This is Athens City Festival

Midnight Screenings with Midnight Express
2025-09-20 23:30 - 2025-09-21 05:30 (Europe/Athens) | Athinas Str., Athinas Street, Athens, Athens, 105 52, Greece
Back with another installment of midnight screenings, the concept of film aficionado Akis Kapranos returns, featuring three films, three unique worlds, and an unforgettable cinematic experience beneath the city stars.

The Love Bug, Robert Stevenson, 1968 (108′)

The lovable Herbie, the “Beetle with a soul,” brings laughter and action in this classic Disney comedy. A race car driver in a career crisis and a car with personality prove that friendship and dedication win every race. A light-hearted, feel-good film that continues to captivate both young and old.

Christine, John Carpent, 1983 (110′)

From Stephen King’s imagination and directed by John Carpenter comes one of the most iconic thrillers of the ’80s. A seemingly innocent red Plymouth Fury develops a life of its own, dragging its young owner into a dark obsession. A cult classic that explores the darker side of passion, uniquely capturing the atmosphere of the ’80s and still beloved by horror movie fans today.

Blade Runner, Ridley Scott, 1982 (117′)

More than just a science fiction film, Ridley Scott’s iconic futuristic noir transports us to the dark, rainy Los Angeles of 2019. “Blade runners” hunt down replicants, genetically engineered humans, in a story that goes beyond police procedural to explore deep existential questions about identity and humanity. A masterpiece that defined the genre.

Yoga
2025-09-21 08:00 - 11:00
A morning dedicated to wellness, harmony, and inner peace, right in the heart of a street you never imagined could be transformed into a space for yoga!

On Sunday, September 21, we’re transforming Athinas Street into an open-air space for exercise and relaxation. Join us to connect breath and movement in a free yoga class for all levels. Leading instructors will guide us on a journey of body and mind exploration on one of the most bustling streets in central Athens.

8:00: Gentle Hatha Yoga Flow: Pantelis Nikolaidis – Ioanna Vinnakou
9:00: Dynamic Yoga Flow: Konstantina Papadopoulou – Angeliki Giannouli
10:00: Partner – Acro Yoga: Pantelis Nikolaidis – Konstantina Papadopoulou

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Kids Workshop: The Breathing City
2025-09-21 10:00 - 12:00
A workshop for children aged 5-7 who travel in a city free of cars. A first introduction to the ways and benefits of public transport, combined with a fun game of getting around in a cleaner, quieter, and more human-friendly Athens, the city we’d love to have. Young explorers experience the city in a whole new way, through creativity, imagination, and movement.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Recyle to the Beat - Paint for a Cause
2025-09-21 10:00 - 14:00
In collaboration with the City of Athens Waste Management Department, children and parents take on a creative mission: transforming organic-waste brown bins into small works of art!

With brushes and paints, the bins come to life and embark on a journey to schools, nurseries, and neighborhoods around the city, aiming to raise awareness among both young and old. One of these bins will remain on Athinas Street as a unique symbol of the initiative, reminding us that recycling can be both a game and an art form.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Fitness Fun
2025-09-21 11:00 - 14:00
Get on with your morning of fitness and wellness, in the heart of the city as Athinas Street is transforming into an open-air fitness space.

From 11:00 to 14:00, acclaimed trainers will lead unique sessions that fill the street with energy and movement. With exercises for all levels, smiles, and plenty of participation, the experience here counts more than any record.

11:00: Fitness Partner Pattern: Giannis Piperakis – Anna Vazeou
12:00: Athletes Performance: Pavlos Terzopoulos
13:00: Fit & Fun Games: Panagiotis Katsaounos – Alexandros Baltas

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Tracing the New Bike Lane
2025-09-21 11:00 - 14:00
We’re putting our foot on the pedal on Athinas Street and heading off on a ride through Patissia, Kypseli, and Sepolia, tracing the route of the City of Athens’ brand-new Bike Lane Network, set to be officially unveiled this October.

This preview ride is powered by the City of Athens Police’s electric bikes and joined by members of the Podilattiki cycling community, along with other local cycling advocates. We aim to promote cycling as a means of everyday transport, in line with sustainable mobility goals and the Athens Climate Agreement.

