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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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SUMMARY:Marilia Fotopoulou: Iconostases
DESCRIPTION:The Ileana Tounta Contemporary Art Centre presents “Iconostases”\, a solo exhibition by Marilia Fotopoulou. This visual proposition turns its gaze toward a subject that is deeply familiar yet often bypassed in our daily lives: the roadside shrines encountered across the Greek landscape. The artist approaches these small\, metallic markers of memory and faith not merely as elements of the scenery\, but as vessels for personal histories\, collective sensitivity\, and profound cultural continuity.\n\nUsing the language of contemporary fine-art photography\, the exhibition illuminates the relationship between the individual and the road\, exploring themes of loss\, memory\, and the urban environment. Fotopoulou’s works do not simply document a characteristic Greek sight; they transform it into a field of observation and reflection. This is a show that invites us to look again at what we pass by every day\, discovering within these shrines a unique weight of emotion\, tradition\, and silent witness. The exhibition works well the Eugenia Grigoraki’s exhibition\, also on view at the gallery\, giving you a broader perspective on this distinctive symbol of the Greek landscape.\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/marilia-fotopoulou-iconostases/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Ileana Tounta Contemporary Art Centre\, 48 Armatolon-Klefton\, Athens\, 114 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260519T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260519T183000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST)
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival is serving up a back-to-back cultural double bill at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST). One booking gets you into two consecutive guided tours\, exploring the legacies of two Greek artists who put their personal seal on modernist art.\n\n17:00 | Jani Christou: Enantiodromia\nCurator Kostis Zouliatis introduces the avant-garde world of Jannis Christou (1926–1970). Conceived as a “living score\,” this exhibition unveils the artist’s archive for the first time. Featuring bespoke sound design and rare materials\, from scores to philosophical texts\, it reveals a “sonic philosopher” who turned ritual and myth into groundbreaking art.\n\n18:00 | Ode to Things: Niki Kanagini (Retrospective)\nThe journey continues with curator Tina Pandi and a fresh look at the work of Niki Kanagini (1933–2008). Inspired by Pablo Neruda\, this retrospective explores the “microcosm” of everyday objects as vessels for memory. From large-scale tapestries to participatory installations\, you’ll discover the gendered experience and visual poetry of one of Greece’s most significant post-war women artists.\n\nMeeting Point: Foyer\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-at-the-national-museum-of-contemporary-art-emst-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of Contemporary Art\, National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ)\, Athens\, Athens\, 117 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260519T230000
DTSTAMP:20260517T044322
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SUMMARY:ATHENS: AM EXTENDED
DESCRIPTION:A high-tech\, multi-sensory deep dive into the city’s midnight soul with photographer Thanasis Karatzas and multimedia director Byron Nikolopoulos teaming up to breathe life into 88 iconic black-and-white shots of Athens captured between 2008 and 2022. Hosted at the cutting-edge METACOSMOI space right in the heart of the city\, they’ve turned static images into a living\, breathing digital playground.\n\nUsing Augmented Reality (AR)\, VR\, and sleek video projections\, the exhibition takes classic street photography and adds movement\, sound\, and a splash of colour. The project is fresh off international acclaim at Paris Photo and Photo London\, so we’re thrilled to bring it back to the very streets that inspired it. You’ll see Athens as a “palimpsest”\, a city of layers where ancient history\, gritty urban vibes\, and the digital future all sit at the same table.\n\nExhibition duration: 5–20 May\n\nOpening hours: Daily\, 19:00–23:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-am-extended/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:metacosmoi\, 44 Geraniou\, Αθήνα\, 104 31\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260520T230000
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SUMMARY:Algerian Cultural Days
DESCRIPTION:For two days\, Klafthmonos Square transforms into a vibrant crossroads of heritage\, as the Embassy of Algeria and the This is Athens City Festival invite us to experience the immense cultural wealth of Africa’s largest country. The heart of Athens will be filled with the sights\, scents\, and sounds of a tradition that is as deep and complex as it is vividly alive.\n\nVisitors will have the chance to wander through an impressive cultural showcase featuring authentic handicrafts\, exquisite Berber jewellery\, and traditional attire. The air will be thick with the aromas of Algerian cuisine\, where spices and local delicacies take centre stage. The two-day programme is rounded off with traditional music and dance\, alongside the “Study in Algeria” platform—an initiative fostering dialogue around education and research.\n\nThis is an open invitation to discover Algeria through its legendary hospitality\, its rhythms\, and its enduring traditions.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/algerian-cultural-days-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Klafthmonos Square\, Klaftmonos Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GASTRONOMY,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260520T180000
