This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist Michalis Giohalas, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival, leads a walking tour through Anafiotika and its layered history. Rizokastro—the area nestled at the root of the Sacred Rock—and Anafiotika are among the most historic quarters of Athens. Using surviving monuments and buildings, remnants of
The first summer Pepper party of the year, in the heart of Athens, with free entry. On Friday, May 30th, at Eleftherias Park, next to the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Mousikis), from 6 PM until late in the evening. Music will be provided by special guests and the presenters of Pepper 96.6. Pepper 96.6 creates
Pangrati, a neighbourhood steeped in stories, voices, and rhythms, welcomes summer with a special event by the Tropical crew. In one of the city’s most beloved green spaces, something unique is about to unfold. For the first time ever, Tropical brings its signature sound to Alsos Pangratiou for an open-air party. What began a few
Get ready to feel the city’s magic just before summer kicks in! Music 89.2 and the This is Athens City Festival invite you to an unforgettable street party at Klafthmonos Square, right in the heart of Athens. Expect high-energy music, live shows, dance performances, and plenty of surprises with Music 89.2 favourites Kounavia, Maggie, Evanjelia
This activity is only available in Greek. Fairy tales from the neighborhoods of the world. What stories do children tell on the other side of the world? How do fairy tales from distant lands sound? Come and listen to traditional stories from all over the globe, travel with words and music, and discover how, no
The This is Athens City Festival brings the heartbeat of Crete to Athens, organizing a grand Cretan Feast with Psaroyiorgis. Raised in the deep musical tradition of Anogeia, he is a descendant of a legendary family of musicians from this mountain village. Son of the unique Psarantonis and nephew of Nikos Xylouris, the man who
The Panhellenic Federation of Argithea Associations (P.O.A.S.), in collaboration with the Municipality of Argithea and the traditional music group Argitheatiki Zygia, will present a showcase of local dances and songs from the region of Argithea, performed by dancers and singers from P.O.A.S. member associations. Celebrating a decade of continuous cultural activity, the Federation now enters
A year ago, Evritiki Zygia introduced itself to the Festival audience with a stunning concert in the square of the National Archaeological Museum. This year, it lands in the center of Athens, in Kotzia Square, leading the audience into the Dionysian magic of a Thracian Psychedelia. On Friday, May 30th, at 20:00, make a stop
Dance performances in unexpected spots around the city, featuring students from the State School of Dance, under the artistic direction of the school’s leading dance teacher, Dafni Kokkinou.
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