This is Athens City Festival

Gyaros: The Story of the Sea
2026-05-19 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Athens) | Goethe-Institut Athen, 14-16 Omirou, Athens, 106 72, Greece
The documentary “Gyaros: The Story of the Sea” is presented in a premiere screening, giving voice to the sea itself to narrate the island’s journey from antiquity to its contemporary revival. Gyaros, a place historically charged as a site of memory, is also revealed as a crucial sanctuary of biodiversity. Through the lens of WWF, we follow a 12-year effort that led to the designation of the island as a Marine Protected Area, safeguarding the rare Mediterranean monk seal and the richness of its marine ecosystem.

After the screening, a discussion with experts will follow, addressing the challenges and importance of protecting our seas, offering a comprehensive perspective on the enduring relationship between humans and nature.

In Greek with English subtitles.

Free admission – registration required.

ATHENS: AM EXTENDED
2026-05-19 19:00 - 23:00 | metacosmoi, 44 Geraniou, Αθήνα, 104 31, Greece
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.

Using 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.

Exhibition duration: 5–20 May

Opening hours: Daily, 19:00–23:00

Algerian Cultural Days
2026-05-20 09:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Klafthmonos Square, Klaftmonos Square, Athens, Athens, 105 61, Greece
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.

Visitors 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.

This is an open invitation to discover Algeria through its legendary hospitality, its rhythms, and its enduring traditions.

Nikos Kalafatis: Primavera
2026-05-20 10:00 - 18:00 | Technohoros Art Gallery, 12 Lempesi, Athens, 117 42, Greece
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.
This 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.

Exhibition duration: 8–30 May

Opening hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 12:00–20:00; Wednesday, Saturday: 10:00–18:00. Closed on Sunday & Monday.

Presentation of Τhe House of General Napoleon Zervas
2026-05-20 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-21 11:30 - 12:00 | House of General Napoleon Zervas, 9 Kallergi, Athens, 104 37, Greece
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.

The presentations will take place every Wednesday and Thursday in May, in small groups of up to 10 people.

Bookings open one week before each event, at 12:00 noon.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Children & the Bee
2026-05-20 14:00 - 18:00 | National Garden, Vas. Amalias 1, Athens, Athens, 105 57, Greece
In celebration of World Bee Day, the National Garden bursts into life, colour, and youthful imagination with a special event dedicated to nature, care, and the power of small wonders. The area beside the children’s playground transforms into a dreamlike apiary landscape, ready to welcome children and parents for an evening filled with warmth, play, and plenty of sweetness. Children can see and touch honeycombs with their own hands, dress up as beekeepers in protective suits, and learn about the bees’ home—the hive—as well as the smoker tool.

The star of the evening is Chrysanthi, the brave little bee from the new children’s book by Lazaros Karaoulis, CEO of the City of Athens IT and Municipal Operational Units agency, titled “Chrysanthi: The Little Bee That Brought the Spring.” This tender story serves as a wonderful starting point for a conversation about nature, the vital importance of bees, and the immense impact even the smallest creature can have when acting with courage and love.

Meeting Point: Beside the National Garden Children’s Playground.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Dr. Yiannis N. Tzortzis: Greenland: Blue Ice
2026-05-20 14:00 - 20:00 | a.antonopoulou.art Gallery, 20 Aristofanous, Athens, 105 54, Greece
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.

The 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.

The exhibition is accompanied by texts by writer Maria Giannayou and academic Christos Zerefos, enriching the dialogue between art, science, and environmental awareness.

Opening: Thursday, May 7 at 19:00.

Exhibition duration: 7 May – 13 June

Opening hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 14:00–20:00; Saturday: 12:00–16:00. Closed on Monday, Tuesday & Sunday.

Demosthenes Agrafiotis: "Xαrtιά" [Crossroads & Junctions] 1975–2025
2026-05-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Art Project Space, 66 Falirou, Athens, 117 41, Greece
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.

Spanning 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.

Alongside 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.

