Twenty clowns, third-year students from the Athens Conservatory Drama School, take over Plato’s Academy, sharing smiles and spontaneity. Under the direction of Ilias Kounelas and Maria Menegaki, they invite us
The Athens Urban Picnic is back, and for the fifth year in a row, we are keeping the tradition alive: May Day in the city starts on the grass! For
Under the theme "Light of Labour · Springtime Co-creation," this year’s traditional May Day celebrations are transformed into a vibrant cultural bridge between China and Greece, as part of the
Protogenous Street is a living example of the art of Athenian transformation, going from a narrow, downtown commercial lane into the ultimate destination for the city's coolest subcultures. There’s something
The Kypseli Municipal Market is set to be flooded with the incredible aromas and flavours of the East for a two-day celebration of Asian gastronomy and culture, held as part
"The Athens Cemetery encompasses the entire movement of modern sculpture." With these words, the great sculptor Thomas Thomopoulos captured the unique essence of the First Cemetery of Athens over a
The project "Old Souls, New City" brings a breath of renewal to the neighbourhoods of Athens, transforming public space into a living stage where the past meets contemporary aesthetics. Amidst
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
The crews from Needless and Teleion Bar have handpicked the Mikis Theodorakis Park (Iera Odos & Pireos) as their personal "Eden," transforming it into the ultimate summer warm-up. From early
The University, the Academy, and the National Library form the absolute crown jewels of our city’s architecture, the ultimate Trilogy that defined the look of modern Athens. But there’s way
The This is Athens City Festival transports us to a scene reminiscent of Blade Runner at the historic Varvakios Market. From 18:00, Stefanos Konstantinidis’ FONOPTIKON project arrives at Athens’ central
Renowned historian Menelaos Charalampidis leads an immersive journey through the heart of the occupied city, tracing the footsteps of one of the most dynamic resistance movements in Europe. This isn't
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