Athens Ushers in the New Year with Music and More

Greek performer Kostis Maraveyias.

Dozens of festive events ushering in the New Year are under way throughout Athens, on its squares and along its pedestrian walkways featuring everything from workshops and theater performances to carol singing and origami lessons.

This year’s activities will culminate with the New Year’s Eve events along the Apostolou Pavlou and Irakleidon pedestrian walkway at the foot of the Acropolis in the popular Thisseion district.

New Year’s Eve kicks off at 11pm with a concert by the city’s symphony orchestra paving the way for popular performer Kostis Maraveyias and his band. The Municipality of Athens’ traditional music workshop will join Babis Tsertos for some traditional Greek fun in the early hours of 2015.

For full program (in Greek), press here.