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SUMMARY:Costas Ordolis: Cities Made of Paper
DESCRIPTION:As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, Eikastikos Kyklos DL presents “Cities Made of Paper”\, a solo photography exhibition by Kostas Ordolis. Through a series of deeply atmospheric works\, the artist composes a personal map of cities that ignores conventional geography\, following the lines of internal experience\, memory\, and fleeting impressions.\n\nHis images possess a fragile\, almost transparent quality\, appearing to hover between the real and the dreamlike. Here\, the urban environment is stripped of its everyday bustle\, presented instead as a realm of silence\, poetics\, and contemplation. The exhibition serves as an invitation to a different kind of city stroll\, one where time slows down and architecture takes on a sense of vulnerability\, memory\, and emotion.\n\nExhibition duration: 1–16 May\n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday\, Friday: 11:00–14:30 and 17:30–20:30; Wednesday\, Saturday: 11:00–16:00. Closed on Monday & Sunday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/costas-ordolis-cities-made-of-paper-2/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Ikastikos Kyklos\, Akadimias 6\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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SUMMARY:Presentation of Τhe House of General Napoleon Zervas
DESCRIPTION:Τhe House of General Napoleon Zervas opens its doors for a series of special presentations. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the spaces where the General lived and discover historical material that highlights the united national resistance against the occupying forces during the years 1941–1944. Through personal belongings and historical narratives\, the life and actions of Napoleon Zervas are brought to life\, offering insight into the events that shaped the history of Athens and Greece.\n\nThe presentations will take place every Wednesday and Thursday in May\, in small groups of up to 10 people.\n\nBookings open one week before each event\, at 12:00 noon.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/presentation-of-%cf%84he-house-of-general-napoleon-zervas-3/
LOCATION:House of General Napoleon Zervas\, 9 Kallergi\, Athens\, 104 37\, Greece
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SUMMARY:Dimitris Rentoumis: Solo Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Crux Galerie presents the solo exhibition of Dimitris Rentoumis. Through his new series of works\, the artist “dialogues” with the transient and fragile nature of paper\, experimenting with the transition from a two-dimensional image to a three-dimensional variable materiality. He transforms paper surfaces into sculptural forms that occupy the space.\n\nWith a rich journey that includes studies at the Athens School of Fine Arts and the Netherlands\, as well as participation in prestigious programmes such as Jan van Eyck and Onassis Air\, the creator brings a proposal to Athens that balances the delicacy of the material with the dynamics of the installation.\n\nThis is a unique opportunity for the public to discover how paper can “breathe” and develop beyond the boundaries of the frame\, creating a living visual environment.\n\nExhibition duration: 1–30 May\n\nOpening hours: Wednesday–Friday: 12:00–20:00; Saturday: 12:00–16:00. Closed on Monday\, Tuesday & Sunday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/dimitris-rentoumis-solo-exhibition/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Crux Gallery\, 4 Sekeri\, Athens\, 106 74\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260514T120000
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SUMMARY:Giorgos Louloudis: The Path of Light – The Innate
DESCRIPTION:In his new solo exhibition at Gallery Genesis\, Giorgos Louloudis places light centre stage\, moving beyond its role as a mere physical phenomenon.The artist turns his focus toward the small Greek chapels and their unique relationship with the landscape\, transforming them into potent symbols of hope\, silence\, and internal quest. These works function as quiet stations of contemplation\, where physical space and psychological experience are inextricably linked.\n\nThrough a powerful expressionist style\, Louloudis’s painted surfaces gain emotional intensity and depth. Light becomes an inner necessity\, a force that guides the viewer toward a deeply personal reading of the work. This exhibition speaks to the universal need for solace and the enduring power of hope\, asserting art’s ability to serve as a point of renewal and reflection in demanding times.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening: Thursday\, May 7 at 20:00. \nExhibition duration: 7–30 May \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday\, Friday: 12:00–21:00; Saturday: 12:00–15:00. Closed on Monday\, Wednesday & Sunday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/giorgos-louloudis-the-path-of-light-the-innate/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Genesis Gallery\, Ippokratous 121\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 72\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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SUMMARY:Evgenia Grigoraki: Roadside Shrines
