Escape the rush and head to Aegli Zappiou, the hidden-in-plain-sight garden that serves as the perfect backdrop for TiACF2026. One of Athens’ most influential radio stations, Best 92.6, is stepping out of the booth and onto the grass to host an alfresco party in this historic architectural gem. The city’s favourite tastemakers will be spinning
Just before the official start of summer, Klafthmonos Square is gearing up to host one of the most vibrant and energetic open-air nights of this year’s This is Athens City Festival. Music 89.2 joins forces with the festival to transform the central square into a living, breathing meeting point packed with music, dance, and that
Loud guitars, deep drones, and two of the most authentic voices in the Greek alternative scene are joining forces for the This is Athens City Festival to create an explosive sonic experience for the night owls. A Victim of Society, the duo of Vangelis Makris and Fotis Ntouskas, is set to unleash their lo-fi spells,
Tales of Journey and Freedom! Folk tales from around the world that speak of people who travelled to the depths of the earth, of distant places where freedom exists only in stories, and of our journey from darkness to light. The storyteller narrates while the musician accompanies, creating a voyage of sound and words. Music:
Rizari Park is transforming into the quietest, yet most radiant, spot in the city. Think of it as a lush green sanctuary right in the heart of Athens, where time seems to slow down and the city’s daily hum just fades away behind the trees. As part of the This is Athens City Festival, our
_&Beyond makes a dynamic comeback to the city center, transforming Mikis Theodorakis Park into an open-air, all-day, spring dancefloor. In collaboration with the This Is Athens City Festival, we create a festive gathering where the urban landscape meets the greenery, and music becomes the focal point for Athens' contemporary creative community. From noon till night,
"The Athens Cemetery encompasses the entire movement of modern sculpture." With these words, the great sculptor Thomas Thomopoulos captured the unique essence of the First Cemetery of Athens over a century ago. As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026, archaeologist and certified guide Michalis Giohalas will lead us through this extraordinary open-air
When Irie Action sets up its handcrafted boxes, the city stops being heard and starts to vibrate. For the first time, the This is Athens City Festival lets the sub-bass take control, bringing an authentic street session right where the pulse of the city beats. Forget conventional stages. The sound system is the main act.
Imamu is more than just a series of music events; it is an experience that treats nightlife as a contemporary ritual. Drawing its name from the concept of the "spiritual leader," the project creates an environment where rhythm, atmosphere, and emotional intensity collide, transforming the dancefloor into a space for connection and release. You are
Agios Thomas Square turns into an arena dedicated to the enduring power of Greek tradition. The This is Athens City Festival 2026 celebrates the living heart of the Greek provinces with a grand Gathering of the Cultural Associations of Thessaly and Agrafa. This event brings together the proud heritage of the central plains and the
In one of Athens' most atmospheric spots, the Dora Stratou Theater, where history intersects with contemporary dance music, Deer Islnd promises a night fueled by rhythm and the authentic vibe of a close-knit crew. Prepare to be swept away by a musical experience that dissolves the borders between sunset beats and the deep down city,
This distinctive walking tour invites you to discover Athens through the lens of its student movements. The city is defined not just by its architecture, but by the radical demands born within those walls that spilled out into the streets, shaping modern Greek democracy. From the historic University building on Panepistimiou Street to the Polytechnic
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