Exhibition duration: 20–30 May

Opening hours: Tuesday 17:00–21:00, Thursday & Friday 12:00–20:00, Saturday 11:00–15:00. Closed on Sunday, Monday & Wednesday.

A Talk by Nikolas Klironomos: Interpreting Light in Ancient Greek Painting
2026-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | The City of Athens Gallery, Municipal Gallery of Athens, Athens, Athens, 104 36, Greece
Painter and set designer Nikolas Klironomos invites us on a special journey back to the roots of the Greek visual language. His talk will focus on Ancient Greek painting, exploring how the art of light and colour moved through the centuries, influencing both European painting and Orthodox iconography, right up to the Greek creators of the ’30s and ’80s generations.

At the heart of the presentation is the iconic figure of Polygnotus of Thasos (450 BC), whose pioneering colour palette and aesthetic vision remain alive today. Through a curated visual presentation, participants will have the chance to discover the timeless mark of Hellenistic heritage and the way ancient knowledge continues to fuel contemporary artistic creation.

This activity is only available in Greek.

The Revolution of Colours
2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 | National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum, 50 Vasileos Konstantinou, Athens, 116 34, Greece
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.

Taking 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.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Heroes: A Tribute to David Bowie
2026-05-20 20:30 - 23:00 | Eleftherias Park, Eleftherias Park, Athens, Athens, 115 21, Greece
The heart of Athens is about to be filled with the sound of Bowie and that alone is enough to make this a standout night of the spring season. The Heroes Tribute Band is a musical ensemble dedicated to keeping the vast universe of David Bowie alive with genuine artistic passion. As the first multi-vocalist Greek band dedicated to the iconic “Starman,” they have spent years crafting a stage experience that honours Bowie’s constant transformations and his profound influence on modern culture.

For the This is Athens City Festival 2026, they arrive with a setlist spanning every legendary era. From the glitter and gloss of Ziggy Stardust to the avant-garde “Berlin Trilogy” and the cosmopolitan energy of the 80s, this concert invites you to celebrate the avant-garde spirit, diversity, and theatricality that made Bowie peerless. It is a night not only for the “initiated” but for anyone who loves the music that changed how we see ourselves and the world.

Dimitra Siaterli: Cohesive Networks
2026-05-21 11:00 - 19:00 | The City of Athens Gallery, Municipal Gallery of Athens, Athens, Athens, 104 36, Greece
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.

Opening: 14 May at 19:00.

Exhibition duration: 14 May – 21 June

Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00–19:00 & Sunday: 10:00–16:00, Monday: closed.

Dimitris Rentoumis: Solo Exhibition
2026-05-21 12:00 - 20:00 | Crux Gallery, 4 Sekeri, Athens, 106 74, Greece
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.

With 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.

This 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.

Exhibition duration: 23 April – 30 May

Opening hours: Wednesday–Friday: 12:00–20:00; Saturday: 12:00–16:00. Closed on Monday, Tuesday & Sunday.

Giorgos Louloudis: The Path of Light – The Innate
2026-05-21 12:00 - 21:00 | Genesis Gallery, Ippokratous 121, Athens, Athens, 114 72, Greece
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.

Through 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.

Opening: Thursday, May 7 at 20:00.
Exhibition duration: 7–30 May
Opening hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 12:00–21:00; Saturday: 12:00–15:00. Closed on Monday, Wednesday & Sunday.

Anna Dimitriou: Always the Blue
2026-05-21 17:00 - 21:00 | NEZER Collective Gallery, 8 Nezer, Athens, 117 43, Greece
NEZER Collective Gallery presents Always the Blue, a solo exhibition by visual artist Anna Dimitriou. Through the curatorial approach of the architectural team SOL by Elephant Design, the exhibition space is conceived as a site of living narrative and spatial experience, where the placement, scale and interplay of the works come together to form a unified architectural journey.