DESCRIPTION:The Ileana Tounta Contemporary Art Centre presents a solo exhibition by Evgenia Grigoraki titled “Roadside Shrines”\, a photographic series focusing on a familiar yet often overlooked element of the Greek landscape. Through a personal and direct lens\, the artist approaches these shrines not merely as markers of memory and faith\, but as small\, paradoxical presences that persist in inhabiting public spaces—alongside roads\, around bends\, and throughout our daily commutes.\n\nThe strength of the exhibition lies in this experiential\, almost tender observation. Under Grigoraki’s gaze\, these shrines are transformed into objects of artistic exploration\, highlighting their enduring stability and the specific meaning they continue to hold within Greek society. It is an exhibition that bridges the everyday gaze with folk tradition\, inviting us to pause once more before one of the most characteristic and poignant sights of the Greek roadside. Presented alongside Marilia Fotopoulou’s exhibition\, the show will offer you the chance to explore two different yet complementary photographic interpretations of the same subject.\n\nExhibition duration: 1–23 May\n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday: 15:00–20:00; Wednesday\, Friday: 12:00–20:00; Saturday: 12:00–16:00. Closed on Monday & Sunday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/evgenia-grigoraki-roadside-shrines/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Ileana Tounta Contemporary Art Centre\, 48 Armatolon-Klefton\, Athens\, 114 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Jeff Koons – “Venus of Lespugue”
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Cycladic Art invites you to a unique guided tour bridging 40\,000 years of human creativity.\n\nThe tour explores a fascinating encounter between Paleolithic art and the contemporary vision of world-renowned artist Jeff Koons\, featuring his striking sculpture\, Balloon Venus Lespugue (Orange). You’ll discover how this mirrored steel masterpiece enters into “dialogue” with ten certified replicas of Paleolithic figurines\, centered around the original Venus of Lespugue.\n\nIt’s a deep dive into timeless archetypes of fertility and femininity\, examining how the transformation of materials has shifted the sacred meaning of the female form from the dawn of humanity right through to the postmodern era.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-jeff-koons-venus-of-lespugue/
LOCATION:Museum of Cycladic Art\, Neofytou Douka 4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 74\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260514T210000
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SUMMARY:Gerasimos Galiatsatos: Phi of Light
DESCRIPTION:What happens when mathematical perfection meets inner revelation? In “Phi of Light”\, an exhibition by Gerasimos Galiatsatos curated by mosaico\, art transcends simple representation. It becomes\, as the psychologist and author Rollo May might suggest\, a “revelation of new forms of being. The artist brings viewers face-to-face with two fundamental forces:\n\n 	The Golden Ratio: Named in honour of Phidias\, the Golden Ratio is the mathematical code of absolute harmony in nature and architecture. For Galiatsatos\, phi (φ) is not merely a rule of matter\, but the aesthetic imprint of psychological balance. \n 	The Light: The force that reveals and purifies. Drawing inspiration from Jungian thought\, the artist treats light as the medium through which “darkness becomes conscious.” \n\nEach work in the collection acts as a luminous mediator\, inviting the viewer to discover an internal order within the chaos. This exhibition functions as a ritual\, inviting us to look beyond the obvious and seek our own facet of reality through brilliance and geometry.\n\nExhibition duration: 9–15 May\n\nOpening hours: Monday–Friday: 18:00–21:00; Saturday: 12:30–15:00. Closed on Sunday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/gerasimos-galiatsatos-phi-of-light/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio\, Kesarias 18-20\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 27\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260514T233000
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SUMMARY:Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs
