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SUMMARY:Group Exhibition: Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours explores uncharted regions of the subconscious\, forming a constellation of inquiries that defy rationality\, order and narrative coherence. It focuses on lived experiences that elude conscious perception and information\, opening up pathways to introspection and revealing hidden layers of the psyche. At the same time\, it activates stimuli that unearth buried memories and latent anxieties. \n\nCurated by: Dinos Chatzirafailidis \n\nParticipating artists: Elli Antoniou\, Giorgos Yiatromanolakis\, Konstantinos Lianos\, Stefania Strouza\, Dimitris Tampakis\, Sokratis Fatouros\, Despina Charitonidi\, James Fuller\, Shambhavi Kaul\, Louis-Philippe Scoufaras\, Sasha Streshna \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00–15:00 & 17:00–20:00 Saturday: 11:00–16:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/group-exhibition-abandoned-cartographies-and-other-odd-hours/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery\, Chalkokondyli 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 32\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250503T140000
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SUMMARY:Screening of Historical Documentaries
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nThe “Adamantios Korais” Hall at the War Museum will host the screening of five historical documentaries\, featuring rare archival footage that brings to life pivotal moments in military history—from the Balkan Wars (1912–13) and the Battle of Gallipoli (1915)\, to the victorious Battle of Skra (1918)\, the dramatic Battle of Crete (1941) and the Normandy Landings (1944).\n\nThese key events are presented through original footage\, highlighting their strategic impact and the courage of those who took part.\n\nProgramme:\n– The Balkan Wars 1912–13: Filming History (52′)\n– The Battle of Gallipoli 1915: ANZAC (27′)\n– The Battle of Skra\, 1918 (22′)\n– The Battle of Crete\, May 1941 (25′)\n– The Normandy Landings\, June 1944 (5′)
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/historical-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250503T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212053
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SUMMARY:Full Circle presents Looking for a Crib
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, Full Circle pulled off the ultimate sold-out show at the This is Athens City Festival\, hosting &ME—one of the biggest names in global electronic dance music—and drawing over 12\,000 fans to Agion Asomaton Square.\n\nThis May\, they’re back—this time at the Zappeion Hall—welcoming leading Turkish DJs and producers Avangart Tabldot\, the duo behind the iconic “Looking for a Crib” parties\, promising an even more spectacular event.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/full-circle-pres-looking-for-a-crib/
LOCATION:Zappeion Megaron\, Zappeion Hall\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250503T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212053
CREATED:20250424T125813Z
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SUMMARY:Collage Journeys: Imaginary Cities
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nParticipants are invited to take part in the Collage Journeys: Imaginary Cities workshop. Using the flexible medium of collage and a variety of materials\, attendees will explore the idea of travel and create their own imagined cities—visualising dreamlike places and routes. The workshop is led by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni\, who will provide inspiration and gentle guidance throughout the process.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/collage-journeys-imaginary-cities/
LOCATION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio\, Kesarias 18-20\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 27\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212053
CREATED:20250402T092948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T094211Z
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SUMMARY:My Colourful Flowers Inspired by Andy Warhol
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nA creative workshop for children aged 6–12\, held at the Museum of Greek Children’s Art and inspired by the work of Andy Warhol.\n\nYoung participants will explore the museum and create their own unique artworks\, drawing inspiration from Warhol’s iconic style. Using a variety of materials and painting techniques\, they’ll tap into their imagination and expand their expressive abilities—all through play and artistic discovery.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/my-colourful-flowers-inspired-by-andy-warhol/
LOCATION:Museum of Greek Children’s Art\, Kdrou 9\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 58\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212053
CREATED:20250422T125942Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Route 40 - 44
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nThe Memory Route is a tribute to the thousands of anonymous victims of hunger during the occupation\, as well as the victims of executions by the occupying forces. As we search for the past in the present\, stories of the place and its people unfold. At the same time\, the 3rd Cemetery is reintroduced to the public as a historical site of memory for those who “didn’t live” to see our country free. The tour will be conducted by Zetta Antonopoulou\, Historian-Archaeologist\, and Eliza Neofytou\, Architect-Museologist.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/remembrance-route-40-44/
LOCATION:Third Cemetery of Athens\, Thivon & Kotyoron\, Athens\, Athens\, 184 54\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212053
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SUMMARY:Timothea at the City Dionysia
