Athens is celebrating summer with culture at every corner. The Summer in Athens 2025 festival, organized by the City of Athens and curated by OPANDA (the City’s Organization for Culture, Sports and Youth), is back for another season of open-air events that bring communities together and showcase a diverse lineup of music, theater, dance, and family entertainment.
Running until July 20, the festival features 58 free performances across 41 locations—from inner-city parks and local squares to sports courts and cultural centers. It’s part of the City of Athens’ ongoing commitment to accessible culture, offering Athenians and visitors alike a chance to enjoy quality performances right in their own neighborhoods.
With the motto “Meet in the Neighborhood”, the program focuses on small-scale, high-impact performances that highlight the richness of Greece’s artistic scene—from rebetiko trios and Mediterranean songbooks to children’s theater, contemporary dance, and traditional shadow puppetry. The events are designed to bring joy, foster community, and reimagine public spaces as creative gathering points.
Here’s a look at what’s happening this week, from Friday, June 27 to Thursday, July 3:
Family-Friendly Theater in the Neighborhoods
Friday, June 27 | 20:30
Park of Mayor Dimitris Beis, Neos Kosmos
Mowgli – The Jungle Book
A lively, music-filled adaptation of Kipling’s tale, directed by Athanasia Kalogianni. A colorful production celebrating friendship, diversity, and nature.
Saturday, June 28 | 20:30
Mesolongiou Square, Pagrati
Turn Off the Light
The Copernicus team presents a whimsical show where fantastical characters and playful humor help children confront their fears.
Sunday, June 29 | 20:30
Park for Children and Culture (former KAPAPS), Ampelokipoi
After the Rain
A theatrical story for the whole family based on the book by Chara, dealing with bullying, self-esteem, and the power of acceptance.
Monday, June 30 | 20:30
Agios Dimitrios Square, Panormou
Karagiozis and the Giant
A traditional shadow theater show by Konstantinos Dimitrakopoulos—full of classic jokes, clever commentary, and old-school charm.
Live Music Under the Stars
Saturday, June 28 | 20:00
Academy of Plato Digital Museum Courtyard
Exo Kardia Choir – Songs of the Heart
Traditional and beloved Greek songs performed by 18 amateur choristers and six dancers from the City’s Creative Learning Centers.
Sunday, June 29 | 21:00
Fokionos Negri Square, Kypseli
Pantelis Ampazis: PeriΩpis
The eccentric troubadour returns with his signature blend of folk, jazz, and rock-infused “urban romanticism.”
Tuesday, July 1 | 21:00
Agios Pavlos Square, Metaxourgeio
Skoutas, Mitarakis & Zarias: Wandering Through Athens
A top-tier trio revisits classic urban folk (rebetiko) with a nostalgic sound inspired by old gramophone records.
Wednesday, July 2 | 20:30
Agia Aikaterini Square, Petralona
Athens Municipal Music Workshop
Iconic Greek melodies by Theodorakis, Hadjidakis, Savvopoulos and more. Vocals by Dora Loizou and Manolis Skoulas.
Thursday, July 3 | 21:00
Ellinorosson Court, Vlahou & Eftalioti
Mediterraneo – Iro Saia & Zacharias Karounis
A musical journey around the Mediterranean, with stops in Corsica, Crete, Portugal, Egypt, and beyond.
Also at 21:00 | Plyta Square, Pagrati
Katerina Makavou Trio
Makavou, Grigoriadou (electric guitar, loops), and Kostourou (cello) craft an evocative, atmospheric performance filled with intensity and tenderness.
Dance That Speaks Through Movement
Tuesday, July 1 | From 20:00
V&E Goulandris Foundation Courtyard, Pagrati
Matter of Choice – Solo performance by Maria Mavroyianni, reflecting on the philosophical weight of personal choices.
Delosη – A contemporary piece by Giannis Antoniou and KUNST STOFF Productions exploring memory, roots, and identity.
Wednesday, July 2 | From 20:00
Koumoundourou Square
- Behind the Door – Duende Dance Group delves into female psyche and transformation, inspired by southern Italian ritual dance.
- Cambio(a) – Acrobatic solo by Nikos Garozis, choreographed by Olga Spyraki, tracing a visceral journey through change and emotional liberation.
All events are free and open to the public.
Next week’s schedule will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
