The This is Athens City Festival invites explorers of all ages to an educational adventure that reimagines ancient Athens through the eyes of two real-life legends. Auteas and Philoxenides, two "choregoi" (the visionary sponsors of the time) from Aexone, today’s Glyfada, are making a symbolic comeback 2,300 years later to guide us through the thrilling
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
Sundays 10 and 17 May are dedicated to those who loved Greece and sacrificed themselves for its freedom. The activity “In the Footsteps of the Philhellenes” offers a live guided tour through the heart of Athens, connecting emblematic landmarks with the figures who shaped the Greek War of Independence. Participants will follow a rich itinerary
One of the city’s most beautiful green lungs is being transformed into a massive playground for a day. As part of the This is Athens City Festival, Rizari Park is hosting an all-day fest dedicated to kids, families, and the pure joy of getting active. Think of it as the ultimate outdoor reset. Through a
The exhibition "1945: The End of the War" opens its doors for a specially designed guided tour, tailored for families with children over the age of 10. Through a journey across the landmark year that sealed global history, visitors will have the chance to discover the dramatic moments that led from the horrors of war
The This is Athens City Festival 2026 welcomes the 7th Agatha Crime Fiction Festival, the annual literary rendezvous that transforms Athens into a gripping mystery set. The intrigue kicks off on 5 May with a series of pre-festival pop-ups, culminating in a high-stakes three-day takeover of the War Museum on 15, 16, and 17 May.
We invite you to a special guided tour of Dimitra Siaterli’s solo exhibition, a journey that peels back the deeper layers of a visual world spanning four decades. As we move among intricate meshes, perforated sculptures, and engravings, a whole "labyrinth" of tiny human figures is gradually revealed. This is a universe that speaks to
Rizokastro and Anafiotika, two of the most enchanting and singular corners of Athens, become the backdrop for a journey that weaves together history, memory, and the inexhaustible charm of Plaka. Archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas invites us on a route that goes far beyond a typical tour; it is a quest for Athenian identity where
The National Archaeological Museum invites the public to a fascinating evening walk led by archaeologist Dr. Kostas Paschalidis. This guided tour unfolds as a concise chronicle of the modern Greek state, told through the history of a small yet emblematic site in the very heart of Athens. The route begins in the days when the
Athens’ big celebration of street culture is back for its seventh round, flipping Amerikis Square into a hub of creativity, energy, and community. E=MC² is the ultimate open-air link-up where the city’s "urban tribes" collide through the four elements of hip-hop, reclaiming the streets in the most creative way possible. There’s no ego, no entry
Athens Cocktails returns, bringing with it all the elements that have established it as a seasonal highlight: world-class mixology, adventurous flavours, and a soundtrack that sets the mood from the very first beat. This year, the event takes over one of the city’s most Zen locations, the Japanese Garden, creating a sanctuary that feels worlds
Feidiou Street transforms once again into one of the most vibrant and unpredictable destinations in Athens as part of the This is Athens City Festival. "Don’t Be a Dick" joins forces with Mousiko Kafeneio and Frau for an authentic street party that kicks off at 18:00, promising to keep the energy high until late into
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