This event will only be available in Greek. Once upon a time, and three times more... Fairy tales for children aged 6 to 106. G.Haikali, M.Dakanali, and I.Riga travel with words and music through time, continents, and hearts. Is it dark? Is it far away? Is it suffocating? Spring will reveal its secrets through our
Record collections come out and the best musical moments from legendary early ’70s clubs fill the city air, with rare vinyl sets from top Athenian DJs and collectors. A one-of-a-kind tribute to the golden age of disco, a non-stop quest for the ultimate dance move, a gathering of the tribe that bows to the mirrorball.
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Greece and the This is Athens City Festival present an evening of traditional Bulgarian dance, featuring three folklore groups based in Athens. Talented dancers—including students—will perform in traditional costumes, showcasing vibrant dances from across Bulgaria. Visitors are invited to enjoy a joyful spring evening filled with rhythm,
This activity is only available in Greek. The Memory Route is a tribute to the thousands of anonymous victims of hunger during the occupation, as well as the victims of executions by the occupying forces. As we search for the past in the present, stories of the place and its people unfold. At the same
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. Archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas leads a tour through the sculpture garden of the First Cemetery of Athens, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival. Beyond the Sleeping Female Figure The tomb of Sofia Afentaki—immortalised by Yannoulis Chalepas in his iconic sculpture The Sleeping Female Figure—is
This activity is only availble in Greek. Officially designated a historic site, the National Garden (formerly the Royal Garden) is a calm eye in the storm of central Athens—a space of serenity surrounded by the city’s intensity, steeped in memory and history. Among the 500 species of plants brought here from around the world under
In the setting of the panigyri (traditional festival), songs and dances are reborn and shared in the joy of celebration—in a spirit that connects memories and identities, shared emotions and reflections. Through the participation of all, music and dance become a collective experience. The musical group Gyalí Kafené project seeks to unite times and places,
The ultimate pilgrimage for Athens' night owls. A legendary open-air gathering where dance crews, music collectives, locals and visitors climb high above the city to party under the stars. With sweeping views and even bigger beats, this hilltop parking lot transforms into the capital’s most electric dancefloor — for one night only.
This activity is only availble in Greek. Officially designated a historic site, the National Garden (formerly the Royal Garden) is a calm eye in the storm of central Athens—a space of serenity surrounded by the city’s intensity, steeped in memory and history. Among the 500 species of plants brought here from around the world under
The Karaviotis brothers—modern-day troubadours—bring the traditional kantada (serenade) back to the winding alleyways of Plaka. This nostalgic musical stroll revives the romantic songs of old Athens: melodies that once echoed through the tavernas of Plaka, Psyrri and Omonia. With care and devotion, these passionate performers breathe new life into tunes that have long lived in
As part of the City of Athens Festival, on Monday, May 19th at 21:00, Ellinikos 93.2 welcomes Dimitri Mystakidis. Alone on stage, self-analyzes and improvises in a solo experimental performance where the folk guitar intertwines with loops and atmospheric soundscapes. A captivating Encounter full of songs from his discography, with rebetika and other favorites of his.
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