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SUMMARY:Fun Vibes Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:One of the city’s most beautiful green lungs is being transformed into a massive playground for a day. As part of the This is Athens City Festival\, Rizari Park is hosting an all-day fest dedicated to kids\, families\, and the pure joy of getting active.\n\nThink of it as the ultimate outdoor reset. Through a mix of sports\, games\, and creative activities\, this is a chance for families to bond away from the glow of their screens. Whether you’re competing in team games or trying out new wellness activities\, the focus is on teamwork\, well-being\, and all-around joy.\n\nIt’s the perfect excuse to grab the trainers\, round up the kids\, and head to the park for a day of fresh air and high energy. In a city as bustling as Athens\, this is a rare moment to slow down (or speed up!) and reconnect with nature and each other through play.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/fun-vibes-family-festival/
LOCATION:Rizari Park\, Rizari 5\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 76\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FOR KIDS,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,SPORTS & WELLNESS,THEATER
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SUMMARY:E=MC²
DESCRIPTION:Athens’ big celebration of street culture is back for its seventh round\, flipping Amerikis Square into a hub of creativity\, energy\, and community. E=MC² is the ultimate open-air link-up where the city’s “urban tribes” collide through the four elements of hip-hop\, reclaiming the streets in the most creative way possible.\n\nThere’s no ego\, no entry fee\, and no competition\, just pure culture. The square is set to ignite with heavy beats\, live bars\, and spontaneous ciphers as DJs\, beatboxers\, MCs\, and breakin’ crews set the pace. This is hip-hop at its purest: a tool for expression\, a bridge for connection\, and a platform for everyone to be heard.\n\nConsider this your open invite to catch the vibe\, meet the fam\, and witness the electric energy of a square that stands for the diversity and unifying power of Athens.\n\n\nSessions:\n\n18:00 – 19:00: B-bop aka Digga – Cookin’ in da Square. Strictly Vinyl Set.\n\n19:00 – 20:00: Dj Beatstrike – Chessboard Cypher.\n\n20:00 – 20:45: Dj Beatstrike & Top Rock Bunch – Feeling James Vol.5. Get the funk up!\n\n20:45 – 21:15: Dj Beatstrike – Rocking Apache Line. Only the real ones survive.\n\n21:15 – 21:30: BeatboxGreece – Bite That Mic.\n\n21:30 – 23:00: Dj MarWax – Boombox Session. Old school grooves party time!\n\nHosts: Cameelloco Unbreakable & Loyal T
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/emc%c2%b2/
LOCATION:Amerikis Square\, Patission 167\, Athens\, Athens\, 112 52\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T230000
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SUMMARY:Feidiou Street Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Feidiou Street transforms once again into one of the most vibrant and unpredictable destinations in Athens as part of the This is Athens City Festival. “Don’t Be a Dick” joins forces with Mousiko Kafeneio and Frau for an authentic street party that kicks off at 18:00\, promising to keep the energy high until late into the night.\n\nThe musical journey begins with a hybrid set from Harris Kousos and Angelos Aggelou\, wedding electronic sounds with live instruments. Berlin’s Hara Katsiki takes over next with a nostalgic trip through Italo and space disco rhythms. As the night unfolds\, the action spills into dedicated stages.\n\nOn the “Don’t Be a Dick” main stage\, Bill Selfer and Alex Deris appear\, while in the well-known and beloved “toilet room\,” Luka from Berlin promises an explosive set to raise the intensity. At Mousiko Kafeneio\, Roubini Stagouraki presents a special programme bridging the Greek and international scenes\, while at Frau\, Enke F completes the line-up with his own distinct sound.\n\nWith the motto “Come early and stay late\,” Feidiou invites us to get lost in a multi-dimensional experience that unites music and communities in one of the centre’s most beautiful narrow lanes.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/feidiou-street-takeover/
LOCATION:Feidiou Street\, Feidiou Street\, Αθήνα\, 106 78\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,GASTRONOMY,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T203000
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SUMMARY:Piano City Athens: Every Me and Every You
DESCRIPTION:Mitropoleos Square is transformed into an open and vibrant space of inclusion\, where art dissolves every dividing line. On Sunday\, May 17\, from 18:30 to 20:30\, the Alpha Conservatory and the Hellenic Centre for Research in Sound\, Music and Speech (E.K.E.I.M.) present a double music programme that powerfully demonstrates how music knows no boundaries\, only forms of expression. Professional soloists\, students and musicians with disabilities share the same stage\, building a bridge between the “I” and the “you” in order to arrive at the essential and precious “we.” \nThe evening begins at 18:30 with a 40-minute performance by the Orchestra\, Music Therapy Group and Choir of E.K.E.I.M. Under the coordination of Michalis Tobler\, Sofia Latsinou and Anna Dakourou Tofalou\, the ensemble combines guitars\, flute\, hand chimes and voices\, accompanied on piano by Nektaria Linaraki\, a student musician with disabilities. \nAt 19:10\, the programme continues with a high-level piano and vocal recital. A distinguished group of soloists\, including Dimitris Chrysanthakopoulos\, Alexandros Makris\, Giorgos Chatzis\, Vasiliki Manika\, Giorgos Gavriil\, Nefeli Manou and Kostas Barkas\, presents a multidimensional repertoire ranging from French Impressionism and the Western classical tradition to contemporary Greek song and Mediterranean musical memory. \nA deeply moving artistic collaboration without barriers\, ready to flood the heart of springtime Athens with light.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/piano-city-athens-every-me-and-every-you/
