This is Athens City Festival

Labor Day Market
2026-05-01 12:00 - 2026-05-03 23:00 (Europe/Athens) | Agion Asomaton Square, Agion Asomaton Square, Athens, Athens, 105 53, Greece
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.

Honouring 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.

Protogenous Urban Market
2026-05-01 17:00 - 2026-05-03 23:00 | Protogenous Str., Protogenous Street, Athens, Athens, 105 54, Greece
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.

But 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.

You 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.

These are the moments when Athens shows its most authentic side: open, spontaneous, creative, and completely up for a good time.

Athens Asian Food Festival 2026
2026-05-02 13:00 - 2026-05-03 23:00 | Kypseli Municipal Market, Kypseli Municipal Market, Athens, Athens, 113 61, Greece
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.

Foodies 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.

Between 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.

The ultimate weekend pitstop for anyone craving authentic bao, spice, and a bit of a wander through Athens’ most eclectic market.

Κeramikos Beat
2026-05-03 13:00 - 23:00 | Mikis Theodorakis Park, Iera Odos & Pireos, Athens, 118 54, Greece
_&Beyond makes a dynamic comeback to the city center, transforming Mikis Theodorakis Park into an open-air, all-day, spring dancefloor. In collaboration with the This Is Athens City Festival, we create a festive gathering where the urban landscape meets the greenery, and music becomes the focal point for Athens’ contemporary creative community.

From noon till night, cutting-edge DJs from the local scene curate a diverse sonic environment—spanning from balearic beats, rare grooves, and electronica to disco, afro/tropical, and house. Cocktails, a vinyl record fair, and street food pop-ups complete the experience, setting the perfect vibe for the start of the Athenian summer.

DJ sets: K.ATOU x CHEVY | LEX (Athens) x POLATOF | TAKO | MR.Z | KATIA

Bar: TELEION

Vinyl Record Fair: RECORDS SYMPOSIO

Street food pop-up: TARANTINO BURGERS

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