A solar storm hits the city, and suddenly all the cars go offline. The event sparks a few different reactions: some cheer, seeing it as a golden opportunity for cleaner air, while others grumble about how to get around. In a fun, interactive workshop, kids aged 8-12 become the heroes! They'll discover that city life
Children and parents embark on an interactive adventure along Athinas Street, with four exciting stations full of games and hands-on activities. Each station has a unique theme, blending learning with fun. The goal of the event is to foster a new culture of urban mobility, raise environmental awareness, and promote safe movement in the city.
An unexpected event that turns everything we know about quizzes on its head! In the heart of Athens, the audience becomes the star of an experience filled with humour, interaction, and surprises. This isn’t just a simple Q&A; it’s a dynamic game that breaks the boundaries of imagination and floods the street with energy. Please
Thought dinosaurs went extinct? Think again! Ross, a super-sweet, playful, and high-energy teen T-Rex, has appeared in the heart of the city and is looking for friends. Come meet him up close and personal to feed him, snap a few photos, take him for a walk, and play with him until you're out of breath!
On Athinas Street, your smile turns into a work of art! Award-winning cartoonists Thanasis Petropoulos, Dimitra Adamopoulou, and Nikolas Stefadouros (Stef) are waiting to sketch both young and old in their own humorous style. A delightful, vibrant "snapshot" of the day that transforms the street into a colourful album filled with laughter, surprises, and little
A unique concert full of improvisation, songs, laughter, and spontaneity with the unceasing Panos Vlahos, who brings his own energetic baggage to the "Car-Free Athinas Street" stage, closing this big Athenian open-air event with everything he’s gathered throughout his career. His songs tell stories that are personal, social, and political. For Panos, art is all
It’s a small street with a big creative heart. The traditional Protogenous Street will once more light up for a two-night musical adventure, transforming into a buzzing hotspot of music and imagination. DJ sets fire up the first night (Dec 20th), while rising alternative bands take the reins on the next (Dec 21st). Expect happenings,
Dance at the edge of the city, as Lambrini transforms into a one-night-only dance stage this festive season. ENTEKΑ Athens is hosting a massive, electrifying bash in this vibrant Athenian neighbourhood, bringing together some of the city’s most energetic DJs and producers to keep the beats blazing and the crowd dancing all night long. With
At one of the city’s most central rendez-vous points, Omonia, Moxy Athens City transforms into a dazzling dance haven! Beloved En Lefko 87.7 takes command of the decks, bringing along Eva Theotokatou, Laternative, and Manolis Oikonomou for a night of unstoppable beats and electric energy. Get ready for one of the most festive and downright
Melachrinos Velenzas, the artist who charmed us with his globally acclaimed Lemon, is back this festive season with a brand-new musical universe! His Piano Stories, vivid musical tales woven sometimes from memory and other times from moments of today, will take on a festive twist. Picture intimate, poetic compositions blending the magic of Christmas with
The legendary Agia Fanfara hits the streets just before the Longest Night of the Year to get the whole city pulsing with joy! This iconic 25-piece ensemble, featuring brass, woodwinds, percussion, and pure energy, will take over Athens with a full-blown Balkan celebration. From Monastiraki Square to Avissynia Square, they’ll set the pace with irresistible
The smooth sounds of Frank Sinatra will drift over Mesologgiou Square as Dutch singer Alexandros Affolter joins forces with drummer Serafeim Bello to celebrate Ol’ Blue Eyes with a fresh jazz twist. Classic Sinatra gems, along with deeper cuts that shaped his own record collection, blend into a tribute that sweeps you back to the
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