Starting Point: Athinas Street and Evripidou Street

Get Skated & Educated
2025-09-21 11:00 - 17:00
Experienced instructors from Ministry of Concrete guide both beginner and advanced skaters, helping them discover or improve their skills on skateboards and rollers. And the best part? It all happens on car-free Athinas Street, giving you the ultimate experience of movement with safety, freedom, and joy.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Bicycle Workshop: How I Imagine the City
2025-09-21 11:30 - 14:30
Hit the street with imagination. We lay down turf and cushions, and with the help of an artist, we invite children to pick up a brush and paint the city of their dreams. In this activity, children have the chance to design the future they envision, bringing their dreams to life with colour and creativity.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Pedal Power Workshop: A Cycling Track with Traffic Signs
2025-09-21 11:30 - 14:30
Children aged 4 to 11 can become mini-cyclists on a specially designed track complete with real traffic signs. This activity offers a fun and interactive way for kids to learn road safety rules through play and movement. With bikes provided, they can practise, explore, and most importantly, have fun.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Spin Art Bicycle Workshop: Paint with My Bike
2025-09-21 11:30 - 14:30
On Athinas Street, you cycle for your very own piece of art! A custom-designed bike, with its rear wheel spinning a disc of paint, creates unique, colourful compositions on A4 paper. Both young and old are welcome to try it out, experiment, and take home their own piece of art as a memento of this special celebration.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Comic Workshop: Dimitra Adamopoulou & Nikolaos Stefadouros
2025-09-21 12:00 - 13:30
Award-winning cartoonists guide us through the vibrant world of the ninth art, revealing, step by step, how stories and heroes come to life. Together, we’ll craft a giant comic, where our imagination and creativity take centre stage in the Festival’s most colourful and engaging workshop.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Mission: No Car Children's Workshop
2025-09-21 12:00 - 14:00
A solar storm hits the city, and suddenly all the cars go offline. The event sparks a few different reactions: some cheer, seeing it as a golden opportunity for cleaner air, while others grumble about how to get around. In a fun, interactive workshop, kids aged 8-12 become the heroes! They’ll discover that city life without a car isn’t a dead end—it’s an exciting adventure, full of brand new ways to get around.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Photo Credits: Vangelis Patsialos, Technopolis City of Athens

Antonis Vavagiannis: Not Even a Quiz
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:00
An unexpected event that turns everything we know about quizzes on its head! In the heart of Athens, the audience becomes the star of an experience filled with humour, interaction, and surprises. This isn’t just a simple Q&A; it’s a dynamic game that breaks the boundaries of imagination and floods the street with energy.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Theatrical Game: No Car Adventure
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:00
Children and parents embark on an interactive adventure along Athinas Street, with four exciting stations full of games and hands-on activities. Each station has a unique theme, blending learning with fun. The goal of the event is to foster a new culture of urban mobility, raise environmental awareness, and promote safe movement in the city. An adventure for the whole family that transforms Athinas Street into a space for exploration and play.

Please note this activity will be held in Greek.

Dinoverse: Thought dinosaurs went extinct?
2025-09-21 12:00 - 16:00
Thought dinosaurs went extinct? Think again!

Ross, a super-sweet, playful, and high-energy teen T-Rex, has appeared in the heart of the city and is looking for friends. Come meet him up close and personal to feed him, snap a few photos, take him for a walk, and play with him until you’re out of breath! It’s a blast for all ages and proof that, after all, dinosaurs are still here.

15-Minute Open Neighbourhood
2025-09-21 13:00 - 17:00
The City of Athens, with the support of the Commonspace Co-op, invites you to take part in a neighborhood mapping activity through a short online questionnaire.

This initiative is part of the 15-Minute Open Neighbourhood project, which aims to encourage walking and the use of low-impact, environmentally friendly forms of transport.

The goal is to connect key community locations, such as parks, schools, cultural and leisure venues, Municipal Clinics, and Citizens’ Service Centres (KEP), via walking and cycling routes that take no longer than 15 minutes.

Help us map your neighborhood and reimagine the city together!

Please note this event will be held in Greek.

Cool Crips: Redefining Disability
2025-09-21 13:00 - 17:00
Athinas Street transforms into a space for reflection and contemplation. A hands-on workshop that confronts us with the real issues of disability and exclusion.

Through a specially designed course, participants “experience” exclusion and come to realise that the barriers are not within the body, but in the environment around us. As we move through the corridor, our everyday lives change momentarily: we struggle, adapt, and perceive reality – both our own and that of others – with new eyes. We envision a city that embraces everyone, everything, and all walks of life.

A questionnaire at the beginning and end of the experience provides unexpected answers to tough questions.

Caricatures by: Thanasis Petropoulos, Dimitra Adamopoulou, Nikolaos Stefadouros
2025-09-21 13:30 - 15:00
On Athinas Street, your smile turns into a work of art! Award-winning cartoonists Thanasis Petropoulos, Dimitra Adamopoulou, and Nikolas Stefadouros (Stef) are waiting to sketch both young and old in their own humorous style. A delightful, vibrant “snapshot” of the day that transforms the street into a colourful album filled with laughter, surprises, and little memories for the whole family. An original experience that blends the art of caricature with the lively atmosphere of the city centre.

DJ Set by Vasia Rentoumi
2025-09-21 17:30 - 18:30
Without music, everything feels lifeless! Menta FM’s beloved radio producer, Vasia Rentoumi, takes the reins to create a musical backdrop for an Athinas Street like you’ve never experienced before. Sounds, rhythm, and pure energy will flood the street, inviting us all to celebrate.

Panos Vlahos Live Concert
2025-09-21 18:30 - 20:00
A unique concert full of improvisation, songs, laughter, and spontaneity with the unceasing Panos Vlahos, who brings his own energetic baggage to the “Car-Free Athinas Street” stage, closing this big Athenian open-air event with everything he’s gathered throughout his career. His songs tell stories that are personal, social, and political. For Panos, art is all about community, and he will bring that sense of connection alive, promising moments full of emotion, joy, and genuine togetherness.
