Yucatan meets Sensory Production for an extraordinary night on the Jacaranda path at Zappeion, one of spring’s most cinematic locations in Athens. Beneath the canopy of blooming purple trees, these two creative powerhouses are setting up an open-air club that blends cutting-edge electronic sounds with a meticulously crafted aesthetic. The setting, the season, and the
Queer Movie Nights are bringing an open, vibrant, and inclusive celebration of LGBTQI+ cinema right to the heart of Athens. Through a curated selection of queer feature films, shorts, documentaries, and homegrown Greek productions, this event creates a vital meeting point where queer stories find visibility, a voice, and an audience. This initiative has already
We join forces with the Embassy of Georgia to host a unique celebration in the heart of the capital, inviting you on a journey through a land defined by music, art, and deep-rooted tradition. From the haunting, ethereal layers of polyphonic singing to the graceful, high-energy movements of traditional dance, every moment is designed to
The Athens City Festival 2026 meets the World of Beer Festival for a unique three-day event dedicated to those who love great beer, food, and music. From 8 to 10 May, more than 300 beer brands from Greece and abroad will gather at Technopolis: from classic lagers and weiss to original craft beers infused with
There is nothing quite like watching the sunrise over the Parthenon while the bass is still dropping and the city’s heart starts beating a little faster. On the legendary "city balcony," suspended between the starlight and the city lights below, the Lycabettus Hill parking lot is transforming once again into the country's most iconic open-air
Queer Movie Nights are bringing an open, vibrant, and inclusive celebration of LGBTQI+ cinema right to the heart of Athens. Through a curated selection of queer feature films, shorts, documentaries, and homegrown Greek productions, this event creates a vital meeting point where queer stories find visibility, a voice, and an audience. This initiative has already
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. Through a musical ceremony, Velentzas resuscitates an instrument that has endured years of stillness. It is a powerful parallel between
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
This is Athens City Festival, in collaboration with the Embassy of Estonia, invites you to a masterclass in vocal precision. with the world-renowned FLORA Chamber Choir. Founded in 1989 by a group of passionate young vocalists, FLORA has spent 37 years evolving into a vibrant musical family of 35 members. It’s a rare ensemble where
Seeing Caribou perform in a historic setting in the heart of Monastiraki is one of the most intimate festival highlights for electronic music fans. The This is Athens City Festival is bringing a global heavyweight to the heart of Monastiraki. Abyssinia Square, famously known as the Sunday home of the city's big flea market antiques,
Experience the magic of silent film paired with live music in the grand interior courtyard of the Arsakeio Mansion, an architectural "jewel" in the heart of Athens. The spotlight of the evening falls on "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans" (1927), directed by the legendary F.W. Murnau. Often cited as one of the greatest films
It doesn't take much to create an unforgettable night: just a love for music, a desire to dance, and a brave dose of extroversion. That’s the philosophy behind Tropical Party Athens, which returns for the This is Athens City Festival 2026 to remind us that, with the right rhythm, the city can feel like summer
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