Photo: Thomas Gravanis

Athens doesn’t have to wait for New Year’s Eve to stay up late, but on the last day of every year we make sure to wave it farewell with a blast. Here’s how and where you can join in on the holiday fun and festivities for the changing of the year.

By Alex Kavdas

Whether visiting Athens for the Christmas season or nesting in our parts for a bit longer, there’s one thing you’ll surely experience during the holidays; local hospitality at its warmest and best. Greeks are known for their innate ability to put all troubles aside and have a good time, and since the holidays are all about that, one can imagine how easily Athens tops the list when it comes to New Year’s Eve celebrations. From open and free events all around the city, to private living room celebrations and guilty kitsch indulgences, Athens will make sure you’re all partied out before tending to your fresh set of resolutions.

red fireworks at the night sky above the Acropolis.
SNFCC and the canal during night time, yellow lights.
a powdered sugar vanilla cake decorated with christmas ornaments
someone pours olive oil into a pot.
lit Acropolis during night time
people sitting at a bar, three bartenders
a male singer performing on stage, red and white lighting
An aerial view of a mountaintop refuge with a large, two-story building.