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SUMMARY:7th Agatha Crime Fiction Festival
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival 2026 welcomes the 7th Agatha Crime Fiction Festival\, the annual literary rendezvous that transforms Athens into a gripping mystery set. The intrigue kicks off on 5 May with a series of pre-festival pop-ups\, culminating in a high-stakes three-day takeover of the War Museum on 15\, 16\, and 17 May.\n\nThis year’s line-up features international titans of the genre\, including Spain’s legendary Arturo Pérez-Reverte\, alongside B.A. Paris\, Kristina Ohlsson\, and Hugues Pagan. From deep dives into true crime and interactive mystery games to creative writing seminars and Rebetiko sessions celebrating the city’s “underworld” anthems\, the Agatha Festival promises surprises at every turn. Don’t miss the unique theatrical performance starring the authors themselves\, or the grand tribute to the “father” of Greek noir\, Yannis Maris.\n\nWith chapters unfolding from Thissio to Cholargos\, the city awakens to a rhythm of suspense and shadows. Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or a casual reader\, it’s a brilliant shout for those wanting to explore the “hidden gems” of the literary world.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/7th-agatha-crime-fiction-festival/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,LITERATURE
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SUMMARY:St Dionysius the Areopagite\, The Saint of Athens: Guided Tours of the dedicated Churches I
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival invites you to step inside one of the city’s most prestigious landmarks for a tour that’s as much about art history as it is about faith. Guided by art historian Despina Paraskeva\, we’re exploring Agios Dionysios on Skoufa Street\, often called the “Saint of Athens”\, to see what happens when the biggest names in modern Greek art collaborate on one project.\n\nOne of the grandest churches in central Athens\, this landmark represents a true artistic collaboration. Your journey begins with the architectural vision of Anastasios Orlandos\, before moving to the beautiful frescoes by Spyros Vassiliou. It comes with close-ups at the intricate woodcarvings of Theofanis Nomikos and the stunning mosaics born from a rare collaboration between Fotis Kontoglou and Stefanos Xenopoulos. It’s a fascinating glimpse into how ancient tradition and modern artistic flair meet in the heart of Kolonaki.\n\nTo make the experience truly immersive\, the tour is set to the sound of Byzantine chanting\, creating an atmosphere of total tranquility and mystique.\n\nDon’t miss the twin guided tour of the Catholic Cathedral\, a moment that creates an artistic dialogue between two faiths and two distinct expressions of modern Greek creativity\, right in the heart of the urban fabric.\n\nMeeting Point: Entrance of the Holy Church\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/st-dionysius-the-areopagite-the-saint-of-athens-guided-tours-of-the-dedicated-churches-i/
LOCATION:Holy Church of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite\, 34 Skoufa\, Athens\, 106 72\, Greece
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SUMMARY:Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs
DESCRIPTION:As the This is Athens City Festival kicks off an exciting new partnership with Onassis Stegi\, we offer a look through the lens of a true visionary. In his first-ever solo photography exhibition in Greece\, the internationally acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos presents 182 works that map out his unique visual language through a different medium.\n\nThis is a brilliant opportunity to get to know a whole other side of his artistry\, stepping away from the cinema screen and into the still image. In the exhibition space of the Stegi\, visitors encounter photographs created on the margins of film productions such as Poor Things (2023)\, Kinds of Kindness (2024)\, and Bugonia (2025)\, shot in cities like New Orleans and Atlanta\, as well as in studios in Budapest\, where entire cities were constructed as cinematic sets\, alongside a new series of works from Athens and the Aegean.\n\nThrough these images\, the familiar\, the strange\, and the silent take on a new intensity. It’s Lanthimos at his most raw\, showcasing his deeply personal and recognisable authorship. Whether he’s capturing a landscape or the human form\, you’re invited to see the world through the singular\, idiosyncratic gaze of one of the world’s most significant contemporary creators.\n\n20 invitations are available from the Onassis Stegi for 7\, 8\, 14\, and 15 May – 5 invitations per day.\n\nBookings open one week before each event at 12:00 noon and are made via this page.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/yorgos-lanthimos-photographs/
LOCATION:Onassis Stegi\, 107-109 Syngrou\, Athens\, 117 45\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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SUMMARY:A Historical Walk with Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos: Havteia
