A New Season Of Culture & Creativity At The Kypseli Municipal Market
- by XpatAthens
- Tuesday, 02 September 2025
This September at the Kypseli Municipal Market, the spirit of community is at its best. The historic building is buzzing with life, hosting cultural events, workshops, food, and gatherings that bring people together. Families, friends, and visitors stroll through the market, discovering not only unique shops but also creative initiatives, social impact projects, and spaces that celebrate diversity and connection.
EventsIf you’re passing by the Kypseli Municipal Market, stop by for a quick test!
We’re back in Athens, just like you, and this is your reminder that it may be the right time to make your sexual health a priority. The Athens Checkpoint team will be at the Kypseli Municipal Market to provide information about prevention and sexual health, give out free condoms, and offer free and rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B & C.
▪ Mondays 1, 15 & 29/9 || 11:00-15:00
▪ Creative Lab
▪ Free entrance
We’re back in Athens, just like you, and this is your reminder that it may be the right time to make your sexual health a priority. The Athens Checkpoint team will be at the Kypseli Municipal Market to provide information about prevention and sexual health, give out free condoms, and offer free and rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B & C.
▪ Mondays 1, 15 & 29/9 || 11:00-15:00
▪ Creative Lab
▪ Free entrance
Farmers’ Market
The Kypseli Municipal Market hosts a farmers’ market with fresh organic produce from small-scale producers.
▪ Every Wednesday || 14:00-17:00
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
The Kypseli Municipal Market hosts a farmers’ market with fresh organic produce from small-scale producers.
▪ Every Wednesday || 14:00-17:00
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
Ethiopian New Year
The Ethiopian community invites you to celebrate with us the Ethiopian New Year with lively rhythms, vibrant colors & patterns, unique food, and drinks.
▪ Sunday 7/9 || 10:00-22:00
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
The Ethiopian community invites you to celebrate with us the Ethiopian New Year with lively rhythms, vibrant colors & patterns, unique food, and drinks.
▪ Sunday 7/9 || 10:00-22:00
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
Blood Donation
With the initiative of the Kypseli Municipal Market, Blood-e is organizing an action to support voluntary blood donation.
▪ Wednesday 9/9 || 16:00-19:00
▪ F
▪ Free entrance
With the initiative of the Kypseli Municipal Market, Blood-e is organizing an action to support voluntary blood donation.
▪ Wednesday 9/9 || 16:00-19:00
▪ F
▪ Free entrance
Athens Beer Weekend
Athens Beer Weekend is back! Get ready for three days full of beer, music, and urban fun vibes at the Kypseli Municipal Market! Craft beers from top microbreweries, street food to excite your taste buds, DJ sets from selectors who know how to set the mood, merchandise from local brands, and many surprises to quench even the toughest thirst!
▪ Friday 12/9, 17:00-23:30 | Saturday 13/9, 15:00–23:30 | Sunday 14/9, 13:00–23:30
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
Athens Beer Weekend is back! Get ready for three days full of beer, music, and urban fun vibes at the Kypseli Municipal Market! Craft beers from top microbreweries, street food to excite your taste buds, DJ sets from selectors who know how to set the mood, merchandise from local brands, and many surprises to quench even the toughest thirst!
▪ Friday 12/9, 17:00-23:30 | Saturday 13/9, 15:00–23:30 | Sunday 14/9, 13:00–23:30
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
Next Stop: Kypseli
From September through October, we “walk” again through the history of the city’s liveliest neighborhood! The Kypseli Municipal Market invites us once more on a unique theatrical walk “Next Stop: Kypseli.” Now in its sixth season, the tour takes us back in time, as Kypseli “comes alive” before our eyes, revealing secrets and stories hidden in every corner. Duration: 80'
▪ Sundays 14/9, 21/9, 28/9 || 19:00 (arrival required at 18:45)
▪ Meeting point: Kypseli Municipal Market / Exhibition entrance, Fokionos Negri St.
