As night falls, Athinas Street turns into a disco. On Saturday, 19 September, from 20:00, one of Athens’ most iconic commercial streets goes car-free and comes alive with music, lights
The iconic Midnight Express film club and cinema guru Akis Kapranos return to bring the magic of late-night outdoor cinema back to life! On Saturday, September 19 (from 23:30 until
On Sunday, 20 September, Athinas Street swaps the buzz of traffic for a morning of movement, breath and mindfulness. Join us for a series of free open-air classes, welcoming all
Sport has no boundaries; the city belongs to everyone! Athinas Street opens up as an inclusive, accessible arena for all. The This is Athens City Festival partners with Panathinaikos A.O.
Free of cars, Athinas Street even turns into a giant, life-sized board game! In the interactive theatre game “The City Plays!”, children form teams, become living game pieces, and discover
How does a simple idea turn into public art? Learn the art of stencil graffiti in an interactive street art workshop open to all ages. Step by step, participants will
Who says painting is just for paper? Bring on the colour and sparkle! Children’s faces become miniature artistic canvases on Athinas Street. Using safe, hypoallergenic paints, kids can choose their
Ready to build, create, and let your imagination run wild? Athinas Street comes alive with creative energy during a craft workshop dedicated to the humble bicycle. At dedicated crafting tables,
The street becomes a colourful stage, coming alive with quirky bicycles, giant balls, stilts, ropes and all kinds of unusual “means of transportation” that seem to defy gravity! Four professional
Running out of battery? The solution is right at your feet! Athinas Street is hosting a smart, eco-friendly power station that lets you turn your own muscle power into electricity.
"How do we turn safely? What does that road sign mean?" Join the pop-up training ground for the city’s future cyclists. A specially designed 300 sq m miniature city awaits
On Athinas Street, you spin for your very own piece of art! A custom-designed bike, with its rear wheel spinning a disc of paint, creates unique, colourful compositions on A4
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