The exhibition invites viewers to consider “blue” not simply as a colour, but as a deeply emotional and conceptual landscape. Through collage and mixed-media works, the figures emerge as fragments that evoke the feeling of the Greek summer as an ever-present moment. Here, the sea becomes an inner landscape, while Dimitriou’s characteristic swimmers move not through water, but through the depths of collective and family memory. They drift freely and effortlessly, without instruction or fear, within a blue that functions as a state of being, a promise and a refuge, a reminder of the importance of preserving the world that has shaped us.

Exhibition Duration: 8 May – 8 June

Opening Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 17:00–21:00, Closed on Mondays.

Cracks in the Narrative: A Performance Walk
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Athens Trilogy, Panepistimiou 39, Athens, Athens, 105 64, Greece
The students of the Athens Conservatoire Drama School, under the guidance of Professor Antonis Volanakis, invite us to rediscover the city centre through a subversive new lens. The iconic Athenian Trilogy (the Academy, the University, and the National Library), the Korai 4 Memorial, and Klafthmonos Square are no longer monuments “frozen” in time. Instead, they awaken and find a new voice through the bodies and performances of the city’s rising talent.

In this unique urban takeover, the traditional guided tour makes way for a performance that seeks out the “cracks” in the official story of Athens. It’s an invitation to listen to the city itself as it speaks of knowledge, forgetting, and the living present. Moving between these historic urban stages, the action unfolds in the open air, proving that history is a living pulse, not a museum piece.

Students: Agapi Theodoridou, Angeliki Andreadaki, Alexandros Kavrakos, Antonis Lymperis, Georgianna Zouganeli, Giannis Bariamis, Giannis Fountas, Zoe Tsirouki, Kleio Christopoulou, Lefteris Argyros, Manos Karanikolas, Marlen Kypriotaki, Markella Papadimitriou, Panagiotis Regkas, Stella Selpesi, Tasos Bekyros, Filemon Adamou, Christos Kekridis, Christina Karakosta, Christina Mitrousia.

ONX.Showcase.Athens.2026: Human in the Loop
2026-05-21 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-22 18:00 - 23:00 | Onassis Ready, 2 Strati Tsirka, Ag. Ioannis Rentis, 182 33, Greece
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.

The 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.

With 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.

Participating 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.

Guided Tour: Giorgos Louloudis: The Path of Light - The Innate
2026-05-21 19:30 | Genesis Gallery, Ippokratous 121, Athens, Athens, 114 72, Greece
Genesis Gallery invites visitors to a special encounter with contemporary Greek landscape painting. Archaeologist and art historian Iris Kritikou will lead a guided tour and presentation of Giorgos Louloudis’s solo exhibition The Path of Light – The Innate.

Under the artistic direction of Giorgos Tzaneris, the curator will guide visitors on an atmospheric visual journey, exploring the archetypal chapels of Paros, Santorini and Patmos that lie at the heart of the works. Visitors will discover how limewash, stone and sea salt are transformed into pale forms of light and living memories of the Aegean.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Athens’ Hispanic Film Festival (FeCHA) at Ellinis Europa Cinemas
2026-05-21 20:30, 2026-05-22 20:30 | Open Air Cinema “Ellinis”, Leof. Kifissias 29, Athens, Athens, 115 23, Greece
The finest moments of Spanish-language cinema return to the city for their 10th edition, filling an entire week in May with images, passion and emotion. Innovative directors, internationally acclaimed actors and inventive screenwriters come together with an enthusiastic audience, bringing to Athens an authentic atmosphere from Spain, Chile, Argentina, Cuba and other beloved countries of Latin America.

Through screenings that highlight both contemporary filmmaking and the rich cinematic traditions of these countries, Athens is transformed into a vast “cinema” celebrating the diversity and expressive power of Spanish-speaking culture.

Screenings will take place at the open-air cinemas Ellinis Cinemax and Aello Cinemax, as well as at the Instituto Cervantes and the Hellenic American Union.

The anniversary programme includes 23 feature films and 13 short films, offering a comprehensive look at contemporary cinema from Spain and Latin America.

