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SUMMARY:Wellness Festival - In your Greenery\, I am Reborn
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\n“GREEN ATHENS | National Garden – Metropolitan Green\,” in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival\, invites you for the 2nd consecutive year to a unique wellness escape in the capital’s most enchanting ecosystem. Under the guidance of Nicki Petroulaki and a team of acclaimed professionals\, the National Garden transforms for two days into an open temple of self-improvement\, offering a rare opportunity to renew body and mind beneath the shade of its historic trees.\n\nA holistic journey that combines movement with inner peace: from dynamic Yoga and Pilates classes to deep meditation and talks on self-awareness and personal growth. The experience is completed with soul-stirring musical journeys\, creating an atmosphere of true connection with ourselves and nature.\n\nWe await you to share the joy of community\, free breathing\, and well-being\, in a comprehensive program open to all\, without restrictions and free of charge. Give yourself the pause you need and experience Athens… in its greenest and brightest version!\n\nProgramme\n\nSunday\n\n09:00: Panos Pantios / Assisted Stretch – Core & Mobility Exercises\n\nImagine being able to move freely\, without pain or stiffness holding you back. This is the beauty of personalized assisted stretching. Unlike traditional techniques\, assisted stretching involves guidance through a series of stretches tailored to your body’s specific needs and limitations.\n\nPanos Pantios\n\nAn expert in athletic performance and rehabilitation with studies in Sports Medicine in Germany and a background as a professional ice hockey player. He designs strategic programs combining strength with a healthy lifestyle.\n\n10:00: Panos Kontis / Handstand Fundamentals – Building a Proper Handstand\n\nA class for all those who love the challenge of being upside down or would like to start. We will explain the basic guide points for finding balance on our hands and focus on strengthening the specific muscle groups necessary for progress. The class concludes with partner exercises toward the handstand.\n\nPanos Kontis\n\nWith over ten years in therapy and kinetic evolution\, Panos started with Thai massage and Osteopathy. Fascinated by Yoga\, he teaches it as therapeutic exercise to help people better perceive their body’s capabilities.\n\n11:00: Adriani Strigou / Total Body Balance – Integrated Program of Strength\, Posture\, and Flexibility\n\nAn integrated program focusing on functional strengthening and restoring correct posture. Combining postural exercises and targeted stretching\, the practice aims to restore physical balance and relieve daily tension.\n\nAdriani Strigou\n\nA graduate of TEFAA Athens and a former champion swimmer. Since 2000\, she has been active in the fitness industry and owns “Feel Better Kifisia\,” focusing on a lifestyle that combines physical well-being with daily vitality.\n\n12:00: Eleftheria Georgiou / Let’s Get Physical Pilates – Dynamic Pilates with an Uplifting Beat\n\nA dynamic version of Pilates combining strength with continuous flow and rhythm. Accompanied by upbeat music\, the body works through controlled yet intense exercises designed to challenge endurance and stabilize the core.\n\nEleftheria Georgiou\n\nA Physical Education Professor specializing in therapeutic swimming. She is the head of training for future Pilates teachers at Base Training\, focusing on functional strengthening and improving quality of life through conscious movement.\n\n13:00: Maria Papadopoulou & Evangelos Aik / Yin Within & Bhakti Sounds – Peace\, Sound\, Heart\, Song\, Union\n\nA practice dedicated to relief and rest\, representing the gentlest form of Yoga. The experience concludes with “song from the heart.” Accompanied by live musical instruments by Evangelos Apostolopoulos\, movement gives way to sound\, creating an atmosphere of collective connection and inner peace.\n\nMaria Papadopoulou\n\nWith 25 years of experience in yoga and meditation\, Maria specializes in holistic well-being support. She is the creator of OLON Holistic Studio and a podcaster\, providing practical tools for stress management and mindfulness.\n\n14:00 – 15:00 Break\n\n15:00: Katerina Karageorgiou & Stamatia Andrikou / Body and Face Yoga – Releasing Tension from Upper Body and Face!\n\nAn integrated practice aiming for the total release of tension. By combining targeted exercises and breathing\, we restore inner balance and tone the muscles of the face and body.\n\nKaterina Karageorgiou\n\nA graduate of TEFAA Thessaloniki\, she specialized through YogaWorks and founded Sama Yoga in Samos\, focusing on creative communication and holistic empowerment.\n\nStamatia Andrikou\n\nAn internationally certified Face Yoga Instructor\, her approach combines aesthetic acupuncture with Sculptural Face Lifting for natural rejuvenation and glow.