Folk Tales with Animals and Fearless Children! What happens when a beautiful and ambitious little beetle sets out in search of the perfect groom? How much courage does a fearless child need when his love for walnuts leads him into the most unlikely adventures? Guided by the inexhaustible richness of Greek folk tradition, we unravel
Step into an urban stroll through the Makriyianni district, where ancient beauty meets the grit of modern Athenian life. Led by Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos, an expert in Political Philosophy, this tour invites you to decode our urban identity, viewing the iconic shadow of the Acropolis not just as a backdrop, but as a living witness
A garden of fairy tales! Georgia Chaikali, Marina Dakanali and Ioanna Rigas weave a world made of words, sounds and images. A form of storytelling that is not just speech, but experience—rhythm, breath, glances. Alongside them, music becomes a living presence: voice, percussion and santouri create a vivid sonic landscape that carries the audience away.
Nikos Oikonomidis, a true master of the violin and an authentic voice of island tradition, is coming to Klafthmonos Square for a night filled with Cycladic soul and a fresh summer breeze in downtown Athens. With a career deeply rooted in the sounds of the Aegean, Oikonomidis brings the vibrant energy of an authentic island
The annual Gyzi Street Party returns to Gyzi Square as part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026, proving that the city’s alternative culture beats loudest in the heart of its local neighbourhoods. One of the centre’s most authentic, yet "hidden gem" squares, transforms into a high-octane open-air club. Here, electronic music acts as
The This is Athens City Festival welcomes MOb to Avdi Square for a performance that throws the rulebook out the window. This powerhouse trio, Panagiotis Kostopoulos, Alexandros Delis, and Marios Valinakis, crafts a sonic universe built on synthesizers, loops, and drones. While their roots are in jazz, they have wholeheartedly moved into the experimental, creating
On Saturday 9 May, we honour the memory and contribution of the Philhellenes. The event includes a presentation of the Philhellenes’ Monument on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue and the official wreath-laying ceremony. The meeting point is at 11:00 a.m. in the courtyard of the War Museum (corner of Vasilissis Sofias Ave. and Rizari Street), in a
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 seems to slow down and the city’s daily hum just fades away behind the trees. As part of the This is Athens City Festival, our
Athina Latina is back as a massive, one-day cultural blowout, where Latin America and the Caribbean "flood" the heart of the capital with music, flavours, and inexhaustible energy. As a standout highlight of the This is Athens City Festival, Klafthmonos Square is set to be transformed into a colourful patchwork of cultures. Embassies, artists, and
While Halepas’s "Sleeping Maiden" is undoubtedly the most iconic sculpture in Athens’ First Cemetery, the beauty of this open-air museum goes far beyond its famous headline acts. As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026, archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas invites us to step off the main path. We’ll be heading up the
Yucatan meets Sensory Production for an extraordinary night on the Jacaranda path at Zappeion, one of spring’s most cinematic locations in Athens. Beneath the canopy of blooming purple trees, these two creative powerhouses are setting up an open-air club that blends cutting-edge electronic sounds with a meticulously crafted aesthetic. The setting, the season, and the
This Remembrance Route is a moving tribute to the thousands of anonymous victims of the Great Famine during the Nazi Occupation of Athens, as well as those who fell before the firing squads. This walk unfolds the harrowing yet deeply human stories of our city and its people who didn't make it through one of
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