Countless concerts—sometimes solo, sometimes with full bands—legendary DJ sets, soundtracks for films and theatre, and collaborations with greats like Bonobo, Parov Stelar and DJ Krush. That’s just a glimpse of what the name Cayetano stands for: a global music jet setter with an unmistakable sound. Now Cayetano and his band take to the courtyard of
The Algerian Embassy in Greece, in collaboration with the Municipality of Athens, is organizing the Algerian Cultural Days on May 21 and 22, 2025, in Klafthomnos Square, at the centre of Athens. The event includes the following activities : Exhibition of Algerian local products. Exhibition of Algerian artisanal crafts. Exhibition of Algerian traditional costumes and
Some of Athens’ hottest DJs take over one of the city centre’s most historic spots with back-to-back sets from 17:00 to 23:00. Atsou, Korrila, Fotinos, Dexx and Amelia from For 303 and Butterfly keep the May groove madness of This is Athens going strong.
This activity is only available in Greek. Fairy Tales in Primo – Secondo. A narrative performance of fairy tale duets. Duets that sprout wings and fly, that weave stories from threads of dreams, that lull us to sleep with a sugar-sweet slumber on a pillow of silk. A red thread ties distant places together and
Midnight Express is the brainchild of film critic Akis Kapranos, born from a deep nostalgia for the magical midnight screenings once held at historic cinemas like Alphaville and Cine Dexameni. His mission? To revive that shared passion for pure cinematic joy—so older generations can reminisce, younger ones can discover, and everyone can experience the thrill
Papazó (Vasilis Papazotos) is a singer-songwriter, music producer, and doctor. For the past year, every Sunday, he has been sharing videos of his renditions of beloved songs from his balcony. Alongside him, renowned artists join in on a series that quickly went viral through his TikTok channel. On May 22, Papazó returns for an anniversary
A Celebration of the Voice – 90 Singers in One Performance Composer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist Martha Mavroidi presents an evening dedicated entirely to the human voice. Joined by Anna Linardou, Tasos Poulios, Alkmene Basakarou, Giorgos Nikopoulos, the Polyphonic Workshop of Rodia, and vocal ensemble CHÓRES, she unveils a series of new a cappella works inspired
This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas leads a tour of the Athenian Trilogy, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival. The University, the Academy and the Library—an opus magnum by brothers Hans Christian and Theophil Hansen—form Athens’ famed neoclassical trilogy. Described by Alexandros Philadelpheus as “the architectural
This activity is only available in Greek. Fairy tales in primo – secondo. A narrative performance of fairy tale duets. Duets that spread wings and fly, that weave tales from threads of dreams, lulling us into a sugary sleep on a pillow full of wonder. A red thread binds different places together, weaving two voices
Agia Fanfara may be humble, but they're also a household name. This 25-piece brass, woodwind and percussion band has earned a kind of superstar status in Greece—not through showmanship, but through the fierce devotion of its fans. There's nothing flashy about them, and none of its members would ever fit into the typical “celebrity” mould.
"Breath of Life" with Niki Petroulaki In your greenery, I am renewed GREEN ATHENS | National Garden – Metropolitan Green, in collaboration with established professionals in the fields of health and wellness, invites you to a two-day free wellness programme designed to refresh body and mind, within the rare and enchanting ecosystem of the National
Fairy Tales in the Garden: Sasa Voulgari The Tears of the Earth: The Animals that Speak, the Trees that Ache… Trees that hide fairies, magical fruits, humble ants, ducks, lions, wolves, storks, and proud eagles that gratefully return the good deeds done to them, people who transform into birds, trees, and stars… So much and
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