Fairytales with Georgia Chaikali
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Athens) | Plato’s Academy Park, Monastiriou 138, Athens, Athens, 104 42, Greece
A garden of fairy tales!

Georgia Chaikali, Marina Dakanali and Ioanna Rigas weave a world made of words, sounds and images. A form of storytelling that is not just speech, but experience—rhythm, breath, glances. Alongside them, music becomes a living presence: voice, percussion and santouri create a vivid sonic landscape that carries the audience away.

A children’s performance that is not only for children, but for anyone who wishes—if only for a while—to return to a place where everything is possible.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Papazó
2026-05-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Dexameni Square, Dexameni Square, Athens, Athens, 106 73, Greece
The historic Dexameni Square, with its old-school Athenian charm and the cool breeze of Lycabettus lingering in the air, becomes the stage for a major musical takeover headlined by Papazó. Vassilis Papazotos, songwriter, music producer, and medical doctor, brings the vibrant energy and effortless connection that made his viral music videos and unexpected collaborations a local sensation.
The signature “musical salon” he built online is moving to the physical stage for an open-air concert featuring an incredible roster of guests. The night strikes a perfect balance between contemporary urban culture and the warmth of a massive parea (group of friends), breathing new life into beloved tracks and making the entire square feel like one big choir. It’s a spring stroll that evolves into one of the most soulful and electric musical highlights of this year’s festival.

Greek Cinema Nights 2026
2026-05-27 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Eleftherias Park, Eleftherias Park, Athens, Athens, 115 21, Greece
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.

Beneath 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.

Programme:

Monday 25/05: Our Wildest Days, Vasilis Kekatos, 2025
A 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.

Tuesday 26/05; Isovites, Theodoros Maragos, 2008
A 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.

Wednesday 27/05: Jack of All Trades, Master of None (Polytechnitis Kai Erimospitis), Alekos Sakellarios, 1963
A 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.

Thursday 28/05: Afterlov, Stergios Paschos, 2016
A 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.

*All films are screened with English subtitles.

Athens’ Hispanic Film Festival (FeCHA) at Ellinis Europa Cinemas
2026-05-27 20:30 | Open Air Cinema “Ellinis”, Leof. Kifissias 29, Athens, Athens, 115 23, Greece
The finest moments of Spanish-language cinema return to the city for their 10th edition, filling an entire week in May with images, passion and emotion. Innovative directors, internationally acclaimed actors and inventive screenwriters come together with an enthusiastic audience, bringing to Athens an authentic atmosphere from Spain, Chile, Argentina, Cuba and other beloved countries of Latin America.

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

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

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

Programme Highlights

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

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

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

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

Information & Free Events

Masterclass: Saturday 23 May at the Hellenic Open University.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Athens’ Hispanic Film Festival (FeCHA) at Aello
2026-05-27 20:30 | Open Air Cinema “Aello”, Patission 140, Athens, Athens, 112 57, Greece

Stella Karyda
2026-05-27 20:30 - 22:30 | Fokionos Negri Theater, Fokionos Negri, Athens, Athens, 113 61, Greece
Stella Karyda invites us on a soulful journey that balances perfectly between land and sea. With her evocative voice, she leads a programme that weaves together her acclaimed collaborations with masters like Christos Nikolopoulos and Nikos Oikonomidis, alongside the timeless rebetiko and folk anthems of Tsitsanis, Vamvakaris, and Theodorakis.

The setlist spans from the modern, rhythmic poetry of Malamas and Thanasis Papakonstantinou to the ancient, traditional treasures of Asia Minor, Crete, and Epirus. Backed by a stellar ensemble, including virtuoso guitarist Stelios Karydas on arrangements and Dimitris Reppas on the bouzouki, the night is designed to awaken the city’s collective memory.

Photography Exhibition: Oleksandr Glyadyelov – Look at Ukraine
2026-05-28 06:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-29 06:00 - 23:30 | National Garden, Vas. Amalias 1, Athens, Athens, 105 57, Greece
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 National Garden.

Based 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.

Dimitra Siaterli: Cohesive Networks
2026-05-28 11:00 - 19:00 | The City of Athens Gallery, Municipal Gallery of Athens, Athens, Athens, 104 36, Greece
This solo exhibition by Dimitra Siaterli, curated by art historian and museologist Vasia Magoula, is presented as a fascinating journey connecting the artist’s past and present. Spanning from the 1980s and 90s right through to her brand-new productions, the exhibition unfolds in three sections that feel like acts in a play. Visitors will wander through a world of strange minerals, fossils, and mythical creatures, eventually arriving at an “anatomy” of the human form through striking sculptures, meshes, and engravings. Tiny human figures seem to leap out from labyrinths and processions, creating a playful tension between myth and reality. This is an experiential journey that reminds us of the vital human need for connection and our place as a precious part of a vast, collective network. It is a study of coexistence, delivered in a visual language that speaks to the heart about the time and space we all share.

