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 designed thematic tours, visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic exhibits and lesser-known narratives that shed light on the Greek past. The activity is
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
Spring in Athens has been synonymous with one name for years: the En Lefko Spring Party. For the third consecutive year, the team from En Lefko 87.7 is leaving the studio behind and heading to the heart of the city, this time taking over the iconic Ω2 venue at the Athens Conservatoire. Set against the
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 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 Museum of Greek Children’s Art is throwing open its doors as part of the Τhis is Athens City Festival 2026, inviting children aged 6 to 12 to dive into the vibrant worlds of two legendary masters. Using the iconic "Irises" of Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet as their creative spark, young participants will
Kypseli Municipal Market puts on its festive spring colours and invites the public to Blooming Kypseli, a two-day celebration dedicated to the world of flowers and plants. For an entire weekend, the historic Market is transformed into a blooming hub of creativity, where designers and emerging Greek brands present plants, botanical products, natural cosmetics, as
How were traditional costumes made, and what secrets are hidden within their vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and fine details? The National Historical Museum invites the younger friends of the This is Athens City Festival 2026 to an interactive session that brings folk tradition to life creatively and delightfully. The journey begins with a guided exploration
Our young friends aged 6 to 12 are invited on a magical journey into the world of Greek Nobel Laureate Odysseas Elytis through the educational programme "Butterfly Words". As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026, children will have the chance to get to know the work of one of the most significant
The This is Athens City Festival 2026 invites us to create the "House of Identities," a small-scale structure made of construction mesh that hosts countless human figures engraved on zinc sheets. Every visitor who passes through the "house’s" small door is not merely a spectator, but a co-creator: invited to leave their personal mark, their
This Remembrance Route is a moving tribute to the thousands of anonymous victims of the Great Famine during the Nazi Occupation of Athens, as well as those who fell before the firing squads. This walk unfolds the harrowing yet deeply human stories of our city and its people who didn't make it through one of
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