This activity is only available in Greek. This walk sets off from the Acropolis Museum and heads towards the hills west of the Sacred Rock, tracing how art—and the daily practices of prominent figures in classical Athens—may have served as instruments of state ideology or propaganda. Together, we’ll explore where and how public life, politics
A Walk Through Philhellenism: Plaka, Parliament & Hidden Histories A guided walking tour through Plaka and central Athens, tracing cultural and historical landmarks tied to the birth of modern Greece and the international Philhellenic movement. Key stops include the Anglican Church on Philhellinon Street, where the remains of naval officer and Philhellene Frank Abney Hastings
This activity is only available in Greek. Like any capital city, Athens, especially its centre, is home to numerous monuments, constructed over time under various regimes such as monarchy and democracy, revolutionary movements, and institutions like the church. This walk aims to familiarize us with the different monuments and forms of power that shaped Greece,
We mix delicious, easygoing cocktails, curate top dance-friendly tunes, and choose a unique setting to bring it all together. The result? A springtime afternoon that feels like the ultimate feel-good get-together.
This activity is only available in Greek. Fairy tales, tales and more tales, with beans and peas and all the delights of the earth... But also the salt, the pepper, the lemon, the sugar, and all the spices of the earth fill the stories we will tell with their deliciousness and fragrance. Come and listen
This activity is only available in Greek. Fairy Tales for Fearless Kids! Who doesn’t love a good adventure story? Heroes who fear nothing, children who face dragons, and little fearless friends who can do anything! With music and storytelling, get ready for fairy tales that will give you strength and courage! Storytelling by: Taxiarhis Beligiannis
One of the most enigmatic figures in the new Greek music scene, Antonia Kauri captivated audiences on The Voice with her seductive voice and later mesmerised them as the opening act at the sold-out Coldplay concerts. Now, at the This is Athens City Festival, she takes the stage at the Athens Municipality Art Gallery—a building
This activity is only available in Greek. Fearless Little Ones! Storytelling from both Greek and global folk traditions, where the heroes overcame their fears, faced stronger, mightier, and more terrifying forces, and in the end, succeeded! The accompaniment of music and song completes the narrative, the journey of imagination, relieves tension, and helps create a
Dance performances in unexpected spots around the city, featuring students from the State School of Dance, under the artistic direction of the school’s leading dance teacher, Dafni Kokkinou.
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
The first summer Pepper party of the year, in the heart of Athens, with free entry. On Friday, May 30th, at Eleftherias Park, next to the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Mousikis), from 6 PM until late in the evening. Music will be provided by special guests and the presenters of Pepper 96.6. Pepper 96.6 creates
Pangrati, a neighbourhood steeped in stories, voices, and rhythms, welcomes summer with a special event by the Tropical crew. In one of the city’s most beloved green spaces, something unique is about to unfold. For the first time ever, Tropical brings its signature sound to Alsos Pangratiou for an open-air party. What began a few
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