A chance to get moving in the lush green setting of Eleftherias Park, where expert trainers and their teams lead sessions focused on health and wellbeing. At the Fitness Sessions, exercise is all about fun—not competition. Yoga, Pilates and aerobic workouts are adapted to suit all levels, aiming to inspire a lifestyle of movement and
This activity is only available in Greek. A journey into the wonderful and magical world of folk fairy tales. A unique form of storytelling, rooted in the oral literature of peoples from all over the world. It has accompanied the growth of people throughout the centuries and majestically continues to this day. Ermioni Detsika, a
Nefeli Fasouli—the breakout star of Greece’s new music generation—returns to the This is Athens City Festival with a live performance at the idyllic “balcony” of Agios Georgios on Lycabettus Hill. Like a figure straight out of the French New Wave, Fasouli moves gracefully across genres, turning each performance into a musical surprise and inviting her
On Wednesday, May 7th, at 21:00 in the evening, at Eleftherias Park – in the center of Athens – we spread our mats and towels on the grass and sing together under the stars. Entrance is free! We bring our friends, our loved ones, our smiles, our towels, our mats, our drinks, and experience together
In the Park of Plato's Academy, a place of particular significance, the Athens International Youth Theatre Festival "City-Citizen-Culture" will take place for the first time from May 8th to 9th. Initiated by the Festival of the Municipality of Athens and supported by the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, Athens is transformed into a living monument, inviting participants
Agia Fanfara, the 25-piece brass, woodwind, and percussion band, is more than just a musical ensemble—it’s a phenomenon! Humble in nature, they have captured the hearts of the Greek public and, unwittingly, become superstars. Get ready for another unforgettable musical experience! Agia Fanfara kicks off their parade at Monastiraki Square, winds its way through Adrianou
Midnight Express is the ultimate creation of our resident film guru, Akis Kapranos. After countless hours spent at the legendary midnight screenings of Alphaville and Cine Dexameni, he set out to bring that magic back to life. A chance for older generations to reminisce, for younger ones to discover, and for all of us to
In the Park of Plato's Academy, a place of particular significance, the Athens International Youth Theatre Festival "City-Citizen-Culture" will take place for the first time from May 8th to 9th. Initiated by the Festival of the Municipality of Athens and supported by the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, Athens is transformed into a living monument, inviting participants
Prototogenous Street is a perfect example of how a narrow, once-forgotten alley in the city centre can become an essential destination. Today, it’s a vibrant meeting point for every kind of urban culture—a street that never sleeps, where you can find music, food, fashion, furniture, sweets, drinks, good vibes and, this May, a three-day celebration
This activity is only available in Greek. Waves of wanderlust have brought us tales! Like a wandering bird, the sea wave carries voices of distant, great storytellers... and they tell you lies and they tell you the truth! Get into our boat, and let's tell stories! Come, let's follow the heroes of Greek fairy tales!
On Friday May 9, the city comes alive for one of its most exciting nights of the year. The Athens Startup Block Party transforms the Plateia Agion Asomaton Thiseio into an open-air celebration of music, innovation and community, right beneath the glow of the Acropolis. This is the official closing event of Panathēnea, a new international festival dedicated to
This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist Michalis Giohalas, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival, leads a walking tour through Anafiotika and its layered history. Rizokastro—the area nestled at the root of the Sacred Rock—and Anafiotika are among the most historic quarters of Athens. Using surviving monuments and buildings, remnants of
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