The name Yucatan has become synonymous with some of the most impressive parties in recent years. This trend-setting team, which has managed to turn its lifestyle into a movement, joins forces with Sensory Production to bring their magic to the This is Athens City Festival. Known for their attention to detail, collaborations with acclaimed artists,
The Lykeion of Greek Women (L.G.W.), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1911 by Kallirroi Sigano-Parren, a pioneer of the feminist movement and volunteering in Greece. The organization is structured into various sections, established to fully achieve its multiple objectives. The 1911 charter included only 4 sections, each divided into smaller committees. Today, the Lykeion
A real and vibrant neighborhood in the city center is celebrating! Pepper 96.6 and the shops on Pratinou Street in Pagrati invite you to a unique Street Party for everyone. Get ready for a Saturday afternoon full of music, food, drinks, window shopping, and endless fun! From 6 in the afternoon, the beloved Pepper 96.6
This event will only be available in Greek. Once upon a time, and three times more... Fairy tales for children aged 6 to 106. G.Haikali, M.Dakanali, and I.Riga travel with words and music through time, continents, and hearts. Is it dark? Is it far away? Is it suffocating? Spring will reveal its secrets through our
Record collections come out and the best musical moments from legendary early ’70s clubs fill the city air, with rare vinyl sets from top Athenian DJs and collectors. A one-of-a-kind tribute to the golden age of disco, a non-stop quest for the ultimate dance move, a gathering of the tribe that bows to the mirrorball.
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Greece and the This is Athens City Festival present an evening of traditional Bulgarian dance, featuring three folklore groups based in Athens. Talented dancers—including students—will perform in traditional costumes, showcasing vibrant dances from across Bulgaria. Visitors are invited to enjoy a joyful spring evening filled with rhythm,
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
A Walk Through Philhellenism: Plaka, Parliament & Hidden Histories A guided walking tour through Plaka and central Athens, tracing cultural and historical landmarks tied to the birth of modern Greece and the international Philhellenic movement. Key stops include the Anglican Church on Philhellinon Street, where the remains of naval officer and Philhellene Frank Abney Hastings
This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas leads a 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 tomb of Sofia Afentaki—immortalised by Yannoulis Chalepas in his iconic sculpture The Sleeping Female Figure—is
This activity is only availble in Greek. Officially designated a historic site, the National Garden (formerly the Royal Garden) is a calm eye in the storm of central Athens—a space of serenity surrounded by the city’s intensity, steeped in memory and history. Among the 500 species of plants brought here from around the world under
In the setting of the panigyri (traditional festival), songs and dances are reborn and shared in the joy of celebration—in a spirit that connects memories and identities, shared emotions and reflections. Through the participation of all, music and dance become a collective experience. The musical group Gyalí Kafené project seeks to unite times and places,
The ultimate pilgrimage for Athens' night owls. A legendary open-air gathering where dance crews, music collectives, locals and visitors climb high above the city to party under the stars. With sweeping views and even bigger beats, this hilltop parking lot transforms into the capital’s most electric dancefloor — for one night only.
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