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nAn activity for primary school children\, inspired by an inscription from the Epigraphic Museum\, featuring two decrees of the Church of the Municipality. The activity will be led by the museum’s archaeologist and artist.\n\nThis activity is aimed at children aged 7-11.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/timothea-at-the-city-dionysia-4/
LOCATION:Epigraphic Museum\, Tositsa 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 82\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212053
CREATED:20250401T132019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T122249Z
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SUMMARY:The Athens of Protest: Struggles for Democracy in the 1960s
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nOn the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the July Events (1965)\, the This is Athens City Festival organizes a historical walk through the city centre\, dedicated to the struggle for democracy.\n\nStarting from Chavteia and ending at Syntagma Square\, the walk traces the post-war history of the country\, “re-reading” key landmarks of the city\, such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Propylaea\, while also discovering lesser-known sites where significant events of a turbulent decade took place.\n\nThe walk will be led by Vangelis Karamanolakis\, Professor of History at EKPA\, Zisis Synodinos\, Archivist and Scientific Officer at EMIAN/ASKI\, and Angeliki Christodoulou\, Scientific Collaborator at ASKI.\n\nMeeting point: Omonia Square
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-of-protest-struggles-for-democracy-in-the-1960s/
LOCATION:Omonia Square\, Omonia Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 31\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T130000
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SUMMARY:First Cemetery of Athens: An Open-Air Sculpture Gallery II
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nArchaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas leads a special tour through the sculpture garden of the First Cemetery of Athens\, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival.\n\nBeyond the “Sleeping Female Figure”\nThe memorial of Sofia Afentaki—widely known as the “Sleeping Female Figure” by Yannoulis Chalepas—is perhaps the most iconic sculpture in the cemetery. But it is far from the only one of artistic significance.\n\nThis alternative route leads visitors off the main thoroughfares and into quieter paths that reveal a lesser-known\, yet equally remarkable\, side of Athens’ open-air sculpture garden. Along the uphill lanes\, we encounter mausoleums of celebrated dead\, where mortals meet immortals—and grand aspirations for remembrance coexist with overwhelming silence.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/first-cemetery-of-athens-open-air-gallery/
LOCATION:First Cemetery of Athens\, Logginou 3\, Athens\, Athens\, 116 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212053
CREATED:20250422T124420Z
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SUMMARY:Guided tour at the EMST in the exhibition WOMEN TOGETHER
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nThe exhibition “WOMEN\, TOGETHER” features works exclusively by women artists and takes a clear stance on a critical issue in both art history and contemporary society: the underrepresentation of women and the urgent need for action towards gender equality. While most of the works do not focus explicitly on womanhood\, they raise pressing questions around equality\, oppression and otherness. They engage with contemporary and historical sociopolitical narratives\, as well as aspects of personal and collective memory and identity.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-at-the-emst-in-the-exhibition-women-together/
LOCATION:National Museum of Contemporary Art\, National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ)\, Athens\, Athens\, 117 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212053
CREATED:20250320T153619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T133511Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding Songs-Music-Dances from Karoti Thrace
DESCRIPTION:In traditional communities\, marriage was the most important social event—an occasion that brought everyone together through a shared ritual passed down through generations.\n\nOn a spring Sunday morning\, in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens\, the Dora Stratou Dance Theatre presents wedding songs\, music and dances from Karoti in Thrace. This performance offers a vivid glimpse into a borderland village that keeps its customs alive—and knows how to celebrate.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/wedding-songs-music-dances-from-thrace/
LOCATION:Mitropoleos Square\, Mitropoleos Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 63\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DANCE,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TRADITION
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212053
CREATED:20250320T164731Z
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SUMMARY:Santaroza Beat 2025
DESCRIPTION:_&beyond and the City of Athens Festival present:\n\nSANTAROZA BEAT 2025\n\nSunday\, May 4\n17:00 – 23:00\nSantaroza Square (Plateia Dikaiosynis)\nFree entrance\n\nLive acts: Billie Kark\, Metaman ft. Sci-Fi River\nDJ sets: Katia x Myrto\, Chevy x Discojuice\n\n_&beyond returns to the heart of the city with full force\, breathing new life into one of Athens’ most iconic squares—transforming it into an open-air dancefloor for the third year in a row!\n\nIn collaboration with the City of Athens Festival\, we invite you to a massive open-air music event bursting with rhythm\, energy\, and raw urban vibes. Six hours of electronic\, dance music and beyond—with some of the city’s finest local heroes behind the decks and the mic.\n\nGet ready for a night full of music\, beats\, and good vibes—right in the heart of the city.\n\nSee you at Santaroza Square!