▪ Ticket: €10. Reduced: €7 (for unemployed, students, disabled, seniors 65+). Presale at more.com
From September through October, we “walk” again through the history of the city’s liveliest neighborhood! The Kypseli Municipal Market invites us once more on a unique theatrical walk “Next Stop: Kypseli.” Now in its sixth season, the tour takes us back in time, as Kypseli “comes alive” before our eyes, revealing secrets and stories hidden in every corner. Duration: 80'
▪ Sundays 14/9, 21/9, 28/9 || 19:00 (arrival required at 18:45)
▪ Meeting point: Kypseli Municipal Market / Exhibition entrance, Fokionos Negri St.
▪ Ticket: €10. Reduced: €7 (for unemployed, students, disabled, seniors 65+). Presale at more.com
Moving Differently… Living Better
The Accessibility & Inclusion Working Group of the City of Athens is organizing a full-day free event dedicated to sustainable mobility and cycling as part of European Mobility Week. In collaboration with the NGO “Cities for Cycling” and local schools, the event offers hands-on activities for children and adults, highlighting the role of bicycles in everyday life and sustainable urban mobility.
▪ Tuesday 16/9 || 10:00-19:00
▪ Atrium, Creative Lab
▪ Free entrance
The Accessibility & Inclusion Working Group of the City of Athens is organizing a full-day free event dedicated to sustainable mobility and cycling as part of European Mobility Week. In collaboration with the NGO “Cities for Cycling” and local schools, the event offers hands-on activities for children and adults, highlighting the role of bicycles in everyday life and sustainable urban mobility.
▪ Tuesday 16/9 || 10:00-19:00
▪ Atrium, Creative Lab
▪ Free entrance
Georgian Cuisine Festival
A two-day festival by the organization “The Georgian House,” featuring traditional Georgian dishes and wine. Chefs from the Georgian community will cook, accompanied by artists, painters, jewelers, and other creators. The event includes traditional Georgian dances and music.
▪ Saturday 20 & Sunday 21/9 || 11:00-20:00
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
A two-day festival by the organization “The Georgian House,” featuring traditional Georgian dishes and wine. Chefs from the Georgian community will cook, accompanied by artists, painters, jewelers, and other creators. The event includes traditional Georgian dances and music.
▪ Saturday 20 & Sunday 21/9 || 11:00-20:00
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
A Sea in the City
After the success of “Medusa Workshop: Create Your Own Jellyfish and Become Part of the Story!”, ADAF Greece returns to Kypseli Municipal Market with a day dedicated to technology and creativity. Visitors will explore ADAF’s installations and admire their own jellyfish creations.
▪ Thursday 25/9 || 17:00-23:00
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
After the success of “Medusa Workshop: Create Your Own Jellyfish and Become Part of the Story!”, ADAF Greece returns to Kypseli Municipal Market with a day dedicated to technology and creativity. Visitors will explore ADAF’s installations and admire their own jellyfish creations.
▪ Thursday 25/9 || 17:00-23:00
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
Two Movie Nights at Kypseli Municipal Market
Stay tuned for more information!
▪ Friday 26/9 || 21:00
▪ Saturday 27/9 || 20:00
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
Stay tuned for more information!
▪ Friday 26/9 || 21:00
▪ Saturday 27/9 || 20:00
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
Kypseli BEAT
At the historic Kypseli Municipal Market, in one of the city’s liveliest neighborhoods, we enjoy great music by top selectors and DJs, creating a diverse musical soundtrack for the soul, mind, and body.
▪ Sunday 28/9 || 13:00-23:30
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
At the historic Kypseli Municipal Market, in one of the city’s liveliest neighborhoods, we enjoy great music by top selectors and DJs, creating a diverse musical soundtrack for the soul, mind, and body.
▪ Sunday 28/9 || 13:00-23:30
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
Wasted: The Event
The “Wasted” campaign, organized by Syniparxis Org under Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund and supported by the City of Athens, culminates on Monday 29 September 2025, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. A large-scale festival at Kypseli Municipal Market aimed at the city’s young citizens.
