Rizokastro and Anafiotika, two of the most enchanting and singular corners of Athens, become the backdrop for a journey that weaves together history, memory, and the inexhaustible charm of Plaka. Archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas invites us on a route that goes far beyond a typical tour; it is a quest for Athenian identity where
The creative team behind Techno Yoga Greece invites us to redefine our relationship with wellness and entertainment. Through a contemporary and dynamic approach, the event combines the power of music with the practice of yoga, creating a unique experience that connects body and mind. Featuring yoga sessions accompanied by energetic DJ sets and an immersive
Onassis Foundation presents for the first time in Athens the immersive art exhibition ONX Showcase, a celebration of creativity, technological innovation, and new forms of artistic expression. Since its founding in 2020, ONX, the global digital cultures platform of the Onassis Foundation, has supported artists experimenting at the boundaries of art, science, and emerging technologies.
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
The Street Outdoors crew, the team behind some of the most influential open-air parties of the last decade, reclaim Eleftherias Park as the ultimate meeting point for the city’s vibrant, extroverted soul. Stripping away the "closed club" mentality, the music here breathes freely under the trees, in a setting that perfectly fuses raw urban energy
The Greek National School of Dance (KSOT) takes over the renovated Arsakeio Arcade, transforming one of Athens’ most iconic urban spaces into a vibrant stage for contemporary dance. Students and faculty members of the School present a series of choreographies that interact with the architecture and rhythm of the city centre, inviting audiences to experience
The finest moments of Spanish-language cinema return to the city for their 10th edition, filling an entire week in May with images, passion and emotion. Innovative directors, internationally acclaimed actors and inventive screenwriters come together with an enthusiastic audience, bringing to Athens an authentic atmosphere from Spain, Chile, Argentina, Cuba and other beloved countries of
The finest moments of Spanish-language cinema return to the city for their 10th edition, filling an entire week in May with images, passion and emotion. Innovative directors, internationally acclaimed actors and inventive screenwriters come together with an enthusiastic audience, bringing to Athens an authentic atmosphere from Spain, Chile, Argentina, Cuba and other beloved countries of
This activity is only available in Greek. "GREEN ATHENS | National Garden – Metropolitan Green," in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival, invites you for the 2nd consecutive year to a unique wellness escape in the capital's most enchanting ecosystem. Under the guidance of Nicki Petroulaki and a team of acclaimed professionals, the
The Macart Cultural Space, in collaboration with iFocus Gallery, presents "Athens: Urban Frictions", a collective photographic exploration of the Greek capital. Thirty contemporary Greek and international photographers attempt to capture the city’s identity through diverse and often conflicting lenses, highlighting its inherent contradictions, tensions, and ongoing transformations. In this exhibition, Athens is not approached as
The National Theatre takes part in this year’s This is Athens City Festival, opening the doors of the iconic Ziller Building on Agiou Konstantinou Street for a unique guided tour. Athenians and visitors alike are invited to explore the impressive architectural features that shape the identity of this listed gem. From its origins as the
Ersi Gallery hosts a deep and unexpectedly poetic dialogue between two masters of the symbolic: Constantine Xenakis and Dimitris Chiotopoulos. Writing and Trace explores the moment when a mark, a symbol, or a simple gesture transcends its everyday use to become a language of its own. Dense with meaning and open to endless interpretation. The
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