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SUMMARY:From Claude Monet to Vincent van Gogh: A Journey Among Irises
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Greek Children’s Art is throwing open its doors as part of the Τhis is Athens City Festival 2026\, inviting children aged 6 to 12 to dive into the vibrant worlds of two legendary masters. Using the iconic “Irises” of Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet as their creative spark\, young participants will experiment with light\, texture\, and a kaleidoscope of materials to compose their own unique masterpieces.\n\nIn this forward-thinking workshop\, art transforms into an immersive game. It’s all about boosting imagination and handing the keys of global art history to our younger residents in the most playful way possible.\n\n\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/from-claude-monet-to-vincent-van-gogh-a-journey-among-irises/
LOCATION:Museum of Greek Children’s Art\, Kdrou 9\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 58\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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SUMMARY:A Remembrance Route for Τhose Who Didn’t Make It – 1940-1944
DESCRIPTION:This Remembrance Route is a moving tribute to the thousands of anonymous victims of the Great Famine during the Nazi Occupation of Athens\, as well as those who fell before the firing squads. This walk unfolds the harrowing yet deeply human stories of our city and its people who didn’t make it through one of the dramatic chapters of our city’s history. Simultaneously\, the Third Cemetery of Athens is reintroduced to the public as a vital historical landmark\, a sacred space of memory for those who never lived to see our country free.\n\nLeading this evocative journey is Zetta Antonopoulou\, Historian-Archaeologist and Head of the Cultural Heritage Department of the City of Athens.\n\nMeeting Point: Entrance of the Third Cemetery\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/a-remembrance-route-for-%cf%84hose-who-didnt-make-it-1940-1944-2/
LOCATION:Third Cemetery of Athens\, Thivon & Kotyoron\, Athens\, Athens\, 184 54\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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SUMMARY:Blooming Kypseli
DESCRIPTION:Kypseli Municipal Market puts on its festive spring colours and invites the public to Blooming Kypseli\, a two-day celebration dedicated to the world of flowers and plants. For an entire weekend\, the historic Market is transformed into a blooming hub of creativity\, where designers and emerging Greek brands present plants\, botanical products\, natural cosmetics\, as well as handmade jewellery and clothing inspired by nature. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take part in original workshops celebrating the joy of making and creativity\, while music selections\, food and refreshing drinks complete the experience\, turning Kypseli into the ultimate spring destination in the city.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/blooming-kypseli/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Kypseli Municipal Market\, Kypseli Municipal Market\, Athens\, Athens\, 113 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T130000
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SUMMARY:Canvas Bag Meets Vintage Flair
DESCRIPTION:How were traditional costumes made\, and what secrets are hidden within their vibrant colours\, intricate patterns\, and fine details? \n\nThe National Historical Museum invites the younger friends of the This is Athens City Festival 2026 to an interactive session that brings folk tradition to life creatively and delightfully. The journey begins with a guided exploration of the Museum’s Folk Collection\, where children will get up close to the richness of Greek attire\, discovering the materials\, techniques\, and sheer craftsmanship that went into every handmade piece. But the experience doesn’t end with looking. Transitioning from observation to creation\, and under the expert guidance of the museum curators\, children will try their hand at the traditional block printing technique to decorate their very own canvas tote bag. By the end of the session\, folk art is no longer just a museum exhibit\, but their personal masterpiece to carry home. This is a brilliant opportunity for children to connect history with imagination and discover the past through their own hands.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/canvas-bag-meets-vintage-flair/
LOCATION:National Historical Museum\, Stadiou 13\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM,TRADITION
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T010328
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Words
DESCRIPTION:Our young friends aged 6 to 12 are invited on a magical journey into the world of Greek Nobel Laureate Odysseas Elytis through the educational programme “Butterfly Words”. As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, children will have the chance to get to know the work of one of the most significant poets in a fun and creative way\, using his very own words as building blocks.\n\nSymbols\, images\, and concepts from his earliest poems are transformed into an original linguistic game. Participants will deconstruct famous verses and experiment with their own original creations\, letting their imagination “fly” free.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/butterfly-words/
