This is Athens City Festival

Protogenous Street Party
2025-12-20 17:30 - 2025-12-21 23:00 (Europe/Athens) | 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.

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!

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!

Nefeli Fasouli
2025-12-28 20:00 - 21:00 | Kotzia Square, Kotzia Square, Αθήνα, Athens, 105 51, Greece
The talented songstress, reminiscent of a New Wave heroine, glides gracefully across a range of musical styles, turning each performance into a miniature musical cinema. Her captivating voice, delicate sensitivity, and the refreshing energy she brings to the stage promise to make this the most refined and charming concert of the festive season.

Athens All Star Party Xmas 2025
2025-12-30 17:00 - 23:30 | Kotzia Square, Kotzia Square, Αθήνα, Athens, 105 51, Greece
One of Athens’ most iconic squares transforms into the city’s biggest dance floor on the day before New Year’s Eve. Right in front of City Hall, it’s the ultimate farewell to the year gone by! Top promoters, DJs, and street sounds come together for a night of epic proportions. When Street Outdoors Soundsystem, Yucatan, Deerislnd, and Tropical unite their beats, get ready for endless dancing and urban magic, a night destined to be written into the long chapter of Athens’ party history.

Athens Urban Picnic 2026
2026-05-01 12:00 - 20:00 | Plato’s Academy Park, Monastiriou 138, Athens, Athens, 104 42, Greece
The Athens Urban Picnic is back, and for the fifth year in a row, we are keeping the tradition alive: May Day in the city starts on the grass! For the fifth year running, we are launching at our favourite annual hangout to welcome May exactly as it should be: outdoors, together, and under the glorious spring sun. So, dust off those picnic blankets and join us at Plato’s Academy Park—a historic green oasis which will once again transform into a giant, vibrant hug in the heart of the city, bursting with music, colour, and great fun.

If you’ve joined us before, you know the score: the Athens Urban Picnic is more of a “vibe” than just an event. It’s all about sprawling across the grass with your mates, spontaneous dancing, and the sound of kids’ laughter mixing with the music—all in all, living and breathing the city a little differently for the day.

What’s on the cards? Starting early in the morning, the city’s top radio producers will be spinning the perfect tracks to keep the energy high. Little ones can dive into a world of imagination through creative workshops, musical theatre, and interactive games throughout the park. As the sun begins to set, the mood gets even more magical with open-air screenings and that lovely “summer is coming” breeze.

It’s an experience that truly has it all: music, art, relaxation, and the best company in town. So, grab your mat, pack your hamper, put on your brightest smile, and help us kick off the This is Athens City Festival 2026. After all, spring in Athens is meant to be shared.

Protogenous Urban Market
2026-05-01 17:00 - 2026-05-03 23:00 | Protogenous Str., Protogenous Street, Athens, Athens, 105 54, Greece
Protogenous Street is a living example of the art of Athenian transformation, going from a narrow, downtown commercial lane into the ultimate destination for the city’s coolest subcultures. There’s something for everyone here: from niche record stores and skate shops to quirky hair salons, vintage furniture, and street food you won’t forget. It’s a place where everyone finds their spot.

But when the This is Athens City Festival arrives, Protogenous switches gears for three whole days. Once the shutters go down, the speakers go up, the street fills with people, and the urban landscape turns into one massive open-air party.

You can expect live gigs that’ll make you stop in your tracks, DJs keeping the beat going non-stop, street food on the go, impromptu markets, creative pop-ups, and surprises tucked away in every corner. For those forty-eight hours, the whole street becomes one big group of friends. You’ll find yourself dancing with strangers who feel like mates by the end of the night, drifting from stage to stage, beat to beat, and laugh to laugh.

These are the moments when Athens shows its most authentic side: open, spontaneous, creative, and completely up for a good time.

