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
This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas leads a special 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 memorial of Sofia Afentaki—widely known as the “Sleeping Female Figure” by Yannoulis Chalepas—is perhaps
This activity is only available in Greek. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the July Events (1965), the This is Athens City Festival organizes a historical walk through the city centre, dedicated to the struggle for democracy. Starting from Chavteia and ending at Syntagma Square, the walk traces the post-war history of the
In traditional communities, marriage was the most important social event—an occasion that brought everyone together through a shared ritual passed down through generations. On a spring Sunday morning, in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, the Dora Stratou Dance Theatre presents wedding songs, music and dances from Karoti in Thrace. This performance offers a
A full-blown celebration of urban culture and street arts! For the sixth year running, Amerikis Square comes alive with E=MC²—a one-of-a-kind street party bringing together the urban tribes of Athens. Top breakdancers, DJs, beatboxers and MCs join locals and visitors for an unforgettable experience. With no tickets and no barriers, we reclaim public space and
_&beyond and the City of Athens Festival present: SANTAROZA BEAT 2025 Sunday, May 4 17:00 – 23:00 Santaroza Square (Plateia Dikaiosynis) Free entrance Live acts: Billie Kark, Metaman ft. Sci-Fi River DJ sets: Katia x Myrto, Chevy x Discojuice _&beyond returns to the heart of the city with full force, breathing new life into one
The Embassy of Canada invites you to a special celebration at Ilisia Grove, as part of the This is Athens City Festival! We’re coming together to mark one year since the unveiling of the Inuksuk—a powerful symbol of friendship that connects Canada and Greece in the heart of Athens. Dedicated to the Indigenous cultures of
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
A chance to get moving in the lush green setting of Eleftherias Park, where expert trainers and their teams lead sessions focused on health and wellbeing. At the Fitness Sessions, exercise is all about fun—not competition. Yoga, Pilates and aerobic workouts are adapted to suit all levels, aiming to inspire a lifestyle of movement and
This activity is only available in Greek. A journey into the wonderful and magical world of folk fairy tales. A unique form of storytelling, rooted in the oral literature of peoples from all over the world. It has accompanied the growth of people throughout the centuries and majestically continues to this day. Ermioni Detsika, a
Nefeli Fasouli—the breakout star of Greece’s new music generation—returns to the This is Athens City Festival with a live performance at the idyllic “balcony” of Agios Georgios on Lycabettus Hill. Like a figure straight out of the French New Wave, Fasouli moves gracefully across genres, turning each performance into a musical surprise and inviting her
On Wednesday, May 7th, at 21:00 in the evening, at Eleftherias Park – in the center of Athens – we spread our mats and towels on the grass and sing together under the stars. Entrance is free! We bring our friends, our loved ones, our smiles, our towels, our mats, our drinks, and experience together
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