DESCRIPTION:As the This is Athens City Festival kicks off an exciting new partnership with Onassis Stegi\, we offer a look through the lens of a true visionary. In his first-ever solo photography exhibition in Greece\, the internationally acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos presents 182 works that map out his unique visual language through a different medium.\n\nThis is a brilliant opportunity to get to know a whole other side of his artistry\, stepping away from the cinema screen and into the still image. In the exhibition space of the Stegi\, visitors encounter photographs created on the margins of film productions such as Poor Things (2023)\, Kinds of Kindness (2024)\, and Bugonia (2025)\, shot in cities like New Orleans and Atlanta\, as well as in studios in Budapest\, where entire cities were constructed as cinematic sets\, alongside a new series of works from Athens and the Aegean.\n\nThrough these images\, the familiar\, the strange\, and the silent take on a new intensity. It’s Lanthimos at his most raw\, showcasing his deeply personal and recognisable authorship. Whether he’s capturing a landscape or the human form\, you’re invited to see the world through the singular\, idiosyncratic gaze of one of the world’s most significant contemporary creators.\n\n20 invitations are available from the Onassis Stegi for 7\, 8\, 14\, and 15 May – 5 invitations per day.\n\nBookings open one week before each event at 12:00 noon and are made via this page.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/yorgos-lanthimos-photographs-4/
LOCATION:Onassis Stegi\, 107-109 Syngrou\, Athens\, 117 45\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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SUMMARY:Dimitra Siaterli: Cohesive Networks
DESCRIPTION:This solo exhibition by Dimitra Siaterli\, curated by art historian and museologist Vasia Magoula\, is presented as a fascinating journey connecting the artist’s past and present. Spanning from the 1980s and 90s right through to her brand-new productions\, the exhibition unfolds in three sections that feel like acts in a play. Visitors will wander through a world of strange minerals\, fossils\, and mythical creatures\, eventually arriving at an “anatomy” of the human form through striking sculptures\, meshes\, and engravings. Tiny human figures seem to leap out from labyrinths and processions\, creating a playful tension between myth and reality. This is an experiential journey that reminds us of the vital human need for connection and our place as a precious part of a vast\, collective network. It is a study of coexistence\, delivered in a visual language that speaks to the heart about the time and space we all share.\n\n\nOpening: 14 May at 19:00.\n\nExhibition duration: 14–31 May\n\nOpening hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00–19:00 & Sunday: 10:00–16:00\, Monday: closed.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/dimitra-siaterli-cohesive-networks/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Gallery\, Municipal Gallery of Athens\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260515T170000
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SUMMARY:7th Agatha Crime Fiction Festival
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival 2026 welcomes the 7th Agatha Crime Fiction Festival\, the annual literary rendezvous that transforms Athens into a gripping mystery set. The intrigue kicks off on 5 May with a series of pre-festival pop-ups\, culminating in a high-stakes three-day takeover of the War Museum on 15\, 16\, and 17 May.\n\nThis year’s line-up features international titans of the genre\, including Spain’s legendary Arturo Pérez-Reverte\, alongside B.A. Paris\, Kristina Ohlsson\, and Hugues Pagan. From deep dives into true crime and interactive mystery games to creative writing seminars and Rebetiko sessions celebrating the city’s “underworld” anthems\, the Agatha Festival promises surprises at every turn. Don’t miss the unique theatrical performance starring the authors themselves\, or the grand tribute to the “father” of Greek noir\, Yannis Maris.\n\nWith chapters unfolding from Thissio to Cholargos\, the city awakens to a rhythm of suspense and shadows. Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or a casual reader\, it’s a brilliant shout for those wanting to explore the “hidden gems” of the literary world.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/7th-agatha-crime-fiction-festival/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,LITERATURE
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SUMMARY:Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs
DESCRIPTION:As the This is Athens City Festival kicks off an exciting new partnership with Onassis Stegi\, we offer a look through the lens of a true visionary. In his first-ever solo photography exhibition in Greece\, the internationally acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos presents 182 works that map out his unique visual language through a different medium.\n\nThis is a brilliant opportunity to get to know a whole other side of his artistry\, stepping away from the cinema screen and into the still image. In the exhibition space of the Stegi\, visitors encounter photographs created on the margins of film productions such as Poor Things (2023)\, Kinds of Kindness (2024)\, and Bugonia (2025)\, shot in cities like New Orleans and Atlanta\, as well as in studios in Budapest\, where entire cities were constructed as cinematic sets\, alongside a new series of works from Athens and the Aegean.\n\nThrough these images\, the familiar\, the strange\, and the silent take on a new intensity. It’s Lanthimos at his most raw\, showcasing his deeply personal and recognisable authorship. Whether he’s capturing a landscape or the human form\, you’re invited to see the world through the singular\, idiosyncratic gaze of one of the world’s most significant contemporary creators.\n\n20 invitations are available from the Onassis Stegi for 7\, 8\, 14\, and 15 May – 5 invitations per day.\n\nBookings open one week before each event at 12:00 noon and are made via this page.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/yorgos-lanthimos-photographs/