\n\n16:00: Loukia Papa / The Art of Manifestation – Embodying Our Higher Version\n\nA transcendental experience calling us to move beyond linear logic. Through quantum visualization\, we explore the possibility of breaking free from limiting beliefs and architects of our reality.\n\nLoukia Papa\n\nLoukia specializes in connecting neuroscience with quantum change practices\, guiding individuals toward self-actualization and inner freedom.\n\n17:00: Patty Petropoulou / #ShallWeDance? – 5Rhythms Movement Meditation\n\nA free-movement practice focusing on reconnecting with the body and releasing it from the flow of thoughts. “Meditation in motion” becomes the vehicle for calm and mental clarity. No dance experience is required.\n\nPatty Petropoulou\n\nThe only certified 5Rhythms® teacher in Greece (trained in the USA)\, she has served the practice since 2011\, teaching across Europe and connecting conscious movement with personal and professional leadership.\n\n18:00: Stavros Bamakos / Full-Body Circuit – Bodyweight Training\n\nA high-intensity program focusing on holistic training using exclusively body weight. A structured circuit aimed at improving functional strength\, endurance\, and overall fitness.\n\nStavros Bamakos\n\nA graduate of TEFAA Athens and owner of Blackbox Training Room. He has served as a Strength & Conditioning Coach for A1 female basketball\, focusing on maximizing athletic performance.\n\n19:00: Niki Petroulaki / Heart & Lyra Flow – Union of Heart & Cretan Lyra – Tradition and Core\n\nA unique movement experience uniting the body with the heart and the circle of life. We breathe and move together\, creating a living space of connection and collective energy. The experience culminates with a music collaboration: the primal sound of the Cretan Lyra meets the flow of exercise.\n\nNiki Petroulaki\n\nWith over 25 years of experience\, Niki is a physical education professor dedicated to holistic wellness. Founder of “Power House Project” and “Wellness Rituals\,” she organizes high-level retreats and events\, combining exercise with personal transformation.\n\nGeorgia Benioudaki\n\nGeorgia Benioudaki\, an Early Childhood Education student in Athens\, has been involved in music since the age of six. The guitar\, the Cretan lyre\, singing\, and traditional Cretan dances define her creative identity.\nMonday \n10:00 – Andreas Polydoros – Wake Up Yoga | Yoga for All \nWake Up Yoga is a gentle yet energising class designed to help the body and mind awaken naturally. Through breathing exercises\, soft stretches and flowing movement\, the practice activates the body’s energy\, improves circulation and creates a sense of clarity and wellbeing for the rest of the day. Suitable for all levels\, including beginners. \nAndreas Polydoros \nAndreas Polydoros discovered yoga through his travels and personal search for experiences around the world — a practice that gradually became a defining part of his life. Over the years\, he devoted himself fully to its study and practice\, and today he is a certified Yoga Alliance teacher (500 Hours YTT) through the House of Yoga under Savvas Giantsis. \n11:00 – Stamatia Andrikou – Face Yoga | Natural Face Lift \nInstructor Stamatia Andrikou leads a rejuvenating Face Yoga session\, guiding participants into the world of natural anti-ageing and holistic facial care. Through specialised exercises and massage techniques\, the class activates facial muscles\, stimulates circulation and releases everyday tension. Stamatia creates a calming atmosphere of wellbeing and relaxation\, helping participants discover the secrets to brighter\, firmer and naturally refreshed skin. \n12:00 – Eva Tripolitsioti – Energy Yoga \nThis variation of Yoga focuses on Energy Yoga\, a practice combining gentle movement\, conscious breathing and a dynamic flow that fills both body and mind with renewed energy. Through this sequence of exercises\, participants are encouraged to release stress\, awaken the body and reconnect with their inner balance\, beginning the day with vitality and mental clarity. \nEva Tripolitsioti \nEva Tripolitsioti is a certified Yoga teacher specialising in Hatha and Vinyasa Flow\, trained in India and at YogaWorks\, where she also served as an assistant trainer. Teaching since 2005\, she specialises in programmes for children\, pregnant women and special population groups. From 2014 to 2022\, she founded and directed the Anahata Shuddhi studio\, while also collaborating with Holmes Place. Today\, she organises holistic wellness retreats and workshops\, while also working as an executive for a German health and nutrition company. \n13:00 – Tania Saiti – Yin & Yoga Nidra \nTania Saiti invites participants to experience a deeply therapeutic Yin & Yoga Nidra session — a practice of complete relaxation and inner restoration. The class begins with Yin Yoga\, using soft\, passive postures held for extended periods in order to stretch the deeper connective tissues and release accumulated physical tension. The experience concludes with Yoga Nidra\, often referred to as “psychic sleep”\, a guided meditative state that fully calms the nervous system and revitalises the mind. It is an ideal refuge for releasing