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SUMMARY:Marina Spanou Live
DESCRIPTION:Marina Spanou returns to the city’s most beautiful neighborhood\, under the shadow of the Acropolis\, right back where it all began. On May 28th\, she reunites with her audience\, inviting everyone to celebrate 5 years of Areopagitou at the pedestrian junction of Ermou & Asomaton in Athens. An anniversary of that first musical encounter\, the freedom of the streets\, and all the sunsets that launched her journey. Admission is free\, and the night promises to be filled with nostalgia\, summer vibes\, and romance.\n\n“we are still here\,\nin the streets of Athens\,\npraising our teenage loves\,\nour first taste of freedom\nand the songs that made us travel\n\nwe are still here\,\na few years older\na few years more dream-bound\nwith the same need\nto share everything we lived\,\nthe bars we loved\,\nthe benches that held us\,\nthe walkways that managed\nto keep us close\n\nwe are still here\,\njust like then\nI’ll be waiting for you\,\nM”\n\nBand & Crew:\nKostis Vichos | Bass\, Orchestrations\nDionysis Morfis | Guitar\nApostolis Bournias | Percussion\, Drums\nGiorgos Kourelis | Keyboards\nIlias Karoumbalis | Sound Engineering\nAgapitos Kataxakis | Sound Engineering\nMaria Venetaki | Lighting Design\nMarco Arguello | Poster Photography\nArtemis Valyraki | Poster Design\nChristos Spanos | Artistic Direction
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/marina-spanou-live/
LOCATION:Ermou & Agion Asomaton Square\, Ermou & Agion Asomaton Square\, Athens\, 118 51\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260529T060000
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SUMMARY:Athens Photo World: The FIFA World Cup 1930 – 2026 by the Associated Press
DESCRIPTION:Athens Photo World is transforming the fence running around the National Garden into a stunning open-air gallery dedicated to the “king of sports.” This exhibition presents 50 iconic photographs from the historic archives of the Associated Press\, offering a fascinating journey through the evolution of the World Cup\, from the very first whistle in Uruguay in 1930 to the modern moments of glory currently unfolding on the pitches of the USA\, Canada\, and Mexico in 2026.\n\nIt is a true walk through sporting history along Vasilissis Sofias and Amalias Avenue\, where passers-by can pause before high-aesthetic images that capture the intensity\, passion\, and historic upsets that have shaken the planet for nearly a century. This visual timeline spans nearly 100 years of global football\, showcasing the work of world-leading photojournalists who were right there on the touchline. Set against one of the most beautiful walks in the city in the heart of springtime Athens\, it is a unique opportunity for photography enthusiasts and football fans alike to discover global sporting history through the eyes of the masters.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-photo-world-the-fifa-world-cup-1930-2026-by-the-associated-press/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:National Garden\, Vas. Amalias 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,SPORTS & WELLNESS
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260529T233000
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SUMMARY:Athens Photo World: Michalis Pappas – Mitos\, The Thread of Greece
DESCRIPTION:For the seventh consecutive year\, Athens Photo World returns to the perimeter of the Megaron Athens Concert Hall transforming it into a street gallery\, showing a different and deeply personal perspective on Greek identity. As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, this year’s exhibition features 13 selected photographs from the broader work of Michalis Pappas\, titled “Mitos: The Thread of Greece”.\n\nMoving away from the usual landmarks\, Pappas’s lens focuses instead on traditional costumes worn by contemporary figures\, proving that tradition is not a fossilised relic of the past\, but a living\, evolving process that breathes within our daily lives. It is an evocative connection between yesterday and today\, inviting passers-by to discover the “thread” that links us to our roots right in the heart of the urban fabric.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-photo-world-michalis-pappas-mitos-the-thread-of-greece/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:The Athens Concert Hall – Megaron\, Vas. Sofias & Kokkali\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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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/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Onassis Ready\, 2 Strati Tsirka\, Ag. Ioannis Rentis\, 182 33\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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SUMMARY:A live Cretan Feast with Vassilis Skoulas
DESCRIPTION:The ecstatic impulse of Cretan tradition strikes the heart of Athens as Plato’s Academy Park transforms into the stage for an authentic feast filled with intensity\, passion\, and pride. As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, Vassilis Skoulas\, one of Crete’s most iconic and stoic voices\, is joined by a world-class ensemble of musicians to transport us to the vibrant universe of the island’s music.\n\nIn this setting\, tradition rises as a daily force of expression. With the lyra and laouto driving the rhythm\, the park will fill with melodies that beckon everyone into the dance circle. The gathering quickly takes on the character of a friendly gathering\, where improvisation and collective spirit meet the urban landscape. This is a rare chance to experience the redemptive energy of Cretan music and witness how a tradition deeply rooted in the island finds its natural home in springtime Athens.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/a-live-cretan-feast-with-vassilis-skoulas/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DANCE,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TRADITION