Athens Asian Food Festival 2026
2026-05-02 13:00 - 2026-05-03 23:00 | Kypseli Municipal Market, Kypseli Municipal Market, Athens, Athens, 113 61, Greece
The Kypseli Municipal Market is set to be flooded with the incredible aromas and flavours of the East for a two-day celebration of Asian gastronomy and culture, held as part of the This is Athens City Festival. In one of the city’s most vibrant community hubs, top chefs and artisans are coming together to serve up an experience that bridges authentic street food with modern Asian aesthetics.

Foodies can expect a deep dive into the kitchens of Japan, China, India, and Thailand (and beyond). But it’s not just about the snacks, though the street food is obviously a major draw. You’ll have the chance to experience traditional tea rituals, discover the nuances of sake, and tuck into legendary Asian sweets.

Between bites, you can browse pop-up corners filled with unique products and handmade crafts. It’s a full-on sensory feast that brings a burst of Asian energy right into the heart of Kypseli.

The ultimate weekend pitstop for anyone craving authentic bao, spice, and a bit of a wander through Athens’ most eclectic market.

Old Souls, New City by Coordinatas
2026-05-02 17:00 - 23:00 | Pangrati Grove, Pangrati Grove, Athens, Athens, 116 35, Greece
The project “Old Souls, New City” brings a breath of renewal to the neighbourhoods of Athens, transforming public space into a living stage where the past meets contemporary aesthetics.

Amidst rails of curated vintage finds and book pages filled with history, the city reconnects with its roots through a fresh and sustainable lens. The experience is enriched by the imagery of Greek photographers capturing the urban pulse, while the perfect soundtrack is provided by Coordinatas: warm, analogue sounds, from early house to soulful disco grooves, create the ideal atmosphere for exploration and socialising.

A celebration of community that honours the old while creating the new, inviting us to rediscover the charm of authentic Athens.

DJ SET
ALEGAM
BABY JONES
BELLAS
DECOUP
HERS
MONORISM

LIVE PERFORMANCE
SOUL PEANUTS

Κeramikos Beat
2026-05-03 13:00 - 23:00 | Mikis Theodorakis Park, Iera Odos & Pireos, Athens, 118 54, Greece
_&Beyond makes a dynamic comeback to the city center, transforming Mikis Theodorakis Park into an open-air, all-day, spring dancefloor. In collaboration with the This Is Athens City Festival, we create a festive gathering where the urban landscape meets the greenery, and music becomes the focal point for Athens’ contemporary creative community.

From noon till night, cutting-edge DJs from the local scene curate a diverse sonic environment—spanning from balearic beats, rare grooves, and electronica to disco, afro/tropical, and house. Cocktails, a vinyl record fair, and street food pop-ups complete the experience, setting the perfect vibe for the start of the Athenian summer.

DJ sets: K.ATOU x CHEVY | LEX (Athens) x POLATOF | TAKO | MR.Z | KATIA

Bar: TELEION

Vinyl Record Fair: RECORDS SYMPOSIO

Street food pop-up: TARANTINO BURGERS

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Zappeion Dance by FOR303, 88 Butterfly & MOS
2026-05-03 18:00 - 23:00 | Zappeion Megaron, Zappeion Hall, Athens, Athens, 105 57, Greece
Two of the city’s most formidable promoters, FOR303, 88 Butterfly and MadeOfSounds, are joining forces for a one-off, one-of-a-kind afternoon. They’re staging a rhythmic takeover of the iconic Zappeion Megaron courtyard, flipping one of Athens’ most stately landmarks into a world-class outdoor club. At the helm is a global special guest from the electronic A-list, ensuring the Zappeion becomes a thumping international dance scene. Expect a bespoke setup and a sound system beefy enough to rival any major festival, all set against the backdrop of 19th-century marble and the open Athenian sky.

It’s a rare chance to catch a high-octane dance experience where grand neoclassical architecture meets cutting-edge electronic beats. If you’re the type who demands quality in the booth and pure intensity on the dancefloor, consider your weekend plans sorted. It’s an absolute essential for those who like their basslines served against a historic backdrop.