stress and restoring harmony between body and spirit. \nTania Saiti \nWith a focus on the healing power of stillness\, Saiti leads Yoga and Yoga Nidra practices that offer refuge from the intensity of daily life. Through her teaching\, she cultivates deep relaxation and inner connection\, creating a safe space for awareness and balance. Her aim is to restore harmony and encourage energetic wellbeing in every participant. \n14:00–15:00 – Break \n15:00 – Sofi Paschali – E-motion | Feel the Beat\, Feel Your Emotions \nSofi Paschali invites participants to experience E-motion / Feel the Beat\, Feel Your Emotions\, a revitalising session that connects movement with the inner emotional world. Through rhythm and flow\, the class encourages the release of emotions and the harmonisation of body and spirit\, inviting participants to listen to their inner pulse and transform energy into expression. It is an invitation to feel the power of rhythm and surrender to a journey of self-awareness and wellbeing\, where emotion becomes movement and movement becomes healing. \nSofi Paschali \nOne of Greece’s most recognised and experienced Yoga and Pilates instructors\, Paschali has maintained a long-standing presence in the fields of fitness and wellness. With studies in physical education and a specialisation in alternative exercise methods\, she has dedicated her career to promoting a holistic lifestyle that combines physical empowerment with mental balance. \n16:00 – Marietta Filippa – Pilates Body & Mind Flow | Pilates with Flow \nA Pilates programme suitable for all levels\, combining movement\, breath and flow to strengthen the body and promote overall wellbeing. Through core\, balance\, flexibility and posture-focused exercises\, participants improve their physical condition\, mobility and connection with their bodies. Rooted in the philosophy of mindful movement\, the class offers a holistic exercise experience that encourages everyday wellbeing\, body awareness and relaxation.\nMarietta Filippa \nMarietta Filippa is an experienced and certified instructor dedicated to wellness and holistic movement practices. With a deep passion for Yoga and therapeutic techniques\, she guides participants with care and mindfulness\, focusing on the connection between body\, breath and spirit. Through her classes\, she creates a safe and supportive environment where participants can release daily tension\, reconnect with themselves and rediscover their inner balance\, calmness and natural vitality. \n17:00 – Christina Pikoula – MindGamesStop sabotaging yourself and make your mindset your greatest ally. \nHow many times have you felt that\, despite wanting to move forward\, something inside keeps holding you back? In this interactive session\, participants will explore how thoughts influence decisions and outcomes\, identify patterns of self-sabotage and learn how to transform them into personal strength. Through simple exercises and practical “mind games”\, the session empowers participants to turn their mindset into a powerful ally for everyday life and personal growth. \nChristina Pikoula \nChristina Pikoula supports people in overcoming internal obstacles and unlocking their full potential. As the voice behind the Win Win Podcast\, and through her talks and sessions\, she inspires audiences to take action\, push beyond their limits and consciously create the life they envision. \n18:00 – Niki Petroulaki – Balance | Finding Balance Through Movement and Flow \nRenowned instructor Niki Petroulaki leads Balance\, a dynamic session centred on discovering harmony through movement and flow. Through a carefully designed sequence of fluid transitions and postures\, this practice both challenges and strengthens the body\, while cultivating concentration and inner stability. It is an opportunity to synchronise breath with movement\, release stress and reconnect with your centre\, leaving the session with a deep sense of harmony\, strength and mental clarity. \nNiki Petroulaki \nWith more than 25 years of experience\, Petroulaki is a physical education teacher dedicated to holistic wellbeing and physical empowerment. She is the founder of the Power House Project\, a pioneering Yoga\, Pilates and Functional Fitness studio operating as a community of experiential learning\, as well as Wellness Rituals\, a platform organising high-level wellness retreats and events in Greece and abroad. Through her ongoing training in global wellness practices\, she creates integrated experiences combining exercise\, meditation and personal transformation. \n19:00 – Thundering Cymbals – Sound Bath Experience \nThe Sound Bath Experience is a ritual-like journey beyond the boundaries of traditional music — a unique alchemy of sound that resonates directly with the soul. Through the healing vibrations of instruments such as crystal singing bowls and gongs\, participants are immersed in a “bath” of pure frequencies designed to calm the nervous system\, slow brainwave activity and release emotional blockages. \nThis deeply meditative and restorative experience offers an ideal refuge for complete physical relaxation\, mental clarity and reconnection with inner harmony. \nEnergy Healings \n\nWithin the framework of the festival\, you will have the opportunity to experience firsthand energy practices that support relaxation\, recovery\, and the overall balance of the body.