LOCATION:Elytis’ House – Museum\, Polygnotou 7\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 55\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,LITERATURE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T140000
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SUMMARY:Intervention at the House of Identities
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival 2026 invites us to create the “House of Identities\,” a small-scale structure made of construction mesh that hosts countless human figures engraved on zinc sheets. Every visitor who passes through the “house’s” small door is not merely a spectator\, but a co-creator: invited to leave their personal mark\, their fingerprint\, and a small message on special paper suspended from the walls.\n\nThis “little house” has no roof\, remaining open to space and time\, while its walls are built day by day from the signatures and memories of the people who visit it.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/intervention-at-the-house-of-identities/
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:20260524T170000
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SUMMARY:A Walk through Rizokastro & Anafiotika
DESCRIPTION:Rizokastro and Anafiotika\, two of the most enchanting and singular corners of Athens\, become the backdrop for a journey that weaves together history\, memory\, and the inexhaustible charm of Plaka. Archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas invites us on a route that goes far beyond a typical tour; it is a quest for Athenian identity where the layers of time remain vividly visible.\n\nGuided by surviving monuments\, the ghosts of lost buildings\, and the hidden details we usually overlook\, this walk attempts to reconstruct a different Athens\, but certainly not a lost one. Even those who believe they know Plaka inside out will have the chance to see it through a fresh lens where myth\, legend\, and topography collide. It is an experience that bridges academic insight with the evocative\, nostalgic power of our capital’s most authentic neighbourhood.\n\nMeeting Point: Acropolis Metro Station\, Makriyianni exit.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.\n\n 
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/a-walk-through-rizokastro-anafiotika/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Acropolis Metro Station\, Makrygianni 9\, Athens\, Athens\, 117 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T230000
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SUMMARY:Techno Yoga
DESCRIPTION:The creative team behind Techno Yoga Greece invites us to redefine our relationship with wellness and entertainment. Through a contemporary and dynamic approach\, the event combines the power of music with the practice of yoga\, creating a unique experience that connects body and mind. Featuring yoga sessions accompanied by energetic DJ sets and an immersive aesthetic\, Techno Yoga Greece brings together a vibrant community seeking authentic ways of self-connection and collective experience. In a distinctive urban setting\, music and movement become the vehicle for an experiential journey\, proving that the modern rhythm of the city can exist in perfect harmony with inner balance and wellbeing.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/techno-yoga/
LOCATION:Koumoundourou Square\, Πλ. Κουμουνδουρου\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 53\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T220000
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SUMMARY:NO MOTTO
DESCRIPTION:As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, contemporary art finds its voice in “NO MOTTO”\, featuring the work of Markos Ntemkas and curated by Dr. Eva Kekou. This presentation of conceptual works invites the public on an aesthetic and philosophical journey exploring the boundaries of imagery\, meaning\, and artistic identity. Eschewing easy definitions or predetermined conclusions\, the exhibition carves out a space for observation and personal interpretation.\n\nThe central axis here is self-reflexivity: the way in which art can turn inward to examine its own nature\, function\, and presence. In “NO MOTTO”\, form and content exist in a constant dialogue\, creating a field of contemplation that offers no ready-made answers\, but instead proposes a more substantial way of seeing. This is an exhibition for those who appreciate a contemporary visual language that challenges\, questions\, and leaves room for a second thought.\nOpening: Sunday\, May 24\, 18:00–22:00 \nExhibition duration: 24–30 May \nOpening hours: Monday–Friday: 18:00–21:00; Saturday: 12:30–15:00. Closed on Sunday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/no-motto/
LOCATION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio\, Kesarias 18-20\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 27\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T230000
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SUMMARY:Tilda Swinton: Ongoing
