Some of Athens’ hottest DJs take over one of the city centre’s most historic spots with back-to-back sets from 17:00 to 23:00. Atsou, Korrila, Fotinos, Dexx and Amelia from For 303 and Butterfly keep the May groove madness of This is Athens going strong.
Step into the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) as it opens its doors for you to explore. From morning until late afternoon, discover the collection of permanent and temporary exhibitions that spark the imagination. As the day draws to a close, make your way to the museum’s stunning rooftop for a cocktail party, where
Midnight Express is the brainchild of film critic Akis Kapranos, born from a deep nostalgia for the magical midnight screenings once held at historic cinemas like Alphaville and Cine Dexameni. His mission? To revive that shared passion for pure cinematic joy—so older generations can reminisce, younger ones can discover, and everyone can experience the thrill
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. On May 22, Papazó returns for an anniversary
A Celebration of the Voice – 90 Singers in One Performance Composer, 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
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