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SUMMARY:Nikos Kalafatis: Primavera
DESCRIPTION:Nikos Kalafatis presents Primavera\, an exhibition curated by Athena Schina\, at Technohoros Art Gallery. It is a vibrant\, optimistic\, and deeply personal tribute to the natural world. For Kalafatis\, nature isn’t just a subject; it’s a constant source of daily observation and artistic discovery. Taking the energy of spring as his starting point\, the artist creates a world where simple\, discarded materials are granted a second life. Driftwood\, metals\, ropes\, feathers\, and various objets trouvés are meticulously transformed through painting\, sculpture\, and engraving into works brimming with poetry\, ingenuity\, and a subtle touch of wit.\nThis isn’t just a traditional look at the outdoors; it’s an invitation to adopt a lighter\, more observant way of being\, one that is open to the “everyday miracles” of the city and beyond. In the heart of the festival\, Primavera proves that spring isn’t just a season; it’s a creative state of mind.\n\nExhibition duration: 8–30 May\n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday\, Friday: 12:00–20:00; Wednesday\, Saturday: 10:00–18:00. Closed on Sunday & Monday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/nikos-kalafatis-primavera/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Technohoros Art Gallery\, 12 Lempesi\, Athens\, 117 42\, 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-4/
LOCATION:House of General Napoleon Zervas\, 9 Kallergi\, Athens\, 104 37\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260520T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260520T200000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Yiannis N. Tzortzis: Greenland: Blue Ice
DESCRIPTION:The a.antonopoulou.art gallery presents the new solo photography exhibition by Dr. Giannis Tzortzis\, which is held under the auspices of the Embassy of Denmark in Greece. Through a “green photographic journey” carried out in August 2024\, the artist captures the “barometer of global climate change”: Greenland.\n\nThe exhibition is a powerful “visual cry of anguish\,” documenting UNESCO World Heritage sites at risk and the everyday life of the Indigenous Inuit people. Tzortzis’ experiential images highlight the fragile beauty of the landscape and the dramatic reality of the climate crisis\, reminding us that ice takes on a deep blue color just before it disappears forever.\n\nThe exhibition is accompanied by texts by writer Maria Giannayou and academic Christos Zerefos\, enriching the dialogue between art\, science\, and environmental awareness.\n\nOpening: Thursday\, May 7 at 19:00.\n\nExhibition duration: 7–30 May\n\nOpening hours: Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday: 14:00–20:00; Saturday: 12:00–16:00. Closed on Monday\, Tuesday & Sunday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/dr-yiannis-n-tzortzis-greenland/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:a.antonopoulou.art Gallery\, 20 Aristofanous\, Athens\, 105 54\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260520T210000
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SUMMARY:Demosthenes Agrafiotis: "Xαrtιά" [Crossroads & Junctions] 1975–2025
DESCRIPTION:At Art Project Space\, the exhibition “Xαrtιά” [Crossroads & Junctions] 1975–2025 carries both a retrospective and emotional resonance. Originally conceived by Demosthenes Agrafiotis himself for late 2025\, his sudden passing has transformed this presentation into a vital tribute to the expansive work and thought of a true pioneer in Greek experimental art and poetry.\n\nSpanning five decades of creation\, the exhibition invites the public to navigate the “crossroads” where Agrafiotis’s writing\, imagery\, and theoretical enquiries met. It is a rare opportunity to trace the evolution of a mind that saw art as a constant state of transition and experimentation.\n\nAlongside the retrospective\, the exhibition presents his final creation: the artist’s book “Synoda” (Accompaniments)\, released in a limited\, numbered edition of just 40 unique copies. This is more than an exhibition; it is a final\, precious dialogue with an artist who thought of art as a field for experimentation\, deep enquiry\, and a state of constant transition.\n\n\nExhibition duration: 20–30 May\n\nOpening hours: Tuesday 17:00–21:00\, Thursday & Friday 12:00–20:00\, Saturday 11:00–15:00. Closed on Sunday\, Monday & Wednesday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/demosthenes-agrafiotis-x%ce%b1rt%ce%b9%ce%ac-crossroads-junctions-1975-2025/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Art Project Space\, 66 Falirou\, Athens\, 117 41\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260520T193000
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SUMMARY:The Revolution of Colours
DESCRIPTION:The National Gallery invites children and parents to an original encounter with history through the programme “The Revolution of Colours.” The heroes and heroines of 1821 “come to life” on paper through the eyes of children\, transforming collective memory into a creative experience.\n\nTaking the iconic works of the museum’s historical collection as a starting point and inspired by the beloved children’s book The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers young visitors discover a primal connection with colours and textures. Students will reconstruct the image of the Revolution’s fighters\, creating their own colourful mosaic from scratch that bridges a storied past with the Greece of today.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/the-revolution-of-colours/
LOCATION:National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum\, 50 Vasileos Konstantinou\, Athens\, 116 34\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260521T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260521T170000