LOCATION:Mitropoleos Square\, Mitropoleos Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 63\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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SUMMARY:Innersense pres. LTJ Bukem LIVE & Junior SP
DESCRIPTION:This is definitely a headline moment for this year’s This is Athens City Festival. Because when legendary LTJ Bukem steps behind the decks\, other DJs listen. This is the man who added layers of cinematic\, “intelligent” soul to D&B\, proving that 170 BPM could be as atmospheric as a late-night jazz session. This massive billing brings Bukem’s trailiblazing blend and precision to a city ready to vibrate.\nExpect a masterclass in sonic world-building: lightning-fast breakbeats anchored by ambient textures and a spiritual freedom that only a true pioneer can command. This isn’t just a night for the dancefloor; it’s a full-body immersion into the sophisticated side of rave culture. It’s about feeling the sub-bass in your chest while your head stays firmly in the clouds.\n\nJoining the icon is Junior SP.\, a cornerstone of the Greek urban scene since ’92. As the driving force behind Innersense Productions\, he’s spent three decades shaping the country’s bass DNA. Having shared stages with everyone from The Prodigy to Wu-Tang Clan\, his set promises the kind of raw authenticity and veteran energy that only a true architect of the local scene can deliver.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/innersense-pres-ltj-bukem-live-junior-sp/
LOCATION:Theseus Square\, Athens\, 118 51\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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SUMMARY:Second Story x Bless Me Father
DESCRIPTION:A downtown favourite spot is coming alive. We’re meeting at Karytsi Square\, where Second Story and Bless Me Father are joining forces for a line-up that knows exactly how to handle the energy of central Athens. This isn’t just a party; it’s an urban takeover designed to transform the square and hand the keys of the city back to the night-dwellers.\n\nTaking control of the decks are Raise (88Butterfly\, Second Story)\, Seemo\, Caelina\, Bkey vs Kayo\, and Synthbeat. Together\, they’ll be crafting a soundtrack that will awaken the surrounding architecture and set a brand-new rhythm for one of our favourite squares.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/second-story-x-bless-me-father/
LOCATION:Karytsi Square\, Karytsi Square\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T230000
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SUMMARY:Athens Pride Street Party
DESCRIPTION:Klafthmonos Square is transformed into the city’s most colourful and vibrant hotspot. On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, Transphobia and Interphobia (IDAHOBIT)\, Athens Pride\, in collaboration with the City of Athens Festival\, returns to its roots for an explosive street party filled with flowers\, music and visibility. \nWith flowers as symbols of resilience and diversity\, we reclaim public space and celebrate freedom of expression against the city’s grey backdrop. From 19:00 to 23:00\, a dynamic line-up brings everyone together on a dancefloor without exclusions: \nDJ Sets: KIMON\, KRONT\, MIRELLA KAPPA\, TZINALive Shows: Aphrodite HGW & LéonaSounds: House\, pop\, dancehall\, reggaeton\, afrobeats and global club music \n*Ableism\, ageism\, body shaming\, homophobia\, misogyny\, racism\, sexism\, transphobia\, and the stigmatisation of any form of sexual freedom\, expression and self-determination\, as well as patriarchy\, have no place in our events. If you witness any such behaviour or action\, please contact Athens Pride or members of staff wearing designated badges. Please note that audiovisual material (video and photography) will be recorded during the event and may be published on the official Athens Pride communication channels.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-pride-street-party/
LOCATION:Klafthmonos Square\, Klaftmonos Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
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SUMMARY:Billie Kark 2026
DESCRIPTION:Billie Kark\, one of the most fresh and multifaceted figures on the contemporary Athenian music scene\, returns to the This is Athens City Festival with a live performance that promises to once again draw us into her distinctive world. A creator\, performer and DJ\, Billie balances electronic music with sonic memories of tradition in a unique way\, composing a universe where experimentation\, intensity and a sense of ritual coexist with complete naturalness.\n\nThis year\, she brings her distinctive sound to Dexamenis Square\, a location that feels made for her music. From techno rhythms to melodies inspired by nature\, myth and the primal element\, Billie Kark creates an atmosphere that looks both towards the future and towards our deepest roots.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/billie-kark-2026-2/
