- Exhibition and sale - Gastronomy - Folklore with the Kadiyoyo group from Congo - Congolese rumba with Wenge BCBG by J.B. Mpiana, an internationally renowned Congolese artist - Film screening on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (its cities, history, and culture) The opening ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
This event celebrates the artistry of a Georgian craftswoman who brings tradition to life through her handmade creations. Guests will be welcomed by a beautifully decorated table adorned with delicate, hand-crocheted toys and elegant, handcrafted jewelry—each piece a reflection of care, skill, and cultural storytelling. These items, lovingly made by the artist herself, will be available
This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas invites visitors to explore the sculpture garden of the First Cemetery of Athens, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival. Beyond the “Sleeping Female Figure” The tomb of Sofia Afentaki—better known as The Sleeping Female Figure by Yannoulis Chalepas—is undoubtedly the
The This is Athens City Festival returns—reviving the pulse of the city! Since 2022, every May, the centre of Athens transforms into a massive open celebration, with happenings and events that bring public spaces to life. This year, for the first time, Seds Lifestyle—one of Greece’s leading dance music platforms—joins forces with Athens’ beloved mobile
ENTEKA Athens joins the This is Athens City Festival with a massive open-air party at Agios Andreas Square in Lamprini. On this northern edge of the City of Athens, ENTEKA brings together some of the most active DJs in the Greek electronic scene for an impressive setup—drawing thousands to a square that’s still off most
This activity is available in Greek only. This walk aims to reconstruct a small yet significant and fascinating area of Athens along the banks of the Ilissos River (one of the "lost" rivers of Athens, hidden beneath central avenues), exploring its evolution over time and linking it to historical periods and elements of the city’s
ATHENS DEEJAY and its creator Michalis Tsaousopoulos celebrate 25 years of continuous pioneering presence on the airwaves, 25 years of entertainment, countless music tracks, happy listeners, and wild parties. ATHENS DEEJAY is one of the country's leading radio stations. It is certainly one with a huge influence, and at its helm is one of the
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