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SUMMARY:Algerian Cultural Days
DESCRIPTION:For two days\, Klafthmonos Square transforms into a vibrant crossroads of heritage\, as the Embassy of Algeria and the This is Athens City Festival invite us to experience the immense cultural wealth of Africa’s largest country. The heart of Athens will be filled with the sights\, scents\, and sounds of a tradition that is as deep and complex as it is vividly alive.\n\nVisitors will have the chance to wander through an impressive cultural showcase featuring authentic handicrafts\, exquisite Berber jewellery\, and traditional attire. The air will be thick with the aromas of Algerian cuisine\, where spices and local delicacies take centre stage. The two-day programme is rounded off with traditional music and dance\, alongside the “Study in Algeria” platform—an initiative fostering dialogue around education and research.\n\nThis is an open invitation to discover Algeria through its legendary hospitality\, its rhythms\, and its enduring traditions.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/algerian-cultural-days-2/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Klafthmonos Square\, Klaftmonos Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GASTRONOMY,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260521T190000
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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/2026-05-21/
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:20260521T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260521T120000
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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-5/
LOCATION:House of General Napoleon Zervas\, 9 Kallergi\, Athens\, 104 37\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Crux Gallery\, 4 Sekeri\, Athens\, 106 74\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260521T210000
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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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Genesis Gallery\, Ippokratous 121\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 72\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260521T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260521T200000
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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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Ileana Tounta Contemporary Art Centre\, 48 Armatolon-Klefton\, Athens\, 114 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260521T180000
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SUMMARY:ONX.Showcase.Athens.2026: Human in the Loop
DESCRIPTION:Onassis Foundation presents for the first time in Athens the immersive art exhibition ONX Showcase\, a celebration of creativity\, technological innovation\, and new forms of artistic expression. Since its founding in 2020\, ONX\, the global digital cultures platform of the Onassis Foundation\, has supported artists experimenting at the boundaries of art\, science\, and emerging technologies. Centred around the thematic axis “Human in the Loop”\, the exhibition reflects on what it means to remain human in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence\, seeking out the handmade and the analogue within a deeply technological environment.\n\nThe programme features ten works from the Onassis ONX and AiR ecosystem\, six new commissions from the ONX Seeds programme\, and works from the Onassis Collection by Andreas Angelidakis\, Noemi Iglesias Barrios\, Spyros Poros\, and Theo Triantafyllidis. Alongside the exhibition\, a series of talks and professional gatherings bring together artists\, technologists\, curators\, producers\, and cultural practitioners\, foregrounding the emerging artistic languages shaping the future of digital culture.\n\nWith the participation of internationally acclaimed artists whose work has been presented at festivals including Sundance Film Festival\, Ars Electronica\, SXSW\, and Venice International Film Festival\, ONX.Showcase.Athens. 2026 offers a rare opportunity to experience immersive art in its most advanced and transformative form.\n\nParticipating artists include Gabriel Barcia-Colombo\, Adam Cole\, Marc Da Costa\, Dionysios\, Andrew Thomas Huang\, Gregor Kuschmirz\, Giannis Kranidiotis\, Marion Lasserre\, Zisis Bliatkas\, Matthew Niederhauser\, Giorgos Papafigos\, Sarah Rothberg\, Ali Santana\, sister sylvester\, Ivona Tau\, Ontroerend Goed\, and Playfool.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/onx-showcase-athens-2026-human-in-the-loop/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Onassis Ready\, 2 Strati Tsirka\, Ag. Ioannis Rentis\, 182 33\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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SUMMARY:EMST Rooftop Party
DESCRIPTION:Step into the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) as it opens its doors for you to explore with free admission. From morning until late afternoon\, discover the collection of permanent and temporary exhibitions that spark the imagination. \n\nAs the day draws to a close\, make your way to the museum’s stunning rooftop for a cocktail party\, where you can raise a glass to the city’s beauty while enjoying a panoramic 360° view of Athens and moving to the stunning music choices that the Italian maestro of electronic sounds Glass Coffee has picked for you. They will both leave you speechless.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/emst-rooftop-party-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of Contemporary Art\, National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ)\, Athens\, Athens\, 117 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,PARTY
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