LOCATION:Dexameni Square\, Dexameni Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 73\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T112300Z
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SUMMARY:Midnight Express: '80s Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Midnight Express is the brainchild of film critic Akis Kapranos who\, inspired by nostalgia for the magical midnight screenings at Alphaville and Cine Dexamenis\, set out to revive them. It is a cinematic journey for older audiences to reminisce\, for younger ones to share the experience\, and for everyone to celebrate a common passion: the pure pleasure of the big screen. \nFor this edition\, Midnight Express steps out of dark theatres and into the open\, bringing the magic of cinema to the This is Athens City Festival. \nProgramme: \n11/05: Out of Africa\, Sydney Pollack\, 198518/05: Labyrinth\, Jim Henson\, 198625/05: Big Trouble in Little China\, John Carpenter\, 1986
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/midnight-express-80s-night-out/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260520T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260520T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
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SUMMARY:Heroes: A Tribute to David Bowie
DESCRIPTION:The heart of Athens is about to be filled with the sound of Bowie and that alone is enough to make this a standout night of the spring season. The Heroes Tribute Band is a musical ensemble dedicated to keeping the vast universe of David Bowie alive with genuine artistic passion. As the first multi-vocalist Greek band dedicated to the iconic “Starman\,” they have spent years crafting a stage experience that honours Bowie’s constant transformations and his profound influence on modern culture.\n\nFor the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, they arrive with a setlist spanning every legendary era. From the glitter and gloss of Ziggy Stardust to the avant-garde “Berlin Trilogy” and the cosmopolitan energy of the 80s\, this concert invites you to celebrate the avant-garde spirit\, diversity\, and theatricality that made Bowie peerless. It is a night not only for the “initiated” but for anyone who loves the music that changed how we see ourselves and the world.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/heroes-a-tribute-to-david-bowie/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260522T233000
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SUMMARY:Pantheon pres. Street Party at Moxy Athens City
DESCRIPTION:Pantheon takes over the heart of the city for an explosive free open-air street party set to transform central Athens. On Friday 22 May\, from 18:00 to 23:30\, the industrial-style arcade of Moxy Athens City in Omonia will become the ultimate urban dance destination\, filling the Athenian night with house\, techno and electronic sounds. \nAt the centre of the “new” Omonia\, where urban culture meets contemporary design\, Pantheon sets up its decks beneath the lights of the arcade\, framed by the distinctive architecture of Moxy and the renowned hospitality of SWOT Hospitality. The soundtrack of the evening will feature electrifying DJ sets by Nick Matthew\, Voices of Valley\, Andianna\, Panayotee and Soldo. \nAlongside the music\, the energy of the street comes alive through urban art performances\, live painting and tattoo sessions\, while refreshing signature cocktails complete the event’s vibrant atmosphere. An authentic open-air gathering dedicated to Athens’ electronic music scene\, redefining the city’s nightlife exactly where its heart beats strongest.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/pantheon-pres-street-party-at-moxy-athens-city/
LOCATION:Moxy Athens City\, Stadiou 65\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 51\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,PARTY
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SUMMARY:Blooming Kypseli
DESCRIPTION:Kypseli Municipal Market puts on its festive spring colours and invites the public to Blooming Kypseli\, a two-day celebration dedicated to the world of flowers and plants. For an entire weekend\, the historic Market is transformed into a blooming hub of creativity\, where designers and emerging Greek brands present plants\, botanical products\, natural cosmetics\, as well as handmade jewellery and clothing inspired by nature. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take part in original workshops celebrating the joy of making and creativity\, while music selections\, food and refreshing drinks complete the experience\, turning Kypseli into the ultimate spring destination in the city.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/blooming-kypseli/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Kypseli Municipal Market\, Kypseli Municipal Market\, Athens\, Athens\, 113 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260523T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260523T210000
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SUMMARY:Connect Athens: All Day Street Festival
