This is Athens City Festival

Theatrical Game: No Car Adventure
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Athens) | 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.

Bless You! (It’s a Pollen Fiasco)
2026-05-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Plato’s Academy Park, Monastiriou 138, Athens, Athens, 104 42, Greece
Twenty clowns, third-year students from the Athens Conservatory Drama School, take over Plato’s Academy, sharing smiles and spontaneity.

Under the direction of Ilias Kounelas and Maria Menegaki, they invite us to see the world through their eyes: a place where a clown kneels beside the flowers so as not to tower over them. A moment full of freedom and emotion, celebrating the value of “being together” most uniquely and unpredictably.

Guided Tour: AFTER - Giorgos Tserionis & Performance: Homo Urbanus Audit
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 | The City of Athens Gallery, Municipal Gallery of Athens, Athens, Athens, 104 36, Greece
The Municipal Gallery of Athens presents a unique event centred around the exhibition “AFTER.”

The event begins with an exclusive walkthrough led by artist Giorgos Tserionis and curator Matina Tsigkakou, who will explore the life cycle of homo urbanus, shedding light on the hidden aspects of the urban narrative that define the exhibition. The experience culminates with the provocative performance “Homo urbanus audit” by Alex Louloudis. The internationally acclaimed drummer and composer activates Tserionis’ installation, transforming it into a living sonic field. Using sounds inspired by the urban landscape, Louloudis builds and deconstructs auditory structures, challenging us to become “active listeners” and reflect on our relationship with the sonic stimuli and memories that saturate daily life in the modern city.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Fun Vibes Family Festival
2026-05-17 11:00 - 20:00 | Rizari Park, Rizari 5, Athens, Athens, 106 76, Greece
One of the city’s most beautiful green lungs is being transformed into a massive playground for a day. As part of the This is Athens City Festival, Rizari Park is hosting an all-day fest dedicated to kids, families, and the pure joy of getting active.

Think of it as the ultimate outdoor reset. Through a mix of sports, games, and creative activities, this is a chance for families to bond away from the glow of their screens. Whether you’re competing in team games or trying out new wellness activities, the focus is on teamwork, well-being, and all-around joy.

It’s the perfect excuse to grab the trainers, round up the kids, and head to the park for a day of fresh air and high energy. In a city as bustling as Athens, this is a rare moment to slow down (or speed up!) and reconnect with nature and each other through play.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Cracks in the Narrative: A Performance Walk
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Athens Trilogy, Panepistimiou 39, Athens, Athens, 105 64, Greece
The students of the Athens Conservatoire Drama School, under the guidance of Professor Antonis Volanakis, invite us to rediscover the city centre through a subversive new lens. The iconic Athenian Trilogy (the Academy, the University, and the National Library), the Korai 4 Memorial, and Klafthmonos Square are no longer monuments “frozen” in time. Instead, they awaken and find a new voice through the bodies and performances of the city’s rising talent.

In this unique urban takeover, the traditional guided tour makes way for a performance that seeks out the “cracks” in the official story of Athens. It’s an invitation to listen to the city itself as it speaks of knowledge, forgetting, and the living present. Moving between these historic urban stages, the action unfolds in the open air, proving that history is a living pulse, not a museum piece.

Students: Agapi Theodoridou, Angeliki Andreadaki, Alexandros Kavrakos, Antonis Lymperis, Georgianna Zouganeli, Giannis Bariamis, Giannis Fountas, Zoe Tsirouki, Kleio Christopoulou, Lefteris Argyros, Manos Karanikolas, Marlen Kypriotaki, Markella Papadimitriou, Panagiotis Regkas, Stella Selpesi, Tasos Bekyros, Filemon Adamou, Christos Kekridis, Christina Karakosta, Christina Mitrousia.

Connect Athens: All Day Street Festival
2026-05-23 16:00 - 21:00 | Fokionos Negri Pedestrian Street, 48-58 Fokionos Negri, Athens, 113 61, Greece
The This is Athens City Festival in collaboration with IASIS (Civil Non-Profit Organisation) and the Connect Athens Youth Centre, through the second edition of the Connect Athens Festival, is organising a full-day celebration on the pedestrian street of Fokionos Negri.

Following our “Building Bridges for the Mental Health of At-Risk Youth” event on 22 May, Connect Athens is bringing the conversation from the panels straight to the heart of the city. Under the motto #bringyourgrandma, we’re putting theory into practice, turning “”connection”” into a shared experience for every generation.

Dive into empathy-building activities and original AI workshops inspired by the memories of our elders. Catch street theatre, global dance performances, and an open forum featuring influencers and public figures sharing the stories that unite us. We’re wrapping things up with a massive music-and-dance party featuring multicultural bands and DJs.

It’s all about proving that mental well-being and acceptance are built within the community. When generations meet, we create a safe, bright space for everyone.

Guided Tour of the National Theatre: Ziller Building
2026-05-25 11:30 - 13:30 | National Theatre of Greece, 22-24 Agiou Konstantinou, Athens, 104 37, Greece
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 Royal Theatre to its present-day role as the country’s leading theatrical institution, this visit offers a rare opportunity to discover the rich history and hidden sides of one of Athens’ most important landmark buildings.

Photos: Thomas Gerasopoulos

This activity is only available in Greek.

It’s Story Time
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Drakopoulos Park, Lamprou Porfira 5, Athens, Athens, 111 41, Greece
The This is Athens City Festival hosts a theatrical performance by the Athens Conservatoire Drama School titled “It’s Story Time” at Drakopoulou Park. Six short narratives, inspired by iconic works of the classical and contemporary repertoire, come to life under the direction of Sofia Paschou and Alexandros Chrysanthopoulos. With storytelling as the ultimate theatrical tool, the performers explore different modes of expression, alternating voices, roles, and perspectives.

The stage transforms into a living laboratory where the story is not simply presented, but “built” in real-time before the eyes of the audience. This is a collective narrative exercise that bets on the power of presence and imagination, offering a unique theatrical experience in the heart of the city.
