The exhibition Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours explores uncharted regions of the subconscious, forming a constellation of inquiries that defy rationality, order and narrative coherence. It focuses on lived
This activity is only available in Greek. The “Adamantios Korais” Hall at the War Museum will host the screening of five historical documentaries, featuring rare archival footage that brings to life pivotal moments in military history—from the Balkan Wars (1912–13) and the Battle of Gallipoli (1915), to the victorious Battle of Skra (1918), the dramatic
This activity is only available in Greek. Participants are invited to take part in the Collage Journeys: Imaginary Cities workshop. Using the flexible medium of collage and a variety of
Last year, Full Circle pulled off the ultimate sold-out show at the This is Athens City Festival, hosting &ME—one of the biggest names in global electronic dance music—and drawing over 12,000 fans to Agion Asomaton Square. This May, they’re back—this time at the Zappeion Hall—welcoming leading Turkish DJs and producers Avangart Tabldot, the duo behind
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
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