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival in collaboration with IASIS (Civil Non-Profit Organisation) and the Connect Athens Youth Centre\, through the second edition of the Connect Athens Festival\, is organising a full-day celebration on the pedestrian street of Fokionos Negri.\n\nFollowing our “Building Bridges for the Mental Health of At-Risk Youth” event on 22 May\, Connect Athens is bringing the conversation from the panels straight to the heart of the city. Under the motto #bringyourgrandma\, we’re putting theory into practice\, turning “”connection”” into a shared experience for every generation.\n\nDive into empathy-building activities and original AI workshops inspired by the memories of our elders. Catch street theatre\, global dance performances\, and an open forum featuring influencers and public figures sharing the stories that unite us. We’re wrapping things up with a massive music-and-dance party featuring multicultural bands and DJs.\n\nIt’s all about proving that mental well-being and acceptance are built within the community. When generations meet\, we create a safe\, bright space for everyone.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/connect-athens-all-day-street-festival/
LOCATION:Fokionos Negri Pedestrian Street\, 48-58 Fokionos Negri\, Athens\, 113 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DANCE,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FOR KIDS,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY,THEATER
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SUMMARY:En Lefko Spring Party
DESCRIPTION:Spring in Athens has been synonymous with one name for years: the En Lefko Spring Party. For the third consecutive year\, the team from En Lefko 87.7 is leaving the studio behind and heading to the heart of the city\, this time taking over the iconic Ω2 venue at the Athens Conservatoire.\n\nSet against the striking architecture of the Despotopoulos building\, the night immediately exudes a contemporary\, elegant\, and unapologetically dance-driven energy. En Lefko’s beloved radio producers bring their most subversive tracks\, signature picks\, and the creative flair that has made the station a byword for a certain Athenian je ne sais quoi. For a few hours\, the Conservatoire becomes a living\, breathing cell of celebration\, a space devoted to the city’s sound and our collective urge to dance into spring.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/en-lefko-spring-party-2/
LOCATION:Athens Conservatoire\, Vas. Georgiou Β΄ 17-19\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T110000
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SUMMARY:Blooming Kypseli
DESCRIPTION:Kypseli Municipal Market puts on its festive spring colours and invites the public to Blooming Kypseli\, a two-day celebration dedicated to the world of flowers and plants. For an entire weekend\, the historic Market is transformed into a blooming hub of creativity\, where designers and emerging Greek brands present plants\, botanical products\, natural cosmetics\, as well as handmade jewellery and clothing inspired by nature. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take part in original workshops celebrating the joy of making and creativity\, while music selections\, food and refreshing drinks complete the experience\, turning Kypseli into the ultimate spring destination in the city.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/blooming-kypseli/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Kypseli Municipal Market\, Kypseli Municipal Market\, Athens\, Athens\, 113 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
CREATED:20260331T131000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T131000Z
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SUMMARY:Street Outdoors 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Street Outdoors crew\, the team behind some of the most influential open-air parties of the last decade\, reclaim Eleftherias Park as the ultimate meeting point for the city’s vibrant\, extroverted soul. Stripping away the “closed club” mentality\, the music here breathes freely under the trees\, in a setting that perfectly fuses raw urban energy with wide-open spaces.\n\nWith a sound that balances the latest electronic trends with the classic spirit of a true block party\, Street Outdoors crafts an experience that starts laid-back and gradually surges into a massive celebration. Dance\, connection\, and a shared sense of “togetherness” are at the heart of the night\, an afternoon and evening that proves how naturally the city can transform through rhythm. It’s more proof that Athens beats strongest when it steps outside.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/street-outdoors-2026/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
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SUMMARY:Dimitris Papadimitriou at the Roman Agora
DESCRIPTION:The iconic archaeological site of the Roman Agora of Athens opens its gates to welcome acclaimed composer Dimitris Papadimitriou. \n\nIn one of his rare appearances in Greece\, the composer himself conducts an eleven-member orchestra\, presenting timeless works that have earned the love and admiration of audiences over the years. The programme includes beloved songs from the albums Songs for the Months and Beyond the Soul\, as well as melodies from successful television series such as Anastasia and The Witches of Smyrna. Excerpts from major works including The Great Heretic and Songs of Attidon Street will also be performed. The evening’s performances will be interpreted by Veronica Davaki\, Giorgos Florakis and Panos Papaioannou\, alongside special guest friends\, in a concert seeking the pure truth of artistic creation beneath the Athenian sky. \n\n“The most beautiful thing is that which must be sought\,” as Gaius Petronius once said—a phrase that continues to inspire Dimitris Papadimitriou.\n\nReservations open one week before the event at 12:00 noon.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/dimitris-papadimitriou-at-the-roman-agora/