Programme Highlights

Opening Film: The festival officially opens with the highly anticipated satirical comedy Homo Sapiens? (Homo Argentum), Argentina’s biggest commercial success of 2025.

Special Tributes: A tribute to the late director Fabián Bielinsky, alongside the Diversidad section featuring queer short films in collaboration with Athens Pride.

Closing Film: The festival concludes with A Poet (Un Poeta) from Colombia, presented in the presence of lead actor Ubeimar Rios.

International Guests: Distinguished filmmakers including Helena Taberna, Asier Urbieta and Albert Pintó will attend the festival, participating in masterclasses and audience discussions.

Information & Free Events

Masterclass: Saturday 23 May at the Hellenic Open University.

Free Events: 28 May at the Hellenic American Union (docuFeCHA & cortoFeCHA) and 29 May on the rooftop of the Instituto Cervantes.

Online Screenings: Available from 29 to 31 May via www.fecha.gr

Tickets: Advance sales begin on 8 May via more.com and from 14 May at the cinema box offices.

*Due to forecast late-afternoon rainfall on Friday 22 May, Saturday 23 May and Sunday 24 May, screenings at the open-air Ellinis Cinemax (29 Kifisias Avenue) will be transferred to the indoor theatres of Aello Cinemax (140 Patission Street) on the same dates and at the same times.

All tickets already purchased online or through advance booking, as well as invitations, will remain valid for the new venue without requiring any changes.

For the more adventurous cinephiles, a covered area with a capacity of 100 people will remain available at Ellinis Cinemax, where the films will also be screened for those who choose not to attend the screenings at Aello Cinemax.

*The presentations by the Spanish directors will take place at Aello Cinemax and not at Ellinis Cinemax.

In the event of rain, screenings at the open-air Aello Cinemax will also be transferred to an indoor theatre within the same venue, at the same times.

Athens’ Hispanic Film Festival (FeCHA) at Aello
2026-05-21 20:30 | Open Air Cinema “Aello”, Patission 140, Athens, Athens, 112 57, Greece

Connect Athens: Building Bridges for the Mental Health of At-Risk Youth
2026-05-22 17:00 - 20:00 | City of Athens Cultural Centre, 50 Akadimias, Athens, 106 79, Greece
The This is Athens City Festival joins forces with IASIS (Civil Non-Profit Organisation) and the Connect Athens Youth Centre through the second edition of the Connect Athens Festival, contributing to raising awareness around the mental health of young people experiencing vulnerability and social exclusion.

Through the event “Building Bridges for the Mental Health of At-Risk Youth”, it brings to the forefront contemporary challenges such as loneliness, uncertainty, lack of purpose, and the emergence of delinquent behaviour. In the discussion panels, young people themselves join their voices with experts and institutional representatives.

The aim of the event is to transform personal experience into collective action, linking the needs of young people with concrete policies and practices at both national and European level. At a time when social cohesion is being tested, the Connect Athens Festival highlights that vulnerability is not an individual issue, but a shared challenge that calls for connection, understanding and meaningful support in order to create an inclusive future for every young person in the city.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Guided Tour at The Maria Callas Museum
2026-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Maria Callas Museum, Mitropoleos 44, Athens, Athens, 105 63, Greece
The Maria Callas Museum invites us on a moving tour into the world of the 20th century’s leading soprano. Through a specially designed guided experience, visitors have the unique opportunity to discover the most iconic moments of her career, while exploring the unknown, personal aspects of the journey that established her as a global opera icon.

The narrative brings her path to life beyond standard exhibition texts, illuminating her artistic legacy and complex personality directly and experientially. This is an experience tailored to its audience, offering a deep look at the woman and the artist who changed lyric theatre forever, right in the heart of the city she loved so dearly.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Biscuits at the Museum!
2026-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Hellenic Children’s Museum, Vas. Georgiou Β΄ 19, Athens, Athens, 106 75, Greece
The Hellenic Children’s Museum is opening up its most delicious exhibit for a hands-on kitchen takeover. If you’re looking for a brilliant way to keep the kids entertained (and well-fed) this May, “Kitchen: Discovering the World of the Biscuit” is exactly where you need to be.