LOCATION:Onassis Stegi\, 107-109 Syngrou\, Athens\, 117 45\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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SUMMARY:1945: The End of the War
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition “1945: The End of the War” invites us on an immersive journey through the landmark year that sealed global history. The result of months of research in Greek and international archives\, the exhibition illuminates the dramatic contrasts of those twelve months: from the horror and revelation of Nazi barbarity in the concentration camps to the explosion of joy at the victory of the free nations.\n\nThrough rare photographic material presented for the first time in Greece and authentic documents\, visitors follow the dense sequence of events that shaped the modern world: the fall of Berlin and Germany’s surrender\, the historic conferences of Yalta and Potsdam\, the devastation of the atomic bomb in Japan\, as well as the birth of the UN and the Nuremberg Trials.\n\nThis series of guided tours allows for a meaningful understanding of the “day after” for humanity\, offering a profound look at the foundations of modern peace and justice.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.\n\n 
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/1945-the-end-of-the-war/
LOCATION:Public Tobacco Factory\, Lenorman 218\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,TOUR
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SUMMARY:Guided tour of the War Museum for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe activity is intended for children aged 8 and above\, accompanied by one adult.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-war-museum-for-kids-4/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
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SUMMARY:Exercises in Unknown Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Proud to be hosting a cross-art collaboration that unites the spoken word\, sound\, and visual imagery. Composer and guitarist Paris Paraschopoulos presents his new album\, “Exercises in Unknown Dreams”\, setting the poems of contemporary Greek creators to music. The evocative voice of Anni Onoufriou brings these lyrics to life\, but the evening offers an extra visual dimension: the live presence of Nikolas Klironomos\, who will be there to engage in a dialogue with the audience and his own artworks. It’s a deep dive into modern Greek creativity\, showing how different art forms can feed off one another.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/exercises-in-unknown-dreams/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Gallery\, Municipal Gallery of Athens\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260516T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260516T190000
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SUMMARY:The First Cemetery of Athens: An Open-Air Sculpture Gallery 1
DESCRIPTION:“The Athens Cemetery encompasses the entire movement of modern sculpture.” With these words\, the great sculptor Thomas Thomopoulos captured the unique essence of the First Cemetery of Athens over a century ago. \n\nAs part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, archaeologist and certified guide Michalis Giohalas will lead us through this extraordinary open-air museum\, where art\, history\, and memory are inextricably linked. From the illustrious names of modern Greek sculpture to the poignant human stories behind every grave\, this guided tour is a captivating journey through time. You will discover the hidden facets of funerary art and the very human passions that inspired it. The thirst for legacy\, fierce artistic rivalries\, and the unrequited loves that remain eternally etched in marble. It is a rare\, reflective path of high aesthetics that invites you to uncover the history of Athens through the silent yet imposing presence of its most beautiful monuments.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/the-first-cemetery-of-athens-an-open-air-sculpture-gallery-1/
LOCATION:First Cemetery of Athens\, Logginou 3\, Athens\, Athens\, 116 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260516T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T055254
CREATED:20260421T131612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T130714Z
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SUMMARY:7th Agatha Crime Fiction Festival
