As the vinyl crates are opened, the iconic sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s infuse the city, transporting you back to the golden age of legendary club nights. Behind the decks, the inimitable Nicola Lavacca, Athens' foremost collector and DJ, delivers an unparalleled tribute to the authentic disco era. It's a relentless chase for the
Back with another installment of midnight screenings, the concept of film aficionado Akis Kapranos returns, featuring three films, three unique worlds, and an unforgettable cinematic experience beneath the city stars. The Love Bug, Robert Stevenson, 1968 (108') The lovable Herbie, the “Beetle with a soul,” brings laughter and action in this classic Disney comedy. A
A workshop for children aged 5-7 who travel in a city free of cars. A first introduction to the ways and benefits of public transport, combined with a fun game of getting around in a cleaner, quieter, and more human-friendly Athens, the city we’d love to have. Young explorers experience the city in a whole
In collaboration with the City of Athens Waste Management Department, children and parents take on a creative mission: transforming organic-waste brown bins into small works of art! With brushes and paints, the bins come to life and embark on a journey to schools, nurseries, and neighborhoods around the city, aiming to raise awareness among both
Hit the street with imagination. We lay down turf and cushions, and with the help of an artist, we invite children to pick up a brush and paint the city of their dreams. In this activity, children have the chance to design the future they envision, bringing their dreams to life with colour and creativity.
A solar storm hits the city, and suddenly all the cars go offline. The event sparks a few different reactions: some cheer, seeing it as a golden opportunity for cleaner air, while others grumble about how to get around. In a fun, interactive workshop, kids aged 8-12 become the heroes! They'll discover that city life
Children and parents embark on an interactive adventure along Athinas Street, with four exciting stations full of games and hands-on activities. Each station has a unique theme, blending learning with fun. The goal of the event is to foster a new culture of urban mobility, raise environmental awareness, and promote safe movement in the city.
An unexpected event that turns everything we know about quizzes on its head! In the heart of Athens, the audience becomes the star of an experience filled with humour, interaction, and surprises. This isn’t just a simple Q&A; it’s a dynamic game that breaks the boundaries of imagination and floods the street with energy. Please
On Athinas Street, your smile turns into a work of art! Award-winning cartoonists Thanasis Petropoulos, Dimitra Adamopoulou, and Nikolas Stefadouros (Stef) are waiting to sketch both young and old in their own humorous style. A delightful, vibrant "snapshot" of the day that transforms the street into a colourful album filled with laughter, surprises, and little
Award-winning cartoonists guide us through the vibrant world of the ninth art, revealing, step by step, how stories and heroes come to life. Together, we’ll craft a giant comic, where our imagination and creativity take centre stage in the Festival’s most colourful and engaging workshop. Please note this activity will be held in Greek.
Thought dinosaurs went extinct? Think again! Ross, a super-sweet, playful, and high-energy teen T-Rex, has appeared in the heart of the city and is looking for friends. Come meet him up close and personal to feed him, snap a few photos, take him for a walk, and play with him until you're out of breath!
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
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