This activity is only availble in Greek. Officially designated a historic site, the National Garden (formerly the Royal Garden) is a calm eye in the storm of central Athens—a space of serenity surrounded by the city’s intensity, steeped in memory and history. Among the 500 species of plants brought here from around the world under
Queer Movie Nights is a one-of-a-kind celebration of LGBTQI+ cinema in Athens. Launched in May 2022 to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Interphobia, the series has since evolved into a dedicated platform for screening queer short and feature films, as well as documentaries. Its mission is to create a safe, expressive
During the 2020 pandemic, Petros Klampanis found his own light at the end of the tunnel and created Rooftop Stories—his fifth album and most personal work to date, built entirely around the double bass. The project began as a series of videos filmed on rooftops around the world, where Klampanis performed solo with only his
Nikos Kyriakopoulos and his conquistadors disembark on Lenorman Street. Dragons and wild beasts, locals and conquistadors—and even Death himself—battle deep in untrodden jungles. The thirty-six works in this exhibition are not intended to serve History or the historical genre of painting. Instead, the artist draws his material from the mythos surrounding the Age of Discovery,
The worlds of plants, animals and humans—along with legend, myth, imagination and dream—form the basis of Vassilis Papageorgiou’s new artistic exploration. His paradoxical heroes and hand-crafted wooden creatures inhabit both two- and three-dimensional space in a state of perpetual whirling. Through an aesthetic lens, Papageorgiou reflects on the consequences of humanity’s destructive impact on the
The healing power of music is undeniable. In collaboration with Piano City Athens, the This is Athens City Festival brings music to Evangelismos—the city’s largest hospital—offering moments of calm and comfort to those who need it most. The initiative is addressed exclusively to the medical, nursing, and administrative staff of the hospital.
Nikos Kyriakopoulos and his conquistadors disembark on Lenorman Street. Dragons and wild beasts, locals and conquistadors—and even Death himself—battle deep in untrodden jungles. The thirty-six works in this exhibition are not intended to serve History or the historical genre of painting. Instead, the artist draws his material from the mythos surrounding the Age of Discovery,
The worlds of plants, animals and humans—along with legend, myth, imagination and dream—form the basis of Vassilis Papageorgiou’s new artistic exploration. His paradoxical heroes and hand-crafted wooden creatures inhabit both two- and three-dimensional space in a state of perpetual whirling. Through an aesthetic lens, Papageorgiou reflects on the consequences of humanity’s destructive impact on the
A chance to get moving in the lush green setting of Eleftherias Park, where expert trainers and their teams lead sessions focused on health and wellbeing. At the Fitness Sessions, exercise is all about fun—not competition. Yoga, Pilates and aerobic workouts are adapted to suit all levels, aiming to inspire a lifestyle of movement and
This activity is only available in Greek. As much fiction, as much truth! Whether at festivals, libraries, museums, schools, cafés, or under a large oak tree, a fairy tale needs nothing more than someone to tell it and someone to listen – as long as both have an open heart. Nagia Oikonomopoulou tells myths and
The Kypseli Municipal Market is transformed into a vibrant crossroads of cultures, hosting a unique experience dedicated to the dances and musical traditions of the Portuguese-speaking world. From Angola and Mozambique to Brazil, Cape Verde, and Portugal, the Athenian audience will journey with music as its ark and the Portuguese Language as its map, discovering
Three of the most distinctive and fresh voices in Greek music—Nalyssa Green, Sugahspank! and Lou Is—pay tribute to the legendary Leonard Cohen. Backed by a stellar band, they bring new life to songs that have left a lasting mark on music history. Seven years after its powerful debut, this moving tribute returns for a captivating
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