Experience the magic of silent film paired with live music in the grand interior courtyard of the Arsakeio Mansion, an architectural "jewel" in the heart of Athens. The spotlight of the evening falls on "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans" (1927), directed by the legendary F.W. Murnau. Often cited as one of the greatest films
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.
The This is Athens City Festival invites you to step inside one of the city’s most prestigious landmarks for a tour that’s as much about art history as it is about faith. Guided by art historian Despina Paraskeva, we’re exploring Agios Dionysios on Skoufa Street, often called the "Saint of Athens", to see what happens
As the This is Athens City Festival kicks off an exciting new partnership with Onassis Stegi, we offer a look through the lens of a true visionary. In his first-ever solo photography exhibition in Greece, the internationally acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos presents 182 works that map out his unique visual language through a different medium.
The This is Athens City Festival invites you on a fascinating historical stroll through the neighbourhoods that shaped our city’s urban soul. Led by Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos, this walk takes us from the bustling corners of Havteia and Omonia down to 3rd September Street, Patission, and the leafy Fokionos Negri. It will shape into a
It doesn't take much to create an unforgettable night: just a love for music, a desire to dance, and a brave dose of extroversion. That’s the philosophy behind Tropical Party Athens, which returns for the This is Athens City Festival 2026 to remind us that, with the right rhythm, the city can feel like summer
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:
Architectural grandeur meets spiritual resonance in this special tour exploring the history, design, and refined aesthetics of the Catholic Cathedral of Saint Dionysius Areopagite. Dedicated to the patron saint of Athens, this landmark stands proudly alongside the Athenian Trilogy on Panepistimiou Street, carrying a vital piece of the capital’s cultural and architectural legacy. Led by
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
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