The This is Athens City Festival invites you on a fascinating historical stroll through the neighbourhoods that shaped our city’s urban soul. Led by Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos, this walk takes us from the bustling corners of Havteia and Omonia down to 3rd September Street, Patission, and the leafy Fokionos Negri. It will shape into a
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
Escape the rush and head to Aegli Zappiou, the hidden-in-plain-sight garden that serves as the perfect backdrop for TiACF2026. One of Athens’ most influential radio stations, Best 92.6, is stepping out of the booth and onto the grass to host an alfresco party in this historic architectural gem. The city’s favourite tastemakers will be spinning
Just before the official start of summer, Klafthmonos Square is gearing up to host one of the most vibrant and energetic open-air nights of this year’s This is Athens City Festival. Music 89.2 joins forces with the festival to transform the central square into a living, breathing meeting point packed with music, dance, and that
Loud guitars, deep drones, and two of the most authentic voices in the Greek alternative scene are joining forces for the This is Athens City Festival to create an explosive sonic experience for the night owls. A Victim of Society, the duo of Vangelis Makris and Fotis Ntouskas, is set to unleash their lo-fi spells,
Tales of Journey and Freedom! Folk tales from around the world that speak of people who travelled to the depths of the earth, of distant places where freedom exists only in stories, and of our journey from darkness to light. The storyteller narrates while the musician accompanies, creating a voyage of sound and words. Music:
Architectural grandeur meets spiritual resonance in this special tour exploring the history, design, and refined aesthetics of the Catholic Cathedral of Saint Dionysius Areopagite. Dedicated to the patron saint of Athens, this landmark stands proudly alongside the Athenian Trilogy on Panepistimiou Street, carrying a vital piece of the capital’s cultural and architectural legacy. Led by
Rizari Park is transforming into the quietest, yet most radiant, spot in the city. Think of it as a lush green sanctuary right in the heart of Athens, where time seems to slow down and the city’s daily hum just fades away behind the trees. As part of the This is Athens City Festival, our
The exhibition "1945: The End of the War" invites us on an immersive journey through the landmark year that sealed global history. The result of months of research in Greek and international archives, the exhibition illuminates the dramatic contrasts of those twelve months: from the horror and revelation of Nazi barbarity in the concentration camps
As part of the This is Athens City Festival, the War Museum opens its collections and invites us on a journey through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage. Through specially designed thematic tours, visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic exhibits and lesser-known narratives that shed light on the Greek past. The activity is
Proud to be hosting a cross-art collaboration that unites the spoken word, sound, and visual imagery. Composer and guitarist Paris Paraschopoulos presents his new album, "Exercises in Unknown Dreams", setting the poems of contemporary Greek creators to music. The evocative voice of Anni Onoufriou brings these lyrics to life, but the evening offers an extra
_&Beyond makes a dynamic comeback to the city center, transforming Mikis Theodorakis Park into an open-air, all-day, spring dancefloor. In collaboration with the This Is Athens City Festival, we create a festive gathering where the urban landscape meets the greenery, and music becomes the focal point for Athens' contemporary creative community. From noon till night,
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