KATERINA PARRI
As every year, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) puts on its festive attire and welcomes the public to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. This year, the host of the dazzling evening is actor and singer Jerome Kaluta, while the program opens at 22:30 with Alexandra Sieti, a rising performer and songwriter who has stood out for her charismatic jazzy voice and commanding stage presence.
Of course, the New Year’s Eve program would not be complete without the spectacular Fountain Choreographies at the Canal, while the change of the year is marked by an impressive fireworks show that will light up the Attic sky with color and brilliance. In the first minutes of the New Year, the starting signal is given for the first race of the year, the now-established SNF RUN: 2026 FIRST RUN of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). The night continues with a big party at the Agora, led by DJ Sunshine Pedro, who promises to keep the energy high until the early morning hours.
At the same time, the Ice Rink and Stavros Niarchos Park will remain open exclusively for this night until 02:00, for those who wish to welcome the New Year skating on ice or taking photos among the impressive Light Installations. Treats and many more surprises complete the New Year’s Eve atmosphere at the SNFCC.
The festive SNFCC program will be broadcast live on ERT2 SPORT, on snfcc.org, and across the organization’s social media channels.
All New Year’s Eve events take place with free admission, thanks to the donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
New Year’s Eve Program at the SNFCC
Concert with Alexandra Sieti
22:30 | Agora
Alexandra Sieti, together with her seven-member band, presents a program blending soul, funk, and disco influences. From Sisters Sledge and The Blues Brothers to Alicia Keys and The Weeknd, Sieti fills the SNFCC Agora with rhythm and energy.
Alexandra Sieti is a performer and songwriter with a strong presence in the soul, funk, and jazz scene. She has collaborated with leading Greek artists such as Dionysis Savvopoulos, Phoebus Delivorias, and Elli Paspala, and in 2022 she opened Beth Hart’s concert in Athens. Following her debut album Sunny Side Up with Souled Out, she is currently preparing her new release in collaboration with award-winning producer Hill Kourkoutis. Her live performances stand out for their dynamic stage presence and authentic, emotionally rich sound.
Party with DJ Sunshine Pedro
00:04 | Agora
With an explosive mix of house, disco, and afro beat rhythms, Sunshine Pedro will get the crowd moving, creating a festive atmosphere to welcome the New Year.
Sunshine Pedro is one of the most distinctive figures of the Athenian house and disco scene, with a career spanning over two decades and appearances at major festivals and venues in Greece and abroad. A founding member and resident DJ of Cariocas Beach Bar, co-founder of Odyssia Festival, and the mind behind Burger Disco Club, he has played a key role in shaping the sound and culture of Greece’s contemporary club scene.
SNF RUN: 2026 FIRST RUN
Start Time: 00:04 | Esplanade
The first road race of the year, SNF RUN: 2026 FIRST RUN of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), organized in collaboration with the non-profit organization “Regeneration & Progress,” returns to the festively decorated SNFCC.
The SNF RUN: 2026 FIRST RUN is a 3 km race, open to everyone and non-competitive in nature. However, official timing will be provided so participants can track their performance as they achieve the first goal of the year.
As part of the race’s charitable character, runners are invited to contribute a minimum €5 participation fee to support the work of the non-profit organization “Spitiko tis Agapis” (Home of Love).
The race is organized by Regeneration & Progress and the Sports Excellence Department of the First Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic of the Medical School of the University of Athens, in collaboration with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC).
More information here. Registrations open until 25/12/25 here.
Light and Water Dance!
As every New Year’s Eve, the Christmas World of the SNFCC reaches the peak of its brilliance with a spectacular fireworks show and the choreographed Fountain performances at the Canal. The Fountains welcome the New Year with luminous choreographies that, combined with beloved melodies, create an unforgettable spectacle.
INFO
New Year’s Eve at the SNFCC
December 31, from 22:30
SNFCC Agora
364 Syngrou Ave., Kallithea
Free admission
The concert will be available in an accessible format with Greek Sign Language interpretation and live captioning of lyrics, music, and presentation. Accessibility services are provided by ATLAS E.P.
For the night of the event, the SNFCC shuttle bus will operate continuously on a circular route (Syngrou Fix – SNFCC) from 22:00 to 02:30. Additionally, the Aviation parking area will be available from 21:00 to 03:00 for free public parking.
Grand Donor of the SNFCC Christmas World: Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
Event Sponsor: Uber
Major Ice Rink Sponsor: Fysiko Aerio Hellenic Energy Company
Lighting Installations Festival Sponsor: COSMOTE TELEKOM
More information and the full program of the SNFCC Christmas World events can be found at snfcc.org and on social media @SNFCC.
