This is Athens City Festival

International Yoga Day at Eleftherias Park
2025-06-29 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Athens) | Eleftherias Park, Eleftherias Park, Athens, Athens, 115 21, Greece
Join the This is Athens City Festival and Arka Yoga Center as we celebrate International Yoga Day together—an event devoted to wellbeing, harmony, and inner peace.

On Sunday, 29 June, we’ll transform the beautiful Eleftherias Park into an open-air sanctuary for movement and relaxation. From 19:00 to 20:30, join us in connecting breath and body in a free yoga session beneath the city’s evening sky.

Guiding the practice will be two trusted yoga instructors, Konstantina Papadopoulou and Pantelis Nikolaidis, who will take us on a journey of self-awareness and physical exploration—suitable for all levels. We look forward to welcoming you. Namaste.

Meet Your Instructors:

Pantelis Nikolaidis is a certified yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 200h & E-RYT 500h), having completed his training in Rishikesh, India, and in Greece. He is also trained in the Parambara tradition and holds a Level 2 Reiki certification under teacher Babajay (Jay Moore) in Rishikesh. Pantelis is certified in Pilates mat work by Studio One, has completed seminars on trauma and rehabilitation with Professor Katerina Lianou, and attended a Life Coaching seminar with Minas Taliakis. He is an official instructor for Studio One’s Yoga and Personal Training programmes and leads workshops both in Greece and internationally.

Konstantina Papadopoulou is a Yoga Alliance RYT 500h certified instructor and qualified personal trainer, educated in Greece. She has studied the Primary and Intermediate series of Ashtanga Yoga with Christina Karitinou-Ireland and serves as the official yoga coach for the digital platform The Coach. Konstantina regularly leads yoga workshops and has received additional training in kinesiology and sports injuries. She also holds certifications in first aid, pool lifeguarding, and Aqua Fitness, and has studied Thai massage techniques in Greece.

Participation is free.

Bring your mat, a friend, and your positive energy—and let’s celebrate this special day together in the heart of nature.

This event is held in collaboration with Cosmos Sport.

Traffic Regulations
2025-09-20 20:00 - 2025-09-21 23:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
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 hours a day during the event to facilitate travel into and out of the city centre.

Temporary Bus Route Changes

From Saturday 20 September at 20:00 to Sunday 21 September at 23:00, the following changes will apply:

Modified Bus Routes:

1. Route 227: To Agios Artemios: Via Piraeus Street → Omonia Square → continues regular route.

To Petralona: Via Sokratous Street → right onto Piraeus Street → continues regular route.

2. Routes 025 & 026: From Ippokratous: Via Omirou Street → right onto Panepistimiou Street → Omonia Square → left onto Sokratous Street → right onto Piraeus Street → right onto Myllerou Street→ continues regular route.

To Ippokratous: Via Thermopylon Street → left onto Piraeus Street → Omonia Square → Stadiou Street → continues regular route.

3. Route 035: To Tavros: Via Sokratous Street→ right onto Piraeus Street → continues regular route.

To Kypseli: Via Piraeus Street → Omonia Square → continues regular route.

Traffic Police Measures (Road Closures & Parking Restrictions) From 20:00 on Saturday, 20 September to 23:00 on Sunday, 21 September, the following roads will be closed to all vehicle traffic, and stopping and parking will be strictly prohibited:

Closed Roads:

Athinas Street (between Evripidou Street and Ermou Street), both directions, including all side streets up to the first parallel roads.

Karageorgi Servias Street (entire length)

Perikleous Street (entire length)

Athinaidos Street (entire length)

Agias Irinis Street (entire length)

Agion Asomaton Square (between Sarri Street and Ermou Street both directions, including all side streets up to the first parallel roads.)

Ermou Street (between Agion Asomaton and Athinas Street both directions, including all side streets up to the first parallel roads.)

Please Note:

These traffic restrictions may begin earlier or be extended beyond the scheduled times, depending on prevailing traffic conditions. The final decision rests with the Athens Traffic Police Commander on duty. The Athens Traffic Department, in coordination with the relevant authorities, will be responsible for implementing and enforcing these measures. This includes the placement of road signage, pavement markings, and the management of traffic by authorised officers.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Any violation of the above regulations—including failure to comply with road signs, markings, or instructions issued by traffic officers—will be prosecuted and penalised in accordance with the provisions of Law 2696/1999 (A-57) on the ratification of the Greek Highway Code.

