❄️ JANUARY 2026 – ATHENS (Chronological Guide)

🎆 Thursday, January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day

Public Holiday

• Shops and shopping malls closed

• Cafés, restaurants and hotels open with festive schedules

• New Year concerts and special events across the city

🎶 Friday, January 2 – Sunday, January 4, 2026

New Year Concerts & Cultural Events

• Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Mousikis)
  New Year Concert – Strauss & Classical Highlights

• Gazarte Roof Stage
  Jazz, swing & acoustic live sessions

• Half Note Jazz Club
  International and Greek jazz performances

🏛️ Sunday, January 4, 2026

Free Entrance to State Museums & Archaeological Sites

• Acropolis & archaeological sites

• National Archaeological Museum

• Byzantine & Christian Museum

• Acropolis Museum

(First free Sunday of the month – winter season)

✝️ Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – Epiphany

Public Holiday

• Traditional Blessing of the Waters ceremonies at:

  • Piraeus Port

  • Paleo Faliro & Athens Riviera

• Shops closed

• Unique cultural experience for visitors

🎭 Friday, January 9 – Sunday, January 11, 2026

Theatre & Performing Arts

• National Theatre of Greece
  “The Government Inspector” by Nikolai Gogol

• Onassis Stegi Cultural Centre
  Contemporary theatre & international productions

• Pallas Theatre
  Major commercial productions & musicals

🛍️ Monday, January 12, 2026

Winter Sales Begin

• Discounts up to 50%–70%

• Ermou Street, city centre & shopping malls

• Optional Sunday opening during the sales period

🎶 Friday, January 16 – Saturday, January 17, 2026

Live Music & Nightlife

• Gagarin 205
  Rock & alternative live concerts

• Piraeus Club Academy
  Indie, metal & electronic music acts

• Kyttaro Live Club
  Greek rock performances & tribute shows

🏛️ Sunday, January 18, 2026

Free Entrance to Museums & Archaeological Sites

• Third free Sunday of the month

• Perfect day for cultural sightseeing on a budget

🖼️ Friday, January 23 – Sunday, January 25, 2026

Art Exhibitions & Museums

• Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation
  Permanent collections & temporary exhibitions

• Benaki Museum
  Design, photography & contemporary art

• National Gallery of Greece
  Greek & European masterpieces

🎶 Friday, January 30 – Saturday, January 31, 2026

End-of-Month Concerts & Events

• Live performances by Greek artists

• Jazz, indie & alternative music scenes

• Music venues across Gazi, Koukaki & Exarchia

📌 Practical Information for Visitors

🛑 Public Holidays

• January 1 – New Year’s Day

• January 6 – Epiphany

🛍️ Shopping

• Winter sales from January 12

• Excellent shopping opportunities throughout the city

🌍 Why Visit Athens in January?

✔ Fewer tourists
✔ Free museum days
✔ Major shopping sales
✔ Rich cultural & music scene