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SUMMARY:Athens Urban Picnic 2025
DESCRIPTION:Athens Urban Picnic returns on May Day at Plato’s Academy Park—and entry is free! A one-of-a-kind city event blending learning\, entertainment and live music for the whole family. \nWith kids’ activities\, creative workshops\, theatrical performances and music under the spring sky\, it’s a joyful day in the park where all ages can enjoy nature and celebrate the season. \nAn ideal way to spend quality time together—full of fun and discovery.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-urban-picnic-2025/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FOR KIDS,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250502T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250502T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
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SUMMARY:Skiadareses Live
DESCRIPTION:The Skiadareses—twin sisters Olga and Niki—take over Koumoundourou Square for a one-off live show. From the moment they began writing songs in a small bedroom\, it seemed destined that their music would find its way online and strike a chord with thousands.\n\nTheir songs are raw\, honest and refreshingly unfiltered—stories of love\, heartbreak\, joy and sorrow that resonate far beyond personal experience. Capturing the emotional uncertainty not just of their own generation\, but of anyone who’s ever felt deeply\, they bring authenticity to the stage\, one lyric at a time.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/skiadareses-live/
LOCATION:Koumoundourou Square\, Πλ. Κουμουνδουρου\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 53\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
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SUMMARY:Wedding Songs-Music-Dances from Karoti Thrace
DESCRIPTION:In traditional communities\, marriage was the most important social event—an occasion that brought everyone together through a shared ritual passed down through generations.\n\nOn a spring Sunday morning\, in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens\, the Dora Stratou Dance Theatre presents wedding songs\, music and dances from Karoti in Thrace. This performance offers a vivid glimpse into a borderland village that keeps its customs alive—and knows how to celebrate.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/wedding-songs-music-dances-from-thrace/
LOCATION:Mitropoleos Square\, Mitropoleos Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 63\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DANCE,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TRADITION
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T104416Z
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SUMMARY:Lycabettus Sunset Live: Nefeli Fasouli
DESCRIPTION:Nefeli Fasouli—the breakout star of Greece’s new music generation—returns to the This is Athens City Festival with a live performance at the idyllic “balcony” of Agios Georgios on Lycabettus Hill.\n\nLike a figure straight out of the French New Wave\, Fasouli moves gracefully across genres\, turning each performance into a musical surprise and inviting her audience on a journey through her world of sound.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/lycabettus-sunset-live-nefeli-fasouli-2/
LOCATION:Church of Saint George of Lycabettus\, Lycabettus Hill\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20250327T120927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T125821Z
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SUMMARY:Menta Live with Babis Stokas
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, May 7th\, at 21:00 in the evening\, at Eleftherias Park – in the center of Athens – we spread our mats and towels on the grass and sing together under the stars. \nEntrance is free!\n\nWe bring our friends\, our loved ones\, our smiles\, our towels\, our mats\, our drinks\, and experience together the magic of companionship\, the unique atmosphere of MENTA LIVE\, under the Attic sky.\n\nA spring Menta Live by Menta 88\, featuring the best moments of Babis Stokas\, from his great career with Pyx Lax and the top songs from his solo discography.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/menta-live-with-babis-stokas/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20250320T174013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132149Z
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SUMMARY:Agia Fanfara and DJ Spery
DESCRIPTION:Agia Fanfara\, the 25-piece brass\, woodwind\, and percussion band\, is more than just a musical ensemble—it’s a phenomenon! Humble in nature\, they have captured the hearts of the Greek public and\, unwittingly\, become superstars.\n\nGet ready for another unforgettable musical experience! Agia Fanfara kicks off their parade at Monastiraki Square\, winds its way through Adrianou Street\, and ends at Theseion Square\, bringing an unforgettable musical celebration. Joining them\, DJ Spery will elevate the night with her Balkan music collection.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/agia-fanfara-dj-spery/
LOCATION:Monastiraki Square\, Moanstiraki Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250512T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250512T223000
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SUMMARY:Lycabettus Sunset Live - Petros Klampanis
