Who said you can’t have fun in Athens without a wallet? This weekend, we’ve gathered a list of free activities you can enjoy in the city, from museum visits to theatre performances.
MIRfestival: The Eclectic Festival Returns to Athens
Sixteen artistic projects by Greek and international creators open a window into the future of performing arts as MIR, the experimental and eclectic Athenian festival, lands in the city. The weekend program includes the following performances:
- Konstantinos Rizos’ performance Prometheus’ Echo (November 22 & 23 | 17:00, at Lipasmata Drapetsonas)
- The joint work by Eleni Roberts Kazouri and Vladimir Babinchuk, “darkwaves” (November 22, 23 | 19:00 and November 24 | 20:00 at ORVO Studio)
- Konstantinos Papanikolaou’s theatrical performance “Correction-Director’s Cut” (November 22, 23, 29 & 30 | 21:00 at Roes Theatre)
- The world premiere of “When eyes get used to the dark” by choreographer Racha Baroud and musician Kinda Hassan from Lebanon (Deaf-Tones) (November 22 | 22:00, November 23 | 20:00 & 22:00, November 24 | 22:00 at Space Baby)
Admission to all events is free, with online seat reservations available (reservations are not required for performances in public spaces).
Reservations: mirfestival.gr and weezevent.com
Tribute to Italian Cinema in Petroupolis
The Petroupolis Film Club, in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Atene, the Italo-Hellenic Cultural Association “Amici di Leros,” and with the support of the Federation of Film Clubs of Greece (OKLE), continues its winter cycle with a tribute to Italian cinema. Five films from creators of different generations, with a common thread of human perspective, the warmth of Italian stories, and the special relationship between humor, emotion, and everyday life. The screening program for this weekend:
- Saturday, November 22, 2025 – 20:00 – The Return Party
- Sunday, November 23, 2025 – 20:00 – Moments of Negligible Happiness
Screenings are on Saturday and Sunday at 20:00 at the Petroupolis Cinema.
Sofia Vossou in Paleo Faliro
The winter Art and Culture program of the Cultural Department of the Municipality of Paleo Faliro continues. Sofia Vossou arrives at the Cultural Center with her voice that warms our winters. On Sunday, November 23, the Municipality of Paleo Faliro welcomes one of the most beloved and emblematic voices of Greek song, Sofia Vossou, at the City Hall. The concert, starting at 19:30 at the Cultural Center, aims to offer the city’s residents another musical experience, uniting citizens in a concert for the whole family, reminding us of another important power of art that can unite us.
Sunday, November 23 | 19:30 at Paleo Faliro City Hall.
Tribute to Mikis Theodorakis in Metamorfosi
On Sunday, November 23, at the Conference Center, a symbolic legacy tribute to the life and monumental work of the great Greek composer will be harmoniously combined with the anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising and the National Resistance Day. Featuring singer Zacharias Karounis, actor Christos Fotidis, the three Municipal Choirs (Children’s, Mixed, Eternal Teenagers), the Chamber Ensemble staffed by collaborators and conductors, and special guests, the Choir of the “Marsyas” Conservatory. This symbolic legacy tribute is organized on the occasion of the declaration of 2025 as “Mikis Theodorakis Commemorative Year” by the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising, and the National Resistance Day.
Sunday, November 23 | 18:45 at Metamorfosi Conference Center.
Roller Skating for Everyone at SNFCC
Entertainment, exercise, or means of transport? Roller skates are all of these! Through the SNFCC’s self-contained, introductory lessons, young and old will practice their balance while roller skating.
Electronic pre-registration is required at snfcc.org.
Sunday, November 23 | 12:00 at the SNFCC Outdoor Bus Area.
More free suggestions can be found at Free City.
Source: monopoli.gr
