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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20250512T192819Z
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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:20260422T141403
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T112200Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20250327T132428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T110115Z
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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:20260422T141403
CREATED:20250401T123036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T112314Z
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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:20260422T141403
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:20260422T141403
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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:20260422T141403
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:20260422T141403
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:20260422T141403
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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:20260422T141403
CREATED:20250404T134520Z
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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:20260422T141403
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:20260422T141403
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:20260422T141403
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
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CREATED: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:20251220T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T203000
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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:20251220T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20251211T105434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T111940Z
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SUMMARY:Storyville Ragtimers & Stomping Ground
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to when jazz wasn’t just music\, it was a way of life!\nThe 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 era\, they’re serving up a vintage\, swing-soaked Christmas celebration. Head to the heart of Kolonaki’s best-known pedestrian street for a festive\, jazz-infused throwback filled with twinkling lights and irresistible beats. Accompanied by the Stomping Ground dance group\, the night promises irresistible rhythms that will have us dancing together.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/storyville-ragtimers-stomping-ground/
LOCATION:Voukourestiou Street\, Voukourestiou Street\, Kolonaki\, 106 71
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20251211T105554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T105554Z
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SUMMARY:De Profundis Ensemble
DESCRIPTION: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\, they turn this commercial artery into a space of high artistry\, proving that classical music can shine anywhere\, as long as you give it room to breathe.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/de-profundis-ensemble/
LOCATION:Kapnikarea\, Kapnikarea Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 63\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251227T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20251211T105300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T105310Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Radio - Christmas Family Day
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Frontstage Entertainment comes a one-day\, wonderfully festive celebration for the whole family!\n\nEnjoy 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 the day with a joyful concert by the Kids Radio Banda. All this awaits you on your festive stroll through the Christmas Market at Kotzia Square.\n\nProgramme:\n\n12:00 – 18:00 | X-Mas Face Painting\n\n12:00 – 14:00 | DJ Set with the HiT 88.9 Producers\n\n12:00 – 16:00 | Lucky Charm Craft Workshop\n\n12:00 – 17:00 | Santa is Coming to Town\n\n12:00 – 17:00 | Experiments: We Make Snow!\n\n15:00 – 16:00 | Christmas Storytelling\n\n16:00 – 17:00 | Bubble Show\n\n17:00 – 18:00 | Kids Radio Banda Concert
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/kids-radio-christmas-family-day/
LOCATION:Kotzia Square\, Kotzia Square\, Αθήνα\, Athens\, 105 51\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FOR KIDS,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,WORKSHOP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251228T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20251211T105817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T105817Z
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SUMMARY:Billie Kark
DESCRIPTION: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 moving!
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/billie-kark/
LOCATION:Kotzia Square\, Kotzia Square\, Αθήνα\, Athens\, 105 51\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251228T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20251211T105825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T105825Z
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SUMMARY:Nefeli Fasouli
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/nefeli-fasouli/
LOCATION:Kotzia Square\, Kotzia Square\, Αθήνα\, Athens\, 105 51\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20260331T114836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T114836Z
