Omonia Square gets a full cultural takeover as Reverb Sessions take centre stage at the heart of Athens, inviting some of the city’s most active DJs and producers for an afternoon of standout sounds. A live musical collage becomes the soundtrack of the cosmopolitan capital—broadcasting symbolically from kilometre zero. Locals and visitors alike are invited
The Skiadareses—twin sisters Olga and Niki—take over Koumoundourou Square for a one-off live show. From the moment they began writing songs in a small bedroom, it seemed destined that their music would find its way online and strike a chord with thousands. Their songs are raw, honest and refreshingly unfiltered—stories of love, heartbreak, joy and
InDance: Exploring Accessibility through Inclusive DANCE brings together five individuals from different European backgrounds, each with expertise in both dance and accessibility. The collective EXIS choreographs a site-specific outdoor performance on the theme of Accessibility in the City, guiding audiences through various urban spaces in Athens to highlight the importance of accessible public environments. EXIS
This activity is only available in Greek. Shh... A story is about to begin... Outside the window of my childhood room, in the backyard of the house where I grew up, my grandfather had dug a huge well. It wasn’t covered, only carefully fenced with wire mesh by my father, "so no child falls in,"
This activity is only available in Greek. For nearly 60 years, British artist Phyllida Barlow created monumental installations that were both threatening and playful. She made large-scale sculptures using cheap, humble materials such as cardboard, fabric, plywood, gauze, and plaster. As she herself states, "In the past, sculpture carried historical narratives. Marble dominated and celebrated
Mosaico Fine Art Studio presents the exhibition "A Finding Place" by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00, Saturday: 11:00–15:00, Closed on Sunday
Last year, Full Circle pulled off the ultimate sold-out show at the This is Athens City Festival, hosting &ME—one of the biggest names in global electronic dance music—and drawing over 12,000 fans to Agion Asomaton Square. This May, they’re back—this time at the Zappeion Hall—welcoming leading Turkish DJs and producers Avangart Tabldot, the duo behind
In traditional communities, marriage was the most important social event—an occasion that brought everyone together through a shared ritual passed down through generations. On a spring Sunday morning, in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, the Dora Stratou Dance Theatre presents wedding songs, music and dances from Karoti in Thrace. This performance offers a
A full-blown celebration of urban culture and street arts! For the sixth year running, Amerikis Square comes alive with E=MC²—a one-of-a-kind street party bringing together the urban tribes of Athens. Top breakdancers, DJs, beatboxers and MCs join locals and visitors for an unforgettable experience. With no tickets and no barriers, we reclaim public space and
_&beyond and the City of Athens Festival present: SANTAROZA BEAT 2025 Sunday, May 4 17:00 – 23:00 Santaroza Square (Plateia Dikaiosynis) Free entrance Live acts: Billie Kark, Metaman ft. Sci-Fi River DJ sets: Katia x Myrto, Chevy x Discojuice _&beyond returns to the heart of the city with full force, breathing new life into one
Mosaico Fine Art Studio presents the exhibition "A Finding Place" by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00, Saturday: 11:00–15:00, Closed on Sunday
The Karaviotis brothers—modern-day troubadours—bring the traditional kantada (serenade) back to the winding alleyways of Plaka. This nostalgic musical stroll revives the romantic songs of old Athens: melodies that once echoed through the tavernas of Plaka, Psyrri and Omonia. With care and devotion, these passionate performers breathe new life into tunes that have long lived in
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