In collaboration with the Connect Athens Festival, we’re taking over the Fokionos Negri pedestrian way for a day-long celebration! Following our "Building Bridges for the Mental Health of At-Risk Youth"
A secret parcel, hidden among the centuries-old thickets of the National Garden, awaits its first explorers. For the Athens City Festival 2026, the B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation invites young
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
Young creators (aged 7–11) embark on an exciting journey through time, starting from the timeless figure of Venus. From the Paleolithic Venus of Lespugue to Jeff Koons’ dazzling contemporary reinterpretation,
The Hellenic Children’s Museum is opening up its most delicious exhibit for a hands-on kitchen takeover. If you’re looking for a brilliant way to keep the kids entertained (and well-fed)
Step inside the grand, stately building with the bronze statue of Kolokotronis on horseback out front. It’s nothing less than the Old Parliament House, the very heart of Greece’s early
Music and painting meet in a unique collaboration titled "Pictures of an Exhibition." Composer and pianist Christos Papageorgiou, inspired by the work of Nikolas Klironomos, creates and performs a series
The activity “Let’s Go to the Square” brings to life the nostalgic atmosphere of old Athens, inviting children and adults alike to a participatory open celebration. Through hands-on workshops and
As part of the This is Athens City Festival, the War Museum opens its collections and invites us on a journey through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage. Through specially
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
This year, the This is Athens City Festival marks its fifth anniversary with a truly special collaboration. We’ve teamed up with the Onassis Foundation to invite you on a deeply
While Halepas’s "Sleeping Maiden" is undoubtedly the most iconic sculpture in Athens’ First Cemetery, the beauty of this open-air museum goes far beyond its famous headline acts. As part of
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