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.
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
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
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. Amidst 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
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. With a career- spanning decades, Thalassinos has mastered the art of bridging
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. These
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
Nikos Oikonomidis, a true master of the violin and an authentic voice of island tradition, is coming to Klafthmonos Square for a night filled with Cycladic soul and a fresh summer breeze in downtown Athens. With a career deeply rooted in the sounds of the Aegean, Oikonomidis brings the vibrant energy of an authentic island
The This is Athens City Festival welcomes MOb to Avdi Square for a performance that throws the rulebook out the window. This powerhouse trio, Panagiotis Kostopoulos, Alexandros Delis, and Marios Valinakis, crafts a sonic universe built on synthesizers, loops, and drones. While their roots are in jazz, they have wholeheartedly moved into the experimental, creating
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
The concept of "Synaesthesia" takes shape through a unique concert that dissolves the boundaries between the arts. Set in a space surrounded by paintings, sound and colour become one, offering visitors a rare, hour-long multi-sensory experience. The distinct combination of the bassoon and the harp creates a tonal spectrum full of contrasts: from the deep,
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