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SUMMARY:Guided Tour at the City of Athens Museum
DESCRIPTION:The City of Athens Museum (Vouros-Eutaxias Foundation) will welcome us for a rather special look at the capital’s modern history. The tour spans two iconic buildings that tell the story of a city finding its feet.\nWe start at the legendary “Old Palace”\, the first residence of King Otto and Queen Amalia. It’s a space deeply intertwined with the very first steps Athens took as a modern European capital. Here\, you’ll see the city through the objects and grand rooms that helped define its new\, royal identity.\n\nThe journey then moves into the second building of the complex\, the former home of the Dekozis-Vouros family. This is where things get personal. It offers a much more intimate glimpse into Athenian “high society” life\, revealing the aesthetics\, the daily habits\, and domestic charm of the 19th and early 20th centuries.\n\nThrough these collections and the stunning architecture itself\, you’ll witness the trajectory of a city that was rapidly expanding and shaping its modern self. It’s a tour that beautifully bridges the gap between Athens’ grand political history and its private\, everyday heart.\n\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-at-the-city-of-athens-museum/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Museum\, 5-7 loannou Paparrigopoulou\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour at the City of Athens Museum
DESCRIPTION:The City of Athens Museum (Vouros-Eutaxias Foundation) will welcome us for a rather special look at the capital’s modern history. The tour spans two iconic buildings that tell the story of a city finding its feet.\nWe start at the legendary “Old Palace”\, the first residence of King Otto and Queen Amalia. It’s a space deeply intertwined with the very first steps Athens took as a modern European capital. Here\, you’ll see the city through the objects and grand rooms that helped define its new\, royal identity.\n\nThe journey then moves into the second building of the complex\, the former home of the Dekozis-Vouros family. This is where things get personal. It offers a much more intimate glimpse into Athenian “high society” life\, revealing the aesthetics\, the daily habits\, and domestic charm of the 19th and early 20th centuries.\n\nThrough these collections and the stunning architecture itself\, you’ll witness the trajectory of a city that was rapidly expanding and shaping its modern self. It’s a tour that beautifully bridges the gap between Athens’ grand political history and its private\, everyday heart.\n\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-at-the-city-of-athens-museum-2/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Museum\, 5-7 loannou Paparrigopoulou\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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SUMMARY:Nikos Kalafatis: Primavera
DESCRIPTION:Nikos Kalafatis presents Primavera\, an exhibition curated by Athena Schina\, at Technohoros Art Gallery. It is a vibrant\, optimistic\, and deeply personal tribute to the natural world. For Kalafatis\, nature isn’t just a subject; it’s a constant source of daily observation and artistic discovery. Taking the energy of spring as his starting point\, the artist creates a world where simple\, discarded materials are granted a second life. Driftwood\, metals\, ropes\, feathers\, and various objets trouvés are meticulously transformed through painting\, sculpture\, and engraving into works brimming with poetry\, ingenuity\, and a subtle touch of wit.\nThis isn’t just a traditional look at the outdoors; it’s an invitation to adopt a lighter\, more observant way of being\, one that is open to the “everyday miracles” of the city and beyond. In the heart of the festival\, Primavera proves that spring isn’t just a season; it’s a creative state of mind.\n\nExhibition duration: 8–30 May\n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday\, Friday: 12:00–20:00; Wednesday\, Saturday: 10:00–18:00. Closed on Sunday & Monday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/nikos-kalafatis-primavera/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Technohoros Art Gallery\, 12 Lempesi\, Athens\, 117 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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SUMMARY:Biscuits at the Museum!