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260529T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260529T220000
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SUMMARY:SFERA pres. Marseaux LIVE
DESCRIPTION:For one night only\, the tranquil Pagrati Grove sheds its quiet daily routine to become the city’s most vibrant open-air dancefloor. Sfera 102.2 welcomes Marseaux for an explosive live set\, bringing cutting-edge urban pop culture into the lush\, green heart of Athens.\n\nAgainst a backdrop of towering pines and the familiar energy of the neighbourhood\, Marseaux takes the stage with the signature sound and fresh aesthetic that have made her a breakout star of the new generation. Expect trap rhythms\, infectious hooks\, and the kind of lyrics that have already become street anthems. This isn’t just a concert; it’s a seamless blend of a live show and an impromptu forest party.\n\nWhether you’ve followed her since her early days with the WNC crew or discovered her through “Hanomai” and her latest hits\, this is your chance to see her in a setting that fits her perfectly. It’s an evening that promises raw energy\, soaring rhythms\, and that unmistakable feeling that the entire city is dancing right there with you.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/sfera-pres-marseaux-live/
LOCATION:Pangrati Grove\, Pangrati Grove\, Athens\, Athens\, 116 35\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T060000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T233000
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SUMMARY:Athens Photo World: The FIFA World Cup 1930 – 2026 by the Associated Press
DESCRIPTION:Athens Photo World is transforming the fence running around the National Garden into a stunning open-air gallery dedicated to the “king of sports.” This exhibition presents 50 iconic photographs from the historic archives of the Associated Press\, offering a fascinating journey through the evolution of the World Cup\, from the very first whistle in Uruguay in 1930 to the modern moments of glory currently unfolding on the pitches of the USA\, Canada\, and Mexico in 2026.\n\nIt is a true walk through sporting history along Vasilissis Sofias and Amalias Avenue\, where passers-by can pause before high-aesthetic images that capture the intensity\, passion\, and historic upsets that have shaken the planet for nearly a century. This visual timeline spans nearly 100 years of global football\, showcasing the work of world-leading photojournalists who were right there on the touchline. Set against one of the most beautiful walks in the city in the heart of springtime Athens\, it is a unique opportunity for photography enthusiasts and football fans alike to discover global sporting history through the eyes of the masters.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-photo-world-the-fifa-world-cup-1930-2026-by-the-associated-press/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:National Garden\, Vas. Amalias 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,SPORTS & WELLNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T060000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T233000
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SUMMARY:Athens Photo World: Michalis Pappas – Mitos\, The Thread of Greece
DESCRIPTION:For the seventh consecutive year\, Athens Photo World returns to the perimeter of the Megaron Athens Concert Hall transforming it into a street gallery\, showing a different and deeply personal perspective on Greek identity. As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, this year’s exhibition features 13 selected photographs from the broader work of Michalis Pappas\, titled “Mitos: The Thread of Greece”.\n\nMoving away from the usual landmarks\, Pappas’s lens focuses instead on traditional costumes worn by contemporary figures\, proving that tradition is not a fossilised relic of the past\, but a living\, evolving process that breathes within our daily lives. It is an evocative connection between yesterday and today\, inviting passers-by to discover the “thread” that links us to our roots right in the heart of the urban fabric.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-photo-world-michalis-pappas-mitos-the-thread-of-greece/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:The Athens Concert Hall – Megaron\, Vas. Sofias & Kokkali\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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SUMMARY:Guided tour of the War Museum for Kids
DESCRIPTION:As part of the This is Athens City Festival\, the War Museum opens its collections and invites us on a journey through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage. Through specially designed thematic tours\, visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic exhibits and lesser-known narratives that shed light on the Greek past.\n\nThe activity is intended for children aged 8 and above\, accompanied by one adult.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-war-museum-for-kids-6/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T143000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Nikolas Klironomos Retrospective "1985–2025"
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a series of guided tours of the Nikolas Klironomos retrospective\, a tour covering forty years of continuous artistic creation. The tour highlights the creator’s dual nature as both painter and set designer\, revealing how he “stages” his canvas to transform images of the city and its people into poetic narratives.\n\nAs we navigate through his works\, we will discover how everyday life meets the dream and how the changing seasons are captured through bold colours and special materials that provide movement and vitality. This is an opportunity to delve into the unseen aspects of time and human existence\, understanding how Klironomos manages to give a monumental character to the small\, fragmentary moments of our lives. An experiential tour that speaks straight to the heart and memory\, offering a comprehensive look at the work of one of the most versatile creators on the contemporary Greek scene.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-nikolas-klironomos-retrospective-1985-2025/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:The City of Athens Gallery\, Municipal Gallery of Athens\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T190000
