Athens is buzzing with a rich agenda of cultural events from December 10 to 17, 2025, offering everything from gourmet dining and premium spirit tastings to thought-provoking art exhibitions and vibrant live music. The week promises a variety of experiences for residents and visitors alike, highlighting the city’s dynamic cultural landscape.
Culinary Delights: Zohos Hosts a Special “Side by Side” Evening
The culinary journey begins on Wednesday, December 10, at Zohos, where Executive Chef Sakis Venetis will collaborate with guest chef Tasos Stefatos for another installment of their “Side by Side” series. This one-day-only pop-up event features a six-course menu, meticulously paired with wines from Charitatou Estate, priced at 60€ per person. The menu, inspired by seasonal ingredients and gastronomic traditions, includes dishes such as carob with bottarga, island-style pithivier, charcoal-grilled mushrooms, and traditional kleftiko lamb, culminating in a profiterole with sweetened almonds. Reservations are essential at Navarchou Nikodimou 18-20, Plaka, by calling +30 210 33 700 35.
10th Athens Rum & Whisky Festival: A Decade of Premium Spirits
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Athens Rum & Whisky Festival returns on December 12 and 13 at Amalias 36 in Syntagma. This year’s festival promises a premium experience for enthusiasts of dark spirits, featuring dozens of top rum and whisky labels from around the globe. Attendees can explore Experience Rooms, participate in tastings and seminars, and enjoy selected cocktails crafted by Baba AuRum. Highlights include masterclasses on “The History of Whisky Taxes in Scotland,” a storytelling session on “Appleton and the Jamaican Negroni,” and a tasting seminar by Willett Distillery. The exclusive Premium Lounge offers access to rare labels and a unique Rosebank 31 YO experience for a limited number of guests. Pericles Aliopis Quartet will provide live musical entertainment on Saturday evening. General admission is 30€, while a premium ticket costs 60€. An In House Shop will allow visitors to purchase their favorite spirits, complemented by a coffee & food corner.
“All Eyes on Palestine”: A Powerful Art Exhibition
A significant cultural event, “All Eyes on Palestine,” opens on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Karori 15 & Voreou 4, presenting a powerful and polyphonic exhibition of contemporary Palestinian art. Curated by Ilektra Stambouli, with support from Danae Stratou and Doris Hakim, the exhibition showcases works by 20 Palestinian artists from the generation between the two Intifadas, currently working in Gaza, the West Bank, France, and other locations. The diverse range of media includes painting, drawing, comics, photography, video, installations, and performance art, all exploring themes of occupation, exile, and resistance through visual language. Athens serves as the starting point for a European tour, and all proceeds from artwork sales will directly benefit the artists. The exhibition runs until January 25, 2026.
Quantic Live in Athens and Discosnails at Onassis Ready
Music lovers can look forward to a live performance by Quantic (Will Holland) on Friday, December 12, at ARCH CLUB (Kritis 1 & Petrou Ralli 29). Known for his tireless exploration of sound and genre-blending, Quantic promises an evening of rhythm, soulful energy, and a disarming stage presence, drawing from his solo productions and projects like The Quantic Soul Orchestra. His recent album, “Dancing While Falling,” reflects his contemporary, dance-driven side with disco and house influences, ensuring an energetic night. The week concludes with a unique DJ session, “you are invited: discosnails,” on Sunday, December 14, from 19:00 to 22:00, in the lounge space of Onassis Ready. Street Outdoors Soundsystem (Jiles & Jose Amba) will curate an unconventional back-to-back set, spanning contemporary house, rare disco, and techno, creating a musical journey that complements Juergen Teller’s exhibition. Cocktails from “Epta Martyres” and a street food menu from NOKELAPROJECT will enhance the experience. Teller’s retrospective continues until December 30, 2025.
Theatrical Return: “Diary of a Madman” at Kykladon Street Theatre
For theatre enthusiasts, Stathis Livathinos brings Nikolai Gogol’s emblematic text, “Diary of a Madman,” back to the Kykladon Street Theatre – Lefteris Voyatzis for a second season. Premiering on December 15, the production offers a limited number of performances. The play centers on Aksenty Ivanovich Poprishchin, a minor clerk struggling with social hierarchy and a sense of failure. His inner journey, sparked by a fleeting affection for the Director’s daughter, blurs the lines between reality, imagination, and madness. The production, featuring Giorgos Dabas, Nestoras Kopsidas, and Lilly Meleme, portrays Poprishchin not as a caricature but as a vulnerable, deeply human figure seeking escape from his circumstances.
Source: tornosnews.gr