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/santaroza-beat/
LOCATION:Dikaiosinis Square\, Panepistimiou & Santaroza\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 64\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212053
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SUMMARY:E MC2
DESCRIPTION:A full-blown celebration of urban culture and street arts! For the sixth year running\, Amerikis Square comes alive with E=MC²—a one-of-a-kind street party bringing together the urban tribes of Athens.\n\nTop breakdancers\, DJs\, beatboxers and MCs join locals and visitors for an unforgettable experience. With no tickets and no barriers\, we reclaim public space and celebrate Hip Hop as a force for connection. We dance\, we listen\, we meet new people—and we honour diversity.\n\nPROGRAM\n\n18:00-19:00 B-Bop aka Digga presents DEEP FRIED DIGS (Vinyl Set)\n19:00-21:00 Dj Beatstrike presents the DANCE SQUAD SET\n19:00 BREAKIN’ But No Damage\n19:45 FEELING JAMES Vol. 4 Top Rock Cypher by Top Rock Bunch\n20:30 APACHE LINE Rock Dance\n21:00-21:30 Beatbox Greece presents a TOP MIC SHOWCASE\n21:30 -23:00 Dj MarWax and Dj Sparky T present THE GRANDPA’S SHOW\n\nBREAKIN’ Beast & Host MC – Cameelloco Unbreakable
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/emc2/
LOCATION:Amerikis Square\, Patission 167\, Athens\, Athens\, 112 52\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250504T210000
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SUMMARY:Climate Change: Too Many Calories
DESCRIPTION:This activity is available in Greek only.\nThe theatre group Noiti Grammi presents a performance on climate change that aims to offer an immersive experience and challenge audiences to rethink their relationship with the environment. A blend of theatre\, music\, dance and visual art unfolds in a space where viewers become active participants—interacting with actors\, animals and natural elements. \nSet inside a stunning neoclassical building—one of the first in Athens and now home to the City of Athens Gallery—the piece uses original ideas\, soundscapes and improvised rituals to deconstruct stereotypes and explore the deep connection between humans and the natural world. The goal is to make the climate crisis feel both personal and collective\, opening up new paths for dialogue. \nUnder the auspices and with the financial support of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture\, and the support of OPANDA (City of Athens Cultural\, Sports and Youth Organisation). \nConcept / Direction / Dramaturgy: Olga PozeliTexts:Sakis Serefas – LimericksDarrah Cloud – How to Deny Climate Change in 5 Easy StepsNoiti Grammi Theatre GroupScenography: Kostis DavarisOriginal Music: Giorgos AndriotisAssistant Director: Georgia TsakouPerformers (in alphabetical order):Goni Louka\, Vicky Kyriakopoulou\, Olga Pozeli\, Stevi FortomaProduction: Noiti Grammi Theatre Group
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/climate-change-too-many-calories/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Gallery\, Municipal Gallery of Athens\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,THEATER
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250505T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250505T190000
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SUMMARY:Inuksuk: Light of the North in the Heart of Athens
DESCRIPTION:The Embassy of Canada invites you to a special celebration at Ilisia Grove\, as part of the This is Athens City Festival! We’re coming together to mark one year since the unveiling of the Inuksuk—a powerful symbol of friendship that connects Canada and Greece in the heart of Athens. Dedicated to the Indigenous cultures of Canada\, the event offers a unique opportunity to explore the story behind this landmark. We’ll be joined by Inuksuk artist Heather Carroll and a representative of the Inuit community\, who will share personal insights into the meaning and creation of the monument. The Inuksuk—a traditional stone marker used by the Inuit peoples of northern Canada to guide travellers and mark sacred places—was gifted to Athens in 2022 by the Embassy of Canada to celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations. Designed by Heather Carroll\, who is of Inuit and European heritage\, the sculpture embodies both authenticity and a distinctly Athenian character. Unlike traditional Inuksuit made of irregular stones\, the Athenian Inuksuk is crafted from Pentelic marble—the same stone used for the Parthenon—paying tribute to classical Greek art. This material choice symbolises a rich encounter between Greek and Indigenous Canadian heritage. It also resonates with the meaning of the word Inuksuk: “in the likeness of a human.” Its presence in Athens honours both the city’s immense contribution to Western culture and the ancestral cultures of Canada. Join us in celebrating the first anniversary of this modern urban landmark\, officially unveiled in May 2023. Come hear the stories behind the Inuksuk from the artist herself and a member of the Inuit community\, as we renew the bonds of friendship that this symbol represents.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/inuksuk-light-of-the-north-in-the-heart-of-athens/