▪ Monday 29/9 || 13:00-22:00
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
The “Wasted” campaign, organized by Syniparxis Org under Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund and supported by the City of Athens, culminates on Monday 29 September 2025, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. A large-scale festival at Kypseli Municipal Market aimed at the city’s young citizens.
▪ Monday 29/9 || 13:00-22:00
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance
Art Exhibition [UN_RELEASED]
A unique art exhibition showcasing works by students from the Avlona Juvenile Detention Center, created in a setting of stark contrasts. The artworks reflect the school’s transformation into a vibrant artistic workshop.
▪ Monday 29/9 – Sunday 5/10 || Mon-Fri 15:00-21:00 & Sat-Sun 10:00-21:00
▪ Large F
▪ Free entrance
A unique art exhibition showcasing works by students from the Avlona Juvenile Detention Center, created in a setting of stark contrasts. The artworks reflect the school’s transformation into a vibrant artistic workshop.
▪ Monday 29/9 – Sunday 5/10 || Mon-Fri 15:00-21:00 & Sat-Sun 10:00-21:00
▪ Large F
▪ Free entrance
Workshops & Programs
Polymer Clay Dates – Creative Clay Workshops by Pink Forest
Earrings, keychains, colors, and imagination! Two creative polymer clay workshops—one for beginners, the other more advanced with floral designs.
▪ Monday 15 & 29/9 || 18:00-20:30
▪ Creative Lab
▪ Cost: €25 per workshop (all materials provided)
▪ Sign up and info here
Earrings, keychains, colors, and imagination! Two creative polymer clay workshops—one for beginners, the other more advanced with floral designs.
▪ Monday 15 & 29/9 || 18:00-20:30
▪ Creative Lab
▪ Cost: €25 per workshop (all materials provided)
▪ Sign up and info here
Afro-American Jazz Choreography
Join us at the Kypseli Municipal Market for Afro-American dance and choreography to a Sudanese jazz song with addictive groove and relaxed style. Learn basic moves, rhythms, weight shifts, body involvement, and relax into the beat. Includes warm-up, circle coordination, and cooldown.
▪ Monday 15/9 || 18:30-20:30
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance (reservation required here)
Join us at the Kypseli Municipal Market for Afro-American dance and choreography to a Sudanese jazz song with addictive groove and relaxed style. Learn basic moves, rhythms, weight shifts, body involvement, and relax into the beat. Includes warm-up, circle coordination, and cooldown.
▪ Monday 15/9 || 18:30-20:30
▪ Atrium
▪ Free entrance (reservation required here)
Woodworking Workshop
Starting with woodworking basics, participants will quickly get hands-on learning how to use hand tools. By the end, each will take home their own handmade stool.
▪ Every Wednesday, 17/9 – 5/11 || 18:30-20:30
▪ HOKOCRAFTS
▪ Limited seats. Info & tickets: https://www.hokocrafts.com/workshop
Starting with woodworking basics, participants will quickly get hands-on learning how to use hand tools. By the end, each will take home their own handmade stool.
▪ Every Wednesday, 17/9 – 5/11 || 18:30-20:30
▪ HOKOCRAFTS
▪ Limited seats. Info & tickets: https://www.hokocrafts.com/workshop
Torvas Workshop – Unmuted: Creative Writing
What remains when voices fall silent? Old photos, hidden stories, and women behind great names inspire new writing. We’ll explore pop culture, tradition, and silenced lives to discover how to write more powerfully.
▪ Monday 22/9 || 18:00-21:00
▪ Small F
▪ Free entrance. Reservation via DM or email torvas.athens@gmail.com (first-come, first-served)
What remains when voices fall silent? Old photos, hidden stories, and women behind great names inspire new writing. We’ll explore pop culture, tradition, and silenced lives to discover how to write more powerfully.
