The Athens Concert Hall, located at Petrou Kokkali and Vasilissis Sofias in Athens, Greece, is a premier venue for meetings, conferences, and events. It offers a variety of facilities to cater to different needs.
Meeting and Conference Facilities
- Christos Lambrakis Hall: With a capacity of 1,961 individuals, this hall is used for concerts, operas, recitals, and conferences. It houses the largest ecclesiastical organ in Greece.
- Alexandra Trianti Hall: This hall has a capacity of 1,750 individuals and is used for artistic events (music, dance, theater) and scientific conferences. It is connected to the atrium.
- Dimitris Mitropoulos Hall: With a capacity of 450 individuals, this hall is mainly used for dance, chamber music, and opera performances. It is designed in the same way as a recording studio, leading to excellent acoustics.
- Nikos Skalkotas Hall: This hall has a capacity of 400 individuals and is used for high-level events, including scientific conferences, lectures, and lyrical events.
- Banquet Hall: The capacity of this hall varies but it is used for multiple occasions such as receptions and scientific conferences. It features a wide screen that allows interpretation in six languages during conferences.
Additional Spaces
- Athens International Conference Center: This center includes 18 meeting rooms, exhibition areas, and auditoriums. It can accommodate conferences with up to 8,000 guests.
- Conference Rooms: The Concert Hall houses 12 conference rooms that are used for press conferences, business meetings, seminars, and other events of that kind.
- Gardens and Atriums: The Concert Hall's Gardens cover an area of 22 acres and feature several trees, bushes, flowers, and other plants. The Muses' Atrium and the Muses Foyer are two charming open spaces directly connected to the Gardens.
- Recording Center: This center works simultaneously with performances and conferences to record selected productions for top-quality recordings in its archive.
- Music Library: Established in 1997, the Music Library is a comprehensive collection that includes music, literature, philosophy, and theater resources. It also organizes many educational activities.
Accessibility and Services
The venue ensures seamless mobility for individuals with disabilities, featuring specialized facilities such as ramps and elevators that provide access to all areas and conference rooms.
Parking information includes:
- 1€ for each additional hour
- Daily Card (Single Entry/Exit): 5€
- Daily Card (Multiple Entries/Exits): 12€
The venue has hosted numerous significant international conferences and exhibitions and is a member of the AIPC and ICCA conference associations.