BIOS Cultural Organization acquired its first permanent base in 2002, when it was installed in the protected, historic buildings of the Perdios Factories at Pireos 84 Street.
At that time, the axis of Pireos Street was still neglected, mostly factories along its entire length, mainly serving Athens as the center's main road axis to Piraeus. The unique and fragmentary cultural functions of the road were the Technopolis of the Municipality of Athens in Gazi and the Factory of the Fine Arts School in Tavros.
The establishment of the organization in the previously industrial area contributed significantly to the beginning of the transformation of Pireos Street into one of the pre-eminent cultural axes of Athens. Today, BIOS Cultural Organization is part of a lively and vibrant cultural scene along Pireos Street.
The reactivation of the Pireos 84 building was carried out with respect to its special architecture and turned the abandoned factory into a cultural center that includes: 2 main variable concert / exhibition / theatrical spaces with a total capacity of 1,000 people, 1 smaller theater / concert space, 1 cafe-bar, 1 rooftop bar, 1 restaurant, 1 screening room (cinematheque), 1 seminar room. Graphic design department for editing magazines, books and posters and the administrative offices of the BIOS Cultural Organization.
CULTURAL CENTER - VENUE HIRE
Situated in the heart of the Athenian City centre, the spaces at Bios are ideal for hosting your event.
Whether you’re planning a private or a corporate function, a performance, a presentation, a workshop, a screening or an exhibition, our spaces offer a unique and memorable backdrop for your guests and audience.
1. 7 unique and versatile spaces to hire
2. Daytime and evening hire
3. Events Manager to help you tailor your event
4. In-house press team can offer communication and promotion services
5. Our restaurant and bar can create a tailored menu for your guests
6. Technical equipment and support can be offered upon request
For any further info and enquiries, or if you would like a tour of our venues, please drop us an email at info@bios.gr
EXPLORE OUR SPACES
Tesla Café - Bar
The meeting point on the ground floor of the Pireos 84 building, the Tesla Café is decorated in a unique way. Its warm atmosphere transports you up on vintage train seats, staring at the airline signs and the passing car lights on Pireos street. The space is open throughout the day, and can be hired privately hired for meetings, receptions, parties and presentations.
Bios MAIN
Centrally located on the ground floor of Pireos 84 building, the main stage is suitable for concerts, theater plays, meetings, workshops, screenings, talks, performances, lectures and bazaars.
Full list of our backline equipment here.
Bios Basement
Centrally located, in the basement of the Pireos 84 building, the basement space is a smaller stage suitable for performances, exhibitions, workshops.
Bios.Home Kitchen
Centrally located on the first floor of Pireos 84 building, a fully equipped kitchen can host a great variety of pop up projects and events. The space is separated in 3 different rooms with big windows and collected vintage furniture.
Bios Cinematheque
Following the restaurant, a secret screening room is located on the first floor of Pireos 84 building. Cinematheque is a fully modifiable and equipped space, suitable for screenings, performances, exhibitions, workshops, seminars, meetings, lectures.
Seminar Room
Located on the first floor, suitable for performances, workshops, seminars, rehearsals, meetings.
Bios Rooftop
Conveniently located, near the historical center of Athens with one of the greatest views of Acropolis. Our rooftop bar is the hotspot of Pireos 84 building. The space is open throughout the spring, summer and autumn after 18.00 p.m. every day. Our bar tenders edit a wide range of signature cocktails. Our trademark is PAPOTO, a cocktail - ice-cream with rum in mango and strawberry flavors. Our visitors can usually enjoy the music of the best DJs in Athens and party under the summer full moons . The rooftop bar can be privately hired for receptions, parties, presentations, corporate events.