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SUMMARY:First Cemetery of Athens: An Open-Air Sculpture Gallery II
DESCRIPTION:While Halepas’s “Sleeping Maiden” is undoubtedly the most iconic sculpture in Athens’ First Cemetery\, the beauty of this open-air museum goes far beyond its famous headline acts.\n\nAs part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas invites us to step off the main path. We’ll be heading up the winding\, uphill trails to discover a lesser-known but equally breathtaking side of Modern Greek sculpture. Far from the usual tourist spots\, you’ll encounter imposing mausoleums and monuments where a grand passion for legacy meets a crushing\, powerful silence.\n\nIn this unique space\, the mortal world seems to hold a quiet conversation with the immortal. This tour shines a light on hidden masterpieces and the moving human stories behind them\, offering a deeply personal look at the artistic and historical heritage of Athens.\n\nMeeting Point: Main Entrance of the First Cemetery of Athens (at the end of Anapafseos Street).\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.\n\n 
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/first-cemetery-of-athens-an-open-air-sculpture-gallery-ii/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:First Cemetery of Athens\, Logginou 3\, Athens\, Athens\, 116 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T180000
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SUMMARY:NCSU Jazz Band: The North Carolina "Wolfpack"
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the festival welcomes 25 electrifying musicians from North Carolina State University\, bringing the smoky\, high-octane pulse of America’s great jazz clubs straight to the heart of Athens. Trading their campus in Raleigh for the Athenian stage\, the “Wolfpack” arrives with an authentic Big Band sound: roaring brass sections\, inexhaustible swing\, and the kind of sharp improvisations that keep an audience on the edge of their seats.\n\nTheir repertoire is a masterclass in jazz history\, paying homage to the legendary greats while pushing into contemporary interpretations that prove the genre is more alive than ever. From Duke Ellington and Count Basie\, to Duke Pearson\, Toshiko Akiyoshi\, Mark Taylor\, Alan Baylock\, and everything in between\, the NC State Jazz Orchestra will make every effort possible to please a wide variety of musical tastes.  It’s a live set where youthful exuberance meets world-class musical pedigree\, creating an infectious\, celebratory atmosphere. Get ready to find your rhythm because when swing is this authentic\, staying still isn’t an option.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/ncsu-jazz-band-the-north-carolina-wolfpack/
LOCATION:National Garden\, Vas. Amalias 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T203000
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SUMMARY:Krama Brass Band: Tradition Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:Coming all the way from Cyprus\, the Krama Brass Band arrives at the This is Athens City Festival 2026 with a fresh\, subversive musical take that completely redefines tradition. Founded in 2023 by musicians Andreas Theocharous and Nikolas Georgiou\, this eight-piece powerhouse\, featuring six brass instruments\, guitar\, and percussion\, joins forces to create an explosive\, contemporary sound.\n\nFor 70 minutes\, the audience will journey through original compositions and imaginative arrangements of traditional Cypriot songs. It’s a space where the familiar sounds of the Mediterranean meet the freedom of jazz and the structure of classical music.\n\nWith a multicultural identity that honours its roots while looking firmly toward the future\, the Krama Brass Band showcases Cypriot musical heritage as a vibrant and constantly evolving artistic language. They invite us to a celebration full of rhythm and emotion\, right in the heart of Athens.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/krama-brass-band-tradition-reimagined/
LOCATION:National Historical Museum\, Stadiou 13\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T230000
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SUMMARY:26 Years Athens DeeJay 95.2
DESCRIPTION:Athens DeeJay 95.2 and its creator\, Michalis Tsaousopoulos\, are celebrating a unique milestone: 25 years of continuous airwaves. These are 25 years packed with music\, countless hits\, thousands of happy listeners\, and some of the wildest parties the city has ever seen.\n\nAt the helm is the most recognisable voice in Greek radio\, Michalis Tsaousopoulos. Ever-active\, tireless\, and always bursting with fresh ideas\, he joins the Festival for the fourth consecutive year with one of his signature high-impact appearances. The date is set at the pedestrian junction of Ermou and Asomaton\, where the heart of Athens will beat to the freshest rhythms on the decks. Get ready for an explosive DJ set that fuses decades of experience with the latest global hits\, transforming Thiseio into a massive open-air celebration.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/26-years-athens-deejay-95-2/
LOCATION:Agion Asomaton Square\, Agion Asomaton Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 53\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260530T210000
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SUMMARY:Guided tour of the War Museum for Adults
DESCRIPTION:As part of the This is Athens City Festival\, the War Museum opens its collections and invites us on a journey through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage. Through specially designed thematic tours\, visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic exhibits and lesser-known narratives that shed light on the Greek past.\n\nThe activity is intended for adults and for families with children aged 12 and above.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-war-museum-for-adults-7/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260531T060000
