This activity is only available in Greek. A creative workshop for children aged 6–12, held at the Museum of Greek Children's Art and inspired by the work of Andy Warhol. Young participants will explore the museum and create their own unique artworks, drawing inspiration from Warhol’s iconic style. Using a variety of materials and painting
This activity is only available in Greek. An activity for primary school children, inspired by an inscription from the Epigraphic Museum, featuring two decrees of the Church of the Municipality. The activity will be led by the museum’s archaeologist and artist. This activity is aimed at children aged 7-11.
This activity is only available in Greek. The Memory Route is a tribute to the thousands of anonymous victims of hunger during the occupation, as well as the victims of executions by the occupying forces. As we search for the past in the present, stories of the place and its people unfold. At the same
This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas leads a special tour through the sculpture garden of the First Cemetery of Athens, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival. Beyond the “Sleeping Female Figure” The memorial of Sofia Afentaki—widely known as the “Sleeping Female Figure” by Yannoulis Chalepas—is perhaps
This activity is only available in Greek. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the July Events (1965), the This is Athens City Festival organizes a historical walk through the city centre, dedicated to the struggle for democracy. Starting from Chavteia and ending at Syntagma Square, the walk traces the post-war history of the
This activity is only available in Greek. The exhibition “WOMEN, TOGETHER” features works exclusively by women artists and takes a clear stance on a critical issue in both art history
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
This activity is available in Greek only. The theatre group Noiti Grammi presents a performance on climate change that aims to offer an immersive experience and challenge audiences to rethink
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