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival 2026 welcomes the 7th Agatha Crime Fiction Festival\, the annual literary rendezvous that transforms Athens into a gripping mystery set. The intrigue kicks off on 5 May with a series of pre-festival pop-ups\, culminating in a high-stakes three-day takeover of the War Museum on 15\, 16\, and 17 May.\n\nThis year’s line-up features international titans of the genre\, including Spain’s legendary Arturo Pérez-Reverte\, alongside B.A. Paris\, Kristina Ohlsson\, and Hugues Pagan. From deep dives into true crime and interactive mystery games to creative writing seminars and Rebetiko sessions celebrating the city’s “underworld” anthems\, the Agatha Festival promises surprises at every turn. Don’t miss the unique theatrical performance starring the authors themselves\, or the grand tribute to the “father” of Greek noir\, Yannis Maris.\n\nWith chapters unfolding from Thissio to Cholargos\, the city awakens to a rhythm of suspense and shadows. Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or a casual reader\, it’s a brilliant shout for those wanting to explore the “hidden gems” of the literary world.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/7th-agatha-crime-fiction-festival/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,LITERATURE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T055254
CREATED:20260427T132848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T133008Z
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SUMMARY:Guided tour of the War Museum for Adults
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe activity is intended for adults and for families with children aged 12 and above.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-war-museum-for-adults-5/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T055254
CREATED:20260508T151608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T151657Z
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SUMMARY:Theatre Battles in Ancient Athens
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival invites explorers of all ages to an educational adventure that reimagines ancient Athens through the eyes of two real-life legends. Auteas and Philoxenides\, two “choregoi” (the visionary sponsors of the time) from Aexone\, today’s Glyfada\, are making a symbolic comeback 2\,300 years later to guide us through the thrilling world of theatrical competitions.\n\nWhat exactly was the role of a sponsor back then? How were the city’s massive festivals organised? And why was theatre so much more than just a night out?\n\nTaking its cue from a rare honorary decree from 313/2 BC housed in the Epigraphical Museum\, this session is specially designed for families with children aged 7 to 10. Through storytelling\, discovery\, and a hands-on creative workshop\, kids will dive into ancient drama and the city’s public life in a way that’s interactive\, fast-paced\, and fun. It’s a chance to pull the past into the present with imagination\, play\, and a real connection to Athens’ cultural soul.\n\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/theatre-battles-in-ancient-athens-2/
LOCATION:Epigraphic Museum\, Tositsa 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 82\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T055254
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SUMMARY:1945: The End of the War
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition “1945: The End of the War” opens its doors for a specially designed guided tour\, tailored for families with children over the age of 10. Through a journey across the landmark year that sealed global history\, visitors will have the chance to discover the dramatic moments that led from the horrors of war to the explosion of joy at the victory of the free nations.\n\nWith the help of rare photographic material and authentic documents\, the tour narrates major events in an accessible and meaningful way: from the liberation of the camps and the fall of Berlin to the historic meetings of leaders at Yalta and the birth of the UN. This is a unique opportunity for parents and children to approach modern history together\, to understand the importance of peace\, and to reflect on the values that shaped the world we live in today.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/1945-the-end-of-the-war-2/
LOCATION:Public Tobacco Factory\, Lenorman 218\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,TOUR
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T055254
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SUMMARY:7th Agatha Crime Fiction Festival
