This is Athens City Festival

Midnight Express: '80s Night Out
2026-05-25 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Athens) | Plato’s Academy Park, Monastiriou 138, Athens, Athens, 104 42, Greece
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.
For 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.
Programme:
11/05: Out of Africa, Sydney Pollack, 198518/05: Labyrinth, Jim Henson, 198625/05: Big Trouble in Little China, John Carpenter, 1986

Fairytales for Adults with Taxiarchis Beligiannis
2026-05-25 21:30 - 23:00 | Rizari Park, Rizari 5, Athens, Athens, 106 76, Greece
Once upon a time, and a long while ago…
Join 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.
It 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.
Guitar, accordion, vocals: Natalia KotsaniPercussion: Stefanos Agiopoulos
This activity is only available in Greek.

Photography Exhibition: Oleksandr Glyadyelov – Look at Ukraine
2026-05-26 06:00 - 23:59, 2026-05-27 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.

Ecological Translation
2026-05-26 08:00 - 22:00 | Goethe-Institut Athen, 14-16 Omirou, Athens, 106 72, Greece
The Goethe-Institut Athen presents the exhibition Ecological Translation, a bold exploration of our relationship with the natural world.

What if technology allowed us to speak directly with animals and plants?

Drawing 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.

Artists:
Kyriaki Goni
Abelardo Gil-Fournier
Nona Inescu
Agata Ingarden
Bill Kouligas
Raffaela Naldi Rossano
Zoë Paul
Jenna Sutela

Concept: Alexander Damianos
Curation: Asya Yaghmurian

Exhibition duration: 28 April – 30 May.

Opening hours: Monday–Thursday: 08:00–22:00, Friday: 08:00–17:00 & Saturday: 08:00–14:30 (23 May: closed).

Nikolas Klironomos: A Retrospective (1985–2025)
2026-05-26 11:00 - 19:00 | The City of Athens Gallery, Municipal Gallery of Athens, Athens, Athens, 104 36, Greece
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.

Klironomos 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.

In 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.

This 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.

Exhibition duration: 1 May – 14 June

Opening hours: Tuesday–Saturday: 11:00–19:00; Sunday: 10:00–16:00. Closed on Monday.

Panos Charalambous: COLUMBIA
2026-05-26 11:00 - 20:00 | CITRONNE Gallery, 19 Patriarchou Ioakim, Athens, 106 75, Greece
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.

Charalambous 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.

In 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.

Exhibition duration: 29 April – 29 June

Opening hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:00–20:00; Wednesday, Saturday: 11:00–16:00. Closed on Monday & Sunday.

Guided Tours of the Cavafy Archive
2026-05-26 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.

The Mantinians pres. Moschofilero Walking To The Top at NYN ESTI (EMST)
2026-05-26 15:00 - 19:00 | National Museum of Contemporary Art, National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ), Athens, Athens, 117 43, Greece
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.”

Visitors 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.

The Historical Archive of the National Bank of Greece Opens Up to the City
2026-05-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Historical Archives Of National Bank, Diomidis Mansion, 146 3is Septemvriou, Athens, 112 51, Greece
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.

The 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.

1st tour: 16:00–18:00
2nd tour: 18:00–20:00

Bookings open one week before each event, at 14:00.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Guided Tour at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST)
2026-05-26 17:00 - 18:30 | National Museum of Contemporary Art, National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ), Athens, Athens, 117 43, Greece
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.

17:00 | Jani Christou: Enantiodromia
Curator 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.

18:00 | Ode to Things: Niki Kanagini (Retrospective)
The 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.

Meeting Point: Foyer

This activity is only available in Greek.

Demosthenes Agrafiotis: "Xαrtιά" [Crossroads & Junctions] 1975–2025
2026-05-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Art Project Space, 66 Falirou, Athens, 117 41, Greece
At Art Project Space, the exhibition “Xαrtιά” [Crossroads & Junctions] 1975–2025 carries both a retrospective and emotional resonance. Originally conceived by Demosthenes Agrafiotis himself for late 2025, his sudden passing has transformed this presentation into a vital tribute to the expansive work and thought of a true pioneer in Greek experimental art and poetry.

Spanning five decades of creation, the exhibition invites the public to navigate the “crossroads” where Agrafiotis’s writing, imagery, and theoretical enquiries met. It is a rare opportunity to trace the evolution of a mind that saw art as a constant state of transition and experimentation.

Alongside the retrospective, the exhibition presents his final creation: the artist’s book “Synoda” (Accompaniments), released in a limited, numbered edition of just 40 unique copies. This is more than an exhibition; it is a final, precious dialogue with an artist who thought of art as a field for experimentation, deep enquiry, and a state of constant transition.

Exhibition duration: 20–30 May

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

Fitness Sessions
2026-05-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Eleftherias Park, Eleftherias Park, Athens, Athens, 115 21, Greece
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.

Set 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.

Participation 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.

Greek Cinema Nights 2026
2026-05-26 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-27 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
2026-05-26 20:30, 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
2026-05-26 20:30, 2026-05-27 20:30 | Open Air Cinema “Aello”, Patission 140, Athens, Athens, 112 57, Greece

World Lindy Hop Day: Open-Air Swing Party
2026-05-26 21:00 - 23:00 | 148 Ermou, 148 Ermou, Athens, 105 53, Greece
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.

Lindy 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.

The 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.

Among 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.