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:20260525T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
CREATED:20260515T094205Z
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SUMMARY:Greek Cinema Nights 2026
DESCRIPTION:The magic of the big screen comes to the lawns of Eleftherias Park\, celebrating some of the finest moments of Greek cinema. For four consecutive nights\, the park transforms into a refreshing open-air screening venue\, inviting audiences to surrender to the charm of the seventh art.\n\nBeneath the Athenian sky\, with screenings beginning daily at 21:00\, viewers will have the chance to enjoy stories that reflect both our present and our past through a selection of beloved films. Take your place on the grass and prepare for a unique cinematic journey that reminds us why summer in Athens is inseparably connected with watching a great film under the stars.\n\nProgramme:\n\nMonday 25/05: Our Wildest Days\, Vasilis Kekatos\, 2025\nA coming-of-age road movie for an entire generation\, following people searching for freedom\, connection and a sense of belonging. Through the wandering of a group of friends in contemporary society\, themes of poverty\, emotional growth and the quiet revolution born through solidarity unfold.\n\nTuesday 26/05; Isovites\, Theodoros Maragos\, 2008\nA subversive political comedy that satirises the social dysfunctions of Greece. Through Maragos’ distinctive humour\, the film follows its characters as they attempt to break free from their own “life sentences\,” delivering both laughter and thought-provoking commentary.\n\nWednesday 27/05: Jack of All Trades\, Master of None (Polytechnitis Kai Erimospitis)\, Alekos Sakellarios\, 1963\nA classic masterpiece from the golden age of Greek cinema. Thanasis Veggos delivers a legendary performance as a man struggling to survive by constantly changing professions\, offering unforgettable moments of pure comedy that remain timeless to this day.\n\nThursday 28/05: Afterlov\, Stergios Paschos\, 2016\nA post-romantic settling of accounts. A separated couple locks themselves inside a luxurious villa in order to resolve their differences. A fresh\, funny and bittersweet story about what happens when love ends but the need for communication remains.\n\n*All films are screened with English subtitles.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/greek-cinema-nights-2026/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
CREATED:20260503T112300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T112300Z
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SUMMARY:Midnight Express: '80s Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Midnight Express is the brainchild of film critic Akis Kapranos who\, inspired by nostalgia for the magical midnight screenings at Alphaville and Cine Dexamenis\, set out to revive them. It is a cinematic journey for older audiences to reminisce\, for younger ones to share the experience\, and for everyone to celebrate a common passion: the pure pleasure of the big screen. \nFor this edition\, Midnight Express steps out of dark theatres and into the open\, bringing the magic of cinema to the This is Athens City Festival. \nProgramme: \n11/05: Out of Africa\, Sydney Pollack\, 198518/05: Labyrinth\, Jim Henson\, 198625/05: Big Trouble in Little China\, John Carpenter\, 1986
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/midnight-express-80s-night-out/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
CREATED:20260515T094205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T093748Z
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SUMMARY:Greek Cinema Nights 2026
DESCRIPTION:The magic of the big screen comes to the lawns of Eleftherias Park\, celebrating some of the finest moments of Greek cinema. For four consecutive nights\, the park transforms into a refreshing open-air screening venue\, inviting audiences to surrender to the charm of the seventh art.\n\nBeneath the Athenian sky\, with screenings beginning daily at 21:00\, viewers will have the chance to enjoy stories that reflect both our present and our past through a selection of beloved films. Take your place on the grass and prepare for a unique cinematic journey that reminds us why summer in Athens is inseparably connected with watching a great film under the stars.\n\nProgramme:\n\nMonday 25/05: Our Wildest Days\, Vasilis Kekatos\, 2025\nA coming-of-age road movie for an entire generation\, following people searching for freedom\, connection and a sense of belonging. Through the wandering of a group of friends in contemporary society\, themes of poverty\, emotional growth and the quiet revolution born through solidarity unfold.\n\nTuesday 26/05; Isovites\, Theodoros Maragos\, 2008\nA subversive political comedy that satirises the social dysfunctions of Greece. Through Maragos’ distinctive humour\, the film follows its characters as they attempt to break free from their own “life sentences\,” delivering both laughter and thought-provoking commentary.\n\nWednesday 27/05: Jack of All Trades\, Master of None (Polytechnitis Kai Erimospitis)\, Alekos Sakellarios\, 1963\nA classic masterpiece from the golden age of Greek cinema. Thanasis Veggos delivers a legendary performance as a man struggling to survive by constantly changing professions\, offering unforgettable moments of pure comedy that remain timeless to this day.\n\nThursday 28/05: Afterlov\, Stergios Paschos\, 2016\nA post-romantic settling of accounts. A separated couple locks themselves inside a luxurious villa in order to resolve their differences. A fresh\, funny and bittersweet story about what happens when love ends but the need for communication remains.\n\n*All films are screened with English subtitles.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/greek-cinema-nights-2026/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
