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
This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas leads a tour through the Athenian Trilogy, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival. Comprising the University, the Academy and the Library, this neoclassical ensemble—designed by brothers Hans Christian and Theophil Hansen—was hailed by Alexandros Philadelpheus as “the architectural triple crown
This activity is only available in Greek. This historical walk explores one of the most important battles of the Dekemvriana or December events, the urban warfare that took place in Athens at the end of World War II and which announced the start of the Greek Civil War. At the barracks of the Makrygiannis Gendarmerie
Ministry of Concrete teams up with the This is Athens City Festival for an epic skateboarding showdown! Pros and amateurs alike bring their energy and skills to a tournament that’s more than just a contest—it’s a full-blown celebration. Bigger and bolder than ever, this year’s edition transforms one of Athens’ central squares into a skate
One of the most beautiful yet often overlooked squares in Athens, Koumoundourou Square, is transformed into a unique outdoor club by the renowned Street Outdoors team. Music from the future, a creative and energetic crowd, and a decade-long legacy of organizing epic events come together to create the ultimate party in a once-forgotten neighbourhood that's
This activity is only available in Greek . The National Archaeological Museum and Dr. Kostas Paschalidis present an afternoon walk through the concise history of the Greek State, from its founding to the present day. A story that begins over two centuries ago, from a plot of land that was once a vineyard, then became
This activity is only available in Greek. A journey through the myths that built and accompanied the city through the centuries, from the haze of mythology to the beginnings of modern history. The walk, from the Hill of the Muses to Monastiraki and Asomaton Square, is a stroll through space, time, historical records, and popular
One of the world’s biggest trends—cocktail culture—meets one of the world’s top bar scenes. Athens Cocktail Week shines a spotlight on the city’s mixology magic with a vibrant opening party and 12+ different bar stations set up in Rizari Park, a little-known green oasis in the heart of Athens. Expect imaginative recipes, rare spirits, secret
"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
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