The Meet Market

The Meet Market

The Meet Market began as a tiny Christmas market, back in 2007, on the second floor of a bar in Gazi, which no longer exists – K44. K44 went on to become other things, and so did the Meet Market, starting with just 20 vendors of like-minded designers, crafters, collectors and makers.

The idea was to explore a new type of market, something nomadic and fresh, with well-made products & concepts, and alternative promotion, in a fun, lively, musical setting, open to all.

And so it did just that, and began to grow, attracting more vendors and more visitors each time, establishing a monthly meeting point where creators and appreciators could get together and exchange, share their visions, test their ideas, sell their work, improve, evolve, and create yet another vessel for getting by in these challenging times.

Our nomadic character is another unique attribute we like to celebrate.

Though we move around, our appointment is stable and consistent – one weekend each month. As we aim to show the various and vast creative, entrepreneurial initiatives, we also aim to explore & discover the plethora of beautiful spaces, places and venues around, that can host our events. To date, we have organized over 75 Meet Markets in over 25 venues including Technopolis, T.A.F.(The Art Foundation), Bios, 6 D.O.G.S, Kotzia Square at European Music Day, Synch festival, E.P.A.S.K.T., Athinais Cultural Space, The Association of Greek Archaeologists, Vyrsodepsio, Acharnon 61, Art House (Thessaloniki), Mezzanine, The Port of Pireas, K44, The Grey Building in Agias Irene Square, Romantso, Pure Bliss and Fokianos Sports Center in Zappeio.

Each spaces has it own atmosphere and functionality, and we try and take advantage of this in every way possible. Moving around also help us keep things fresh and innovative, and allows us to collaborate with various people and groups of cooperators, which in turn, teaches us as organizers something new each and every time.

Press Release:

The 100th Meet Market – Technopolis, City of Athens
Saturday 31/03 & Sunday 01/04 2018
12:00 – 23:00 each day

One week before Easter, the Meet Market will be celebrating its Golden anniversary! Yes indeed, it been 10 years and 100 Meet Markets since the very first time we came together with the idea to explore a new type of market, something nomadic and fresh, with well-made products & concepts, and alternative promotion, in a fun, lively, musical setting, open to all.  And so it did just that, and began to grow, attracting more vendors and more visitors each time, establishing a monthly meeting point where creators and appreciators could get together and exchange, share their visions, test their ideas, sell their work, improve, evolve, and create yet another vessel for getting by in these challenging times.

Its a big anniversary, so of course, we are preparing something EXTRA GRAND!!  That’s why we will be taking over ALL of Technopolis (not just our usual Mixanourgio and yard set-up) and crafting something super special for each venue.  150+ Greek brands, small scale business, designers and collectors will be participating in a weekend full of DJ sets, interactive games for kids, workshops & seminars for adults, a treasure hunt, live performances, exhibitions, street food and of course, prizes for all to win at the central cashier.

And because its our 100th Meet Market, we have 100 gift certificates worth 5, 10 and 20 euros for 100 lucky winners to come and treat themselves to Meet Market goodies.
Free entrance as always.