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SUMMARY:World Lindy Hop Day: Open-Air Swing Party
DESCRIPTION:Ermou Street will come alive with rhythm\, colour and vintage style as Athens marks World Lindy Hop Day. On Tuesday 26 May\, from 9 pm to 11 pm\, Lindy Hop groups and swing enthusiasts from across the city will gather at 148 Ermou Street for a huge open-air celebration\, open to all.\n\nLindy Hop\, the best-known social dance of the swing family\, first emerged in 1930s Harlem\, New York\, and remains a vibrant form of cultural expression\, improvisation and genuine human connection.\n\nThe date has been chosen to honour the birth of the legendary Frankie Manning\, whose influence was instrumental in spreading and preserving swing culture around the world.\n\nAmong those taking part are some of Athens’ most active swing communities: Hoppers in Athens\, Stomping Ground\, Jump n Jive\, Groove in Athens\, Athens Boogie\, Steam Rollers\, Jazz Antidrastiras\, Hob Nob\, Swing That Thing\, Athens Lindy Hop and Athens Authentic Jazz Dance. Together\, they’ll transform Ermou Street into a lively swing dance floor\, drawing passers-by and visitors alike into the irresistible rhythm of swing.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/world-lindy-hop-day-open-air-swing-party/
LOCATION:148 Ermou\, 148 Ermou\, Athens\, 105 53\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DANCE,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
CREATED:20260403T110253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T135018Z
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SUMMARY:Melachrinos Velentzas: Rebirth
DESCRIPTION:An abandoned piano\, long-silent in a dusty Athenian corner\, finds its voice once more. Pianist and performer Melachrinos Velentzas presents Rebirth\, blending performance\, installation\, and collective ritual in some of the city’s most emblematic spaces.\n\nThrough a musical ceremony\, Velentzas resuscitates an instrument that has endured years of stillness. It is a powerful parallel between the decay of a forgotten object and the quiet frustration of a person who has lost their connection to “play.” But this isn’t just a performance to watch\, it’s an invitation to participate. As the notes echo through the air\, you are invited to join a collective act of storytelling\, leaving your own personal histories on the stools of other “forgotten” pianos from across Athens.\n\nPart of the artist’s long-term research into the materiality of instruments and the memories held within the city’s homes\, Rebirth transforms individual loss into a shared\, redemptive experience. Come and witness the city’s silent history find its rhythm again.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/melachrinos-velentzas-rebirth-2/
LOCATION:National Garden\, Vas. Amalias 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
CREATED:20260417T091520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T091520Z
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SUMMARY:Papazó
DESCRIPTION:The historic Dexameni Square\, with its old-school Athenian charm and the cool breeze of Lycabettus lingering in the air\, becomes the stage for a major musical takeover headlined by Papazó. Vassilis Papazotos\, songwriter\, music producer\, and medical doctor\, brings the vibrant energy and effortless connection that made his viral music videos and unexpected collaborations a local sensation.\nThe signature “musical salon” he built online is moving to the physical stage for an open-air concert featuring an incredible roster of guests. The night strikes a perfect balance between contemporary urban culture and the warmth of a massive parea (group of friends)\, breathing new life into beloved tracks and making the entire square feel like one big choir. It’s a spring stroll that evolves into one of the most soulful and electric musical highlights of this year’s festival.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/papazo/
LOCATION:Dexameni Square\, Dexameni Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 73\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
CREATED:20260515T094205Z
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SUMMARY:Greek Cinema Nights 2026