LOCATION:Ilisia Park\, Dragoumi and Dimitressa\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 28\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250505T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250505T210000
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SUMMARY:Evi Papagianni: A Finding Place
DESCRIPTION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio presents the exhibition “A Finding Place” by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni.\n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00\, Saturday: 11:00–15:00\, Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/eva-papagianni-a-finding-place/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio\, Kesarias 18-20\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 27\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250505T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250505T223000
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SUMMARY:Polyzogopoulos - Miaris : Mirrors
DESCRIPTION:Two of the most distinctive artists on the Greek and international music scene\, Alexandros Miaris and Andreas Polyzogopoulos\, join forces for a unique concert as part of the City of Athens Festival.\n\nAndreas Polyzogopoulos\, one of the most unique trumpeters in European jazz\, known for his atmospheric compositions and improvisational skills\, meets Alexandros Miaris\, a film score composer and frontman of Electric Litany\, a band that has left its own mark on the alternative/post-rock landscape.\n\nThe two artists\, who initially met on stage in London and subsequently collaborated on Electric Litany’s album “Under a Common Sky\,” as well as on various soundtracks\, will perform as a duo\, presenting new material from their upcoming albums for the first time. Together\, they will create a captivating sonic experience\, with improvisational elements\, electronic textures\, and melodies that move between lyricism and melancholy.\n\nAndreas Polyzogopoulos: Trumpet\, Flugelhorn\, Effects\nAlexandros Miaris: Piano\, Guitar\, Vocals\, Modular
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/polyzogopoulos-miaris-mirrors/
LOCATION:Byzantine and Christian Museum\, Vas. Sofias 22\, Athens\, Athens\, 10 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250505T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250505T223000
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SUMMARY:The Magic of the Serenades in the Streets of Plaka
DESCRIPTION:The Karaviotis brothers—modern-day troubadours—bring the traditional kantada (serenade) back to the winding alleyways of Plaka.\n\nThis nostalgic musical stroll revives the romantic songs of old Athens: melodies that once echoed through the tavernas of Plaka\, Psyrri and Omonia. With care and devotion\, these passionate performers breathe new life into tunes that have long lived in the city’s memory.\n\nMeeting point: Agia Aikaterini\, Plaka
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/the-magic-of-the-serenades-in-the-streets-of-plaka/
LOCATION:Holy Church of Saint Catherine\, Chairefontos 10\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 58\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250506T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212054
CREATED:20250423T132202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T134539Z
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SUMMARY:Group Exhibition: Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours explores uncharted regions of the subconscious\, forming a constellation of inquiries that defy rationality\, order and narrative coherence. It focuses on lived experiences that elude conscious perception and information\, opening up pathways to introspection and revealing hidden layers of the psyche. At the same time\, it activates stimuli that unearth buried memories and latent anxieties. \n\nCurated by: Dinos Chatzirafailidis \n\nParticipating artists: Elli Antoniou\, Giorgos Yiatromanolakis\, Konstantinos Lianos\, Stefania Strouza\, Dimitris Tampakis\, Sokratis Fatouros\, Despina Charitonidi\, James Fuller\, Shambhavi Kaul\, Louis-Philippe Scoufaras\, Sasha Streshna \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00–15:00 & 17:00–20:00 Saturday: 11:00–16:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/group-exhibition-abandoned-cartographies-and-other-odd-hours/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery\, Chalkokondyli 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 32\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250506T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212054
CREATED:20250422T124522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T133037Z
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SUMMARY:Guided tour at the EMST in the exhibition: WOMEN TOGETHER