Disco Roller Party: DJ Nicola Lavacca
2025-09-20 20:30 - 23:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
As the vinyl crates are opened, the iconic sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s infuse the city, transporting you back to the golden age of legendary club nights. Behind the decks, the inimitable Nicola Lavacca, Athens’ foremost collector and DJ, delivers an unparalleled tribute to the authentic disco era. It’s a relentless chase for the perfect dance move, an open invitation to those who revere the glittering allure of the disco ball. It’s the ultimate party taking over Athinas Street, at the heart of the city.

Midnight Screenings with Midnight Express
2025-09-20 23:30 - 2025-09-21 05:30 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
Back with another installment of midnight screenings, the concept of film aficionado Akis Kapranos returns, featuring three films, three unique worlds, and an unforgettable cinematic experience beneath the city stars.

The Love Bug, Robert Stevenson, 1968 (108′)

The lovable Herbie, the “Beetle with a soul,” brings laughter and action in this classic Disney comedy. A race car driver in a career crisis and a car with personality prove that friendship and dedication win every race. A light-hearted, feel-good film that continues to captivate both young and old.

Christine, John Carpent, 1983 (110′)

From Stephen King’s imagination and directed by John Carpenter comes one of the most iconic thrillers of the ’80s. A seemingly innocent red Plymouth Fury develops a life of its own, dragging its young owner into a dark obsession. A cult classic that explores the darker side of passion, uniquely capturing the atmosphere of the ’80s and still beloved by horror movie fans today.

Blade Runner, Ridley Scott, 1982 (117′)

More than just a science fiction film, Ridley Scott’s iconic futuristic noir transports us to the dark, rainy Los Angeles of 2019. “Blade runners” hunt down replicants, genetically engineered humans, in a story that goes beyond police procedural to explore deep existential questions about identity and humanity. A masterpiece that defined the genre.

Yoga
2025-09-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
A morning dedicated to wellness, harmony, and inner peace, right in the heart of a street you never imagined could be transformed into a space for yoga!

On Sunday, September 21, we’re transforming Athinas Street into an open-air space for exercise and relaxation. Join us to connect breath and movement in a free yoga class for all levels. Leading instructors will guide us on a journey of body and mind exploration on one of the most bustling streets in central Athens.

8:00: Gentle Hatha Yoga Flow: Pantelis Nikolaidis – Ioanna Vinnakou
9:00: Dynamic Yoga Flow: Konstantina Papadopoulou – Angeliki Giannouli
10:00: Partner – Acro Yoga: Pantelis Nikolaidis – Konstantina Papadopoulou

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Kids Workshop: The Breathing City
2025-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
A workshop for children aged 5-7 who travel in a city free of cars. A first introduction to the ways and benefits of public transport, combined with a fun game of getting around in a cleaner, quieter, and more human-friendly Athens, the city we’d love to have. Young explorers experience the city in a whole new way, through creativity, imagination, and movement.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Recyle to the Beat - Paint for a Cause
2025-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
In collaboration with the City of Athens Waste Management Department, children and parents take on a creative mission: transforming organic-waste brown bins into small works of art!

With brushes and paints, the bins come to life and embark on a journey to schools, nurseries, and neighborhoods around the city, aiming to raise awareness among both young and old. One of these bins will remain on Athinas Street as a unique symbol of the initiative, reminding us that recycling can be both a game and an art form.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Tracing the New Bike Lane
2025-09-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
We’re putting our foot on the pedal on Athinas Street and heading off on a ride through Patissia, Kypseli, and Sepolia, tracing the route of the City of Athens’ brand-new Bike Lane Network, set to be officially unveiled this October.

This preview ride is powered by the City of Athens Police’s electric bikes and joined by members of the Podilattiki cycling community, along with other local cycling advocates. We aim to promote cycling as a means of everyday transport, in line with sustainable mobility goals and the Athens Climate Agreement.

Starting Point: Athinas Street and Evripidou Street

Fitness Fun
2025-09-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
Get on with your morning of fitness and wellness, in the heart of the city as Athinas Street is transforming into an open-air fitness space.

From 11:00 to 14:00, acclaimed trainers will lead unique sessions that fill the street with energy and movement. With exercises for all levels, smiles, and plenty of participation, the experience here counts more than any record.