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe 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.\n\n20 invitations are available from the Onassis Stegi for 22\, 24\, 29\, and 31 May – 5 invitations per day.\n\nBookings open one week before each event at 12:00 noon and are made via this page.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/tilda-swinton-ongoing/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Onassis Ready\, 2 Strati Tsirka\, Ag. Ioannis Rentis\, 182 33\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T230000
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SUMMARY:Street Outdoors 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Street Outdoors crew\, the team behind some of the most influential open-air parties of the last decade\, reclaim Eleftherias Park as the ultimate meeting point for the city’s vibrant\, extroverted soul. Stripping away the “closed club” mentality\, the music here breathes freely under the trees\, in a setting that perfectly fuses raw urban energy with wide-open spaces.\n\nWith a sound that balances the latest electronic trends with the classic spirit of a true block party\, Street Outdoors crafts an experience that starts laid-back and gradually surges into a massive celebration. Dance\, connection\, and a shared sense of “togetherness” are at the heart of the night\, an afternoon and evening that proves how naturally the city can transform through rhythm. It’s more proof that Athens beats strongest when it steps outside.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/street-outdoors-2026/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T213000
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SUMMARY:Athens Moves Us: Dance in Public Space
DESCRIPTION:The Greek National School of Dance (KSOT) takes over the renovated Arsakeio Arcade\, transforming one of Athens’ most iconic urban spaces into a vibrant stage for contemporary dance. Students and faculty members of the School present a series of choreographies that interact with the architecture and rhythm of the city centre\, inviting audiences to experience the city through a new\, movement-based perspective.\n\nThe event highlights the diversity of contemporary Greek creation\, filling the Arsakeio Arcade with energy and poetic expression\, while demonstrating how dance can reshape our experience of public space.\n\n 	Status Quo — Choreography: Nadia Kontou\, Lenia Vavylousaki\n 	Wanderers — Choreography: Nikos Kalogerakis\n 	The Fragile Whole — Choreography: Iris-Theodora Dagdeleni\n 	Indifferent Bond of Love with a Hysterical Man (A.D.A.M.E.Y.A.) — Choreography: Despoina Myritzi\, Paris Tsafaras\n 	No Man’s Land — Choreography: Plotinos Iliadis\n 	Drifted Like Warriors — Choreography: Athanasia Kanellopoulou\n 	00:13 — Choreography: Paris Tsafaras\n 	System Error — Choreography: Rania Fovou
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-moves-us-dance-in-public-space/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Megaro Arsakeiou\, 42-46 Stadiou\, Athens\, 105 59\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DANCE,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T203000
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SUMMARY:Athens’ Hispanic Film Festival (FeCHA) at Ellinis Europa Cinemas
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThrough 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.\n\nScreenings 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.\n\nThe anniversary programme includes 23 feature films and 13 short films\, offering a comprehensive look at contemporary cinema from Spain and Latin America.\n\nProgramme Highlights\n\nOpening Film: The festival officially opens with the highly anticipated satirical comedy Homo Sapiens? (Homo Argentum)\, Argentina’s biggest commercial success of 2025.\n\nSpecial Tributes: A tribute to the late director Fabián Bielinsky\, alongside the Diversidad section featuring queer short films in collaboration with Athens Pride.\n\nClosing Film: The festival concludes with A Poet (Un Poeta) from Colombia\, presented in the presence of lead actor Ubeimar Rios.\n\nInternational Guests: Distinguished filmmakers including Helena Taberna\, Asier Urbieta and Albert Pintó will attend the festival\, participating in masterclasses and audience discussions.\n\nInformation & Free Events\n\nMasterclass: Saturday 23 May at the Hellenic Open University.\n\nFree Events: 28 May at the Hellenic American Union (docuFeCHA & cortoFeCHA) and 29 May on the rooftop of the Instituto Cervantes.\n\nOnline Screenings: Available from 29 to 31 May via www.fecha.gr\n\nTickets: Advance sales begin on 8 May via more.com and from 14 May at the cinema box offices.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-hispanic-film-festival-fecha-at-ellinis-europa-cinemas-2/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Open Air Cinema “Ellinis”\, Leof. Kifissias 29\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 23\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260524T203000
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SUMMARY:Athens’ Hispanic Film Festival (FeCHA) at Aello