Opening: 14 May at 19:00.

Exhibition duration: 14 May – 21 June

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

Presentation of Τhe House of General Napoleon Zervas
2026-05-28 11:30 - 12:00 | House of General Napoleon Zervas, 9 Kallergi, Athens, 104 37, Greece
Τhe House of General Napoleon Zervas opens its doors for a series of special presentations. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the spaces where the General lived and discover historical material that highlights the united national resistance against the occupying forces during the years 1941–1944. Through personal belongings and historical narratives, the life and actions of Napoleon Zervas are brought to life, offering insight into the events that shaped the history of Athens and Greece.

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

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

This activity is only available in Greek.

Guided Tour at the National Historical Museum
2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | National Historical Museum, Stadiou 13, Athens, Athens, 105 61, Greece
Step inside the grand, stately building with the bronze statue of Kolokotronis on horseback out front. It’s nothing less than the Old Parliament House, the very heart of Greece’s early political acts, and it is throwing open its doors for the This is Athens City Festival.

This isn’t just a wander through a dusty museum; it’s a guided journey through the National Historical Museum. You’ll be stepping into the original debating chamber where the big decisions that shaped modern Greece were hammered out. It’s an atmospheric spot that keeps history grounded in the centre of the city. Our guide will lead you through a stunning collection that charts the Greek story from the fall of Constantinople through to the 20th century. You’ll see personal heirlooms and everyday objects from the Greek Revolution, intricate traditional costumes that are basically 19th-century high fashion, historic weaponry, and archival treasures that tell the story of a nation finding its feet.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Dimitris Rentoumis: Solo Exhibition
2026-05-28 12:00 - 20:00 | Crux Gallery, 4 Sekeri, Athens, 106 74, Greece
Crux Galerie presents the solo exhibition of Dimitris Rentoumis. Through his new series of works, the artist “dialogues” with the transient and fragile nature of paper, experimenting with the transition from a two-dimensional image to a three-dimensional variable materiality. He transforms paper surfaces into sculptural forms that occupy the space.

With a rich journey that includes studies at the Athens School of Fine Arts and the Netherlands, as well as participation in prestigious programmes such as Jan van Eyck and Onassis Air, the creator brings a proposal to Athens that balances the delicacy of the material with the dynamics of the installation.

This is a unique opportunity for the public to discover how paper can “breathe” and develop beyond the boundaries of the frame, creating a living visual environment.

Exhibition duration: 23 April – 30 May

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

Giorgos Louloudis: The Path of Light – The Innate
2026-05-28 12:00 - 21:00 | Genesis Gallery, Ippokratous 121, Athens, Athens, 114 72, Greece
In his new solo exhibition at Gallery Genesis, Giorgos Louloudis places light centre stage, moving beyond its role as a mere physical phenomenon.The artist turns his focus toward the small Greek chapels and their unique relationship with the landscape, transforming them into potent symbols of hope, silence, and internal quest. These works function as quiet stations of contemplation, where physical space and psychological experience are inextricably linked.

Through a powerful expressionist style, Louloudis’s painted surfaces gain emotional intensity and depth. Light becomes an inner necessity, a force that guides the viewer toward a deeply personal reading of the work. This exhibition speaks to the universal need for solace and the enduring power of hope, asserting art’s ability to serve as a point of renewal and reflection in demanding times.

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

Guided Tours of the Cavafy Archive
2026-05-28 13:30 - 17:30 | Cavafy Archive, 16B Frynichou, Plaka, 105 58, Greece
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.

It’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.

To 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.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Anna Dimitriou: Always the Blue
2026-05-28 17:00 - 21:00 | NEZER Collective Gallery, 8 Nezer, Athens, 117 43, Greece
NEZER Collective Gallery presents Always the Blue, a solo exhibition by visual artist Anna Dimitriou. Through the curatorial approach of the architectural team SOL by Elephant Design, the exhibition space is conceived as a site of living narrative and spatial experience, where the placement, scale and interplay of the works come together to form a unified architectural journey.

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

Exhibition Duration: 8 May – 8 June

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

Nepenthe
2026-05-28 17:30 - 23:00 | Korai Square, Korai 1, Athens, Athens, 105 64, Greece
The Τhis is Athens City Festival welcomes Nepenthe, a project that reimagines the dance floor by focusing on atmosphere, detail, and a deep connection to the city’s architecture. In Korai Square, one of the most historic corners of the centre, a curated musical “ritual” unfolds, transforming public space into a living, breathing stage.

