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The This is Athens City Festival is the city's spring festival, aiming to showcase both well-known and lesser-known places in Athens through a wide range of artistic and cultural activities. It is an initiative of the City of Athens, implemented by Develop Athens S.A.
The main Festival is held every May and runs throughout the entire month. The Festival continues throughout the year, marking key moments in the city’s life with pop-up cultural events and special activations.
All events take place within the City of Athens. The exact location of each event is listed on its individual page on the Festival website.
The Festival is designed to be inclusive and open to all. Please refer to each event’s page on the website for detailed information regarding accessibility for people with disabilities.
No. The programme includes events for children and families as well.
No. Events funded by the City of Athens are free for everyone. However, some may require seat reservations due to limited capacity. For events organised by external partners that require paid tickets, bookings are handled through their own ticketing systems. Relevant information is provided on each event’s page on the Festival website.
If an event is postponed due to weather conditions or other factors, information will be posted on its individual event page and on the Festival’s social media channels, including any updates about rescheduling or cancellation.