DESCRIPTION:The magic of the big screen comes to the lawns of Eleftherias Park\, celebrating some of the finest moments of Greek cinema. For four consecutive nights\, the park transforms into a refreshing open-air screening venue\, inviting audiences to surrender to the charm of the seventh art.\n\nBeneath the Athenian sky\, with screenings beginning daily at 21:00\, viewers will have the chance to enjoy stories that reflect both our present and our past through a selection of beloved films. Take your place on the grass and prepare for a unique cinematic journey that reminds us why summer in Athens is inseparably connected with watching a great film under the stars.\n\nProgramme:\n\nMonday 25/05: Our Wildest Days\, Vasilis Kekatos\, 2025\nA coming-of-age road movie for an entire generation\, following people searching for freedom\, connection and a sense of belonging. Through the wandering of a group of friends in contemporary society\, themes of poverty\, emotional growth and the quiet revolution born through solidarity unfold.\n\nTuesday 26/05; Isovites\, Theodoros Maragos\, 2008\nA subversive political comedy that satirises the social dysfunctions of Greece. Through Maragos’ distinctive humour\, the film follows its characters as they attempt to break free from their own “life sentences\,” delivering both laughter and thought-provoking commentary.\n\nWednesday 27/05: Jack of All Trades\, Master of None (Polytechnitis Kai Erimospitis)\, Alekos Sakellarios\, 1963\nA classic masterpiece from the golden age of Greek cinema. Thanasis Veggos delivers a legendary performance as a man struggling to survive by constantly changing professions\, offering unforgettable moments of pure comedy that remain timeless to this day.\n\nThursday 28/05: Afterlov\, Stergios Paschos\, 2016\nA post-romantic settling of accounts. A separated couple locks themselves inside a luxurious villa in order to resolve their differences. A fresh\, funny and bittersweet story about what happens when love ends but the need for communication remains.\n\n*All films are screened with English subtitles.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/greek-cinema-nights-2026/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T223000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
CREATED:20260421T134742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T124227Z
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SUMMARY:Stella Karyda
DESCRIPTION:Stella Karyda invites us on a soulful journey that balances perfectly between land and sea. With her evocative voice\, she leads a programme that weaves together her acclaimed collaborations with masters like Christos Nikolopoulos and Nikos Oikonomidis\, alongside the timeless rebetiko and folk anthems of Tsitsanis\, Vamvakaris\, and Theodorakis.\n\nThe setlist spans from the modern\, rhythmic poetry of Malamas and Thanasis Papakonstantinou to the ancient\, traditional treasures of Asia Minor\, Crete\, and Epirus. Backed by a stellar ensemble\, including virtuoso guitarist Stelios Karydas on arrangements and Dimitris Reppas on the bouzouki\, the night is designed to awaken the city’s collective memory.\n\n 
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/stella-karyda/
LOCATION:Fokionos Negri Theater\, Fokionos Negri\, Athens\, Athens\, 113 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260528T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
CREATED:20260406T101045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T101635Z
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SUMMARY:Nepenthe
DESCRIPTION:The Τhis is Athens City Festival welcomes Nepenthe\, a project that reimagines the dance floor by focusing on atmosphere\, detail\, and a deep connection to the city’s architecture. In Korai Square\, one of the most historic corners of the centre\, a curated musical “ritual” unfolds\, transforming public space into a living\, breathing stage.\n\nAs daylight fades into the Athenian dusk\, the steady pulse of house music echoes between the square’s iconic buildings\, striking a perfect balance between contemporary club culture and the city’s architectural memory.\n\nNepenthe is more than just a party; it’s an immersive experience of rhythm and togetherness. It is an invitation to pause in the heart of Athens and see it differently through sound\, light\, and the shared energy of a crowd dancing as one. Come and find your rhythm where the past meets the pulse of the present.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/nepenthe/
LOCATION:Korai Square\, Korai 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 64\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260528T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260528T223000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
CREATED:20260430T180309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T180347Z
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SUMMARY:Marina Spanou Live
DESCRIPTION:Marina Spanou returns to the city’s most beautiful neighborhood\, under the shadow of the Acropolis\, right back where it all began. On May 28th\, she reunites with her audience\, inviting everyone to celebrate 5 years of Areopagitou at the pedestrian junction of Ermou & Asomaton in Athens. An anniversary of that first musical encounter\, the freedom of the streets\, and all the sunsets that launched her journey. Admission is free\, and the night promises to be filled with nostalgia\, summer vibes\, and romance.\n\n“we are still here\,\nin the streets of Athens\,\npraising our teenage loves\,\nour first taste of freedom\nand the songs that made us travel\n\nwe are still here\,\na few years older\na few years more dream-bound\nwith the same need\nto share everything we lived\,\nthe bars we loved\,\nthe benches that held us\,\nthe walkways that managed\nto keep us close\n\nwe are still here\,\njust like then\nI’ll be waiting for you\,\nM”\n\nBand & Crew:\nKostis Vichos | Bass\, Orchestrations\nDionysis Morfis | Guitar\nApostolis Bournias | Percussion\, Drums\nGiorgos Kourelis | Keyboards\nIlias Karoumbalis | Sound Engineering\nAgapitos Kataxakis | Sound Engineering\nMaria Venetaki | Lighting Design\nMarco Arguello | Poster Photography\nArtemis Valyraki | Poster Design\nChristos Spanos | Artistic Direction
