Hora (Mykonos)
Need a break from the bars and clubs? Seek out this gorgeous open-air cinema in a garden setting. There’s a cafe here, too. Movies are shown in their…
Must-see entertainment in Greece
Hydra Town
In July and August the open-air cinema screens blockbusters and indie flicks. It also organises excursions to plays at the ancient theatre of Epidavros.
Acropolis Area
Why leave all the film fun to the outdoor cinemas? This great art-house theatre has comfy plush seats and a bar.
Thessaloniki
Set right among Ladadika's restaurants, Kismet is a fine, though crowded, spot for live bands, ranging from rock and pop to Greece's most popular…
Athens
In a smartly renovated building at the top corner of Exarhia's central square is this relaxed cafe-bar which hosts live music from around 10.30pm from…
Athens
Screening since 1969, the outdoor cinema Riviera tends toward art-house programming, with new indie films and occasional programs of artists' shorts and…
Skiathos Town
Catch current English-language movies – as well as, of course, Mamma Mia! – over beers and Greek subtitles at this open-air cinema on lower Papadiamanti.
Fira
This cocktail and absinthe bar is a Fira hotspot with live bands, visiting DJs and soul well into the wee hours. Expect tasty cocktails and a relaxed vibe.
Athens
One of Athens' better live-music venues, with Friday- and Saturday-night gigs featuring leading rock, punk, rap and other underground sounds.
Rethymno
This small open-air cinema near the fortress shows mostly new-release movies. It's lovely on a balmy evening, and has a bar for drinks.
Athens
A small spot with a long history of live rock, featuring lesser-known international and local bands, especially metal.
Gazi, Keramikos & Metaxourgio
There are two auditoriums at this art-house cinema. Check the website for special film series and festivals.
Syntagma & Plaka
This Plaka restaurant, established in 1882, has live music from 7pm to 1am. It is now so legendary that it can feel a bit like a film set. The crowd –…
Syntagma & Plaka
One of Athens' premier theatres, the Pallas is centrally located and stages large productions, almost always in Greek. The Mikro Pallas is a smaller…
Nikos Kazantzakis Open-Air Theatre
Iraklio
In summer the Nikos Kazantzakis Open-Air Theatre also screens movies. It’s behind the Jesus Bastion: follow Evans south for about 700m, then turn right on…
Preveza
At this waterfront arcade, kids can work off their energy on a range of noisy video games and a few well-maintained pinball machines. For adults, there's…
European Cultural Centre of Delphi
Delphi
Set in gardens above the western end of the village, this handsome facility generally comes to life in spring and summer, with a programme of photography…
National Theatre of Northern Greece
Thessaloniki
The theatre of the Society for Macedonian Studies, this venerable cultural institution offers opera, classical drama and modern theatre, all in Greek.
Corfu Town
Hidden beneath an apartment block, the Old Town's only cinema screens the latest big movies in their original languages.
Acropolis Area
Come to this long-running club for a kitschy, glam drag show that usually doesn't kick off until at least 1am.
Thessaloniki
A popular theatre with a variety of contemporary plays on both the main and children's stages, all in Greek.
Rethymno
In the Fortezza, this modern amphitheatre surrounded by pine trees kicks into action every summer during the Renaissance Festival. The name Erofili…
Iraklio
Located in the Talos Plaza mall on the waterfront west of the centre, Odeon is good for non-dubbed Hollywood blockbusters. Buy tickets in advance at www.i…
