One of the most enigmatic figures in the new Greek music scene, Antonia Kauri captivated audiences on The Voice with her seductive voice and later mesmerised them as the opening act at the sold-out Coldplay concerts. Now, at the This is Athens City Festival, she takes the stage at the Athens Municipality Art Gallery—a building
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
A unique concert full of improvisation, songs, laughter, and spontaneity with the unceasing Panos Vlahos, who brings his own energetic baggage to the "Car-Free Athinas Street" stage, closing this big Athenian open-air event with everything he’s gathered throughout his career. His songs tell stories that are personal, social, and political. For Panos, art is all
It’s a small street with a big creative heart. The traditional Protogenous Street will once more light up for a two-night musical adventure, transforming into a buzzing hotspot of music and imagination. DJ sets fire up the first night (Dec 20th), while rising alternative bands take the reins on the next (Dec 21st). Expect happenings,
Melachrinos Velenzas, the artist who charmed us with his globally acclaimed Lemon, is back this festive season with a brand-new musical universe! His Piano Stories, vivid musical tales woven sometimes from memory and other times from moments of today, will take on a festive twist. Picture intimate, poetic compositions blending the magic of Christmas with
The legendary Agia Fanfara hits the streets just before the Longest Night of the Year to get the whole city pulsing with joy! This iconic 25-piece ensemble, featuring brass, woodwinds, percussion, and pure energy, will take over Athens with a full-blown Balkan celebration. From Monastiraki Square to Avissynia Square, they’ll set the pace with irresistible
The smooth sounds of Frank Sinatra will drift over Mesologgiou Square as Dutch singer Alexandros Affolter joins forces with drummer Serafeim Bello to celebrate Ol’ Blue Eyes with a fresh jazz twist. Classic Sinatra gems, along with deeper cuts that shaped his own record collection, blend into a tribute that sweeps you back to the
Step back in time to when jazz wasn’t just music, it was a way of life! The Storyville Rugtimers bring the pulse of 1920s New Orleans to Athens, from the lively streets of Storyville to the rolling rhythms of Basin Street. Channeling the spirit of Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and the legends who shaped an
De Profundis Ensemble breaks the rules with classical street vibes, stepping out of the concert hall and onto the vibrant stretch of Ermou! This group of virtuoso musicians brings classical music straight into the heart of Athens, transforming the city’s busiest street into a dynamic open-air stage. With passion, precision, and a surge of energy,
In collaboration with Frontstage Entertainment comes a one-day, wonderfully festive celebration for the whole family! Enjoy face painting and a bubble show, create your own lucky charm in our workshop, experiment with… snow, listen to a Christmas story, meet Santa Claus, dance along to a DJ set by the HiT 88.9 producers, and round off
One of the hottest voices of Gen Z, Billie Kark, is lighting up Kotzia Square with her captivating sound this Christmas! Blending electronic beats with traditional influences, she’ll take you on a musical journey through forests, peaks, and whimsical stories. With a style that’s as fresh as it is bold, Billie Kark will get you
The talented songstress, reminiscent of a New Wave heroine, glides gracefully across a range of musical styles, turning each performance into a miniature musical cinema. Her captivating voice, delicate sensitivity, and the refreshing energy she brings to the stage promise to make this the most refined and charming concert of the festive season.
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