Summer has officially begun and there are plenty of events taking place all over the city!
Here at IN+SIGHTS GREECE, we are welcoming June with open arms, and to help you do the same, we’ve rounded up all the best events taking place in Athens throughout this entire month!
Athens Epidaurus Festival
This major cultural festival turns 70 years old this summer, featuring ancient Greek plays, operas, concerts, and dance shows. Don’t miss a performance under the stars at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, right below the Acropolis. Check out more about their performances on the official website!
Entry: €5-€65
Buy tickets online: more.com
Date & Time: 3 June-30 August
A: various locations
Puccini’s Turandot
Experience the grandeur of Puccini’s Turandot under the stars at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus this June, as part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival. Directed by the acclaimed Andrei Șerban and featuring a stellar cast including Catherine Foster and Riccardo Massi, this new production by the Greek National Opera promises an unforgettable evening of music and drama. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a timeless masterpiece at one of the world’s most iconic open-air theatres.
Entry: €15-€90
Buy tickets online: more.com
Date & Time: 3-5-6-8 June at 9pm
A: Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Dionysiou Aeropagitou Street
100 Years of Pierre Boulez
Celebrate the centenary of Pierre Boulez with a captivating piano tribute on June 4, 2025, at the Alternative Stage of the Greek National Opera. Grammy and Emmy-winning pianist Gloria Cheng joins acclaimed Dutch pianist Ralph van Raat to perform a program spanning Boulez’s groundbreaking career, from his early modernist works to intimate later composition, offering a rare opportunity to experience the legacy of one of the 20th century’s most influential musical minds.
Entry: €10-€15
Buy tickets online: ticketservice.gr
Date & Time: 4 June, at 8:30pm
A: Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Dionysiou Aeropagitou Street
ART ATHINA POP UP 2025
This year’s innovative exhibition features 27 contemporary sculptures from leading Greek and international artists, each engaging in dialogue with the hotel’s existing art collection. Curated by Savvas Sagioglou, the showcase transforms the hotel into a dynamic art space, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience contemporary sculpture in an unconventional setting.
Entry: free
Date & Time: 1-29 June
A: InterContinental Athens, 89-93 Syggrou Avenue, Neos Kosmos
Sir Tom Jones Live in Lycabettus
If there’s one concert that will define Athens this summer, it’s Sir Tom Jones at the legendary Lycabettus Theatre. On Saturday, June 21, the Welsh icon will grace the stage for the very first time in the Greek capital, bringing his unmistakable voice, magnetic presence, and a career that spans over six decades. With more than 100 million records sold, timeless hits like It’s not Unusual, She’s a Lady, and Sex Bomb will echo across the Athens skyline in a night that promises pure musical magic!
Entry: €65-€150
Buy tickets online: ticketmaster.gr
Date & Time: 21 June, at 8:30pm
A: City of Athens Lycabettus Theatre, Lycabettus Hill, Kolonaki
The Stranglers
Don’t miss the chance to listen to The Stranglers, one of the UK’s most enduring rock bands, who are set to perform at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on June 23, 2025. Known for their distinctive blend of punk, new wave, and rock art, the band will bring classics like “Golden Brown” to life in this historic open-air venue beneath the Acropolis.
Entry: €36-€65
Buy tickets online: more.com
Date & Time: 23 June, at 9pm
A: Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Dionysiou Aeropagitou Street
Open Air Cinema at SNFCC
For film lovers, Park Your Cinema 2025 returns to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), turning the Great Lawn into a magical open-air movie experience under the stars. Curated by the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, this year’s theme, “It’s Complicated,” explores the beauty of human relationships through films that blend humor, depth, and emotion. Must-see highlights include When Harry Met Sally (1989), Lady Bird (2017), and a spectacular Full Moon Film Marathon on June 11, featuring four Star Wars classics!
Entry: free
Date & Time: 1 June-22 August, at 9pm
A: SNFCC, 364 Syngrou Avenue, Kallithea