11:00: Fitness Partner Pattern: Giannis Piperakis – Anna Vazeou
12:00: Athletes Performance: Pavlos Terzopoulos
13:00: Fit & Fun Games: Panagiotis Katsaounos – Alexandros Baltas

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Get Skated & Educated
2025-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
Experienced instructors from Ministry of Concrete guide both beginner and advanced skaters, helping them discover or improve their skills on skateboards and rollers. And the best part? It all happens on car-free Athinas Street, giving you the ultimate experience of movement with safety, freedom, and joy.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Spin Art Bicycle Workshop: Paint with My Bike
2025-09-21 11:30 - 14:30 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
On Athinas Street, you cycle for your very own piece of art! A custom-designed bike, with its rear wheel spinning a disc of paint, creates unique, colourful compositions on A4 paper. Both young and old are welcome to try it out, experiment, and take home their own piece of art as a memento of this special celebration.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Pedal Power Workshop: A Cycling Track with Traffic Signs
2025-09-21 11:30 - 14:30 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
Children aged 4 to 11 can become mini-cyclists on a specially designed track complete with real traffic signs. This activity offers a fun and interactive way for kids to learn road safety rules through play and movement. With bikes provided, they can practise, explore, and most importantly, have fun.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Bicycle Workshop: How I Imagine the City
2025-09-21 11:30 - 14:30 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
Hit the street with imagination. We lay down turf and cushions, and with the help of an artist, we invite children to pick up a brush and paint the city of their dreams. In this activity, children have the chance to design the future they envision, bringing their dreams to life with colour and creativity.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Comic Workshop: Dimitra Adamopoulou & Nikolaos Stefadouros
2025-09-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
Award-winning cartoonists guide us through the vibrant world of the ninth art, revealing, step by step, how stories and heroes come to life. Together, we’ll craft a giant comic, where our imagination and creativity take centre stage in the Festival’s most colourful and engaging workshop.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Mission: No Car Children's Workshop
2025-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
A solar storm hits the city, and suddenly all the cars go offline. The event sparks a few different reactions: some cheer, seeing it as a golden opportunity for cleaner air, while others grumble about how to get around. In a fun, interactive workshop, kids aged 8-12 become the heroes! They’ll discover that city life without a car isn’t a dead end—it’s an exciting adventure, full of brand new ways to get around.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Photo Credits: Vangelis Patsialos, Technopolis City of Athens

Theatrical Game: No Car Adventure
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
Children and parents embark on an interactive adventure along Athinas Street, with four exciting stations full of games and hands-on activities. Each station has a unique theme, blending learning with fun. The goal of the event is to foster a new culture of urban mobility, raise environmental awareness, and promote safe movement in the city. An adventure for the whole family that transforms Athinas Street into a space for exploration and play.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Antonis Vavagiannis: Not Even a Quiz
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
An unexpected event that turns everything we know about quizzes on its head! In the heart of Athens, the audience becomes the star of an experience filled with humour, interaction, and surprises. This isn’t just a simple Q&A; it’s a dynamic game that breaks the boundaries of imagination and floods the street with energy.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Dinoverse: Thought dinosaurs went extinct?
2025-09-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
Thought dinosaurs went extinct? Think again!

Ross, a super-sweet, playful, and high-energy teen T-Rex, has appeared in the heart of the city and is looking for friends. Come meet him up close and personal to feed him, snap a few photos, take him for a walk, and play with him until you’re out of breath! It’s a blast for all ages and proof that, after all, dinosaurs are still here.

Cool Crips: Redefining Disability
2025-09-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
Athinas Street transforms into a space for reflection and contemplation. A hands-on workshop that confronts us with the real issues of disability and exclusion.

Through a specially designed course, participants “experience” exclusion and come to realise that the barriers are not within the body, but in the environment around us. As we move through the corridor, our everyday lives change momentarily: we struggle, adapt, and perceive reality – both our own and that of others – with new eyes. We envision a city that embraces everyone, everything, and all walks of life.

A questionnaire at the beginning and end of the experience provides unexpected answers to tough questions.

15-Minute Open Neighbourhood
2025-09-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
The City of Athens, with the support of the Commonspace Co-op, invites you to take part in a neighborhood mapping activity through a short online questionnaire.

This initiative is part of the 15-Minute Open Neighbourhood project, which aims to encourage walking and the use of low-impact, environmentally friendly forms of transport.

The goal is to connect key community locations, such as parks, schools, cultural and leisure venues, Municipal Clinics, and Citizens’ Service Centres (KEP), via walking and cycling routes that take no longer than 15 minutes.

Help us map your neighborhood and reimagine the city together!

Please note this event will be held in Greek.

Caricatures by: Thanasis Petropoulos, Dimitra Adamopoulou, Nikolaos Stefadouros
2025-09-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
On Athinas Street, your smile turns into a work of art! Award-winning cartoonists Thanasis Petropoulos, Dimitra Adamopoulou, and Nikolas Stefadouros (Stef) are waiting to sketch both young and old in their own humorous style. A delightful, vibrant “snapshot” of the day that transforms the street into a colourful album filled with laughter, surprises, and little memories for the whole family. An original experience that blends the art of caricature with the lively atmosphere of the city centre.

