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SUMMARY:Labor Day Market
DESCRIPTION:Under the theme “Light of Labour · Springtime Co-creation\,” this year’s traditional May Day celebrations are transformed into a vibrant cultural bridge between China and Greece\, as part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026.\n\nHonouring International Workers’ Day\, this cultural marketplace highlights the value of manual creation through a rich programme that blends art with everyday effort. Visitors will have the chance to wander through original lighting installations inspired by the tools of trade\, discover the stunning traditional Chinese Hanfu attire\, and participate in handicraft workshops that celebrate the “wisdom of the hands.” The atmosphere will be filled with the melodies of traditional instruments and poetry recitals.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/labor-day-market/
LOCATION:Agion Asomaton Square\, Agion Asomaton Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 53\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GASTRONOMY,LITERATURE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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SUMMARY:Protogenous Urban Market
DESCRIPTION:Protogenous Street is a living example of the art of Athenian transformation\, going from a narrow\, downtown commercial lane into the ultimate destination for the city’s coolest subcultures. There’s something for everyone here: from niche record stores and skate shops to quirky hair salons\, vintage furniture\, and street food you won’t forget. It’s a place where everyone finds their spot.\n\nBut when the This is Athens City Festival arrives\, Protogenous switches gears for three whole days. Once the shutters go down\, the speakers go up\, the street fills with people\, and the urban landscape turns into one massive open-air party.\n\nYou can expect live gigs that’ll make you stop in your tracks\, DJs keeping the beat going non-stop\, street food on the go\, impromptu markets\, creative pop-ups\, and surprises tucked away in every corner. For those forty-eight hours\, the whole street becomes one big group of friends. You’ll find yourself dancing with strangers who feel like mates by the end of the night\, drifting from stage to stage\, beat to beat\, and laugh to laugh.\n\nThese are the moments when Athens shows its most authentic side: open\, spontaneous\, creative\, and completely up for a good time.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/protogenous-urban-market/
LOCATION:Protogenous Str.\, Protogenous Street\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 54\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,GASTRONOMY,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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SUMMARY:Athens Asian Food Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Kypseli Municipal Market is set to be flooded with the incredible aromas and flavours of the East for a two-day celebration of Asian gastronomy and culture\, held as part of the This is Athens City Festival. In one of the city’s most vibrant community hubs\, top chefs and artisans are coming together to serve up an experience that bridges authentic street food with modern Asian aesthetics.\n\nFoodies can expect a deep dive into the kitchens of Japan\, China\, India\, and Thailand (and beyond). But it’s not just about the snacks\, though the street food is obviously a major draw. You’ll have the chance to experience traditional tea rituals\, discover the nuances of sake\, and tuck into legendary Asian sweets.\n\nBetween bites\, you can browse pop-up corners filled with unique products and handmade crafts. It’s a full-on sensory feast that brings a burst of Asian energy right into the heart of Kypseli.\n\nThe ultimate weekend pitstop for anyone craving authentic bao\, spice\, and a bit of a wander through Athens’ most eclectic market.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-asian-food-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Kypseli Municipal Market\, Kypseli Municipal Market\, Athens\, Athens\, 113 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,GASTRONOMY,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260502T190000
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SUMMARY:The First Cemetery of Athens: An Open-Air Sculpture Gallery 1
DESCRIPTION:“The Athens Cemetery encompasses the entire movement of modern sculpture.” \n\nWith these words\, the great sculptor Thomas Thomopoulos captured the unique essence of the First Cemetery of Athens over a century ago. As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, archaeologist and certified guide Michalis Giohalas will lead us through this extraordinary open-air museum\, where art\, history\, and memory are inextricably linked. From the illustrious names of modern Greek sculpture to the poignant human stories behind every grave\, this guided tour is a captivating journey through time. You will discover the hidden facets of funerary art and the very human passions that inspired it. The thirst for legacy\, fierce artistic rivalries\, and the unrequited loves that remain eternally etched in marble. It is a rare\, reflective path of high aesthetics that invites you to uncover the history of Athens through the silent yet imposing presence of its most beautiful monuments.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/the-first-cemetery-of-athens-an-open-air-sculpture-gallery-1-2/
LOCATION:First Cemetery of Athens\, Logginou 3\, Athens\, Athens\, 116 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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SUMMARY:Old Souls\, New City by Coordinatas
DESCRIPTION:The project “Old Souls\, New City” brings a breath of renewal to the neighbourhoods of Athens\, transforming public space into a living stage where the past meets contemporary aesthetics.\n\nAmidst rails of curated vintage finds and book pages filled with history\, the city reconnects with its roots through a fresh and sustainable lens. The experience is enriched by the imagery of Greek photographers capturing the urban pulse\, while the perfect soundtrack is provided by Coordinatas: warm\, analogue sounds\, from early house to soulful disco grooves\, create the ideal atmosphere for exploration and socialising.\n\nA celebration of community that honours the old while creating the new\, inviting us to rediscover the charm of authentic Athens.\n\nDJ SET\nALEGAM\nBABY JONES\nBELLAS\nDECOUP\nHERS\nMONORISM\n\nLIVE PERFORMANCE\nSOUL PEANUTS
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/old-souls-new-city-by-coordinatas/
LOCATION:Pangrati Grove\, Pangrati Grove\, Athens\, Athens\, 116 35\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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SUMMARY:Yoga Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Rizari Park is transforming into the quietest\, yet most radiant\, spot in the city. Think of it as a lush green sanctuary right in the heart of Athens\, where time seems to slow down and the city’s daily hum just fades away behind the trees.\n\nAs part of the This is Athens City Festival\, our Yoga Sessions are back\, inviting you to roll out your mat on the grass and get in sync with your body and breath. Practising under the shade of the trees with the open sky above is a total game-changer\, it’s a chance to reconnect with yourself and the city in a whole new way.\n\nWe’ve got some fantastic instructors on hand to guide everyone from total beginners to seasoned yogis through a harmonious flow focused on balance\, focus\, and finding that inner alignment. Every inhale brings a fresh burst of energy\, and every exhale lets go of the day’s tension.\n\nIt’s that lovely moment when Athens reveals its serene side—a gentle reminder that wellbeing isn’t a luxury\, it’s a rhythm we can all find together.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/yoga-sessions/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Rizari Park\, Rizari 5\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 76\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,SPORTS & WELLNESS
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