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThrough 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.\n\nScreenings 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.\n\nThe anniversary programme includes 23 feature films and 13 short films\, offering a comprehensive look at contemporary cinema from Spain and Latin America.\n\nProgramme Highlights\n\nOpening Film: The festival officially opens with the highly anticipated satirical comedy Homo Sapiens? (Homo Argentum)\, Argentina’s biggest commercial success of 2025.\n\nSpecial Tributes: A tribute to the late director Fabián Bielinsky\, alongside the Diversidad section featuring queer short films in collaboration with Athens Pride.\n\nClosing Film: The festival concludes with A Poet (Un Poeta) from Colombia\, presented in the presence of lead actor Ubeimar Rios.\n\nInternational Guests: Distinguished filmmakers including Helena Taberna\, Asier Urbieta and Albert Pintó will attend the festival\, participating in masterclasses and audience discussions.\n\nInformation & Free Events\n\nMasterclass: Saturday 23 May at the Hellenic Open University.\n\nFree Events: 28 May at the Hellenic American Union (docuFeCHA & cortoFeCHA) and 29 May on the rooftop of the Instituto Cervantes.\n\nOnline Screenings: Available from 29 to 31 May via www.fecha.gr\n\nTickets: Advance sales begin on 8 May via more.com and from 14 May at the cinema box offices.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-hispanic-film-festival-fecha-at-aello/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Open Air Cinema “Aello”\, Patission 140\, Athens\, Athens\, 112 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA
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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-2/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Macart’s Cultural Space\, Lenorman 244\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T133000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the National Theatre: Ziller Building
DESCRIPTION:The National Theatre takes part in this year’s This is Athens City Festival\, opening the doors of the iconic Ziller Building on Agiou Konstantinou Street for a unique guided tour. Athenians and visitors alike are invited to explore the impressive architectural features that shape the identity of this listed gem. From its origins as the Royal Theatre to its present-day role as the country’s leading theatrical institution\, this visit offers a rare opportunity to discover the rich history and hidden sides of one of Athens’ most important landmark buildings.\n\nPhotos: Thomas Gerasopoulos\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-national-theatre-ziller-building/
LOCATION:National Theatre of Greece\, 22-24 Agiou Konstantinou\, Athens\, 104 37\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,THEATER,TOUR
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T203000
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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/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Gallery Ersi\, Kleomenous 4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T010328
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour at the City of Athens Museum
DESCRIPTION:The City of Athens Museum (Vouros-Eutaxias Foundation) will welcome us for a rather special look at the capital’s modern history. The tour spans two iconic buildings that tell the story of a city finding its feet.\nWe start at the legendary “Old Palace”\, the first residence of King Otto and Queen Amalia. It’s a space deeply intertwined with the very first steps Athens took as a modern European capital. Here\, you’ll see the city through the objects and grand rooms that helped define its new\, royal identity.\n\nThe journey then moves into the second building of the complex\, the former home of the Dekozis-Vouros family. This is where things get personal. It offers a much more intimate glimpse into Athenian “high society” life\, revealing the aesthetics\, the daily habits\, and domestic charm of the 19th and early 20th centuries.\n\nThrough these collections and the stunning architecture itself\, you’ll witness the trajectory of a city that was rapidly expanding and shaping its modern self. It’s a tour that beautifully bridges the gap between Athens’ grand political history and its private\, everyday heart.\n\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-at-the-city-of-athens-museum/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Museum\, 5-7 loannou Paparrigopoulou\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T180000
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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/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Orlik Gallery\, 3 Palaiologou Benizelou\, Athens\, 105 56\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T220000
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SUMMARY:Dimitris Papadimitriou at the Roman Agora
