This is Athens City Festival

Disco Roller Party: DJ Nicola Lavacca
2025-09-20 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Athens) | 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.

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.

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.

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!

Alexandros Affolter Quartet - Sinatra with a Twist
2025-12-20 20:00 - 21:00 | Mesologgiou Square, Mesologgiou Square, Athens, Athens, 116 34, Greece
The smooth sounds of Frank Sinatra will drift over Mesologgiou Square as Dutch singer Alexandros Affolter joins forces with drummer Serafeim Bello to celebrate Ol’ Blue Eyes with a fresh jazz twist. Classic Sinatra gems, along with deeper cuts that shaped his own record collection, blend into a tribute that sweeps you back to the golden age of swing, this time with a stylish, contemporary spark.

Storyville Ragtimers & Stomping Ground
2025-12-20 21:00 - 22:00 | Voukourestiou Street, Voukourestiou Street, Kolonaki, 106 71
Step back in time to when jazz wasn’t just music, it was a way of life!
The Storyville Rugtimers bring the pulse of 1920s New Orleans to Athens, from the lively streets of Storyville to the rolling rhythms of Basin Street. Channeling the spirit of Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and the legends who shaped an era, they’re serving up a vintage, swing-soaked Christmas celebration. Head to the heart of Kolonaki’s best-known pedestrian street for a festive, jazz-infused throwback filled with twinkling lights and irresistible beats. Accompanied by the Stomping Ground dance group, the night promises irresistible rhythms that will have us dancing together.

De Profundis Ensemble
2025-12-20 21:00 - 22:00 | Kapnikarea, Kapnikarea Square, Athens, Athens, 105 63, Greece
De Profundis Ensemble breaks the rules with classical street vibes, stepping out of the concert hall and onto the vibrant stretch of Ermou! This group of virtuoso musicians brings classical music straight into the heart of Athens, transforming the city’s busiest street into a dynamic open-air stage. With passion, precision, and a surge of energy, they turn this commercial artery into a space of high artistry, proving that classical music can shine anywhere, as long as you give it room to breathe.

Kids Radio - Christmas Family Day
2025-12-27 12:00 - 18:00 | Kotzia Square, Kotzia Square, Αθήνα, Athens, 105 51, Greece
In collaboration with Frontstage Entertainment comes a one-day, wonderfully festive celebration for the whole family!

Enjoy face painting and a bubble show, create your own lucky charm in our workshop, experiment with… snow, listen to a Christmas story, meet Santa Claus, dance along to a DJ set by the HiT 88.9 producers, and round off the day with a joyful concert by the Kids Radio Banda. All this awaits you on your festive stroll through the Christmas Market at Kotzia Square.

Programme:

12:00 – 18:00 | X-Mas Face Painting

12:00 – 14:00 | DJ Set with the HiT 88.9 Producers

12:00 – 16:00 | Lucky Charm Craft Workshop

12:00 – 17:00 | Santa is Coming to Town

12:00 – 17:00 | Experiments: We Make Snow!

15:00 – 16:00 | Christmas Storytelling

16:00 – 17:00 | Bubble Show

17:00 – 18:00 | Kids Radio Banda Concert

Billie Kark
2025-12-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Kotzia Square, Kotzia Square, Αθήνα, Athens, 105 51, Greece
One of the hottest voices of Gen Z, Billie Kark, is lighting up Kotzia Square with her captivating sound this Christmas! Blending electronic beats with traditional influences, she’ll take you on a musical journey through forests, peaks, and whimsical stories. With a style that’s as fresh as it is bold, Billie Kark will get you moving!
