In the Park of Plato's Academy, a place of particular significance, the Athens International Youth Theatre Festival "City-Citizen-Culture" will take place for the first time from May 8th to 9th. Initiated by the Festival of the Municipality of Athens and supported by the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, Athens is transformed into a living monument, inviting participants
Nikos Kyriakopoulos and his conquistadors disembark on Lenorman Street. Dragons and wild beasts, locals and conquistadors—and even Death himself—battle deep in untrodden jungles. The thirty-six works in this exhibition are not intended to serve History or the historical genre of painting. Instead, the artist draws his material from the mythos surrounding the Age of Discovery,
The exhibition Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours explores uncharted regions of the subconscious, forming a constellation of inquiries that defy rationality, order and narrative coherence. It focuses on lived experiences that elude conscious perception and information, opening up pathways to introspection and revealing hidden layers of the psyche. At the same time, it activates
This activity is only available in Greek. Themed Tour: Welcome to Our Community This guided tour offers an exploration of the cultural heritage of the Greek-Jewish communities, through their religious art, music, customs, and traditions. Visitors will discover sacred objects, Torah scrolls, and other traditional artefacts, uncover musical traditions and songs that accompany religious ceremonies,
The worlds of plants, animals and humans—along with legend, myth, imagination and dream—form the basis of Vassilis Papageorgiou’s new artistic exploration. His paradoxical heroes and hand-crafted wooden creatures inhabit both two- and three-dimensional space in a state of perpetual whirling. Through an aesthetic lens, Papageorgiou reflects on the consequences of humanity’s destructive impact on the
Vassilis Karakatsanis invites us on a journey through the spectrum of contemporary existence—a complex, ever-evolving interplay of memories, collective narratives and social dynamics. His exhibition Urban Tools unfolds as a compelling dialogue between past and present, the personal and the monumental. Seven large-scale paintings, accompanied by numerous smaller works—created using acrylic, oil and gouache on
Prototogenous Street is a perfect example of how a narrow, once-forgotten alley in the city centre can become an essential destination. Today, it’s a vibrant meeting point for every kind of urban culture—a street that never sleeps, where you can find music, food, fashion, furniture, sweets, drinks, good vibes and, this May, a three-day celebration
Looking for a different kind of day (or night) out? Love beer, good music and stand-up comedy? Obsessed with festivals?The World of Beer Festival—the biggest beer festival in Greece—is coming to Technopolis City of Athens, from 9 to 11 May. Whether you’re into Lager, Ale, Weiss, Pils, Pale Ale, Trappist, Abbey, Tripel, Dinkel, Draught or
This activity is only available in Greek. Waves of wanderlust have brought us tales! Like a wandering bird, the sea wave carries voices of distant, great storytellers... and they tell you lies and they tell you the truth! Get into our boat, and let's tell stories! Come, let's follow the heroes of Greek fairy tales!
Mosaico Fine Art Studio presents the exhibition "A Finding Place" by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00, Saturday: 11:00–15:00, Closed on Sunday
On Friday May 9, the city comes alive for one of its most exciting nights of the year. The Athens Startup Block Party transforms the Plateia Agion Asomaton Thiseio into an open-air celebration of music, innovation and community, right beneath the glow of the Acropolis. This is the official closing event of Panathēnea, a new international festival dedicated to
Queer Movie Nights is a one-of-a-kind celebration of LGBTQI+ cinema in Athens. Launched in May 2022 to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Interphobia, the series has since evolved into a dedicated platform for screening queer short and feature films, as well as documentaries. Its mission is to create a safe, expressive
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