The Museum of Philhellenism, a unique landmark of its kind worldwide, opens its doors to the audience of the This is Athens City Festival for two special Sundays with free admission. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the history of the philhellenic movement through a comprehensive experience that combines cinema with a
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
Yannoulis Chalepas' "Sleeping Maiden" is, without a doubt, the most iconic sculpture of the First Cemetery of Athens, but the beauty of this open-air museum goes far beyond its famous resident. As part of the City of Athens Festival 2026, archaeologist and certified guide Michalis Giohalas invites us to step off the main path and
We never go out with a low-key applause. For this year’s grand finale, we are transforming the iconic Athinas Street into a vast, glowing dancefloor. One of Athens' most historic thoroughfares will shed its everyday, bustling face, surging with music, lights, and crowds for a closing that will be truly unforgettable. The evening is a
Marking its fifth year with a great collaboration with Onassis Stegi, we offer an encounter with one of the season’s most keenly discussed artistic propositions. At its centre is Tilda Swinton, a figure who has long moved with deliberate, almost defiant ease between cinema, fashion, and the visual arts, each appearance less a performance than
As night falls, Athinas Street turns into a disco. On Saturday, 19 September, from 20:00, one of Athens’ most iconic commercial streets goes car-free and comes alive with music, lights and dancing at the Disco Street Party. Part of the This is Athens City Festival and World Car-Free Day, the celebration brings disco rhythms to
Car-Free Athinas Street is all about leaving the car behind! It’s a 24-hour street festival full of activities and events in central Athens, marking World Car-Free Day. To ensure smooth access and safety for all visitors, traffic regulations will be in effect throughout the event. Metro Service Metro Lines 2 & 3 will operate 24
The iconic Midnight Express film club and cinema guru Akis Kapranos return to bring the magic of late-night outdoor cinema back to life! On Saturday, September 19 (from 23:30 until dawn), the street fills with the scent of asphalt, celluloid nostalgia, and the most legendary car chases in cinematic history. In a one-of-a-kind midnight marathon,
On Sunday, 20 September, Athinas Street swaps the buzz of traffic for a morning of movement, breath and mindfulness. Join us for a series of free open-air classes, welcoming all levels, as some of the city’s top instructors transform one of central Athens’ busiest streets into a space for movement and connection. Whether you’re new
Sport has no boundaries; the city belongs to everyone! Athinas Street opens up as an inclusive, accessible arena for all. The This is Athens City Festival partners with Panathinaikos A.O. and Panathinaikos ParaSport for "Sports Beyond Limits", inviting visitors of all ages to discover and try their hand at Paralympic sports. Guided by professional athletes
Free of cars, Athinas Street even turns into a giant, life-sized board game! In the interactive theatre game “The City Plays!”, children form teams, become living game pieces, and discover Athinas Street through play, movement and teamwork. Rolling giant dice packed with numbers and special icons, young players move from square to square, taking on
How does a simple idea turn into public art? Learn the art of stencil graffiti in an interactive street art workshop open to all ages. Step by step, participants will discover how to transform an initial concept into a striking visual message. Experiment with stencils, spray paint, bold shapes, and patterns to create your own
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