The name Yucatan has become synonymous with some of the most impressive parties in recent years. This trend-setting team, which has managed to turn its lifestyle into a movement, joins forces with Sensory Production to bring their magic to the This is Athens City Festival. Known for their attention to detail, collaborations with acclaimed artists,
The Lykeion of Greek Women (L.G.W.), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1911 by Kallirroi Sigano-Parren, a pioneer of the feminist movement and volunteering in Greece. The organization is structured into various sections, established to fully achieve its multiple objectives. The 1911 charter included only 4 sections, each divided into smaller committees. Today, the Lykeion
A real and vibrant neighborhood in the city center is celebrating! Pepper 96.6 and the shops on Pratinou Street in Pagrati invite you to a unique Street Party for everyone. Get ready for a Saturday afternoon full of music, food, drinks, window shopping, and endless fun! From 6 in the afternoon, the beloved Pepper 96.6
This event will only be available in Greek. Once upon a time, and three times more... Fairy tales for children aged 6 to 106. G.Haikali, M.Dakanali, and I.Riga travel with words and music through time, continents, and hearts. Is it dark? Is it far away? Is it suffocating? Spring will reveal its secrets through our
Record collections come out and the best musical moments from legendary early ’70s clubs fill the city air, with rare vinyl sets from top Athenian DJs and collectors. A one-of-a-kind tribute to the golden age of disco, a non-stop quest for the ultimate dance move, a gathering of the tribe that bows to the mirrorball.
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Greece and the This is Athens City Festival present an evening of traditional Bulgarian dance, featuring three folklore groups based in Athens. Talented dancers—including students—will perform in traditional costumes, showcasing vibrant dances from across Bulgaria. Visitors are invited to enjoy a joyful spring evening filled with rhythm,
Vivaldi – Bach – Handel. Three of the greatest composers of all time—who never met, but connected through musical script. Johann Sebastian Bach discovered the music of Antonio Vivaldi through the written page, learning from the Venetian master’s compositional thinking. Though both German and born in 1685, Bach and Handel never crossed paths—yet Bach transcribed
This activity is only available in Greek. What is the significance of 1974? How are the invasion and the refugee crisis recorded in public life, everyday life, history, art, and literature? How is the collective and individual identity of those who were uprooted, who experienced loss, but found the strength to rebuild, formed? The exhibition
This activity is only available in Greek. Celebrate International Museum Day with a Free Guided Tour of the Association of Athenians and the Athens MuseumStep inside the “Athens Museum” for a journey through two centuries of the city’s history, told through family heirlooms and donations from the very people who helped shape Athens. From 19th-century
This activity is only available in Greek. An educational activity for primary school children, inspired by an inscription at the Epigraphic Museum featuring two decrees of the Athenian Assembly (Ekklesia tou Demou). The session will be led by the museum’s archaeologist and visual artist as part of the celebrations for International Museum Day. The activity
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
A Walk Through Philhellenism: Plaka, Parliament & Hidden Histories A guided walking tour through Plaka and central Athens, tracing cultural and historical landmarks tied to the birth of modern Greece and the international Philhellenic movement. Key stops include the Anglican Church on Philhellinon Street, where the remains of naval officer and Philhellene Frank Abney Hastings
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