New Year’s Eve in Greece is typically celebrated in grandiose style with revelers out and about until the early hours of January 1. Here are some last-minute suggestions as to how to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Greece.
Municipality of Athens free festivities
Greek singer-songwriter Kostis Maraveyas will be leading the line-up prepared by the Municipality of Athens at various areas around the city on New Year’s Eve. Those braving the cold can enjoy events at Klafthmonos Square, Panormou and Larisis Paved Roads early in the evening and head to the Maraveyas concert at Apostolos Pavlos Paved Road at the foot of the Acropolis at Thisseion at 11 p.m. in the evening. The Athens Philharmonic will open events, followed by the Athens Symphony Orchestra and Maraveyas. And that’s just for starters as the Greek Music Workshop and other singers will also be present.
24-hour marathon at SIX D.O.G.S
SIX D.O.G.S hosts its annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza with music and various happenings. 10 p.m. in the garden with gluwhein and festive sweets until the clock strikes midnight with a traditional Vasilopita for guests as well as the breaking of the pomegranate as is traditional in Greece. From 1 p.m. there will be parties in two separate areas. The Gig Space hosts BODJ, Chevy, Katou, Lemos, Lex Lostra, Mr. Statik, Pan and Runner and The Bar has the Residents. Begins at 10 p.m. (and sooner) with free admission. Call 210 321 0510.
N.Y.E. Athens
A huge New Year’s Eve party is being held at the building of Ethniki Asfalistiki on Syngrou Avenue. Two stages will be filled with various names from the local and international scene. The Insomnia Stage will feature Luca Bacchetti, upcoming German Sante, Greek CJ Jeff and Mihalis Safras, Gus & Bonso and Roni Iron. The Show Me Love Stage features Johnny Gerontakis, Agent Greg, Kid Angelo, Zenn and Second Sense. The party kicks off after midnight and will carry on to the morning hours with plenty of surprises. Admission is at 25 euros with tables at 250 euros. For info, call 6951088366 or 6939 001746.
F.S.I. N.Y.E. Festival at Akrotiri
The marathon dance trip party organized at the historic Akrotiri club at Agios Kosmas is an audiovisual experience. The party carries on to lunch time with party goers treated to music by the Astral Projection, a symbol of trance music as well as Liquid Soul. Class A, Ghost Rider, Elegy, Paralogue, Xdimension and many others will be present. Just show up at any time after 11.30 p.m. Tickets are at 22 euros with 190 euros for a table. More info at 6980 248 550 and 6977 663 948.
Greek Fusion Techno Party at Area 19
15 hours of nonstop tech and techno vibes are offered at the most underground venue of the city. Select DJs include Michalis Stavropoulos, Sysex, Nikos Tsiaras b2b Nickkal, John Tsamis, Monkylo, V Rox, Mikee, Nicolas Dales, George Apergis, Dimitri Motofunk & George Libe, SeTh, Nick De Nice and others. The party kicks off at 1 p.m. with admission at 15 euros and 120 euros for a table. Call 6987 362 292 or 6983 677 251.
Nick Varon and Koleon at Pixi
Pixi at Gazi is open to welcome guests to its New Year’s Eve program with DJ Nick Varon and resident DJ Koleon at 11 p.m. with tickets at 15 euros. Call 210 342 3751 or 6932 908 711. Standing room only as tables have all been reserved.
Marietta Fafouti and the Jaguar Bombs at Gazarte
From Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin to Elvis Presley and the Black Keys, Awolnation and Imagine Dragons… a New Year’s Eve mix with plenty of moments of joy. Begins at 1 p.m. with tickets at 17, 19 and 13 euros. Call 210 346 0347
This is Spasta at Pireos 130
House, R&B, pop and Greek music set to the beat of Master Tempo. Kicks off at 1 p.m. with tickets at 30 euros. Call 6944 317 211 or 6972 700 712
