Christmas Bazaar Guide 2021
From Lebanon to Sweden, Athens Insider draws up a list of all the Christmas bazaars in Athens. Shop for gifts for loved ones and feel the warm, fuzzy spirit of Christmas.
Joyeux Noel at the French School!
WHAT: Plunge into the spirit of Noel with French Christmas specialties, wines, cheese, toys, decorations and home-baked goodies at the annual Christmas bazaar organised by Athenes Accueil at the French Lycee.
WHEN: December 5|from 10am to 5pm
WHERE: Lycee Franco-Hellenique, Chlois and Trikalon, Agia Paraskevi
Anglican Church Bazaar
WHAT: Indulge in some quality festive browsing at the longest-running Christmas bazaar in Athens. Stock up on Christmas crackers, gifts, books and the chance to shop for your loved ones and wrap yourself in plenty of warm, fuzzy feelings.
WHEN: Sunday, December 5, 11am to 4.30pm
WHERE: At the foyer of The War Museum, Rizari
Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar
WHAT: For mulled wine, Scandi-handicrafts, sweets, chocolates, Christmas decorations, and the closest you can get to Santa’s Lapland in Athens, head to the Svenska Kyrkan
WHEN: From November 22 to December 5, Mondays to Thursdays from 2pm to 7pm, Saturdays from 9.30am to 2.30pm and on Sunday from 1pm to 4pm
WHERE: Sotirios 7, Plaka
Meet Market 2021 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 10 to 19, 2021
On Weekends: noon to 10pm
Weekdays: 6pm to 10pm
WHERE: Palaio Amaxotasio OSY, Pireos and Ermou streets, Gazi Closest metro station: Kerameikos
Friends of the Child International Bazaar
WHAT: Athens’ biggest and most magical Christmas bazaar with several embassies participating, spreading festive joy to young and old for the twenty first year running. A global celebration of flavours, music, customs and traditions. Gifts galore. Home-made sweets.
WHEN: December 4 and 5
WHERE: Palaio Amaxotasio OSY, Pireos and Ermou streets, Gazi Closest metro station: Kerameikos
AWOG 2021 Virtual Christmas Bazaar
WHAT: One of the oldest Christmas Bazaars in Athens! Enjoy a day full of lots of fun, shopping, photos with Santa, children activities, delicious baked goods and wonderful prizes at the Grand Lottery! Proceeds will be donated to our Community Services!
WHEN: December 3-5|
WHERE: Online. awog.gr
Nine Lives’ Santa Paws Christmas Bazaar
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 2022 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: December 4
WHERE: At Yolenis (4th floor), Solonos 9, Kolonaki
Hkeye Lebanese Christmas Bazaar
WHAT: Tales of Lebanon showcase 40 artists and designers at a pop-up bazaar at The Project Gallery. Discover the best of Lebanese creativity and hospitality.
WHEN: December 2 to 5, noon to 8pm
WHERE: Normanou 3, Monastiraki