DESCRIPTION:During the 2020 pandemic\, Petros Klampanis found his own light at the end of the tunnel and created Rooftop Stories—his fifth album and most personal work to date\, built entirely around the double bass.\n\nThe project began as a series of videos filmed on rooftops around the world\, where Klampanis performed solo with only his bass\, an amp\, and a few electronic effects—turning each set into a musical travel keepsake. In 2021\, these stories were released as an album on his own label\, PKmusik.\n\nNow\, Rooftop Stories comes to the courtyard of Agios Georgios Lycabettus—the city’s most scenic balcony—for a one-of-a-kind solo performance. With loops\, percussion\, voice and bass\, Klampanis takes us on an intimate sonic journey through cities and songs\, all reimagined through his lens.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/lycabettus-sunset-live-petros-klampanis/
LOCATION:Church of Saint George of Lycabettus\, Lycabettus Hill\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T130103Z
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SUMMARY:Piano City Athens
DESCRIPTION:The healing power of music is undeniable. In collaboration with Piano City Athens\, the This is Athens City Festival brings music to Evangelismos—the city’s largest hospital—offering moments of calm and comfort to those who need it most.\n\nThe initiative is addressed exclusively to the medical\, nursing\, and administrative staff of the hospital.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/piano-city-athens-3/
LOCATION:Evangelismos Hospital\, Ipsilantou 45-47\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 76\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T201544Z
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SUMMARY:Sonoridades Lusofonas
DESCRIPTION:The Kypseli Municipal Market is transformed into a vibrant crossroads of cultures\, hosting a unique experience dedicated to the dances and musical traditions of the Portuguese-speaking world.\n\nFrom Angola and Mozambique to Brazil\, Cape Verde\, and Portugal\, the Athenian audience will journey with music as its ark and the Portuguese Language as its map\, discovering the common cultural thread that unites both sides of the Atlantic.\n\nMiranda Verouli and Choro Plus will perform beloved pieces from the Fados of Amália Rodrigues\, the Mornas of Cesária Évora\, the Sambas of Caetano Veloso\, and the Bossa Nova of Sérgio Mendes\, framed by rare sounds from Lusophone Africa.\n\nThe stage comes alive even more with Victoria KizzArte and The KizzLab team\, who will draw us into the rhythms of traditional Semba and the sensual Kizomba of Angola.\nThe dance journey concludes with Forró Atenas\, who will transport the audience to the warm atmosphere of a Brazilian celebration.\n\nA musical journey-ode to the peoples and cultures that weave the blue veil of the Portuguese language.\n\nMay 14\, 2025 | 19:00 | Free Entrance\n\nA synergy of the City of Athens Festival and the Embassy of Portugal\, with the support of Camões\, I.P.\, as part of the celebrations for World Portuguese Language Day (May 5th).
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/sonoridades-lusofonas/
LOCATION:Kypseli Municipal Market\, Kypseli Municipal Market\, Athens\, Athens\, 113 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DANCE,ENTERTAINMENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250514T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250514T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
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SUMMARY:Leonard Cohen Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Three of the most distinctive and fresh voices in Greek music—Nalyssa Green\, Sugahspank! and Lou Is—pay tribute to the legendary Leonard Cohen. Backed by a stellar band\, they bring new life to songs that have left a lasting mark on music history.\n\nSeven years after its powerful debut\, this moving tribute returns for a captivating afternoon in the courtyard of the Athens Book Space.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/leonard-cohen-tribute/
LOCATION:Athens Book Space\, Athens Book Space\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250517T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250517T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20250403T120753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T124409Z
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SUMMARY:De Profundis Live: VBH
DESCRIPTION:Vivaldi – Bach – Handel. Three of the greatest composers of all time—who never met\, but connected through musical script.\n\nJohann Sebastian Bach discovered the music of Antonio Vivaldi through the written page\, learning from the Venetian master’s compositional thinking. Though both German and born in 1685\, Bach and Handel never crossed paths—yet Bach transcribed several works by Handel\, drawn to his style. And Handel’s own music is steeped in the influence of Vivaldi.\n\nThis concert brings the genius of all three together for the first time—through their music—at the atmospheric atrium of the Epigraphic Museum of Athens.\n\nDe Profundis Ensemble\nFirst Violins: Ilias Gyftonikolos\, Zoi Prokopiou\nSecond Violins: Chrysi Tzavla\, Maria Argyri\nViola: Eleni Fourlanou\nCello: Myrto Xirouchaki\nDouble Bass: Giorgos Danis\n\nReservation required.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/de-profundis-live-vbh/
LOCATION:Epigraphic Museum\, Tositsa 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 82\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
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SUMMARY:Piano City Athens
DESCRIPTION:Recognising the healing power of music\, the This is Athens City Festival\, in collaboration with Piano City Athens\, brings soothing sounds to the “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital—offering moments of joy and calm to the young patients who need them most.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/piano-city-athens-2/
LOCATION:“Agia Sofia” Hospital\, Thivon & Papadiamantopoulou\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 27\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FOR KIDS,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250519T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250519T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
