The 6th Agatha Crime Fiction Festival is a fact! The landmark event for Greek crime fiction returns for the sixth consecutive year to bring together readers, writers, and publishers in the great celebration of books. The festival's activities culminate over the three-day period of May 16, 17, and 18, 2025, at the War Museum (Vasilissis
One of the most respected Greek DJs returns to his neighborhood for a special tribute, as part of the Gyzi Street Party. The participation of Reverb Sessions in the This is Athens City Festival highlights the city's authentic alternative culture, showcasing diverse forms of art, the variety of its creators, and its multicultural, multifaceted identity.
For over two decades, Best 92.6 has been a mainstay of the Athenian airwaves, building a loyal following that lives and breathes music. Now it returns to the This is Athens City Festival with the Best 92.6 Party, bringing fresh sounds from the electronic scene to the beloved Cine Aigli at Zappeion.
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 name Yucatan has become synonymous with some of the most impressive parties in recent years. This trend-setting team, which has managed to turn its lifestyle into a movement, joins forces with Sensory Production to bring their magic to the This is Athens City Festival. Known for their attention to detail, collaborations with acclaimed artists,
The Lykeion of Greek Women (L.G.W.), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1911 by Kallirroi Sigano-Parren, a pioneer of the feminist movement and volunteering in Greece. The organization is structured into various sections, established to fully achieve its multiple objectives. The 1911 charter included only 4 sections, each divided into smaller committees. Today, the Lykeion
A real and vibrant neighborhood in the city center is celebrating! Pepper 96.6 and the shops on Pratinou Street in Pagrati invite you to a unique Street Party for everyone. Get ready for a Saturday afternoon full of music, food, drinks, window shopping, and endless fun! From 6 in the afternoon, the beloved Pepper 96.6
This event will only be available in Greek. Once upon a time, and three times more... Fairy tales for children aged 6 to 106. G.Haikali, M.Dakanali, and I.Riga travel with words and music through time, continents, and hearts. Is it dark? Is it far away? Is it suffocating? Spring will reveal its secrets through our
Record collections come out and the best musical moments from legendary early ’70s clubs fill the city air, with rare vinyl sets from top Athenian DJs and collectors. A one-of-a-kind tribute to the golden age of disco, a non-stop quest for the ultimate dance move, a gathering of the tribe that bows to the mirrorball.
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Greece and the This is Athens City Festival present an evening of traditional Bulgarian dance, featuring three folklore groups based in Athens. Talented dancers—including students—will perform in traditional costumes, showcasing vibrant dances from across Bulgaria. Visitors are invited to enjoy a joyful spring evening filled with rhythm,
Vivaldi – Bach – Handel. Three of the greatest composers of all time—who never met, but connected through musical script. Johann Sebastian Bach discovered the music of Antonio Vivaldi through the written page, learning from the Venetian master’s compositional thinking. Though both German and born in 1685, Bach and Handel never crossed paths—yet Bach transcribed
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