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival 2026 welcomes the 7th Agatha Crime Fiction Festival\, the annual literary rendezvous that transforms Athens into a gripping mystery set. The intrigue kicks off on 5 May with a series of pre-festival pop-ups\, culminating in a high-stakes three-day takeover of the War Museum on 15\, 16\, and 17 May.\n\nThis year’s line-up features international titans of the genre\, including Spain’s legendary Arturo Pérez-Reverte\, alongside B.A. Paris\, Kristina Ohlsson\, and Hugues Pagan. From deep dives into true crime and interactive mystery games to creative writing seminars and Rebetiko sessions celebrating the city’s “underworld” anthems\, the Agatha Festival promises surprises at every turn. Don’t miss the unique theatrical performance starring the authors themselves\, or the grand tribute to the “father” of Greek noir\, Yannis Maris.\n\nWith chapters unfolding from Thissio to Cholargos\, the city awakens to a rhythm of suspense and shadows. Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or a casual reader\, it’s a brilliant shout for those wanting to explore the “hidden gems” of the literary world.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/7th-agatha-crime-fiction-festival/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,LITERATURE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T055254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T151058Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Dimitra Siaterli’s “Cohesive Networks”
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a special guided tour of Dimitra Siaterli’s solo exhibition\, a journey that peels back the deeper layers of a visual world spanning four decades. As we move among intricate meshes\, perforated sculptures\, and engravings\, a whole “labyrinth” of tiny human figures is gradually revealed.\n\nThis is a universe that speaks to our fundamental need to connect\, to belong\, and to communicate. It is a profound\, experiential tour that brings the audience closer to the artist’s work\, illuminating the importance of the “cohesive networks” that unite us in a shared present.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-dimitra-siaterlis-cohesive-networks-2/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Gallery\, Municipal Gallery of Athens\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T180000
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SUMMARY:Athens: Urban Frictions
DESCRIPTION:The Macart Cultural Space\, in collaboration with iFocus Gallery\, presents “Athens: Urban Frictions”\, a collective photographic exploration of the Greek capital. Thirty contemporary Greek and international photographers attempt to capture the city’s identity through diverse and often conflicting lenses\, highlighting its inherent contradictions\, tensions\, and ongoing transformations.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Athens is not approached as a singular\, static image\, but as a field of constant negotiation between memory\, lived experience\, and change. Black-and-white and colour works\, analogue shots\, and contemporary digital perspectives weave a narrative where the act of wandering becomes a way of “reading” the city. The show explores Athens in the space between noise and silence\, the visible and the suggestive\, and the weight of history versus a constantly shifting present. It is an invitation to view the capital not as a mere backdrop\, but as a living\, complex entity.\n\nExhibition duration: 6–30 May\n\nOpening: 6 May at 19:00.\n\nOpening hours: Monday–Friday: 10:00–18:00; Saturday: 10:00–14:00. Closed on Sunday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-urban-frictions-2/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Macart’s Cultural Space\, Lenorman 244\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T055254
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SUMMARY:1945: The End of the War
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition “1945: The End of the War” invites us on an immersive journey through the landmark year that sealed global history. The result of months of research in Greek and international archives\, the exhibition illuminates the dramatic contrasts of those twelve months: from the horror and revelation of Nazi barbarity in the concentration camps to the explosion of joy at the victory of the free nations.\n\nThrough rare photographic material presented for the first time in Greece and authentic documents\, visitors follow the dense sequence of events that shaped the modern world: the fall of Berlin and Germany’s surrender\, the historic conferences of Yalta and Potsdam\, the devastation of the atomic bomb in Japan\, as well as the birth of the UN and the Nuremberg Trials.\n\nThis series of guided tours allows for a meaningful understanding of the “day after” for humanity\, offering a profound look at the foundations of modern peace and justice.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/1945-the-end-of-the-war-3/
LOCATION:Public Tobacco Factory\, Lenorman 218\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T203000
