The Athens City Christmas 2025 Guide
Tis the season to be jolly, and tis the season for Christmas Bazaars! As the Christmas lights flicker on and the December chill drifts in, watch the city transform into a vibrant hub of holiday celebration! Explore markets throughout Athens while supporting charities, small businesses, and talented artisans from around Greece.
To make holiday shopping easier for you this season, Athens Insider presents our gift of the annual Christmas bazaar round up for 2025, in chronological order below. If we have missed any bazaars, please email us at info@insider-magazine.gr. The list will be updated throughout the festive period.
Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar
WHAT: Stock up on cinnamon rolls, mulled wine and basket loads of Christmas cookies, chocolates, Christmas decorations and handicrafts while a supporting a meaningful cause.
WHEN: November 26 to November 30.
Wednesday, November 26 to Friday, November 28: 4pm to 9pm
Saturday, November 29: 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, November 30: 11 am to 4pm
WHERE: 3 rd floor, Swedish Church, Apollonos 6, Syntagma Church of Sweden
Friends of Mermina Christmas Bazaar
WHAT: Revel in a world of surprises and handcrafted treasures at the bazaar, where books, festive gifts, and artisanal creations await. Savour mouthwatering homemade delicacies at the cozy café, and join in the thrill of raffles offering exciting prizes. A perfect mix of charm, cheer, and culinary indulgence!
WHEN: Nov 27- 4:00 PM-8:00 PM | Nov 28 and 29- 11:00 AM-8:00 PM | Nov 30- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Zappeion, Athens. Friends of Merimna
Christmas Market by the Egyptian Greek Association
WHAT: Dive into a vibrant fusion of Greek and Egyptian traditions at this enchanting market, where handmade crafts, festive Christmas decorations, intricate Egyptian-style jewelry, captivating books, and delectable traditional sweets await. Excitement fills the air with raffles offering instant wins and grand prizes. As a highlight, seize the rare opportunity to meet the Patriarch of Alexandria, adding a truly unforgettable touch to this cultural celebration.
WHEN: November 28-30 | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
WHERE: 3rd September Street 56, Athens. 1st Floor Egyptian Greek Association
Santa Paws Christmas Extravaganza 2025
WHAT: Join in a day of fun, while doing some holiday bargain shopping, sharing smiles and swapping cat-stories by helping cats in need. Discover small treasures amongst new and nearly-new goodies, and taste a delicious selection of home-baked cakes as well as scrumptious savouries. Also, grab the chance to get your hands on the new Nine Lives calendars! A perfect Christmas gift for any cat lover. You will also find limited edition catnip Christmas toys as well as other seasonal goodies! All bazaar proceeds directly benefit stray cats in Athens through food & vet care. Donations of cat food, however, are welcomed with open paws!
WHEN: November 29-30 | 10:00 AM- 8:00 PM
WHERE: Cinnamon Grand Atrium Lobby
Christmas at the Kypseli Municipal Market
At the heart of the season, Kypseli Municipal Market hums with holiday magic, embodying the vibrant soul of the community. The air resonates with cheerful carols, the clink of warm drinks shared among neighbors, and the soft hum of conversations that linger like twinkling fairy lights. This is more than a market; it’s a meeting ground where the city’s spirit shines brightest.
At the heart of the season, Kypseli Municipal Market hums with holiday magic, embodying the vibrant soul of the community. The air resonates with cheerful carols, the clink of warm drinks shared among neighbors, and the soft hum of conversations that linger like twinkling fairy lights. This is more than a market; it’s a meeting ground where the city’s spirit shines brightest.
November 30 | 11:00 AM-9:00 PM | ComicDom Winter Bazaar
December 6-7 | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Fired Up Athens Ceramics Fair
Feel the warmth of creativity as Athens’ ceramic artists present their handcrafted works. From artful pottery to practical gifts, this fair celebrates the beauty of clay and community.
December 11-14 | 10:00 AM-10:00 PM | Open Market
Decmeber 15-28 | 10:00 AM – 21:00 PM: Solarz Cosmetics
December 29–January 4 | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Gift Corner
Ring in the New Year with a market full of traditional goodies and handmade treasures, ideal for indulging in the final flavors of the festive season.
