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Theatres & Cinemas

Theatre mask. Pentelic marble.

Greeks love to go to the cinema and a night at an open air one is an experience definitely not to be missed when in Greece and Athens.

Most neighbourhoods have outdoor cinemas and usually start sometime in July until September. Some may even start mid May or June. There are two showings a night, one about 9ish and the late one at 11ish.

They’re either located on a rooftop or garden, all films have intervals where refreshments are available such as nachos, popcorn, soft drinks, beer and alcohol - some even serve cocktails.

Some also show old classics such as Cary Grant films, Betty Davis, etc and all films are in the native language (ie: English) with Greek subtitles, so don’t be worried about not understanding what’s going on.

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A list of some of the most popular outdoor cinemas in the tourist areas:

Cine Thision: With a view to the Acropolis of Athens, this is a CNN award-winning cinema.  Website in Greek/English

Cine Aegli: In Zappion Gardens near Syntagma Square, this is a garden cinema in beautiful surroundings. aeglizappiou.gr/

Cine Dexameni: Near the 5-star St. George's Hotel in Kolonaki.  Garden cinema. cinedexameni.gr/

Cine Paris: Rooftop cinema in the heart of Plaka. Famous for its Parthenon views. cineparis.gr/en/

Athens & Epidaurus Festival

Greece's premier arts festival (May)

Text © Rebecca Hall

Image by Tilemahos Efthimiadis