▪ Monday 22/9 || 18:00-21:00
▪ Small F
▪ Free entrance. Reservation via DM or email torvas.athens@gmail.com (first-come, first-served)
Embroidery Circle
In collaboration with textile designer Porfyria Moschopoulou, the Kypseli Municipal Market hosts embroidery workshops focusing on cross-stitch. Participants (15+) will learn stitches, patterns, materials, and design harmony. Suitable for beginners or those wanting to expand their skills.
▪ Every Tuesday, 30/9 – 9/12 || 18:30-20:30
▪ Small F
▪ Tickets via more.com. Cost: €125 full cycle (30/9–9/12), €70 per half cycle.
In collaboration with textile designer Porfyria Moschopoulou, the Kypseli Municipal Market hosts embroidery workshops focusing on cross-stitch. Participants (15+) will learn stitches, patterns, materials, and design harmony. Suitable for beginners or those wanting to expand their skills.
▪ Every Tuesday, 30/9 – 9/12 || 18:30-20:30
▪ Small F
▪ Tickets via more.com. Cost: €125 full cycle (30/9–9/12), €70 per half cycle.
First Aid for Infants, Children & Adults
A seminar hosted at Kypseli Municipal Market for parents, teachers, caregivers, and anyone wishing to gain essential skills to handle emergencies for all ages. Covers CPR, anti-choking techniques, injury and allergy management. Includes theory and practical training.
▪ Tuesday 30/9 || 18:30-20:00
▪ Creative Lab
▪ Cost: €30. Reservation via Momscent’s Instagram page + payment via Iris (Tax ID: 149175938)
A seminar hosted at Kypseli Municipal Market for parents, teachers, caregivers, and anyone wishing to gain essential skills to handle emergencies for all ages. Covers CPR, anti-choking techniques, injury and allergy management. Includes theory and practical training.
▪ Tuesday 30/9 || 18:30-20:00
▪ Creative Lab
▪ Cost: €30. Reservation via Momscent’s Instagram page + payment via Iris (Tax ID: 149175938)
Pop Up
Lavinia’s Jewelry – Handmade jewelry & accessories.
▪ Mon 1 – Sun 7/9 || 10:00-21:00
▪ Mon 1 – Sun 7/9 || 10:00-21:00
Botti Ceramics – Handmade ceramics.
▪ Mon 1 – Sun 7/9 || 10:00-21:00
▪ Mon 1 – Sun 7/9 || 10:00-21:00
Made by Lilian – Brass, silver, semiprecious stone jewelry with fabrics & colorful cords.
▪ Mon 15 – Sat 21/9 || 12:00-20:00
▪ Mon 15 – Sat 21/9 || 12:00-20:00
Handmade Crafts – Handmade bags, pouches, scrunchies, jewelry & more.
▪ Mon 22 – Sun 28/9 || 10:00-21:00
▪ Mon 22 – Sun 28/9 || 10:00-21:00
Paav Creations x Evieonoff x Better Be Candles – Posters, clothes, accessories, soy candles, room scents, silver jewelry with natural stones, art, fragrances.
▪ Mon 29/9 – Sun 5/10 || Mon-Wed 10:00-15:00, Tue-Thu-Fri 13:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-21:00
▪ Mon 29/9 – Sun 5/10 || Mon-Wed 10:00-15:00, Tue-Thu-Fri 13:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-21:00
Shops
At the Kypseli Municipal Market, you’ll discover a lively mix of shops that celebrate creativity, culture, and community. Hōkō brings eco-friendly and sustainable home décor inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian design, with a mid-century twist—and a plant cutting gifted with every purchase. SCRIP is a cozy bookstore offering a thoughtful selection of Greek and translated literature, poetry, theory, and rare editions, while also hosting talks and seminars. The VERY COOL Knowledge Bookstore adds a playful touch, filled with books on geography, history, science, and psychology, along with collectible merch, games, and colorful curiosities. For something truly unique, Finikalala offers handmade jewelry and accessories created in collaboration with Kenyan women artisans, blending African tradition with Greek culture and supporting fair trade. And at Modistra Hopemade, handmade home items and accessories come to life through the work of formerly incarcerated women, combining creativity with empowerment and social impact.
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