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/marina-spanou-live/
LOCATION:Ermou & Agion Asomaton Square\, Ermou & Agion Asomaton Square\, Athens\, 118 51\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260528T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260528T230000
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SUMMARY:Greek Cinema Nights 2026
DESCRIPTION:The magic of the big screen comes to the lawns of Eleftherias Park\, celebrating some of the finest moments of Greek cinema. For four consecutive nights\, the park transforms into a refreshing open-air screening venue\, inviting audiences to surrender to the charm of the seventh art.\n\nBeneath the Athenian sky\, with screenings beginning daily at 21:00\, viewers will have the chance to enjoy stories that reflect both our present and our past through a selection of beloved films. Take your place on the grass and prepare for a unique cinematic journey that reminds us why summer in Athens is inseparably connected with watching a great film under the stars.\n\nProgramme:\n\nMonday 25/05: Our Wildest Days\, Vasilis Kekatos\, 2025\nA coming-of-age road movie for an entire generation\, following people searching for freedom\, connection and a sense of belonging. Through the wandering of a group of friends in contemporary society\, themes of poverty\, emotional growth and the quiet revolution born through solidarity unfold.\n\nTuesday 26/05; Isovites\, Theodoros Maragos\, 2008\nA subversive political comedy that satirises the social dysfunctions of Greece. Through Maragos’ distinctive humour\, the film follows its characters as they attempt to break free from their own “life sentences\,” delivering both laughter and thought-provoking commentary.\n\nWednesday 27/05: Jack of All Trades\, Master of None (Polytechnitis Kai Erimospitis)\, Alekos Sakellarios\, 1963\nA classic masterpiece from the golden age of Greek cinema. Thanasis Veggos delivers a legendary performance as a man struggling to survive by constantly changing professions\, offering unforgettable moments of pure comedy that remain timeless to this day.\n\nThursday 28/05: Afterlov\, Stergios Paschos\, 2016\nA post-romantic settling of accounts. A separated couple locks themselves inside a luxurious villa in order to resolve their differences. A fresh\, funny and bittersweet story about what happens when love ends but the need for communication remains.\n\n*All films are screened with English subtitles.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/greek-cinema-nights-2026/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260529T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260529T230000
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SUMMARY:ENTEKA ATHENS pres. A Street Full of Dance
DESCRIPTION:Enteka Athens\, in collaboration with Three Cents\, transforms Agion Asomaton Square in Thissio into a large open-air dancefloor. The sound of vinyl takes over the street\, offering a distinctive listening session that moves from the house energy of Honestly\, Nevermind to the African pulse of African Giant and the raw street aesthetic of Devi Tirar Más Fotos. A gathering where afro and global beats become the common thread for a community moving to the same rhythm\, set against the summer atmosphere of Athens. \n\nThe evening’s line-up features DEMAR\, HARDPAN\, DEZMOS and NIK J\, promising an experience full of groove\, emotion and non-stop dancing under the Athenian sky.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/enteka-athens-pres-a-street-full-of-dance/
LOCATION:Agion Asomaton Square\, Agion Asomaton Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 53\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260529T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260529T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T214724
CREATED:20260430T094519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T094520Z
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SUMMARY:A live Cretan Feast with Vassilis Skoulas
DESCRIPTION:The ecstatic impulse of Cretan tradition strikes the heart of Athens as Plato’s Academy Park transforms into the stage for an authentic feast filled with intensity\, passion\, and pride. As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, Vassilis Skoulas\, one of Crete’s most iconic and stoic voices\, is joined by a world-class ensemble of musicians to transport us to the vibrant universe of the island’s music.\n\nIn this setting\, tradition rises as a daily force of expression. With the lyra and laouto driving the rhythm\, the park will fill with melodies that beckon everyone into the dance circle. The gathering quickly takes on the character of a friendly gathering\, where improvisation and collective spirit meet the urban landscape. This is a rare chance to experience the redemptive energy of Cretan music and witness how a tradition deeply rooted in the island finds its natural home in springtime Athens.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/a-live-cretan-feast-with-vassilis-skoulas/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DANCE,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TRADITION
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