.