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SUMMARY:The Magic of the Serenades in the Streets of Plaka
DESCRIPTION:The Karaviotis brothers—modern-day troubadours—bring the traditional kantada (serenade) back to the winding alleyways of Plaka. \nThis nostalgic musical stroll revives the romantic songs of old Athens: melodies that once echoed through the tavernas of Plaka\, Psyrri and Omonia. With care and devotion\, these passionate performers breathe new life into tunes that have long lived in the city’s memory. \nMeeting point: Agia Aikaterini\, Plaka
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/the-magic-of-the-serenades-in-the-streets-of-plaka-2/
LOCATION:Aerides\, Markou Avriliou & Diogenous\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 55\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250519T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250519T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
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SUMMARY:Pepper Church Sessions: Hume Assine
DESCRIPTION:The atmospheric Pepper Church Sessions return once again to the This is Athens City Festival\, filling St Paul’s Anglican Church in the city centre with the music of beloved artists.\n\nThis year\, Hume Assine take the stage with their signature blend of keyboards\, samples and vocals\, presenting their new project Athens Blues—a musical journey through the urban stories of the city we call Athens.\n\nEntry by invitation only\, available through Pepper 96.6.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/pepper-church-sessions-hume-assine/
LOCATION:Saint Paul’s Anglican Church\, Filellinon 27\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250519T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250519T230000
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SUMMARY:Dimitri Mystakidis Live
DESCRIPTION:As part of the City of Athens Festival\, on Monday\, May 19th at 21:00\, Ellinikos 93.2 welcomes Dimitri Mystakidis. Alone on stage\, self-analyzes and improvises in a solo experimental performance where the folk guitar intertwines with loops and atmospheric soundscapes. A captivating Encounter full of songs from his discography\, with rebetika and other favorites of his. Some rearranged and some untouched.\n\nA captivating Encounter full of songs from his discography\, with rebetika and other favorites of his\, where the folk guitar intertwines with loops and atmospheric soundscapes!\n\nOn Monday\, May 19th\, at 21:00\, in the courtyard of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens\, Dimitris Mystakidis\, alone on stage\, self-analyzes and improvises in a solo experimental performance!\nA captivating Encounter full of songs from his discography\, with rebetika and other favorites of his.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/dimitri-mytakidis-live/
LOCATION:National Archaeological Museum\, Patission 44\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 82\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250520T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
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SUMMARY:Listening to the Young 2025 - Evelina Tsianzi Mante
DESCRIPTION:Evelina Tsiantzi Mante\, winner of the Hear the Young 2025 competition\, presents a recital of solo piano works and performs alongside acclaimed violist Ilias Sdoukos. The programme features music by Bach\, Chopin\, Prokofiev\, Rachmaninoff\, Vieuxtemps\, Nino Rota and Shostakovich.\n\nHear the Young is an innovative initiative designed to support emerging classical musicians. It introduces young performers to future audiences through concerts\, recordings and festivals—often held in non-traditional venues\, including ancient theatres and heritage sites. The programme is the result of a collaboration between the Kalogeropouleio Foundation\, DIAZOMA\, the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron)\, and Third Programme of Greek National Radio\, and works closely with major cultural institutions such as the Athens and Thessaloniki State Orchestras\, the Underground Youth Orchestra\, and the This is Athens City Festival.\n\nSupported by: Captain Vassilis and Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation\, Vinci/Olympia Odos\, Athens International Airport\, and the Region of Peloponnese.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/listening-to-the-young-2025-evelina-tsianzi-mante/
LOCATION:Athens Univercity Museum\, Tholou 5\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 56\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250520T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250520T213000
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SUMMARY:Dobrawa Czocher
DESCRIPTION:The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Athens and  ”This is Athens City Festival” present\, for the first time in Greece\, internationally acclaimed cellist Dobrawa Czocher — performing live in duo for the first time with pianist and synth artist Natalia Czekała. With a long and award-winning career as a soloist\, chamber musician and orchestral performer\, Czocher passionately explores new dimensions of the cello’s sound—masterfully blending classical and contemporary music.\n\nA leading figure of the modern classical scene\, she has released two albums with renowned pianist Hania Rani\, with whom she has toured extensively around the world. She will perform at the Roman Agora in the world premiere of her new duo\, featuring Natalia Czekała on keyboards providing a unique electronic aesthetic.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/dobrawa-czocher/
LOCATION:Roman Agora of Athens\, Polygnotou 3\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 55\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250521T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20250401T123036Z