As daylight fades into the Athenian dusk, the steady pulse of house music echoes between the square’s iconic buildings, striking a perfect balance between contemporary club culture and the city’s architectural memory.

Nepenthe is more than just a party; it’s an immersive experience of rhythm and togetherness. It is an invitation to pause in the heart of Athens and see it differently through sound, light, and the shared energy of a crowd dancing as one. Come and find your rhythm where the past meets the pulse of the present.

It’s Story Time
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Drakopoulos Park, Lamprou Porfira 5, Athens, Athens, 111 41, Greece
The This is Athens City Festival hosts a theatrical performance by the Athens Conservatoire Drama School titled “It’s Story Time” at Drakopoulou Park. Six short narratives, inspired by iconic works of the classical and contemporary repertoire, come to life under the direction of Sofia Paschou and Alexandros Chrysanthopoulos. With storytelling as the ultimate theatrical tool, the performers explore different modes of expression, alternating voices, roles, and perspectives.

The stage transforms into a living laboratory where the story is not simply presented, but “built” in real-time before the eyes of the audience. This is a collective narrative exercise that bets on the power of presence and imagination, offering a unique theatrical experience in the heart of the city.

Let’s Go to the Square 2026! Central Europe in the Centre of Athens
2026-05-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Mesologgiou Square, Mesologgiou Square, Athens, Athens, 116 34, Greece
As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026, the Embassies of Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and Austria in Athens invite the public to a multicultural celebration. Mesologgiou Square will be transformed into a vibrant meeting point of cultures, bringing the traditions, flavours and rhythms of Central Europe to the heart of the city.

From 18:30 to 21:00, visitors will have the opportunity to sample traditional delicacies and drinks from the participating countries. The evening reaches its highlight at 19:00, when the dance group from the Hellenic Centre for Folklore Studies (EL.KE.LA.M.) takes to the stage with a programme of traditional dances, inviting the audience to join in a large communal circle dance.

At the same time, a specially designed children’s area will offer creative activities for younger visitors.

Marina Spanou Live
2026-05-28 20:00 - 22:30 | Ermou & Agion Asomaton Square, Ermou & Agion Asomaton Square, Athens, 118 51, Greece
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.

“we are still here,
in the streets of Athens,
praising our teenage loves,
our first taste of freedom
and the songs that made us travel

we are still here,
a few years older
a few years more dream-bound
with the same need
to share everything we lived,
the bars we loved,
the benches that held us,
the walkways that managed
to keep us close

we are still here,
just like then
I’ll be waiting for you,
M”

Band & Crew:
Kostis Vichos | Bass, Orchestrations
Dionysis Morfis | Guitar
Apostolis Bournias | Percussion, Drums
Giorgos Kourelis | Keyboards
Ilias Karoumbalis | Sound Engineering
Agapitos Kataxakis | Sound Engineering
Maria Venetaki | Lighting Design
Marco Arguello | Poster Photography
Artemis Valyraki | Poster Design
Christos Spanos | Artistic Direction

Athens Photo World: The FIFA World Cup 1930 – 2026 by the Associated Press
2026-05-29 06:00 - 23:30 | National Garden, Vas. Amalias 1, Athens, Athens, 105 57, Greece
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.

It 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.

Exhibition duration: 29 May – 31 July

Athens Photo World: Michalis Pappas – Mitos, The Thread of Greece
2026-05-29 06:00 - 23:30 | The Athens Concert Hall – Megaron, Vas. Sofias & Kokkali, Athens, 115 21, Greece
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”.

Moving 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.

Exhibition duration: 29 May – 31 August

The Gift That Remained Unopened!
2026-05-29 17:00 - 18:30 | National Garden, Vas. Amalias 1, Athens, Athens, 105 57, Greece
A secret parcel, hidden among the centuries-old thickets of the National Garden, awaits its first explorers. For the Athens City Festival 2026, the B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation invites young citizens to an unconventional adventure blurring the lines between detective work and fine art. Armed with magnifying glasses and “scientific” gloves, children will track the artistic footprints of the legendary Stephen Antonakos.

Drawing inspiration from the artist’s iconic “Travel Collages” and “Packages”, participants dive into the world of conceptual art through immersive role-playing and team missions. They will discover how a simple journey transforms into a collage and how a sealed package can contain entire universes, eventually crafting their own original masterpieces using organic materials gathered directly from the Garden’s ecosystem.

For 50 years, this mysterious “gift” has sat patiently in the heart of the city’s most iconic green space. By turning Antonakos’ legacy of sealed artworks into a living, breathing mystery, this event offers a rare, hands-on exploration of the intersection between art and the environment.