DESCRIPTION:The iconic archaeological site of the Roman Agora of Athens opens its gates to welcome acclaimed composer Dimitris Papadimitriou. \n\nIn one of his rare appearances in Greece\, the composer himself conducts an eleven-member orchestra\, presenting timeless works that have earned the love and admiration of audiences over the years. The programme includes beloved songs from the albums Songs for the Months and Beyond the Soul\, as well as melodies from successful television series such as Anastasia and The Witches of Smyrna. Excerpts from major works including The Great Heretic and Songs of Attidon Street will also be performed. The evening’s performances will be interpreted by Veronica Davaki\, Giorgos Florakis and Panos Papaioannou\, alongside special guest friends\, in a concert seeking the pure truth of artistic creation beneath the Athenian sky. \n\n“The most beautiful thing is that which must be sought\,” as Gaius Petronius once said—a phrase that continues to inspire Dimitris Papadimitriou.\n\nReservations open one week before the event at 12:00 noon.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/dimitris-papadimitriou-at-the-roman-agora/
LOCATION:Roman Agora of Athens\, Polygnotou 3\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 55\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T203000
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SUMMARY:Athens’ Hispanic Film Festival (FeCHA) at Ellinis Europa Cinemas
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThrough 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.\n\nScreenings 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.\n\nThe anniversary programme includes 23 feature films and 13 short films\, offering a comprehensive look at contemporary cinema from Spain and Latin America.\n\nProgramme Highlights\n\nOpening Film: The festival officially opens with the highly anticipated satirical comedy Homo Sapiens? (Homo Argentum)\, Argentina’s biggest commercial success of 2025.\n\nSpecial Tributes: A tribute to the late director Fabián Bielinsky\, alongside the Diversidad section featuring queer short films in collaboration with Athens Pride.\n\nClosing Film: The festival concludes with A Poet (Un Poeta) from Colombia\, presented in the presence of lead actor Ubeimar Rios.\n\nInternational Guests: Distinguished filmmakers including Helena Taberna\, Asier Urbieta and Albert Pintó will attend the festival\, participating in masterclasses and audience discussions.\n\nInformation & Free Events\n\nMasterclass: Saturday 23 May at the Hellenic Open University.\n\nFree Events: 28 May at the Hellenic American Union (docuFeCHA & cortoFeCHA) and 29 May on the rooftop of the Instituto Cervantes.\n\nOnline Screenings: Available from 29 to 31 May via www.fecha.gr\n\nTickets: Advance sales begin on 8 May via more.com and from 14 May at the cinema box offices.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-hispanic-film-festival-fecha-at-ellinis-europa-cinemas-2/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Open Air Cinema “Ellinis”\, Leof. Kifissias 29\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 23\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T203000
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SUMMARY:Athens’ Hispanic Film Festival (FeCHA) at Aello
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThrough 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.\n\nScreenings 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.\n\nThe anniversary programme includes 23 feature films and 13 short films\, offering a comprehensive look at contemporary cinema from Spain and Latin America.\n\nProgramme Highlights\n\nOpening Film: The festival officially opens with the highly anticipated satirical comedy Homo Sapiens? (Homo Argentum)\, Argentina’s biggest commercial success of 2025.\n\nSpecial Tributes: A tribute to the late director Fabián Bielinsky\, alongside the Diversidad section featuring queer short films in collaboration with Athens Pride.\n\nClosing Film: The festival concludes with A Poet (Un Poeta) from Colombia\, presented in the presence of lead actor Ubeimar Rios.\n\nInternational Guests: Distinguished filmmakers including Helena Taberna\, Asier Urbieta and Albert Pintó will attend the festival\, participating in masterclasses and audience discussions.\n\nInformation & Free Events\n\nMasterclass: Saturday 23 May at the Hellenic Open University.\n\nFree Events: 28 May at the Hellenic American Union (docuFeCHA & cortoFeCHA) and 29 May on the rooftop of the Instituto Cervantes.\n\nOnline Screenings: Available from 29 to 31 May via www.fecha.gr\n\nTickets: Advance sales begin on 8 May via more.com and from 14 May at the cinema box offices.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-hispanic-film-festival-fecha-at-aello/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Open Air Cinema “Aello”\, Patission 140\, Athens\, Athens\, 112 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T230000
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SUMMARY:Midnight Express: '80s Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Midnight Express is the brainchild of film critic Akis Kapranos who\, inspired by nostalgia for the magical midnight screenings at Alphaville and Cine Dexamenis\, set out to revive them. It is a cinematic journey for older audiences to reminisce\, for younger ones to share the experience\, and for everyone to celebrate a common passion: the pure pleasure of the big screen. \nFor this edition\, Midnight Express steps out of dark theatres and into the open\, bringing the magic of cinema to the This is Athens City Festival. \nProgramme: \n11/05: Out of Africa\, Sydney Pollack\, 198518/05: Labyrinth\, Jim Henson\, 198625/05: Big Trouble in Little China\, John Carpenter\, 1986