DESCRIPTION:The Hellenic Children’s Museum is opening up its most delicious exhibit for a hands-on kitchen takeover. If you’re looking for a brilliant way to keep the kids entertained (and well-fed) this May\, “Kitchen: Discovering the World of the Biscuit” is exactly where you need to be.\n\nIn this “Biscuits at the Museum!” workshop\, our younger festival-goers get to swap the sketchbook for a rolling pin. It’s not just a baking lesson; it’s a magical journey into the world of pastry through the eyes of a museum.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/biscuits-at-the-museum-3/
LOCATION:Hellenic Children’s Museum\, Vas. Georgiou Β΄ 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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SUMMARY:Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs
DESCRIPTION:As the This is Athens City Festival kicks off an exciting new partnership with Onassis Stegi\, we offer a look through the lens of a true visionary. In his first-ever solo photography exhibition in Greece\, the internationally acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos presents 182 works that map out his unique visual language through a different medium.\n\nThis is a brilliant opportunity to get to know a whole other side of his artistry\, stepping away from the cinema screen and into the still image. In the exhibition space of the Stegi\, visitors encounter photographs created on the margins of film productions such as Poor Things (2023)\, Kinds of Kindness (2024)\, and Bugonia (2025)\, shot in cities like New Orleans and Atlanta\, as well as in studios in Budapest\, where entire cities were constructed as cinematic sets\, alongside a new series of works from Athens and the Aegean.\n\nThrough these images\, the familiar\, the strange\, and the silent take on a new intensity. It’s Lanthimos at his most raw\, showcasing his deeply personal and recognisable authorship. Whether he’s capturing a landscape or the human form\, you’re invited to see the world through the singular\, idiosyncratic gaze of one of the world’s most significant contemporary creators.\n\n20 invitations are available from the Onassis Stegi for 7\, 8\, 14\, and 15 May – 5 invitations per day.\n\nBookings open one week before each event at 12:00 noon and are made via this page.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/yorgos-lanthimos-photographs/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Onassis Stegi\, 107-109 Syngrou\, Athens\, 117 45\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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SUMMARY:Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs
DESCRIPTION:As the This is Athens City Festival kicks off an exciting new partnership with Onassis Stegi\, we offer a look through the lens of a true visionary. In his first-ever solo photography exhibition in Greece\, the internationally acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos presents 182 works that map out his unique visual language through a different medium.\n\nThis is a brilliant opportunity to get to know a whole other side of his artistry\, stepping away from the cinema screen and into the still image. In the exhibition space of the Stegi\, visitors encounter photographs created on the margins of film productions such as Poor Things (2023)\, Kinds of Kindness (2024)\, and Bugonia (2025)\, shot in cities like New Orleans and Atlanta\, as well as in studios in Budapest\, where entire cities were constructed as cinematic sets\, alongside a new series of works from Athens and the Aegean.\n\nThrough these images\, the familiar\, the strange\, and the silent take on a new intensity. It’s Lanthimos at his most raw\, showcasing his deeply personal and recognisable authorship. Whether he’s capturing a landscape or the human form\, you’re invited to see the world through the singular\, idiosyncratic gaze of one of the world’s most significant contemporary creators.\n\n20 invitations are available from the Onassis Stegi for 7\, 8\, 14\, and 15 May – 5 invitations per day.\n\nBookings open one week before each event at 12:00 noon and are made via this page.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/yorgos-lanthimos-photographs-3/
LOCATION:Onassis Stegi\, 107-109 Syngrou\, Athens\, 117 45\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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SUMMARY:Historical Stroll with Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos: Makriyianni
DESCRIPTION:Step into an urban stroll through the Makriyianni district\, where ancient beauty meets the grit of modern Athenian life. Led by Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos\, an expert in Political Philosophy\, this tour invites you to decode our urban identity\, viewing the iconic shadow of the Acropolis not just as a backdrop\, but as a living witness to a city that refuses to forget.\n\nThe journey begins in the silent galleries of Roman villas and moves through the turbulent memories of the “”Dekemvriana””\, the violent clashes in December 1944 that marked the beginning of the conflict that later escalated into the Greek Civil War\, which once haunted the old Gendarmerie building. As you walk down the grand Dionysiou Areopagitou\, you’ll uncover the influence of foreign archaeological missions in Koukaki\, before stopping at the Theatre of Dionysus to discuss the deep-rooted link between Democracy and Ancient Drama.\n\nThe route winds past the Asklepieion and the legendary “”Klepsydra”” spring\, eventually reaching the Areopagus (Mars Hill)\, where St. Paul once preached before the “”Altar of the Unknown God.”” Dr. Papadopoulos masterfully assembles the fragments\, from the Golden Age to the 1821 Revolution and the Civil War\, connecting history to personal experience in a way that makes the stones speak.\n\nMeeting Point: Acropolis Metro Station\, Makriyianni exit.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/historical-stroll-dr-iordanis-papadopoulos-makriyianni/