Fantastic Party @ Varvakios
2026-05-03 18:00 - 23:00 | Central Municipal Market – Varvakios, 42 Athinas, Athens, 105 51, Greece
The grand comeback of Varvakios Market arrives with a disruptive transformation. The This is Athens City Festival 2026 invites us into a setting reminiscent of Blade Runner.

Starting at 18:00, Stefanos Konstantinidis’ FONOPTIKON project lands in Athens’ central market, presenting a live audiovisual experience where beats and visuals electrify the venue’s traditional aura.

In a thrilling artistic encounter, the iconic voice of Best 92.6, Maria Papidaki, comes “face to face” with FONOPTIKON, composing a soundscape that blurs the lines between reality and science fiction. Varvakios is reimagined as a hybrid of an underground club and sci-fi cinema, featuring free entry and a futuristic vibe.

The Journey of the Serenade
2026-05-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Holy Church of Saint Catherine, Chairefontos 10, Athens, Athens, 105 58, Greece
If you’ve ever wondered what Athens sounded like before the hum of motorbikes and the thump of basslines, follow this group of traditional kantadoroi (troubadours). They are taking to the cobbled streets below the Acropolis to revive the lost art of the Athenian serenade.

Love songs and melodies once flooded the city’s historic neighborhoods, serving as the ultimate way to confess a secret or share a moment of collective emotion. As you stroll, following the voices through the shadow of the Acropolis, the city’s past starts to feel incredibly present—a beautiful reminder that some things, like a perfect melody under the stars, never go out of style.

Pantelis Thalassinos
2026-05-04 21:00 - 23:00 | Korai Square, Korai 1, Athens, Athens, 105 64, Greece
Greek radio MENTA 88 FM returns to the This is Athens City Festival, once again leaving its distinct musical mark on the city’s biggest celebration. This time, they are bringing a true heavyweight of Greek songwriting to the stage: the legendary Pantelis Thalassinos.

With a career- spanning decades, Thalassinos has mastered the art of bridging the gap between traditional folk and the sophisticated entechno scene. Whether you know him from the cult-classic days of Lathrepivates or his iconic solo hits like “Anathema se” and “Smirnaika Tragoudia,” his voice is a vessel that travels from the salt-air of the Aegean straight to the neighborhoods of Athens. Joined by a band of talented musicians, Thalassinos promises a night of raw authenticity and emotion. Expect a setlist of timeless anthems that have become the soundtrack to countless Greek summers and city nights alike.

Cheimerinoi Kolymvites
2026-05-05 21:00 - 23:00 | National Archaeological Museum, Patission 44, Athens, Athens, 106 82, Greece
The National Archaeological Museum Courtyard is an incredibly “Athenian” setting, an atmospheric, hidden garden that will fill with the unmistakable sound and timeless, bohemian spirit of the legendary Greek band Cheimerinoi Kolymvites (literally “The Winter Swimmers”). They’ll be performing songs that speak of love, solitude, good company, and the quiet magic of the night.

These are tracks that have been etched into the musical memory of generations, now returning in a setting designed for proper listening and reflection, enveloped by the city’s more stunning antiquities. Think of this evening as an encounter with a different side of Greek song—one that is subtle, understated, yet deeply meaningful. It’s a night of poetic simplicity and warmth, reminding us that true artistic power is often found in the finest of details.

Queer Movie Nights 2026
2026-05-06 18:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-07 18:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-08 18:00 - 23:30 | Trianon Cinema, Kodrigktonos 21, Athens, Athens, 104 34, Greece
Queer Movie Nights are bringing an open, vibrant, and inclusive celebration of LGBTQI+ cinema right to the heart of Athens. Through a curated selection of queer feature films, shorts, documentaries, and homegrown Greek productions, this event creates a vital meeting point where queer stories find visibility, a voice, and an audience. This initiative has already carved out a permanent spot on the city’s cultural map as a platform for expression, coexistence, and acceptance.