In this “Biscuits at the Museum!” workshop, our younger festival-goers get to swap the sketchbook for a rolling pin. It’s not just a baking lesson; it’s a magical journey into the world of pastry through the eyes of a museum.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Tilda Swinton: Ongoing
2026-05-22 18:00 - 23:00 | Onassis Ready, 2 Strati Tsirka, Ag. Ioannis Rentis, 182 33, Greece
Marking its fifth year with a great collaboration with Onassis Stegi, we offer an encounter with one of the season’s most keenly discussed artistic propositions. At its centre is Tilda Swinton, a figure who has long moved with deliberate, almost defiant ease between cinema, fashion, and the visual arts, each appearance less a performance than a considered cultural gesture.

The exhibition Ongoing, presented at the recently inaugurated Onassis Ready, resists the tidy framing of a retrospective. Instead, it unfolds as an active, evolving dialogue between Swinton and a close circle of collaborators. Among them Pedro Almodóvar, Luca Guadagnino, Jim Jarmusch, Joanna Hogg, Tim Walker, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Olivier Saillard, and Derek Jarman. Through short films, installations, and photographic works, the exhibition gently dismantles and reassembles the layers of her artistic identity, moving between the dreamlike and the intimately personal. The result is a multi-stranded exhibition that illuminates her rich creative journey and her profound connection to contemporary art.

20 invitations are available from the Onassis Stegi for 22, 24, 29, and 31 May – 5 invitations per day.

Bookings open one week before each event at 12:00 noon and are made via this page.

Pantheon pres. Street Party at Moxy Athens City
2026-05-22 18:00 - 23:30 | Moxy Athens City, Stadiou 65, Athens, Athens, 105 51, Greece
Pantheon takes over the heart of the city for an explosive free open-air street party set to transform central Athens. On Friday 22 May, from 18:00 to 23:30, the industrial-style arcade of Moxy Athens City in Omonia will become the ultimate urban dance destination, filling the Athenian night with house, techno and electronic sounds.
At the centre of the “new” Omonia, where urban culture meets contemporary design, Pantheon sets up its decks beneath the lights of the arcade, framed by the distinctive architecture of Moxy and the renowned hospitality of SWOT Hospitality. The soundtrack of the evening will feature electrifying DJ sets by Nick Matthew, Voices of Valley, Andianna, Panayotee and Soldo.
Alongside the music, the energy of the street comes alive through urban art performances, live painting and tattoo sessions, while refreshing signature cocktails complete the event’s vibrant atmosphere. An authentic open-air gathering dedicated to Athens’ electronic music scene, redefining the city’s nightlife exactly where its heart beats strongest.

Maria Kritikou: New Realms
2026-05-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Art Zone 42, Vasileos Konstantinou 42, Athens, 116 35, Greece
Art Zone 42 presents the new solo exhibition by Maria Kritikou New Realms, offering Athens’ art-loving public a distinctive and dynamic visual experience that redefines our relationship with both the natural and the imagined landscape.

The art historian Evangelia Kairaki notes, Maria Kritikou’s painting is driven by an intensely interactive and energetic relationship with the canvas, recalling the philosophy of Action Painting. The artist moves freely within an undefined and expansive space, where organic forms, aquatic worlds and dreamlike environments undergo radical transformation. Rather than pursuing a faithful representation of nature, Kritikou embraces a Taoist, almost mystical interpretation of the visible world, bringing the environment into dialogue with the inner, spiritual dimensions of human experience.

A compelling visual journey that invites visitors to discover evocative new horizons in the heart of Athens.

Opening: Friday 22 May, 20:00–22:30

Exhibition Duration: 22–30 May

Opening Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 15:00–21:00, Wednesday & Saturday: 12:00–16:00, Monday & Sunday: Closed
