The Greek National Opera presents Puccini’s masterpiece Turandot at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Nearly a century after its creation, Giacomo Puccini’s iconic opera opens this year’s Herodion programme with a new grand-scale production on June 1, 3, 5, 6, and 8. Conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi and directed by Andrei Șerban, with sets and costumes by Chloé Obolensky, the production features a cast of international acclaim.
The first collaboration between internationally acclaimed Greek director and teacher Theodoros Terzopoulos and the National Theatre of Greece, the iconic Oresteia by Aeschylus — hailed as one of the most significant moments in the history of Greek theatre — returns in the summer of 2025. Continuing its triumphant journey, the production will travel on Friday, May 9, to Budapest and the National Theatre of Hungary (MITEM – Madách International Theatre Meeting), on May 31 and June 1 to China (Huichang Theatre Village), and will conclude its international tour on August 29 and 30 at the Art Carnuntum international theatre festival in Austria.
The Athens Epidaurus Festival celebrates its 70th anniversary this year and opens its curtain in grand fashion at the ancient theatre of Epidaurus with one of the most iconic works of ancient Greek literature, Sophocles’ “Antigone.” This global premiere is directed by acclaimed German creator Ulrich Rasche. The production, a co-production with the National Theatre of Greece, will be presented exclusively at Epidaurus for just three performances — June 27, 28, and 29 — featuring an exceptional cast of Greek actors.
On the Main Stage of the Theatre of Neos Kosmos, actor Giorgos Christodoulou directs his new play, set against the backdrop of an old, dilapidated gas station on the old national highway — with an unspoken secret looming over the atmosphere.
April brings a diverse program to the city’s indoor venues, offering something for everyone. Despite early announcements of the season’s first open-air concerts — such as the scheduled performance by rap legend The Game at the OAKA outdoor space — the month’s most significant concerts will take place in iconic venues across Athens.
The National Gallery welcomes April and the Easter season with a new exhibition at its Main Building, a variety of educational workshops, the traditional guided tour at the National Sculpture Gallery, a concert at the Sparta Annex, and finally, a photography exhibition and documentary screening at the Nafplio Annex.
This year, the Technopolis of the City of Athens transforms into an interactive hub of innovation as it hosts the Athens Digital Arts Festival 2025, from April 3 to 7.
The Alekos Fassianos Museum welcomes April with community activities, an interactive accessible workshop, an educational Easter workshop for its young friends, guided tours, and plenty of surprises. At the same time, the museum celebrates its two-year anniversary with a major themed event — a journey into 1960s Athens.
A return to major museums for new artistic explorations and projects by internationally renowned creators. Discover the latest art exhibitions in Athens.
The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) welcomes spring with two solo exhibitions and two large-scale in situ new commissions by internationally acclaimed artists Janis Rafa, Sammy Baloji, Kasper Bosmans, and Emma Talbot. Opening: Thursday, April 3.