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival invites you on a fascinating historical stroll through the neighbourhoods that shaped our city’s urban soul. Led by Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos\, this walk takes us from the bustling corners of Havteia and Omonia down to 3rd September Street\, Patission\, and the leafy Fokionos Negri.\nIt will shape into a journey through an Athens that was constantly reinventing itself through social shifts\, political episodes\, and grand architectural plans. We’ll be connecting the dots between the streets\, the people\, and the events that turned these areas into the backbone of Athenian life.\n\nAs we walk\, Dr. Papadopoulos will spotlight the hidden details from the grand buildings you might usually walk past\, to the historical memories tucked into side streets\, and the “secret” stories that make up the big picture of the city. You’ll see Athens as a living\, breathing landscape where the past is still very much present. If you want to understand not just what Athens was\, but what it carries in its vibrant identity today\, this is the tour for you.\n\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/a-historical-walk-with-dr-iordanis-papadopoulos-havteia/
LOCATION:Havteia\, 1 Agiou Konstantinou\, Athens\, 104 31\, Greece
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SUMMARY:Tropical Party Athens
DESCRIPTION:It doesn’t take much to create an unforgettable night: just a love for music\, a desire to dance\, and a brave dose of extroversion. That’s the philosophy behind Tropical Party Athens\, which returns for the This is Athens City Festival 2026 to remind us that\, with the right rhythm\, the city can feel like summer long before June arrives.\n\nWith a sense of total freedom and a personality that never takes itself too seriously\, the Tropical crew promises another high-pulse night. The soundtrack spans the entire spectrum of the modern electronic dance scene\, drawing in a loyal crowd of regulars and curious newcomers who usually end up staying until the very last beat.\n\nThe atmosphere is open\, bright\, and effortlessly joyful\, a momentary escape where urban routine is swapped for pure carefreeness. It’s proof that Athens knows exactly how to celebrate with colour\, rhythm\, and an authentic\, sun-drenched vibe.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/tropical-party-athens/
LOCATION:Ilisia Park\, Dragoumi and Dimitressa\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 28\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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SUMMARY:Best 92.6 Radio Party
DESCRIPTION:Escape the rush and head to Aegli Zappiou\, the hidden-in-plain-sight garden that serves as the perfect backdrop for TiACF2026. One of Athens’ most influential radio stations\, Best 92.6\, is stepping out of the booth and onto the grass to host an alfresco party in this historic architectural gem.\n\nThe city’s favourite tastemakers will be spinning everything from fresh electronic cuts to floor-filling anthems. It’s an invitation to swap the pavement for the dancefloor and experience the true heartbeat of the city. No schedules\, no stress\, just dancing under the stars and soaking up the atmosphere of Athens at its absolute best.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/best-92-6-radio-party/
LOCATION:Cine Aigli Zappeion\, Zappeion Garden\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
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SUMMARY:Music 89.2
DESCRIPTION:Just before the official start of summer\, Klafthmonos Square is gearing up to host one of the most vibrant and energetic open-air nights of this year’s This is Athens City Festival. Music 89.2 joins forces with the festival to transform the central square into a living\, breathing meeting point packed with music\, dance\, and that unmistakable pre-summer anticipation.\n\nIt’s one of those nights where the city cranks up the volume and practically demands you come outside. The station’s heavy hitters\, including Ta Kounavia\, Maggie\, Evangelia\, and Chris IDH are stepping out from behind the mics and onto the decks. Go for a setlist of mainstream hits\, live shows\, and explosive dance performances.\n\nFor one night\, Klafthmonos Square becomes a massive\, open-air party in the heart of Athens like a collective “summer rehearsal” before the new season officially takes over.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/music-89-2/
LOCATION:Klafthmonos Square\, Klaftmonos Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
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SUMMARY:A Victim of Society & Mechanimal
DESCRIPTION:Loud guitars\, deep drones\, and two of the most authentic voices in the Greek alternative scene are joining forces for the This is Athens City Festival to create an explosive sonic experience for the night owls.\n\nA Victim of Society\, the duo of Vangelis Makris and Fotis Ntouskas\, is set to unleash their lo-fi spells\, drowning the venue in fuzzy guitars and hypnotic reverbs that feel like a sonic hallucination. On the other side of the bill\, Mechanimal\, the audiovisual brainchild of Giannis Papaioannou\, takes over to “tune” the dystopia\, hammering the dancefloor with drone-rock obsessions and industrial rhythms.\nThis is a night dedicated to those seeking intensity and truth in the city’s sound\, where the music merges with the strobe lights and the raw energy of the pit.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/a-victim-of-society-mechanimal/
LOCATION:Ipitou Str.\, Ipitou Str.\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
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SUMMARY:Fairytales for Adults with Taxiarchis Beligiannis
DESCRIPTION:Tales of Journey and Freedom!\n\nFolk tales from around the world that speak of people who travelled to the depths of the earth\, of distant places where freedom exists only in stories\, and of our journey from darkness to light. The storyteller narrates while the musician accompanies\, creating a voyage of sound and words.\n\nMusic: Antonis Antoniou\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/fairytales-with-taxiarchis-beligiannis-adults-2/
LOCATION:Alsos Longinou\, 7 Longinou\, Athens\, 116 36\, Greece
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