In traditional communities, marriage was the most important social event—an occasion that brought everyone together through a shared ritual passed down through generations. On a spring Sunday morning, in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, the Dora Stratou Dance Theatre presents wedding songs, music and dances from Karoti in Thrace. This performance offers a
A full-blown celebration of urban culture and street arts! For the sixth year running, Amerikis Square comes alive with E=MC²—a one-of-a-kind street party bringing together the urban tribes of Athens. Top breakdancers, DJs, beatboxers and MCs join locals and visitors for an unforgettable experience. With no tickets and no barriers, we reclaim public space and
_&beyond and the City of Athens Festival present: SANTAROZA BEAT 2025 Sunday, May 4 17:00 – 23:00 Santaroza Square (Plateia Dikaiosynis) Free entrance Live acts: Billie Kark, Metaman ft. Sci-Fi River DJ sets: Katia x Myrto, Chevy x Discojuice _&beyond returns to the heart of the city with full force, breathing new life into one
The Embassy of Canada invites you to a special celebration at Ilisia Grove, as part of the This is Athens City Festival! We’re coming together to mark one year since the unveiling of the Inuksuk—a powerful symbol of friendship that connects Canada and Greece in the heart of Athens. Dedicated to the Indigenous cultures of
The Karaviotis brothers—modern-day troubadours—bring the traditional kantada (serenade) back to the winding alleyways of Plaka. This nostalgic musical stroll revives the romantic songs of old Athens: melodies that once echoed through the tavernas of Plaka, Psyrri and Omonia. With care and devotion, these passionate performers breathe new life into tunes that have long lived in
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
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