Nikos Kalafatis: Primavera
2026-05-27 10:00 - 18:00 | Technohoros Art Gallery, 12 Lempesi, Athens, 117 42, Greece
Nikos Kalafatis presents Primavera, an exhibition curated by Athena Schina, at Technohoros Art Gallery. It is a vibrant, optimistic, and deeply personal tribute to the natural world. For Kalafatis, nature isn’t just a subject; it’s a constant source of daily observation and artistic discovery. Taking the energy of spring as his starting point, the artist creates a world where simple, discarded materials are granted a second life. Driftwood, metals, ropes, feathers, and various objets trouvés are meticulously transformed through painting, sculpture, and engraving into works brimming with poetry, ingenuity, and a subtle touch of wit.
This isn’t just a traditional look at the outdoors; it’s an invitation to adopt a lighter, more observant way of being, one that is open to the “everyday miracles” of the city and beyond. In the heart of the festival, Primavera proves that spring isn’t just a season; it’s a creative state of mind.

Exhibition duration: 8–30 May

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

Presentation of Τhe House of General Napoleon Zervas
2026-05-27 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.

Dr. Yiannis N. Tzortzis: Greenland: Blue Ice
2026-05-27 14:00 - 20:00 | a.antonopoulou.art Gallery, 20 Aristofanous, Athens, 105 54, Greece
The a.antonopoulou.art gallery presents the new solo photography exhibition by Dr. Giannis Tzortzis, which is held under the auspices of the Embassy of Denmark in Greece. Through a “green photographic journey” carried out in August 2024, the artist captures the “barometer of global climate change”: Greenland.

The exhibition is a powerful “visual cry of anguish,” documenting UNESCO World Heritage sites at risk and the everyday life of the Indigenous Inuit people. Tzortzis’ experiential images highlight the fragile beauty of the landscape and the dramatic reality of the climate crisis, reminding us that ice takes on a deep blue color just before it disappears forever.

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

Opening: Thursday, May 7 at 19:00.

Exhibition duration: 7 May – 13 June

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

Discovering Athens Through Water
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:30 | ISAP Ano Patissia, ISAP Ano Patissia, Athens, 111 43, Greece
Cooling Havens, an innovative European project of the City of Athens, invites you to an immersive walk through Ano Patisia, in one of Athens’ most vibrant neighbourhoods. Newly created cooling points serve as the starting point for rediscovering our relationship with water, public space, and the urban environment.
Exploring traces of the city’s past, contemporary infrastructure and everyday urban life, the walk highlights the role of water in shaping Athens while opening up a conversation about climate resilience and the city’s future. Blending history, environmental awareness, and urban experience, the route offers a fresh perspective on the Athenian landscape.
Cooling Havens (G.A. EUI02-098) is a European project exploring the role of water in contemporary urban design, highlighting solutions that strengthen cities’ resilience in the face of the climate crisis. Co-funded by the European Union, the project is delivered by a consortium led by the City of Athens, in collaboration with ten implementation partners and three European transfer cities.
Meeting point: Ano Patisia

This activity is only available in Greek.

Guided Tour: Nikolas Klironomos Retrospective "1985–2025"
2026-05-27 17:30 - 19:00 | The City of Athens Gallery, Municipal Gallery of Athens, Athens, Athens, 104 36, Greece
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.

As 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.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Melachrinos Velentzas: Rebirth
2026-05-27 18:00 - 19:30 | National Garden, Vas. Amalias 1, Athens, Athens, 105 57, Greece
An abandoned piano, long-silent in a dusty Athenian corner, finds its voice once more. Pianist and performer Melachrinos Velentzas presents Rebirth, blending performance, installation, and collective ritual in some of the city’s most emblematic spaces.

Through a musical ceremony, Velentzas resuscitates an instrument that has endured years of stillness. It is a powerful parallel between the decay of a forgotten object and the quiet frustration of a person who has lost their connection to “play.” But this isn’t just a performance to watch, it’s an invitation to participate. As the notes echo through the air, you are invited to join a collective act of storytelling, leaving your own personal histories on the stools of other “forgotten” pianos from across Athens.

Part of the artist’s long-term research into the materiality of instruments and the memories held within the city’s homes, Rebirth transforms individual loss into a shared, redemptive experience. Come and witness the city’s silent history find its rhythm again.

Alexandros Georgiou: Fairyland in Midsummer
2026-05-27 19:00 | Rebecca Camhi Gallery, 9 Leonidou, Metaxourgio, 104 37, Greece
Rebecca Camhi Gallery presents the solo exhibition “Fairlyland in Midsummer” by Alexandros Georgiou with his latest artworks. The exhibition offers a profound, multi-layered look at the artist’s trajectory through oils and works on paper that reveal the evolution of his technique, themes, and internal search. Georgiou introduces us to a personal, introspective world where memory, travel, and the metaphysical coexist with potent symbolism and a characteristic fluidity of line. His enigmatic figures and landscapes appear to hover outside of time, inviting the viewer on a quiet yet deep internal journey. This is a rare opportunity to engage with the work of an artist who moves with great sensitivity between the human and the transcendent.

Opening: Wednesday 27 May, 19:00.

Exhibition duration: 27 May – 24 July

Opening hours: Tuesday–Friday: 12:00–18:00; Saturday: 12:00–16:00. Closed on Monday & Sunday.

Fairytales with Georgia Chaikali
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.

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.
