This is Athens City Festival: A Citywide Celebration Throughout May!
Every May, the heart of Athens beats louder. The This is Athens City Festival returns, to fill the city’s neighbourhoods, squares, and streets with energy, music, surprises, and more than 200 free events for all ages.
For an entire month, Athens transforms into a vibrant, open stage for culture, creativity, and connection.
This grand spring celebration is organised by the City of Athens through Develop Athens S.A.
You’re all invited to:
800.000
VISITORS
31
DAYS OF ACTIVITIES
200
EVENTS
→ A Diverse Festival: Where music, art, gastronomy, exhibitions, and outdoor happenings come together.
→ An Unexpected Festival: Reaching beyond the usual hotspots. From central neighbourhoods to off-the-beaten-track city corners, discover the real Athens through concerts, performances, street happenings, and thematic walks that take over the city.
→ An Inclusive Festival: Welcoming all ages, tastes, and interests.
→ An Accessible Festival: Where the city celebrates with no barriers.
→ A Sustainable Festival: Where every activity is designed with conscious practices in mind.
See you in May in Athens!
During the This is Athens City Festival, photos and video footage may be captured for marketing and publicity purposes, to be used on the Festival’s website and social media channels and/or in third-party publications.
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