DJ Set by Vasia Rentoumi
2025-09-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
Without music, everything feels lifeless! Menta FM’s beloved radio producer, Vasia Rentoumi, takes the reins to create a musical backdrop for an Athinas Street like you’ve never experienced before. Sounds, rhythm, and pure energy will flood the street, inviting us all to celebrate.

Panos Vlahos Live Concert
2025-09-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
A unique concert full of improvisation, songs, laughter, and spontaneity with the unceasing Panos Vlahos, who brings his own energetic baggage to the “Car-Free Athinas Street” stage, closing this big Athenian open-air event with everything he’s gathered throughout his career. His songs tell stories that are personal, social, and political. For Panos, art is all about community, and he will bring that sense of connection alive, promising moments full of emotion, joy, and genuine togetherness.

Pizza Out of the Box - Latino Xmas Party
2025-12-20 14:30 - 2025-12-21 23:30 | Salaminos Street, Salaminos Street, Metaxourgio, 104 35, Greece
Christmas in Athens with a tropical twist? You can say that again! For two afternoons, Salaminos Street in Kerameikos transforms into a lively Latin fiesta. From sizzling sandos and empanadas to refreshing caipirinhas and vinyls spinning salsa rhythms from Rio to Havana, get ready for a vibrant, colourful celebration that feels like summer in the heart of winter!

Protogenous Street Party
2025-12-20 17:30 - 2025-12-21 23:00 | Protogenous Str., Protogenous Street, Athens, Athens, 105 54, Greece
It’s a small street with a big creative heart. The traditional Protogenous Street will once more light up for a two-night musical adventure, transforming into a buzzing hotspot of music and imagination. DJ sets fire up the first night (Dec 20th), while rising alternative bands take the reins on the next (Dec 21st). Expect happenings, art, surprises, and neighborhood shops keeping their doors open to fuel the vibe with festive flavors and scents. It’s a street party full of authentic, city-grown holiday magic!

Lambrini Street Party
2025-12-20 19:00 | Agios Andreas Square, Πλατεία Τράλλεων, Athens, 111 42, Greece
Dance at the edge of the city, as Lambrini transforms into a one-night-only dance stage this festive season. ENTEKΑ Athens is hosting a massive, electrifying bash in this vibrant Athenian neighbourhood, bringing together some of the city’s most energetic DJs and producers to keep the beats blazing and the crowd dancing all night long. With dazzling lights and a high-energy atmosphere, this night is set to be one of the most talked-about parties of the season.

Night Yoga
2025-12-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Rizari Park, Rizari 5, Athens, Athens, 106 76, Greece
Take a deep breath and find your zen under the stars with a unique night yoga session at Rizari Park. Led by experienced instructors, it’s the perfect way to unwind in the city’s green oasis. Whether you’re a pro or a total newbie, expect a night of breathing, stretching, and a whole lot of good vibes. It might even be the start of a new holiday tradition! Because for the Longest Night of the Year, beyond music, dance, and partying, there’s also a chance for well-being, surrounded by the nighttime greenery of Rizari Park.

Darkest Night Brightest Vibe (Moxy x En Lefko Xmas Party)
2025-12-20 19:00 - 23:30 | Moxy Athens City, Stadiou 65, Athens, Athens, 105 51, Greece
At one of the city’s most central rendez-vous points, Omonia, Moxy Athens City transforms into a dazzling dance haven! Beloved En Lefko 87.7 takes command of the decks, bringing along Eva Theotokatou, Laternative, and Manolis Oikonomou for a night of unstoppable beats and electric energy. Get ready for one of the most festive and downright fun dance-offs in Athens, all unfolding atop one of the city’s most iconic squares!

Melachrinos Velenzas: A Christmas Piano Story
2025-12-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Victoria Square, Victoria Square, 104 34, Greece
Melachrinos Velenzas, the artist who charmed us with his globally acclaimed Lemon, is back this festive season with a brand-new musical universe! His Piano Stories, vivid musical tales woven sometimes from memory and other times from moments of today, will take on a festive twist. Picture intimate, poetic compositions blending the magic of Christmas with the simplicity of a piano. Join him at Victoria Square for a night where music speaks louder than words.

A Parade with Agia Fanfara
2025-12-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Monastiraki Square, Moanstiraki Square, Athens, Athens, 105 57, Greece
The legendary Agia Fanfara hits the streets just before the Longest Night of the Year to get the whole city pulsing with joy! This iconic 25-piece ensemble, featuring brass, woodwinds, percussion, and pure energy, will take over Athens with a full-blown Balkan celebration. From Monastiraki Square to Avissynia Square, they’ll set the pace with irresistible rhythms, spreading smiles, beats, and festive vibes wherever they go. Join the parade and follow their lead for a true Balkan fanfare!