WHERE: Kypseli Municipal Market, 42 Fokionos Negri, Kypseli
Athens College Christmas Bazaar
WHAT: Support education and philanthropy at this official Christmas bazaar organized by the Parents’ Committees and Alumni Parents’ Fund Drive of Athens College. Browse a wide selection of festive gifts, handmade crafts, and more, with all proceeds going to the school’s Scholarship Program. This is a wonderful opportunity to combine holiday shopping with supporting a meaningful cause.
WHEN: December 6-7
WHERE: Athens College, 154 52 Psychiko, Greece, Palaio Faliro, GR
Friends of the Child International Christmas Bazaar
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WHEN: December 6-7 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
WHERE: Old Depot of O.S.Y. at Piraeus and Ermou Street, Keremaikos
SPAZ Bazaar
WHAT: Browse an irresistible selection of homemade sweets, captivating books, and SPAZ-branded merchandise, including cozy hoodies, stylish mugs, and their beautifully designed 2025 calendar. Don’t miss the highlight of the event—a very generous lottery with fabulous prizes!
WHEN: December 6-7 | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
WHERE: Inter-School Center of Glyfada Municipality, Epanminonda 30. (SPAZ)
German School of Athens Christmas Bazaar
WHAT: The 94th annual German-Hellenic Christmas Bazaar is sure to fulfill all your Christmas wishes! Enjoy sausages, mulled wine, and sweet treats, shop for used books, clothes, and toys, and bring your children for holiday programming throughout the weekend.
WHEN: December 7 |10:30am to 6:00pm | December 8 |10:30 am to 4:00 pm
WHERE: 6 Demokritou & German School of Athens, 151 23 Marousi German School of Athens
Cat Rescue Athens Christmas Bazaar
WHAT: Step into the festive charm of a heartwarming Christmas bazaar at the cozy, cat-friendly Laluk Café, where the resident felines add an extra dose of holiday magic. Sip on your favorite coffee, reconnect with friends, or meet fellow cat lovers while browsing a delightful selection of handmade ornaments, jewelry, accessories, second-hand books, and irresistible homemade treats. Don’t forget to pick up exclusive mugs, tote bags, and artist-designed t-shirts—perfect gifts for a cause close to the heart. Every purchase supports Cat Rescue Athens, funding vital medical care, food, sterilization, and rescue efforts for stray cats in need.
WHEN: December 6-7 |13-14 | 20-21. Saturdays: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Sundays: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
WHERE: Laluk All Day Bar, Georgiou Olympiou 15, Koukaki Cat Rescue Athens
Meet Market 2025 Christmas Edition
WHAT: Indulge in some quality festive browsing at the Meet Market’s annual Christmas extravaganza spread across 10 days with 150 stands of creations and innovations from local designers, artists, producers and collectors, plus yuletide festivities, non-stop djs sets and the chance to shop for your loved ones. Alongside the Meet Market, there will also be dozens of free parallel interactive activities for both kids and grownups.
WHEN: From December 12-21, 2025 | Weekdays 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Weekends 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
WHERE: Palaio Amaxotasio OSY, Pireos and Ermou streets, Gazi. Meet Market
SNFCC Makers’ Market
WHAT: For the first time, the Christmas Makers’ Market comes to the SNFCC to transform the Stavros Niarchos Park into a festive meeting point of creation.
From December 13 to January 7, creators gather to share with us original, handmade gifts and to help us craft our own creations. Christmas ideas and much more await us in a space filled with warmth, festive lights, and bursts of inspiration and creativity.
At the Christmas Makers’ Market, holiday shopping takes on a more personal dimension, as visitors meet the creators up close and learn the story behind each item, discovering creations full of character and authenticity.
In a fast-paced world, the Christmas Makers’ Market seeks to offer the luxury of a different Christmas experience. Come walk with your loved ones through the Stavros Niarchos Park, meet a small community of active creators, and craft with your own hands the gifts you’ll give! ks, and festive gifts. Indulge in delicious homemade treats at the bazaar’s café and participate in raffles for exciting prizes.
WHEN: From December 13-January 7, 12:00 PM-9:00 PM
WHERE: Stavros Niarchos Park, SNFCC. SNFCC Christmas World