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SUMMARY:Constantine Xenakis – Dimitris Chiotopoulos: Writing and Trace Two Journeys into the Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:Ersi Gallery hosts a deep and unexpectedly poetic dialogue between two masters of the symbolic: Constantine Xenakis and Dimitris Chiotopoulos.\n\nWriting and Trace explores the moment when a mark\, a symbol\, or a simple gesture transcends its everyday use to become a language of its own. Dense with meaning and open to endless interpretation. The internationally acclaimed Xenakis employs codes\, hieroglyphs\, and signals from modern communication to offer a sharp commentary on how meaning is constructed in our digital age. In contrast\, Chiotopoulos brings a more interior\, tactile search to the gallery\, weaving in archetypal shapes and calligraphy elements.\n\nTogether\, they transform the “Labyrinth” into a space of discovery. This isn’t just an exhibition; it’s an invitation to stroll through a maze of signs and silences\, losing yourself in the traces of culture only to find your own way back.\n\nExhibition duration: 5–30 May\n\nOpening hours: Monday–Friday: 11:30–14:30 & 17:30–20:30; Saturday: 11:30–15:00. Closed on Sunday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/constantine-xenakis-dimitris-chiotopoulos-writing-and-trace-two-journeys-into-the-labyrinth/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Gallery Ersi\, Kleomenous 4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T055254
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SUMMARY:Inna Orlik: The Permanent Collection
DESCRIPTION:Orlik Gallery invites the This is Athens City Festival audience to a distinctive encounter with the visual universe of Inna Orlik. This exhibition brings to the fore a world where contemporary painting enters into a dialogue with mythology\, nature\, and the human experience\, creating an environment rich in symbolism and layers of interpretation.\n\nDefined by bold colours\, complex textures\, and a singular painterly language\, Orlik’s works move between the visible and the suggestive\, the personal and the collective. The artist transforms the canvas into a space for narrative and exploration\, inviting the viewer to discover forms\, symbols\, and underlying connections. It is an exhibition tailored for those seeking not only aesthetic intensity in contemporary art but also a substantial\, resonant depth.\n\nExhibition duration: 1–31 May\n\nOpening hours: Daily: 12:00–18:00.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/inna-orlik-the-permanent-collection/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Orlik Gallery\, 3 Palaiologou Benizelou\, Athens\, 105 56\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T190000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour: "The Association of Athenians" & The "Athenian Museum"
DESCRIPTION:We celebrate International Museum Day with a free guided tour that transports us to the “heart” of old Athens. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the historic “Association of Athenians” and the “Athenian Museum\,” embarking on a conceptual journey through two centuries of Athenian history.\n\nThrough precious documents and donations from the families who shaped the character of the capital\, the tour highlights the urban lifestyle of the 19th and 20th centuries\, illuminating hidden facets of the city’s social and cultural evolution. The tour will be conducted by the President of the Association\, Eleftherios G. Skiadas\, and museologist Elena Gotsina\, offering an authentic experience that connects collective memory with the Athens of today.\n\nA rare chance to get to know the legacy of the people who built the city’s identity\, through the collections of one of its most emblematic institutions.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-the-association-of-athenians-the-athenian-museum/
LOCATION:Association of the Athenians\, Kekropos 10\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 58\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260519T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260519T220000
DTSTAMP:20260517T055254
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SUMMARY:Ecological Translation
DESCRIPTION:The Goethe-Institut Athen presents the exhibition Ecological Translation\, a bold exploration of our relationship with the natural world. \n\nWhat if technology allowed us to speak directly with animals and plants? \n\nDrawing on emerging legal frameworks that recognise rights for rivers and ecosystems\, the exhibition examines the use of artificial intelligence and remote sensing as a potential “Google Translate” between humans and the environment. Through the work of an international group of artist visitors are invited to reflect on whether we can truly translate the radical otherness of beings such as bats or whales. The exhibition\, which opened on 28 April\, forms part of a broader interdisciplinary symposium that seeks to highlight both the opportunities and the risks of new scientific approaches reminding us that the complexity of the climate crisis demands a new\, shared language of communication with the planet.\n\nArtists:\nKyriaki Goni\nAbelardo Gil-Fournier\nNona Inescu\nAgata Ingarden\nBill Kouligas\nRaffaela Naldi Rossano\nZoë Paul\nJenna Sutela\n\nExhibition duration: 1–30 May.\n\nOpening hours: Monday–Thursday: 08:00–22:00\, Friday: 08:00–17:00 & Saturday: 08:00–14:30 (23 May: closed).