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nThe exhibition “WOMEN\, TOGETHER” features works exclusively by women artists and takes a clear stance on a critical issue in both art history and contemporary society: the underrepresentation of women and the urgent need for action towards gender equality. While most of the works do not focus explicitly on womanhood\, they raise pressing questions around equality\, oppression and otherness. They engage with contemporary and historical sociopolitical narratives\, as well as aspects of personal and collective memory and identity.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-at-the-emst-in-the-exhibition-women-together-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of Contemporary Art\, National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ)\, Athens\, Athens\, 117 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250506T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212054
CREATED:20250424T105959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T214639Z
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SUMMARY:Evi Papagianni: A Finding Place
DESCRIPTION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio presents the exhibition “A Finding Place” by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni.\n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00\, Saturday: 11:00–15:00\, Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/eva-papagianni-a-finding-place/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio\, Kesarias 18-20\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 27\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212054
CREATED:20250422T133137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132924Z
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SUMMARY:Discover the National Typography Museum - MET
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nA visit to the National Typography Museum and its historic collection. Visitors will have the chance to closely examine representative samples of the mechanical equipment and printed products of the Typography. Additionally\, they will get familiar with traditional printing techniques and the working conditions of the printer profession.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/discover-the-national-typography-museum-met/
LOCATION:National Printing House Museum\, Kapodistriou 34\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 32\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212054
CREATED:20250423T132202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T134539Z
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SUMMARY:Group Exhibition: Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours explores uncharted regions of the subconscious\, forming a constellation of inquiries that defy rationality\, order and narrative coherence. It focuses on lived experiences that elude conscious perception and information\, opening up pathways to introspection and revealing hidden layers of the psyche. At the same time\, it activates stimuli that unearth buried memories and latent anxieties. \n\nCurated by: Dinos Chatzirafailidis \n\nParticipating artists: Elli Antoniou\, Giorgos Yiatromanolakis\, Konstantinos Lianos\, Stefania Strouza\, Dimitris Tampakis\, Sokratis Fatouros\, Despina Charitonidi\, James Fuller\, Shambhavi Kaul\, Louis-Philippe Scoufaras\, Sasha Streshna \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00–15:00 & 17:00–20:00 Saturday: 11:00–16:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/group-exhibition-abandoned-cartographies-and-other-odd-hours/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery\, Chalkokondyli 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 32\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212054
CREATED:20250424T105959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T214639Z
UID:10003861-1746640800-1746651600@cityfestival.thisisathens.org
SUMMARY:Evi Papagianni: A Finding Place
DESCRIPTION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio presents the exhibition “A Finding Place” by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni.\n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00\, Saturday: 11:00–15:00\, Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/eva-papagianni-a-finding-place/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio\, Kesarias 18-20\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 27\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212054
CREATED:20250422T083229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T155649Z
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SUMMARY:Fitness Sessions
DESCRIPTION:A chance to get moving in the lush green setting of Eleftherias Park\, where expert trainers and their teams lead sessions focused on health and wellbeing. \n\nAt the Fitness Sessions\, exercise is all about fun—not competition. Yoga\, Pilates and aerobic workouts are adapted to suit all levels\, aiming to inspire a lifestyle of movement and balance.\n\nBring your own mat!