Beyond the silver screen, Queer Movie Nights act as a safe space for dialogue and connection where every viewer can truly be themselves, share experiences, and see the world through diverse, colourful perspectives. It’s a celebration of diversity, cinematic creativity, and the unique power of the big screen to bring people closer together.

World of Beer Festival 2026
2026-05-08 14:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-09 12:00 - 23:30 | Technopolis City of Athens, Pireos 100, Athens, Athens, 118 54, Greece
The Athens City Festival 2026 meets the World of Beer Festival for a unique three-day event dedicated to those who love great beer, food, and music. From 8 to 10 May, more than 300 beer brands from Greece and abroad will gather at Technopolis: from classic lagers and weiss to original craft beers infused with mastic or lavender.

At the Beer Talks & Tastings, experts will reveal the secrets of the perfect pairing while the experience reaches new heights with delicious street food and an explosive line-up of 9 different concerts: from the rock of Magic de Spell and Dionysis Tsaknis to the traditional Ikarian feasts of Nikos Fakaros.

Laughter takes centre stage with top stand-up shows from Vangelis Charisopoulos, Dimitra Nikitea, and other beloved comedians. With a games area, the Greek Beer Awards 2026, and an atmosphere full of energy, the World of Beer becomes the city’s ultimate meeting point.

Book your tickets now and get ready for a three-day event that has it all—always enjoying responsibly!

Traditional Island Festival
2026-05-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Klafthmonos Square, Klaftmonos Square, Athens, Athens, 105 61, Greece
Nikos Oikonomidis, a true master of the violin and an authentic voice of island tradition, is coming to Klafthmonos Square for a night filled with Cycladic soul and a fresh summer breeze in downtown Athens.

With a career deeply rooted in the sounds of the Aegean, Oikonomidis brings the vibrant energy of an authentic island glenti, a traditional party. Alongside Kyriaki Spanou and the “Keros” Music Group, they’ll be serving up the violins, songs, and rhythms of a traditional panigiri, those legendary village festivals that last until dawn.

This isn’t a “sit-back-and-watch” kind of concert. You’re invited to join the crowd, find your rhythm, and perhaps even learn a step or two as the square transforms into a sun-soaked island plaza. It’s a musical escape that proves the Greek summer truly begins under the city sky.

MOb
2026-05-08 21:00 - 23:00 | Avdi Square, Giatrakou 9, Athens, Athens, 104 36, Greece
The This is Athens City Festival welcomes MOb to Avdi Square for a performance that throws the rulebook out the window. This powerhouse trio, Panagiotis Kostopoulos, Alexandros Delis, and Marios Valinakis, crafts a sonic universe built on synthesizers, loops, and drones. While their roots are in jazz, they have wholeheartedly moved into the experimental, creating something entirely new and unpredictable.

This isn’t music you just listen to; it’s music you experience. Their sound unfolds freely, inviting you into a world of improvisation and high-tech textures. Avdi Square itself is the perfect host. As a hub of urban culture and one of the most interesting corners of modern Athens, it’s being transformed into a space for discovery and raw energy. Expect a live musical journey with no safety nets just an open, adventurous, and thoroughly contemporary vibe.

Athina Latina: Latin American Festival in Athens
2026-05-09 12:00 - 23:00 | Klafthmonos Square, Klaftmonos Square, Athens, Athens, 105 61, Greece
Athina Latina is back as a massive, one-day cultural blowout, where Latin America and the Caribbean “flood” the heart of the capital with music, flavours, and inexhaustible energy. As a standout highlight of the This is Athens City Festival, Klafthmonos Square is set to be transformed into a colourful patchwork of cultures.

Embassies, artists, and local expat communities come together to share their heritage with the city. Expect an open-air festival of pure joy with an artistic line-up designed to sweep every passerby off their feet.

The experience hits another level with authentic Latin American delicacies, street food, and traditional products, all in an inclusive environment perfect for all ages. Athina Latina is effectively bringing summer to Athens a few weeks early, proving that big vibes and open hearts know no borders.