LOCATION:Acropolis Metro Station\, Makrygianni 9\, Athens\, Athens\, 117 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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SUMMARY:Traditional Island Festival
DESCRIPTION:Nikos Oikonomidis\, a true master of the violin and an authentic voice of island tradition\, is coming to Klafthmonos Square for a night filled with Cycladic soul and a fresh summer breeze in downtown Athens.\n\nWith a career deeply rooted in the sounds of the Aegean\, Oikonomidis brings the vibrant energy of an authentic island glenti\, a traditional party. Alongside Kyriaki Spanou and the “Keros” Music Group\, they’ll be serving up the violins\, songs\, and rhythms of a traditional panigiri\, those legendary village festivals that last until dawn.\n\nThis isn’t a “sit-back-and-watch” kind of concert. You’re invited to join the crowd\, find your rhythm\, and perhaps even learn a step or two as the square transforms into a sun-soaked island plaza. It’s a musical escape that proves the Greek summer truly begins under the city sky.\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/traditional-island-festival/
LOCATION:Klafthmonos Square\, Klaftmonos Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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SUMMARY:Kristine Lippire: From LA to Athens - Notes on Light and Material
DESCRIPTION:The Phoenix Athens space hosts Los Angeles-based artist Kristine Lippire in an exhibition that bridges the American metropolis with Athens. Centred on the Exarcheia neighbourhood\, Lippire draws inspiration from the energy of youth\, idealism\, and graffiti as a medium of expression and claim within the urban fabric.\n\nWith concrete sculptures\, paintings\, and patterns influenced by the wrought-iron grilles of post-war buildings\, the artist transforms architectural fragments into a new visual language. Her work is not merely an aesthetic proposal\, but a profound reflection on resilience and the collective memory inscribed upon the walls and streets of our cities.\n\nIt is an invitation to view urban reality through a more human and creative lens where the blinding light meets the imperfections of everyday life.\n\nOpening: Friday\, May 8 at 19:00.\n\nExhibition duration: 8–21 May\n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday\, Friday: 12:00–18:00; Wednesday\, Saturday: 12:00–16:00. Closed on Monday & Sunday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/kristine-lippire-from-la-to-athens-notes-on-light-and-material/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Phoenix Athens\, 89 Asklipiou\, Athens\, 114 72\, Greece
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SUMMARY:Gyzi Street Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:The annual Gyzi Street Party returns to Gyzi Square as part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, proving that the city’s alternative culture beats loudest in the heart of its local neighbourhoods. One of the centre’s most authentic\, yet “hidden gem” squares\, transforms into a high-octane open-air club. Here\, electronic music acts as the ultimate connector\, bridging the gap between locals and those exploring the city’s deeper layers.\n\nThe crew behind the decks is crafting a soundtrack designed to awaken the square\, inviting us to see Gyzi through a different lens and get lost in authentic beats.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/gyzi-street-party-2026/
LOCATION:Gyzi Square\, Gyzi Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 74\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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SUMMARY:MOb
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival welcomes MOb to Avdi Square for a performance that throws the rulebook out the window. This powerhouse trio\, Panagiotis Kostopoulos\, Alexandros Delis\, and Marios Valinakis\, crafts a sonic universe built on synthesizers\, loops\, and drones. While their roots are in jazz\, they have wholeheartedly moved into the experimental\, creating something entirely new and unpredictable.\n\nThis isn’t music you just listen to; it’s music you experience. Their sound unfolds freely\, inviting you into a world of improvisation and high-tech textures. Avdi Square itself is the perfect host. As a hub of urban culture and one of the most interesting corners of modern Athens\, it’s being transformed into a space for discovery and raw energy. Expect a live musical journey with no safety nets just an open\, adventurous\, and thoroughly contemporary vibe.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/mob/
LOCATION:Avdi Square\, Giatrakou 9\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
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