\n\nPranic Healing\n\nTry a complimentary Pranic Healing session with certified therapists. A non-invasive technique that helps reduce muscle tension\, stiffness\, and strain\, while enhancing recovery and focus. A freer body. Clearer movement. Better recovery.\n\nOrgon PEMF Alignment\n\nA modern approach that combines Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) with energy balancing. It supports:\n• reduction of inflammation\n• tissue repair and regeneration\n• deep relaxation\n• enhancement of overall vitality\n\nIt activates the body’s natural ability to recharge and find its balance.\n\nLive the Experience\n\nDiscover how simple techniques can make an immediate difference in your body and your energy.\n\nTry it at the Festival.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/wellness-festival/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:National Garden\, Vas. Amalias 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,SPORTS & WELLNESS
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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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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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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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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/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Museum\, 5-7 loannou Paparrigopoulou\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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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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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/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Megaro Arsakeiou\, 42-46 Stadiou\, Athens\, 105 59\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DANCE,FREE
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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
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SUMMARY:Greek Cinema Nights 2026
DESCRIPTION:The magic of the big screen comes to the lawns of Eleftherias Park\, celebrating some of the finest moments of Greek cinema. For four consecutive nights\, the park transforms into a refreshing open-air screening venue\, inviting audiences to surrender to the charm of the seventh art.\n\nBeneath the Athenian sky\, with screenings beginning daily at 21:00\, viewers will have the chance to enjoy stories that reflect both our present and our past through a selection of beloved films. Take your place on the grass and prepare for a unique cinematic journey that reminds us why summer in Athens is inseparably connected with watching a great film under the stars.\n\nProgramme:\n\nMonday 25/05: Our Wildest Days\, Vasilis Kekatos\, 2025\nA coming-of-age road movie for an entire generation\, following people searching for freedom\, connection and a sense of belonging. Through the wandering of a group of friends in contemporary society\, themes of poverty\, emotional growth and the quiet revolution born through solidarity unfold.\n\nTuesday 26/05; Isovites\, Theodoros Maragos\, 2008\nA subversive political comedy that satirises the social dysfunctions of Greece. Through Maragos’ distinctive humour\, the film follows its characters as they attempt to break free from their own “life sentences\,” delivering both laughter and thought-provoking commentary.\n\nWednesday 27/05: Afterlov\, Stergios Paschos\, 2016\nA post-romantic settling of accounts. A separated couple locks themselves inside a luxurious villa in order to resolve their differences. A fresh\, funny and bittersweet story about what happens when love ends but the need for communication remains.\n\nThursday 28/05: Jack of All Trades\, Master of None (Polytechnitis Kai Erimospitis)\, Alekos Sakellarios\, 1963\nA classic masterpiece from the golden age of Greek cinema. Thanasis Veggos delivers a legendary performance as a man struggling to survive by constantly changing professions\, offering unforgettable moments of pure comedy that remain timeless to this day.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/greek-cinema-nights-2026/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260525T230000
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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:20260526T060000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T235900
