The City of Athens Maria Callas Museum kicks off its October-early November lineup with events for every age group in Athens, running from Saturday 4 October to Sunday 9 November 2025. On the menu: a music-and-dance show for little ones, a free public discussion for World Mental Health Day, a set of themed, hands-on tours, and returning family programs that turn Sundays into play, imagination and making things.
What does the October program offer?
Across the month you’ll find a music-and-movement performance for ages 2-6, a public talk titled “The adventures of our psyche in the digital metaworld”, and guided experiences that highlight the life and work of Maria Callas while opening a door to opera for newcomers. The tours mix audio and archival material with new tech and multimedia. They are planned for adults, families and visitors aged 65+.
Who is speaking at the free talk?
- Fotini Tsalikoglou – Emerita Professor of Psychology at Panteion University and author.
- Savvas Savvopoulos – psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, PhD from the University of Geneva, and author.
- Moderator: Giannis Pantazopoulos – journalist and editor-in-chief of LIFO.
What are the key dates and times?
- Sat 4 Oct, 11:30 (60′): “It’s Sound and It Turns” music-and-dance show for children aged 2-6. Cost: €10 per child and €10 per accompanying adult. Book ahead at more.com.
- Tue 14 Oct, 19:30 (60′): Public discussion “The adventures of our psyche in the digital metaworld”. Free to attend; reservation via more.com. Note: this admission does not include entry to the museum galleries.
- Thu 9 Oct, 12:00: Guided tour for visitors aged 65+. Book by phone: +30 210 440 4204.
- Fri 17 Oct, 18:00: Thematic tour “Icon and Myth”.
- Sat 25 Oct, 12:00: Adults’ guided tour.
- Sat 25 Oct, 13:30: Family guided tour.
- Sun 12 & Sun 26 Oct, 11:00-12:00: MCM Kids “Avanti Maestro! Colors, smudges and music!” Ages 3-5. Cost: €13 (one child + one guardian). One guardian per child.
- Sun 19 Oct, 11:30-12:30: “Opera Becomes a Game”. Ages 5-10. Cost: €13; each additional child €9.
- Sun 19 Oct, 09:30-10:15: MCM Babies “A Different Stroll: Museum Baby Walks”. Ages 8-36 months. Cost: €10. Stroller space available; infants are held, hand-in-hand or in a carrier.
- Sun 9 Nov: Additional “Opera Becomes a Game” date (time as listed above for the program).
How to book and what does it cost?
Most events need advance booking at more.com. Prices for children’s and family programs are shown above; the public talk on 14 October is free but still needs a reservation. Ticket prices for the adult/family/thematic tours aren’t listed here, so check the booking page when you reserve. Places are limited, so don’t leave it to the last minute. For the 65+ tour on 9 October, reservations are made by phone at +30 210 440 4204.
Where to find more information?
All events take place at the Maria Callas Museum in Athens. The program is published via Technopolis City of Athens; general questions about Technopolis can go to info[at]athens-technopolis.gr or +30 213 0109300. To take part, follow the museum’s announcements and complete reservations through more.com as indicated in the schedule.
Why is this lineup important for local families?
This mix of talks, hands-on tours and age-specific activities makes it easier to engage with opera and the legacy of Maria Callas. By pairing learning with play and an open conversation about mental health, the museum offers Athens residents welcoming cultural experiences across generations throughout October and into early November.
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