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SUMMARY:Athens Photo World: The FIFA World Cup 1930 – 2026 by the Associated Press
DESCRIPTION:Athens Photo World is transforming the fence running around the National Garden into a stunning open-air gallery dedicated to the “king of sports.” This exhibition presents 50 iconic photographs from the historic archives of the Associated Press\, offering a fascinating journey through the evolution of the World Cup\, from the very first whistle in Uruguay in 1930 to the modern moments of glory currently unfolding on the pitches of the USA\, Canada\, and Mexico in 2026.\n\nIt is a true walk through sporting history along Vasilissis Sofias and Amalias Avenue\, where passers-by can pause before high-aesthetic images that capture the intensity\, passion\, and historic upsets that have shaken the planet for nearly a century. This visual timeline spans nearly 100 years of global football\, showcasing the work of world-leading photojournalists who were right there on the touchline. Set against one of the most beautiful walks in the city in the heart of springtime Athens\, it is a unique opportunity for photography enthusiasts and football fans alike to discover global sporting history through the eyes of the masters.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-photo-world-the-fifa-world-cup-1930-2026-by-the-associated-press/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:National Garden\, Vas. Amalias 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,SPORTS & WELLNESS
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SUMMARY:Athens Photo World: Michalis Pappas – Mitos\, The Thread of Greece
DESCRIPTION:For the seventh consecutive year\, Athens Photo World returns to the perimeter of the Megaron Athens Concert Hall transforming it into a street gallery\, showing a different and deeply personal perspective on Greek identity. As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026\, this year’s exhibition features 13 selected photographs from the broader work of Michalis Pappas\, titled “Mitos: The Thread of Greece”.\n\nMoving away from the usual landmarks\, Pappas’s lens focuses instead on traditional costumes worn by contemporary figures\, proving that tradition is not a fossilised relic of the past\, but a living\, evolving process that breathes within our daily lives. It is an evocative connection between yesterday and today\, inviting passers-by to discover the “thread” that links us to our roots right in the heart of the urban fabric.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-photo-world-michalis-pappas-mitos-the-thread-of-greece/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:The Athens Concert Hall – Megaron\, Vas. Sofias & Kokkali\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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SUMMARY:Theatre Battles in Ancient Athens
DESCRIPTION:The This is Athens City Festival invites explorers of all ages to an educational adventure that reimagines ancient Athens through the eyes of two real-life legends. Auteas and Philoxenides\, two “choregoi” (the visionary sponsors of the time) from Aexone\, today’s Glyfada\, are making a symbolic comeback 2\,300 years later to guide us through the thrilling world of theatrical competitions.\n\nWhat exactly was the role of a sponsor back then? How were the city’s massive festivals organised? And why was theatre so much more than just a night out? Taking its cue from a rare honorary decree from 313/2 BC housed in the Epigraphical Museum\, this session is specially designed for families with children aged 7 to 10. Through storytelling\, discovery\, and a hands-on creative workshop\, kids will dive into ancient drama and the city’s public life in a way that’s interactive\, fast-paced\, and fun. It’s a chance to pull the past into the present with imagination\, play\, and a real connection to Athens’ cultural soul.\n\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/theatre-battles-in-ancient-athens/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Epigraphic Museum\, Tositsa 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 82\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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SUMMARY:TiACF 2026 Closing Party
DESCRIPTION:We never go out with a low-key applause. For this year’s grand finale\, we are transforming the iconic Athinas Street into a vast\, glowing dancefloor. One of Athens’ most historic thoroughfares will shed its everyday\, bustling face\, surging with music\, lights\, and crowds for a closing that will be truly unforgettable.\n\nThe evening is a tribute to the timeless magic of disco\, the sound that never stopped commanding us to the floor and continues to fuel the fire of today’s electronic music. Top Greek DJs will take to the decks\, ready to drop the beat for a non-stop dance marathon packed with glamour\, raw energy\, and a nostalgic spirit that looks firmly toward the future.\n\nWith a massive sound system\, a cinematic light show\, and thousands of festival-goers merging into one giant crew\, Athinas Street becomes the ultimate stage for the most joyful and explosive “farewell” of the year. One last great celebration in the heart of the city\, until we meet again.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/tiacf-2026-closing-party/
LOCATION:Athinas Str.\, Athinas Street\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 52\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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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/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Onassis Ready\, 2 Strati Tsirka\, Ag. Ioannis Rentis\, 182 33\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE
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