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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibition: Oleksandr Glyadyelov – Look at Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 2026 Philosophy Festival / European Dialogues organised by the French Institute of Greece\, the public spaces of Athens are transformed into an open platform for historical memory and reflection. The This is Athens City Festival hosts the outdoor photography exhibition Look at Ukraine by Oleksandr Glyadyelov. The artist’s powerful photographs\, presented on large-scale display panels\, will be installed throughout the duration of the Philosophy Festival around the French Embassy (7 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue) and the National Garden.\n\nBased on the retrospective tribute exhibition presented in Kyiv in September 2025\, the exhibition offers a deeply sensitive and humanistic reflection on the contemporary history of Ukraine\, from its independence in 1991 to the ongoing war. Through his lens\, Glyadyelov captures with honesty the mobilisation of citizens\, the fragility of everyday life\, and the immense challenges faced by Ukrainian families. A significant photographic intervention that invites passers-by and visitors to the city centre to pause and confront history through a profoundly human-centred perspective.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/photography-exhibition-oleksandr-glyadyelov-look-at-ukraine/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Embassy of France\, 7 Leof. Vasilissis Sofias\, Athens\, 106 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T220000
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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\nConcept: Alexander Damianos\nCuration: Asya Yaghmurian\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
DTSTAMP:20260522T002239
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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
DTSTAMP:20260522T002239
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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:20260522T002239
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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 14:00.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T183000
DTSTAMP:20260522T002239
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST)
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival is serving up a back-to-back cultural double bill at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST). One booking gets you into two consecutive guided tours\, exploring the legacies of two Greek artists who put their personal seal on modernist art.\n\n17:00 | Jani Christou: Enantiodromia\nCurator Kostis Zouliatis introduces the avant-garde world of Jannis Christou (1926–1970). Conceived as a “living score\,” this exhibition unveils the artist’s archive for the first time. Featuring bespoke sound design and rare materials\, from scores to philosophical texts\, it reveals a “sonic philosopher” who turned ritual and myth into groundbreaking art.\n\n18:00 | Ode to Things: Niki Kanagini (Retrospective)\nThe journey continues with curator Tina Pandi and a fresh look at the work of Niki Kanagini (1933–2008). Inspired by Pablo Neruda\, this retrospective explores the “microcosm” of everyday objects as vessels for memory. From large-scale tapestries to participatory installations\, you’ll discover the gendered experience and visual poetry of one of Greece’s most significant post-war women artists.\n\nMeeting Point: Foyer\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-at-the-national-museum-of-contemporary-art-emst-3/
LOCATION:National Museum of Contemporary Art\, National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ)\, Athens\, Athens\, 117 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T210000
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SUMMARY:Demosthenes Agrafiotis: "Xαrtιά" [Crossroads & Junctions] 1975–2025
DESCRIPTION:At Art Project Space\, the exhibition “Xαrtιά” [Crossroads & Junctions] 1975–2025 carries both a retrospective and emotional resonance. Originally conceived by Demosthenes Agrafiotis himself for late 2025\, his sudden passing has transformed this presentation into a vital tribute to the expansive work and thought of a true pioneer in Greek experimental art and poetry.\n\nSpanning five decades of creation\, the exhibition invites the public to navigate the “crossroads” where Agrafiotis’s writing\, imagery\, and theoretical enquiries met. It is a rare opportunity to trace the evolution of a mind that saw art as a constant state of transition and experimentation.\n\nAlongside the retrospective\, the exhibition presents his final creation: the artist’s book “Synoda” (Accompaniments)\, released in a limited\, numbered edition of just 40 unique copies. This is more than an exhibition; it is a final\, precious dialogue with an artist who thought of art as a field for experimentation\, deep enquiry\, and a state of constant transition.\n\n\nExhibition duration: 20–30 May\n\nOpening hours: Tuesday 17:00–21:00\, Thursday & Friday 12:00–20:00\, Saturday 11:00–15:00. Closed on Sunday\, Monday & Wednesday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/demosthenes-agrafiotis-x%ce%b1rt%ce%b9%ce%ac-crossroads-junctions-1975-2025/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Art Project Space\, 66 Falirou\, Athens\, 117 41\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTAMP:20260522T002239