Meeting point: Entrance on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, opposite the B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation.

This activity is only available in Greek.

ENTEKA ATHENS pres. A Street Full of Dance
2026-05-29 17:30 - 23:00 | Agion Asomaton Square, Agion Asomaton Square, Athens, Athens, 105 53, Greece
Enteka Athens, in collaboration with Three Cents, transforms Agion Asomaton Square in Thissio into a large open-air dancefloor. The sound of vinyl takes over the street, offering a distinctive listening session that moves from the house energy of Honestly, Nevermind to the African pulse of African Giant and the raw street aesthetic of Devi Tirar Más Fotos. A gathering where afro and global beats become the common thread for a community moving to the same rhythm, set against the summer atmosphere of Athens.

The evening’s line-up features DEMAR, HARDPAN, DEZMOS and NIK J, promising an experience full of groove, emotion and non-stop dancing under the Athenian sky.

Tilda Swinton: Ongoing
2026-05-29 18:00 - 23:00 | Onassis Ready, 2 Strati Tsirka, Ag. Ioannis Rentis, 182 33, Greece
Marking its fifth year with a great collaboration with Onassis Stegi, we offer an encounter with one of the season’s most keenly discussed artistic propositions. At its centre is Tilda Swinton, a figure who has long moved with deliberate, almost defiant ease between cinema, fashion, and the visual arts, each appearance less a performance than a considered cultural gesture.

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

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

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

A Historical Walk with Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos: Kypriadou
2026-05-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Holy Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, 2 Andreopoulou, Athens, 111 41, Greece
On the fringes of Patisia, where the urban density gives way to a different architectural rhythm and a quieter Athenian breath, the City of Athens Festival invites us to discover the Kypriadou district. Guided by Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos, this walk unravels the history of a model neighbourhood, Athens’ original “garden city” that set the blueprint for suburban areas like Psychiko and Nea Smyrni.

As we wander past grand villas, hidden ateliers, and streets that preserve the imprint of a different era, we’ll trace the footsteps of the so-called “Kypriadis School,” as the great artist Yannis Moralis once named it. From the architectural vision of Aristotelis Zachos to the homes of legends like Parthenis, Kontoglou, Pikionis, and Argyros, this neighbourhood emerges as a living canvas of the famed ’30s Generation and the Athenian intelligentsia. This tour connects modernism, memory, and everyday life, illuminating a side of the city that remains charming, unexpected, and deeply Athenian.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Fairytales with Naya Oikonomopoulou
2026-05-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Voutie Park, Voutie Park, Athens, 118 52, Greece
Now, silence… and all ears!

Folk tales from the oral traditions of Greece and around the world form a precious mosaic of human experience. These are stories not written on paper, but shaped from mouth to mouth, travelling through the centuries to reach us today, carrying with them the fears, hopes and dreams of entire generations.

In this performance, storytelling becomes more than narration—it becomes a living experience. Traditional songs act as the sonic memory of our culture, awakening emotions and images from a time when people gathered around a hearth to share stories. At the same time, original music embraces these ancient tales, giving them a fresh, contemporary breath that bridges past and present.

Music: Maria Georgopoulou

This activity is only available in Greek.

A live Cretan Feast with Vassilis Skoulas
2026-05-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Plato’s Academy Park, Monastiriou 138, Athens, Athens, 104 42, Greece
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.

In 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.

EMST Rooftop Party
2026-05-29 19:00 - 23:00 | National Museum of Contemporary Art, National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ), Athens, Athens, 117 43, Greece
EMST – National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens opens its doors from morning until late afternoon, inviting the city’s residents and visitors to a major celebration of contemporary art with free admission. It is a unique opportunity for culture lovers to explore both the museum’s permanent collections and its current temporary exhibitions, discovering outstanding works by Greek and international artists.
The cultural experience culminates on the impressive rooftop terrace of EMST, transformed into the ultimate urban setting for a special cocktail party. Against the breathtaking 360-degree views of illuminated Athens, the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill, guests will enjoy refreshing drinks and cocktails while the evening’s soundtrack is shaped by the eclectic DJ sets of beloved radio producers and DJs Mirella Kappa, Theodosis Michos and Nikos Diamantopoulos. A perfect summer experience combining art, music and the urban landscape beneath the Athenian sky.
Entry will operate on a first-come, first-served basis due to the limited capacity of the museum and rooftop terrace.

SFERA pres. Marseaux LIVE
2026-05-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Pangrati Grove, Pangrati Grove, Athens, Athens, 116 35, Greece
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.

Against 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.

Whether 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.