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SUMMARY:Listening to the Young - Iris Groch
DESCRIPTION:The innovative program “Listening to the Young” is a comprehensive initiative supporting emerging classical musicians through concerts\, recordings\, and festivals\, with the goal of introducing young artists to their future audiences. It also aims to host classical music performances in unconventional venues such as ancient theatres and cultural monuments.\n\nThis program is made possible through a collaboration between the Kalogeropoulio Foundation\, the Diazoma Association\, the Athens Concert Hall\, and Third Programme\, and works alongside major cultural institutions in Greece\, such as the State Orchestras of Athens and Thessaloniki\, the Underground Youth Orchestra\, and the This is Athens City Festival. It is supported by Kapetan Vassilis and Carmen Konstantakopoulos Foundation\, Vinci/Olympia Odos\, Athens International Airport\, and the Peloponnese Region.\n\nIris Groch\, an award-winning violinist in the Listening to the Young 2025 competition\, will perform alongside distinguished musicians Eleni Chatziargyrou and Popi Malapani on piano and Asterios Pouftis on cello. The program will feature works by Kreisler\, Ravel\, and Piazzolla.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/listening-to-the-young-iris-groch/
LOCATION:Athens Univercity Museum\, Tholou 5\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 56\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250521T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250521T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20250324T120104Z
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SUMMARY:Lycabettus Sunset Live Cayetano
DESCRIPTION:Countless concerts—sometimes solo\, sometimes with full bands—legendary DJ sets\, soundtracks for films and theatre\, and collaborations with greats like Bonobo\, Parov Stelar and DJ Krush. That’s just a glimpse of what the name Cayetano stands for: a global music jet setter with an unmistakable sound.\n\nNow Cayetano and his band take to the courtyard of Agios Georgios Lycabettus for a once-in-a-lifetime sunset performance.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/lycabettus-sunset-live-cayetano/
LOCATION:Church of Saint George of Lycabettus\, Lycabettus Hill\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250522T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20250327T143641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T111948Z
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SUMMARY:Papazo Live with Voice Radio
DESCRIPTION:Papazó (Vasilis Papazotos) is a singer-songwriter\, music producer\, and doctor. For the past year\, every Sunday\, he has been sharing videos of his renditions of beloved songs from his balcony. Alongside him\, renowned artists join in on a series that quickly went viral through his TikTok channel.\n\nOn May 22\, Papazó returns for an anniversary concert at Dexamenes Square\, bringing along fresh\, beloved artists and presenting unique covers. Penny Baltatzi\, Mirella Pahou\, Nina Mazani\, Billie Kark\, Katerina Lazaridou\, Ody Icons\, and Giannis Margaris promise an unforgettable night of music.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/voice-radio-live/
LOCATION:Dexameni Square\, Dexameni Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 73\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20250324T122239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T194843Z
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SUMMARY:Martha Mavroidi: Cheilanthe
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of the Voice – 90 Singers in One Performance\n\nComposer\, performer\, and multi-instrumentalist Martha Mavroidi presents an evening dedicated entirely to the human voice. Joined by Anna Linardou\, Tasos Poulios\, Alkmene Basakarou\, Giorgos Nikopoulos\, the Polyphonic Workshop of Rodia\, and vocal ensemble CHÓRES\, she unveils a series of new a cappella works inspired by global musical traditions.\n\nThese compositions explore the voice as a musical instrument in its own right—organic\, resonant\, and profoundly expressive.\n\nFeaturing Angelos Polychronou on percussion.\n\nPhoto: Panos Iliopoulos
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/mavroidi-cheilanthe-fritzila-live/
LOCATION:Mitropoleos Square\, Mitropoleos Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 63\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20250401T124726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T120844Z
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SUMMARY:A Parade with the Agia Fanfara
DESCRIPTION:Agia Fanfara may be humble\, but they’re also a household name. This 25-piece brass\, woodwind and percussion band has earned a kind of superstar status in Greece—not through showmanship\, but through the fierce devotion of its fans. There’s nothing flashy about them\, and none of its members would ever fit into the typical “celebrity” mould. They’ll be joining the This is Athens City Festival for a full-blown Balkan street party\, starting at Attiki Square and dancing its way to Agios Panteleimonas Square.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/parade-with-agia-fanfara/
LOCATION:Attiki Square\, Attiki Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 40\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20250408T105843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T115803Z
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SUMMARY:De Profundis Live: HANDEL Meets CORELLI