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/ecological-translation/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Goethe-Institut Athen\, 14-16 Omirou\, Athens\, 106 72\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260519T190000
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SUMMARY:Nikolas Klironomos: A Retrospective (1985–2025)
DESCRIPTION:This major retrospective is a brilliant place to start looking into the work of Nikolas Klironomos\, an artist who has spent decades masterfully blurring the lines between fine art and set design.\n\nKlironomos doesn’t just paint; he “directs” his canvases. Think of him as a visual filmmaker who takes the raw\, chaotic energy of Athens\, our streets\, our faces\, our light\, and filters it through a lens of memory and emotion.\n\nIn this exhibition\, the mundane meets the dreamlike. You’ll see the changing seasons of the city tangled up with those small\, quirky moments that make life in Athens so unique. By playing with vibrant palettes and some rather unusual materials\, he creates scenes that feel like they’re in constant motion. It’s a bit like catching a glimpse of Athens from a moving Vespa—everything is fluid\, poetic\, and strangely alive.\n\nThis exhibition is designed to speak directly to your heart and your memory. What’s truly clever is how Klironomos takes “the bits and bobs” of life\, those fragmented\, everyday moments\, and gives them a sense of grandeur and importance. It’s a proper journey into the hidden corners of time and what it actually means to be human.\n\nExhibition duration: 1–30 May\n\nOpening hours: Tuesday–Saturday: 11:00–19:00; Sunday: 10:00–16:00. Closed on Monday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/nikolas-klironomos-a-retrospective-1985-2025/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Gallery\, Municipal Gallery of Athens\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260519T200000
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SUMMARY:Panos Charalambous: COLUMBIA
DESCRIPTION:At CITRONNE Gallery\, Panos Charalambous invites us to step into a “sonic room” that speaks directly to the memory of the city. The journey begins in 2006\, the year the historic Columbia vinyl record factory in Rizoupoli was demolished\, symbolically closing a massive chapter of Greek music history. Columbia was a place where the voices\, songs\, and moments that shaped our collective soundscape were once etched into wax.\n\nCharalambous transforms the gallery into a visceral\, immersive installation. Here\, you are invited to walk across a “sound floor\,” literally treading on the echoes of a memory that refuses to fade. It is a haunting reminder that music doesn’t vanish with the buildings that once housed it; instead\, it survives through emotion\, shared experience\, and our collective imagination.\n\nIn a city that is constantly evolving\, COLUMBIA is a profound meditation on decay\, remembrance\, and our deep-seated need to keep our shared history alive.\n\nExhibition duration: 1–30 May\n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday\, Friday: 11:00–20:00; Wednesday\, Saturday: 11:00–16:00. Closed on Monday & Sunday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/panos-charalambous-columbia/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:CITRONNE Gallery\, 19 Patriarchou Ioakim\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260519T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260519T173000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tours of the Cavafy Archive
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the This is Athens City Festival marks its fifth anniversary with a truly special collaboration. We’ve teamed up with the Onassis Foundation to invite you on a deeply personal journey through the life of one of the world’s most influential poets. For the first time as part of the festival\, we’re stepping inside a stunning 1910 listed building on Phrynichou Street. Since late 2023\, this spot in the heart of Plaka has become the new home of the Cavafy Archive\, and now\, its doors are opening for a series of exclusive guided tours.\n\nIt’s a rare chance to get up close and personal with the world of C.P. Cavafy by wandering through five specially curated rooms that recreate the atmosphere of his legendary home in Alexandria. Among the treasures\, you will find personal relics such as original furniture\, mementos\, and even the poet’s death mask\, alongside a remarkable collection of 966 surviving volumes in the library. The experience also showcases inspired art\, with works ranging from Theodore Ralli and Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika to contemporary artists moved by his poetry. Perhaps most poignantly\, the tour reveals the universe of Cavafy’s Athens through personal diaries and glowing letters from literary greats like Angelos Sikelianos\, revealing the poet’s deep\, timeless connection to this city.\n\nTo celebrate this new partnership\, the Onassis Foundation is offering 20 free guided tours throughout the month for festival-goers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to dive deep into history\, memory\, and world-class art.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tours-of-the-cavafy-archive-2/
LOCATION:Cavafy Archive\, 16B Frynichou\, Plaka\, 105 58\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,LITERATURE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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