Christmas At The Maria Callas Museum

The Maria Callas Museum presents a program of unique Christmas activities for all ages: a festive listening club, a jazz concert accompanied by hot chocolate, free guided tours, and family-friendly educational programs.

Why gather to talk about books when you can do the same for music?

Join Giorgos Florakis, radio producer of the 3rd Program of ERT and KOSMOS 93.6, at the Maria Callas Museum for a Christmas-themed Listening Club. Explore festive songs, from Lennon to Sinatra, Pogues to Bach, and enjoy discussions about melodies, lyrics, and the festive atmosphere they create.

Special guest Alkyone, a bright and ethereal presence in the Greek music scene, will discuss her latest work with Florakis and perform live on the piano, sharing her holiday memories and songs with attendees.

• Date: Sunday, December 15th
• Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Admission: Free (Limited seating; priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis)

Hot Chocolate Jazz Session
Sunday, December 15th

Spend a warm, festive evening filled with jazz melodies and the aroma of delectable hot chocolate on the 3rd floor of the Maria Callas Museum.

This unique live jazz concert will feature:

• Niki Kokkoli (Saxophone)
• Theodoros Ziarkas (Double Bass)
• Phoebe Pechlivanidi (Piano)

Enjoy jazz standards, beloved Christmas songs, and compositions by female jazz musicians while sipping on hot chocolate from the museum café in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.

• Date: Sunday, December 15th
• Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Admission: Free (Limited seating; priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis)

The Maria Callas Museum offers two free guided tours for adults, inviting them to explore the life of the great soprano and the art of opera.

Additionally, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, pianist Dimitra Kokkinopoulou will perform classic Christmas repertoire on the 3rd floor, creating a festive atmosphere for all visitors.

• Date: Saturday, December 28th
• Tour Times: 11:00 AM & 12:00 PM (Limited seating; priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis), Piano Performance: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Free Guided Tours for Seniors (65+)
Thursdays, December 12th & 19th

On these Thursdays, visitors aged 65+ can enjoy free guided tours included in their admission ticket. Explore the museum, learn about the life of Maria Callas, and discover the art of opera through an immersive experience enriched with audiovisual content, texts, historical artifacts, and modern technology.

• Dates: December 5th, 12th & 19th
• Time: 12:00 PM (December 5th & 12th), 12:30 PM (December 19th)
• Tour Duration: 50 minutes
• Admission Fee: €7 (for visitors aged 65+), guided tour included
• Reservations: Call 210 44 04 204

Just before midnight, preparations for a Christmas reception at the museum’s 3rd floor are in full swing. But mischievous elves and Maria Callas’ musical notes turn everything upside down in a theatrical game filled with laughter, creativity, and festive spirit.

• Date: Sunday, December 27th
• Time: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
• Ages: 4-8 years
• Cost: Free
• Reservations: Call 210 44 04 204 (Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00-18:00)

Explore how infants perceive Christmas and express their emotions through sensory stimuli. Parents and babies will create their own festive world in a workshop filled with sounds, materials, and holiday scents.

• Date: Sunday, December 15th
• Time: 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
• Ages: 8 months - 2.5 years
• Cost: €10 (for one infant and one guardian)
• Reservations: Call 210 44 04 204 (Tuesday - Friday: 10:00-18:00)

Elves inspired by Maria Callas’ voice embark on a creative adventure filled with crafts, colors, and festive tunes.