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SUMMARY:Fitness Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Parko Eleftherias is being transformed into a sprawling open-air hub of energy and well-being for this year’s This is Athens City Festival. At Fitness Sessions\, movement is a celebration; here\, exercise isn’t about competition—it’s about self-care\, community\, and recharging your batteries right in the heart of the city.\n\nSet within one of Athens’ most refreshing green spaces\, you’re invited to rediscover the joy of physical activity in a welcoming and supportive environment. Expert instructors and their teams will lead sessions for everyone\, ranging from Yoga and Pilates to more high-energy workouts\, offering a programme tailored to all fitness levels and needs.\n\nParticipation and good vibes are the order of the day\, turning this event into a true festival for the body and the city alike. It’s a cracking opportunity to get moving together in one of Athens’ most beautiful outdoor settings.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/fitness-sessions-5/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,SPORTS & WELLNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T230000
DTSTAMP:20260522T002239
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T104759Z
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SUMMARY:Greek Cinema Nights 2026
DESCRIPTION:The magic of the big screen comes to the lawns of Eleftherias Park\, celebrating some of the finest moments of Greek cinema. For four consecutive nights\, the park transforms into a refreshing open-air screening venue\, inviting audiences to surrender to the charm of the seventh art.\n\nBeneath the Athenian sky\, with screenings beginning daily at 21:00\, viewers will have the chance to enjoy stories that reflect both our present and our past through a selection of beloved films. Take your place on the grass and prepare for a unique cinematic journey that reminds us why summer in Athens is inseparably connected with watching a great film under the stars.\n\nProgramme:\n\nMonday 25/05: Our Wildest Days\, Vasilis Kekatos\, 2025\nA coming-of-age road movie for an entire generation\, following people searching for freedom\, connection and a sense of belonging. Through the wandering of a group of friends in contemporary society\, themes of poverty\, emotional growth and the quiet revolution born through solidarity unfold.\n\nTuesday 26/05; Isovites\, Theodoros Maragos\, 2008\nA subversive political comedy that satirises the social dysfunctions of Greece. Through Maragos’ distinctive humour\, the film follows its characters as they attempt to break free from their own “life sentences\,” delivering both laughter and thought-provoking commentary.\n\nWednesday 27/05: Afterlov\, Stergios Paschos\, 2016\nA post-romantic settling of accounts. A separated couple locks themselves inside a luxurious villa in order to resolve their differences. A fresh\, funny and bittersweet story about what happens when love ends but the need for communication remains.\n\nThursday 28/05: Jack of All Trades\, Master of None (Polytechnitis Kai Erimospitis)\, Alekos Sakellarios\, 1963\nA classic masterpiece from the golden age of Greek cinema. Thanasis Veggos delivers a legendary performance as a man struggling to survive by constantly changing professions\, offering unforgettable moments of pure comedy that remain timeless to this day.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/greek-cinema-nights-2026/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T203000
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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-2/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Open Air Cinema “Ellinis”\, Leof. Kifissias 29\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 23\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T002239
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T130534Z
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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/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Open Air Cinema “Aello”\, Patission 140\, Athens\, Athens\, 112 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260526T230000
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SUMMARY:World Lindy Hop Day: Open-Air Swing Party
DESCRIPTION:Ermou Street will come alive with rhythm\, colour and vintage style as Athens marks World Lindy Hop Day. On Tuesday 26 May\, from 9 pm to 11 pm\, Lindy Hop groups and swing enthusiasts from across the city will gather at 148 Ermou Street for a huge open-air celebration\, open to all.\n\nLindy Hop\, the best-known social dance of the swing family\, first emerged in 1930s Harlem\, New York\, and remains a vibrant form of cultural expression\, improvisation and genuine human connection.\n\nThe date has been chosen to honour the birth of the legendary Frankie Manning\, whose influence was instrumental in spreading and preserving swing culture around the world.\n\nAmong those taking part are some of Athens’ most active swing communities: Hoppers in Athens\, Stomping Ground\, Jump n Jive\, Groove in Athens\, Athens Boogie\, Steam Rollers\, Jazz Antidrastiras\, Hob Nob\, Swing That Thing\, Athens Lindy Hop and Athens Authentic Jazz Dance. Together\, they’ll transform Ermou Street into a lively swing dance floor\, drawing passers-by and visitors alike into the irresistible rhythm of swing.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/world-lindy-hop-day-open-air-swing-party/