DESCRIPTION:A rare chance to experience both sacred and secular instrumental music from the 18th century\, performed through the works of two of the Baroque era’s most important composers: G.F. Handel (1685–1759) and A. Corelli (1653–1713). This concert explores how sacred music influenced its secular counterpart\, with pieces in forms such as Trio Sonata\, Concerto Grosso\, overtures from oratorios\, and a church organ concerto. It also highlights how the great Handel drew inspiration from the celebrated violinist Corelli.\n\n\nIf you’re curious about 18th-century sacred instrumental music or Baroque composition\, don’t miss this exceptional evening at the Catholic Cathedral of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite on 24 May. \n\nSome of the works performed will be Greek premieres.\n\n\nDe profundis ensemble\n\n\nFirst Violins: Ilias Gyftonikolos\, Zoi Prokopiou\nSecond Violins: Konstantina Balla\, Chrysi Tzavla\nViola: Eleni Fourlanou\nCello: Myrto Xirouchaki Double\nBass: Giorgos Danis\nOrgan: Daphne Melanitou-Paraskeva
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/de-profundis-live-handel-meets-corelli/
LOCATION:Catholic Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite\, Panepistimiou 24\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 72\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250528T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250528T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20250404T134520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T113917Z
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SUMMARY:Antonia Kaouri Live
DESCRIPTION: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 with decades of history and a cultural hub for the city—for a live performance filled with mystery and electronic sounds that promise to surprise us.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/antonia-kaouri-live/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Gallery\, Municipal Gallery of Athens\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250530T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250530T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20250404T105334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T114359Z
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SUMMARY:A Cretan Fest with Psarogiorgis
DESCRIPTION: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 greatly contributed to the revival of Cretan traditional music\, Yiorgis has managed to put the laouto (Cretan lute) in the spotlight\, giving a leading role to an instrument once considered merely an accompaniment.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/a-cretan-fest-with-psarogiorgis/
LOCATION:Mayor Dimitris Beis Park\, Dimarchou Dimitri Bei Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 117 45\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250921T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20250905T095718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T095857Z
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SUMMARY:Panos Vlahos Live Concert
DESCRIPTION: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 about community\, and he will bring that sense of connection alive\, promising moments full of emotion\, joy\, and genuine togetherness.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/panos-vlahos-live-concert/
LOCATION:Athinas Str.\, Athinas Street\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 52\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251221T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20251211T105744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T105750Z
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SUMMARY:Protogenous Street Party
DESCRIPTION: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\, art\, surprises\, and neighborhood shops keeping their doors open to fuel the vibe with festive flavors and scents. It’s a street party full of authentic\, city-grown holiday magic!
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/protogenous-street-party/
LOCATION:Protogenous Str.\, Protogenous Street\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 54\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,GASTRONOMY,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20251211T105703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T105703Z
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SUMMARY:A Parade with Agia Fanfara
DESCRIPTION: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 rhythms\, spreading smiles\, beats\, and festive vibes wherever they go. Join the parade and follow their lead for a true Balkan fanfare!
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/a-parade-with-agia-fanfara/
LOCATION:Monastiraki Square\, Moanstiraki Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20251211T105636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T105636Z
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SUMMARY:Melachrinos Velenzas: A Christmas Piano Story
DESCRIPTION: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 simplicity of a piano. Join him at Victoria Square for a night where music speaks louder than words.\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/melachrinos-velenzas-christmas-piano-story/
LOCATION:Victoria Square\, Victoria Square\, 104 34\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083300
CREATED:20251211T105803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T105804Z
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SUMMARY:Alexandros Affolter Quartet - Sinatra with a Twist
DESCRIPTION: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 golden age of swing\, this time with a stylish\, contemporary spark.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/alexandros-affolter-quartet-sinatra-with-a-twist/
LOCATION:Mesologgiou Square\, Mesologgiou Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 116 34\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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