Upcoming
Upcoming: Syntagma Christmas Tree Lighting
Syntagma Christmas Tree Lighting
FestivalAthens
Where
Athens, Syntagma Square
Ages
All ages
Setting
Outdoors
Music
Live music and a concert
What you need to know
- Join the Philharmonic's parade: in 2025 it marched from the Ermou fountain into the square and invited everyone to follow the music.
- Greek Sign Language interpretation: the 2025 edition was signed live, so deaf kids could follow the evening.
- A real fir tree: the 2025 tree was a 19-meter fir from Arcadia, due to go to art students for wood carving after the holidays.
About
Athens switches on its big Christmas tree in Syntagma Square with an open-air evening of live Christmas music. Kids watch the tree and the square's new decorations light up at the same moment, then the concert carries on. It suits kids who like music and lights. Teens may find the concert less of a draw.
Where it is
Syntagma Square
Nearby playgrounds
Common questions
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