Coming all the way from Cyprus, the Krama Brass Band arrives at the This is Athens City Festival 2026 with a fresh, subversive musical take that completely redefines tradition. Founded in 2023 by musicians Andreas Theocharous and Nikolas Georgiou, this eight-piece powerhouse, featuring six brass instruments, guitar, and percussion, joins forces to create an explosive,
Athens DeeJay 95.2 and its creator, Michalis Tsaousopoulos, are celebrating a unique milestone: 26 years of continuous airwaves. These are 26 years packed with music, countless hits, thousands of happy listeners, and some of the wildest parties the city has ever seen. At the helm is the most recognisable voice in Greek radio, Michalis Tsaousopoulos.
Athens Photo World is transforming the fence running around the National Garden into a stunning open-air gallery dedicated to the "king of sports." This exhibition presents 50 iconic photographs from the historic archives of the Associated Press, offering a fascinating journey through the evolution of the World Cup, from the very first whistle in Uruguay
For the seventh consecutive year, Athens Photo World returns to the perimeter of the Megaron Athens Concert Hall transforming it into a street gallery, showing a different and deeply personal perspective on Greek identity. As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026, this year’s exhibition features 13 selected photographs from the broader work
Yannoulis Chalepas' "Sleeping Maiden" is, without a doubt, the most iconic sculpture of the First Cemetery of Athens, but the beauty of this open-air museum goes far beyond its famous resident. As part of the City of Athens Festival 2026, archaeologist and certified guide Michalis Giohalas invites us to step off the main path and
We never go out with a low-key applause. For this year’s grand finale, we are transforming the iconic Athinas Street into a vast, glowing dancefloor. One of Athens' most historic thoroughfares will shed its everyday, bustling face, surging with music, lights, and crowds for a closing that will be truly unforgettable. The evening is a
As night falls, Athinas Street turns into a disco. On Saturday, 19 September, from 20:00, one of Athens’ most iconic commercial streets goes car-free and comes alive with music, lights and dancing at the Disco Street Party. Part of the This is Athens City Festival and World Car-Free Day, the celebration brings disco rhythms to
The iconic Midnight Express film club and cinema guru Akis Kapranos return to bring the magic of late-night outdoor cinema back to life! On Saturday, September 19 (from 23:30 until dawn), the street fills with the scent of asphalt, celluloid nostalgia, and the most legendary car chases in cinematic history. In a one-of-a-kind midnight marathon,
On Sunday, 20 September, Athinas Street swaps the buzz of traffic for a morning of movement, breath and mindfulness. Join us for a series of free open-air classes, welcoming all levels, as some of the city’s top instructors transform one of central Athens’ busiest streets into a space for movement and connection. Whether you’re new
Sport has no boundaries; the city belongs to everyone! Athinas Street opens up as an inclusive, accessible arena for all. The This is Athens City Festival partners with Panathinaikos A.O. and Panathinaikos ParaSport for "Sports Beyond Limits", inviting visitors of all ages to discover and try their hand at Paralympic sports. Guided by professional athletes
Free of cars, Athinas Street even turns into a giant, life-sized board game! In the interactive theatre game “The City Plays!”, children form teams, become living game pieces, and discover Athinas Street through play, movement and teamwork. Rolling giant dice packed with numbers and special icons, young players move from square to square, taking on
How does a simple idea turn into public art? Learn the art of stencil graffiti in an interactive street art workshop open to all ages. Step by step, participants will discover how to transform an initial concept into a striking visual message. Experiment with stencils, spray paint, bold shapes, and patterns to create your own
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