Athens Concert Hall

Athens Concert Hall is a modern performance building with multiple halls of different sizes, including two main stages for different types of events. The building combines marble and glass, and also houses exhibition spaces, meeting rooms, and surrounding greenery.

The project began in the 1970s through an initiative by musicians and artists who wanted to create a major cultural venue for the city. The building opened in 1991 and quickly became central to cultural life in Athens.

The name honors musicians and artists connected to the building who shaped its identity. Today you can see how the spaces are regularly used for orchestral concerts, opera performances, and theatrical productions.

The venue has good lighting and clear signage making it easy to find different areas. It helps to check beforehand which event is happening to locate the right hall for your visit.

The surrounding garden features old carob trees, oak trees, and magnolias offering visitors a green retreat within the city. These plant varieties create a quiet setting that contrasts with the busy life around it.

Location: Athens Municipality

Inception: June 20, 1991

Architects: Emmanouil Vourekas, Ilias Skroumbelos, Rolf Krogmeyer, Panos Tzonos, Kyriakos Kyriakidēs, Nikos Scholidis, Vassilis Sgoutas, Alexandros Tombazis, Giorgos Triantafyllou

Official opening: March 20, 1991

Architectural style: Stripped Classicism, New Classical architecture, modern architecture in Athens

Capacity: 10865

Floors above the ground: 8

Floors below the ground: 3

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: Pentelic marble, glass

Shares border with: Eleftherias Park, Athens Naval Hospital

Address: Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας 85 και Πέτρου Κόκκαλη 1, Αθήνα 115 21

Phone: +302107282000

Email: webmaster@megaron.gr

Website: https://megaron.gr

GPS coordinates: 37.98111,23.75416

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57