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SUMMARY:Athens Urban Picnic 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Athens Urban Picnic is back\, and for the fifth year in a row\, we are keeping the tradition alive: May Day in the city starts on the grass! For the fifth year running\, we are launching at our favourite annual hangout to welcome May exactly as it should be: outdoors\, together\, and under the glorious spring sun. So\, dust off those picnic blankets and join us at Plato’s Academy Park—a historic green oasis which will once again transform into a giant\, vibrant hug in the heart of the city\, bursting with music\, colour\, and great fun.\n\nIf you’ve joined us before\, you know the score: the Athens Urban Picnic is more of a “vibe” than just an event. It’s all about sprawling across the grass with your mates\, spontaneous dancing\, and the sound of kids’ laughter mixing with the music—all in all\, living and breathing the city a little differently for the day.\n\nWhat’s on the cards? Starting early in the morning\, the city’s top radio producers will be spinning the perfect tracks to keep the energy high. Little ones can dive into a world of imagination through creative workshops\, musical theatre\, and interactive games throughout the park. As the sun begins to set\, the mood gets even more magical with open-air screenings and that lovely “summer is coming” breeze.\n\nIt’s an experience that truly has it all: music\, art\, relaxation\, and the best company in town. So\, grab your mat\, pack your hamper\, put on your brightest smile\, and help us kick off the This is Athens City Festival 2026. After all\, spring in Athens is meant to be shared.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-urban-picnic-2026/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FOR KIDS,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,SPORTS & WELLNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20260403T093044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T093044Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20260331T120824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T120853Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260502T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260502T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20260408T110056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T110120Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260504T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260504T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20260421T122751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T122916Z
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SUMMARY:Pantelis Thalassinos
DESCRIPTION:Greek radio MENTA 88 FM returns to the This is Athens City Festival\, once again leaving its distinct musical mark on the city’s biggest celebration. This time\, they are bringing a true heavyweight of Greek songwriting to the stage: the legendary Pantelis Thalassinos.\n\nWith a career- spanning decades\, Thalassinos has mastered the art of bridging the gap between traditional folk and the sophisticated entechno scene. Whether you know him from the cult-classic days of Lathrepivates or his iconic solo hits like “Anathema se” and “Smirnaika Tragoudia\,” his voice is a vessel that travels from the salt-air of the Aegean straight to the neighborhoods of Athens. Joined by a band of talented musicians\, Thalassinos promises a night of raw authenticity and emotion. Expect a setlist of timeless anthems that have become the soundtrack to countless Greek summers and city nights alike.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/pantelis-thalassinos/
LOCATION:Korai Square\, Korai 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 64\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260505T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260505T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
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SUMMARY:Cheimerinoi Kolymvites
DESCRIPTION:The National Archaeological Museum Courtyard is an incredibly “Athenian” setting\, an atmospheric\, hidden garden that will fill with the unmistakable sound and timeless\, bohemian spirit of the legendary Greek band Cheimerinoi Kolymvites (literally “The Winter Swimmers”). They’ll be performing songs that speak of love\, solitude\, good company\, and the quiet magic of the night.\n\nThese are tracks that have been etched into the musical memory of generations\, now returning in a setting designed for proper listening and reflection\, enveloped by the city’s more stunning antiquities. Think of this evening as an encounter with a different side of Greek song—one that is subtle\, understated\, yet deeply meaningful. It’s a night of poetic simplicity and warmth\, reminding us that true artistic power is often found in the finest of details.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/cheimerinoi-kolymvites/
LOCATION:National Archaeological Museum\, Patission 44\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 82\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260508T233000
DTSTAMP:20260422T141403
CREATED:20260408T122650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T122824Z
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SUMMARY:World of Beer Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Athens City Festival 2026 meets the World of Beer Festival for a unique three-day event dedicated to those who love great beer\, food\, and music. From 8 to 10 May\, more than 300 beer brands from Greece and abroad will gather at Technopolis: from classic lagers and weiss to original craft beers infused with mastic or lavender.\n\nAt the Beer Talks & Tastings\, experts will reveal the secrets of the perfect pairing while the experience reaches new heights with delicious street food and an explosive line-up of 9 different concerts: from the rock of Magic de Spell and Dionysis Tsaknis to the traditional Ikarian feasts of Nikos Fakaros.\n\nLaughter takes centre stage with top stand-up shows from Vangelis Charisopoulos\, Dimitra Nikitea\, and other beloved comedians. With a games area\, the Greek Beer Awards 2026\, and an atmosphere full of energy\, the World of Beer becomes the city’s ultimate meeting point.\n\nBook your tickets now and get ready for a three-day event that has it all—always enjoying responsibly!
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/world-of-beer-festival-2026/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Technopolis City of Athens\, Pireos 100\, Athens\, Athens\, 118 54\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,GASTRONOMY
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