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/midnight-express-80s-night-out/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T213000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T230000
DTSTAMP:20260513T010328
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SUMMARY:Fairytales for Adults with Taxiarchis Beligiannis
DESCRIPTION:Once upon a time\, and a long while ago… \nJoin us on a journey through the neighbourhoods of the world\, carried by music and storytelling. Two musicians and a storyteller climb onto their magical carpet and take us from Mexico to China\, and from the frozen North to the scorching desert\, alongside love-struck princes and humble fishermen. \nIt is a journey across the world—because the world is one—and songs and stories show us how to come together once again as a shared community. \nGuitar\, accordion\, vocals: Natalia KotsaniPercussion: Stefanos Agiopoulos \nThis activity is only available in Greek. 
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/fairytales-with-taxiarchis-beligiannis-adults/
LOCATION:Rizari Park\, Rizari 5\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 76\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T010328
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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/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Goethe-Institut Athen\, 14-16 Omirou\, Athens\, 106 72\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T190000
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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-1985-2025/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Gallery\, Municipal Gallery of Athens\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T200000
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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/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:CITRONNE Gallery\, 19 Patriarchou Ioakim\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T105052Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Cavafy Archive\, 16B Frynichou\, Plaka\, 105 58\, Greece
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T190000
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SUMMARY:The Mantinians pres. Moschofilero Walking To The Top at NYN ESTI (EMST)
DESCRIPTION:The Mantinians return to Athens with an event of elevated wine culture on the top floor of the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST). On Tuesday 26 May\, from 15:00 to 19:00\, the NYN ESTI space hosts a special Walk Around Tasting\, where 16 wine producers from Mantinia come together to showcase the multifaceted character of Moschofilero\, the historic “Smoky Wine.”\n\nVisitors will have the opportunity to meet the people behind iconic wineries (including Tselepos Estate\, Spyropoulos Estate\, Skouras Winery\, Boutari and others) and discuss the vision of the association\, which aims to promote wine tourism and strengthen the international profile of the PDO Mantinia vineyard.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/the-mantinians-moschofilero-walking-to-the-top-at-nyn-esti-emst/
LOCATION:National Museum of Contemporary Art\, National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ)\, Athens\, Athens\, 117 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,GASTRONOMY,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T010328
CREATED:20260429T115135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T115135Z
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SUMMARY:The Historical Archive of the National Bank of Greece Opens Up to the City
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Archive of the National Bank of Greece opens the doors of the Diomedes Mansion for a rare “behind-the-scenes” guided tour. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore an emblematic listed building of modern eclectic architecture\, discovering up close the archival processing rooms and the permanent exhibitions.\n\nThe experience is enriched by the temporary exhibition “Lampros Orfanos: Portrait of an Engraver”\, which presents the work of the distinguished artist in dialogue with the present. Seven contemporary visual artists\, as well as students of the Athens School of Fine Arts\, have created new works inspired by Orfanos and the Archive’s rich collections\, bridging historical memory with contemporary artistic creation in a space where the past is preserved using the most modern standards.\n\n1st tour: 16:00–18:00\n2nd tour: 18:00–20:00\n\nBookings open one week before each event\, at 12:00 noon.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.\n\n 
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/the-historical-archive-of-the-national-bank-of-greece-opens-up-to-the-city/
LOCATION:Historical Archives Of National Bank\, Diomidis Mansion\, 146 3is Septemvriou\, Athens\, 112 51\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,TOUR
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