LOCATION:148 Ermou\, 148 Ermou\, Athens\, 105 53\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DANCE,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T060000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T233000
DTSTAMP:20260522T002239
CREATED:20260520T115642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T122123Z
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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibition: Oleksandr Glyadyelov – Look at Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 2026 Philosophy Festival / European Dialogues organised by the French Institute of Greece\, the public spaces of Athens are transformed into an open platform for historical memory and reflection. The This is Athens City Festival hosts the outdoor photography exhibition Look at Ukraine by Oleksandr Glyadyelov. The artist’s powerful photographs\, presented on large-scale display panels\, will be installed throughout the duration of the Philosophy Festival around the French Embassy (7 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue) and the National Garden.\n\nBased on the retrospective tribute exhibition presented in Kyiv in September 2025\, the exhibition offers a deeply sensitive and humanistic reflection on the contemporary history of Ukraine\, from its independence in 1991 to the ongoing war. Through his lens\, Glyadyelov captures with honesty the mobilisation of citizens\, the fragility of everyday life\, and the immense challenges faced by Ukrainian families. A significant photographic intervention that invites passers-by and visitors to the city centre to pause and confront history through a profoundly human-centred perspective.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/photography-exhibition-oleksandr-glyadyelov-look-at-ukraine/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Embassy of France\, 7 Leof. Vasilissis Sofias\, Athens\, 106 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T180000
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SUMMARY:Nikos Kalafatis: Primavera
DESCRIPTION:Nikos Kalafatis presents Primavera\, an exhibition curated by Athena Schina\, at Technohoros Art Gallery. It is a vibrant\, optimistic\, and deeply personal tribute to the natural world. For Kalafatis\, nature isn’t just a subject; it’s a constant source of daily observation and artistic discovery. Taking the energy of spring as his starting point\, the artist creates a world where simple\, discarded materials are granted a second life. Driftwood\, metals\, ropes\, feathers\, and various objets trouvés are meticulously transformed through painting\, sculpture\, and engraving into works brimming with poetry\, ingenuity\, and a subtle touch of wit.\nThis isn’t just a traditional look at the outdoors; it’s an invitation to adopt a lighter\, more observant way of being\, one that is open to the “everyday miracles” of the city and beyond. In the heart of the festival\, Primavera proves that spring isn’t just a season; it’s a creative state of mind.\n\nExhibition duration: 8–30 May\n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday\, Friday: 12:00–20:00; Wednesday\, Saturday: 10:00–18:00. Closed on Sunday & Monday.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/nikos-kalafatis-primavera/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Technohoros Art Gallery\, 12 Lempesi\, Athens\, 117 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T002239
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SUMMARY:Presentation of Τhe House of General Napoleon Zervas
DESCRIPTION:Τhe House of General Napoleon Zervas opens its doors for a series of special presentations. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the spaces where the General lived and discover historical material that highlights the united national resistance against the occupying forces during the years 1941–1944. Through personal belongings and historical narratives\, the life and actions of Napoleon Zervas are brought to life\, offering insight into the events that shaped the history of Athens and Greece.\n\nThe presentations will take place every Wednesday and Thursday in May\, in small groups of up to 10 people.\n\nBookings open one week before each event\, at 12:00 noon.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/presentation-of-%cf%84he-house-of-general-napoleon-zervas-6/
LOCATION:House of General Napoleon Zervas\, 9 Kallergi\, Athens\, 104 37\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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