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/fitness-sessions/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212054
CREATED:20250327T115109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132835Z
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SUMMARY:Fairy Tales in the Square: Ermioni Detsika and Lida Xydia
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nA journey into the wonderful and magical world of folk fairy tales. A unique form of storytelling\, rooted in the oral literature of peoples from all over the world. It has accompanied the growth of people throughout the centuries and majestically continues to this day. Ermioni Detsika\, a kindergarten teacher and storyteller\, transports us into beloved stories filled with grandfathers\, radishes\, animals that put out fires\, and brave girls\, all framed by traditional songs\, playful tunes\, and riddles. The musician Lida Xydia will accompany the storytelling with her kanonaki\, creating a unique atmosphere for both young and old.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/fairy-tales-in-the-square-ermioni-detsika-and-lida-xydia/
LOCATION:Avdi Square\, Giatrakou 9\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,FOR KIDS,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212054
CREATED:20250327T122306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T104416Z
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SUMMARY:Lycabettus Sunset Live: Nefeli Fasouli
DESCRIPTION:Nefeli Fasouli—the breakout star of Greece’s new music generation—returns to the This is Athens City Festival with a live performance at the idyllic “balcony” of Agios Georgios on Lycabettus Hill.\n\nLike a figure straight out of the French New Wave\, Fasouli moves gracefully across genres\, turning each performance into a musical surprise and inviting her audience on a journey through her world of sound.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/lycabettus-sunset-live-nefeli-fasouli-2/
LOCATION:Church of Saint George of Lycabettus\, Lycabettus Hill\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212054
CREATED:20250327T120927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T125821Z
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SUMMARY:Menta Live with Babis Stokas
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, May 7th\, at 21:00 in the evening\, at Eleftherias Park – in the center of Athens – we spread our mats and towels on the grass and sing together under the stars. \nEntrance is free!\n\nWe bring our friends\, our loved ones\, our smiles\, our towels\, our mats\, our drinks\, and experience together the magic of companionship\, the unique atmosphere of MENTA LIVE\, under the Attic sky.\n\nA spring Menta Live by Menta 88\, featuring the best moments of Babis Stokas\, from his great career with Pyx Lax and the top songs from his solo discography.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/menta-live-with-babis-stokas/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212054
CREATED:20250428T203749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T132727Z
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SUMMARY:1st Athens International Youth Theatre Festival
DESCRIPTION:In the Park of Plato’s Academy\, a place of particular significance\, the Athens International Youth Theatre Festival “City-Citizen-Culture” will take place for the first time from May 8th to 9th.\n\nInitiated by the Festival of the Municipality of Athens and supported by the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation\, Athens is transformed into a living monument\, inviting participants to reflect on the contemporary challenges for Democracy\, the State\, and the Citizen.\n\nMore than 250 students from Athens\, Kallithea\, Acharnes\, Glyfada\, Nea Propontida\, and Syracuse\, using Ancient Drama as an educational tool\, will present theatrical performances. Through this creative coexistence\, they will exchange thoughts and emotions\, experiencing Athens as a global symbol of Democracy.\n\n“Polis-Citizen-Culture” marks the birth of an institution that will promote Athens as a tourist destination\, highlight the value of ancient drama\, and emphasize the importance of safeguarding fundamental concepts such as the Citizen and Democracy\, which are being tested in our times.\n\nThursday\, May 8th\n10:00 – 10:40 Voices Without Borders / 7th General Lyceum of Acharnes\n11:00 – 11:40 The Appearances of Dionysus / Liceo Tommaso Gargallo\n12:00 – 12:40 Changing Democracies – The Greek Case / 7th Gymnasium of Kallithea\n13:00 – 13:50 Signature Name in Holograph / Big Bang School\, Nea Propontida
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/1st-athens-international-youth-theatre-festival/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,THEATER
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212054
CREATED:20250423T132202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T134539Z
UID:10003668-1746702000-1746734400@cityfestival.thisisathens.org
SUMMARY:Group Exhibition: Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours explores uncharted regions of the subconscious\, forming a constellation of inquiries that defy rationality\, order and narrative coherence. It focuses on lived experiences that elude conscious perception and information\, opening up pathways to introspection and revealing hidden layers of the psyche. At the same time\, it activates stimuli that unearth buried memories and latent anxieties. \n\nCurated by: Dinos Chatzirafailidis \n\nParticipating artists: Elli Antoniou\, Giorgos Yiatromanolakis\, Konstantinos Lianos\, Stefania Strouza\, Dimitris Tampakis\, Sokratis Fatouros\, Despina Charitonidi\, James Fuller\, Shambhavi Kaul\, Louis-Philippe Scoufaras\, Sasha Streshna \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00–15:00 & 17:00–20:00 Saturday: 11:00–16:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/group-exhibition-abandoned-cartographies-and-other-odd-hours/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery\, Chalkokondyli 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 32\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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