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SUMMARY:Fitness Sessions
DESCRIPTION:A chance to get moving in the lush green setting of Eleftherias Park\, where expert trainers and their teams lead sessions focused on health and wellbeing. \n\nAt the Fitness Sessions\, exercise is all about fun—not competition. Yoga\, Pilates and aerobic workouts are adapted to suit all levels\, aiming to inspire a lifestyle of movement and balance.\n\nBring your own mat!
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/fitness-sessions/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T232748
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SUMMARY:Fairy Tales in the Square: Ermioni Detsika and Lida Xydia
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nA journey into the wonderful and magical world of folk fairy tales. A unique form of storytelling\, rooted in the oral literature of peoples from all over the world. It has accompanied the growth of people throughout the centuries and majestically continues to this day. Ermioni Detsika\, a kindergarten teacher and storyteller\, transports us into beloved stories filled with grandfathers\, radishes\, animals that put out fires\, and brave girls\, all framed by traditional songs\, playful tunes\, and riddles. The musician Lida Xydia will accompany the storytelling with her kanonaki\, creating a unique atmosphere for both young and old.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/fairy-tales-in-the-square-ermioni-detsika-and-lida-xydia/
LOCATION:Avdi Square\, Giatrakou 9\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,FOR KIDS,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T223000
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SUMMARY:Lycabettus Sunset Live: Nefeli Fasouli
DESCRIPTION:Nefeli Fasouli—the breakout star of Greece’s new music generation—returns to the This is Athens City Festival with a live performance at the idyllic “balcony” of Agios Georgios on Lycabettus Hill.\n\nLike a figure straight out of the French New Wave\, Fasouli moves gracefully across genres\, turning each performance into a musical surprise and inviting her audience on a journey through her world of sound.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/lycabettus-sunset-live-nefeli-fasouli-2/
LOCATION:Church of Saint George of Lycabettus\, Lycabettus Hill\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250507T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T232748
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SUMMARY:Menta Live with Babis Stokas
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, May 7th\, at 21:00 in the evening\, at Eleftherias Park – in the center of Athens – we spread our mats and towels on the grass and sing together under the stars. \nEntrance is free!\n\nWe bring our friends\, our loved ones\, our smiles\, our towels\, our mats\, our drinks\, and experience together the magic of companionship\, the unique atmosphere of MENTA LIVE\, under the Attic sky.\n\nA spring Menta Live by Menta 88\, featuring the best moments of Babis Stokas\, from his great career with Pyx Lax and the top songs from his solo discography.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/menta-live-with-babis-stokas/
LOCATION:Eleftherias Park\, Eleftherias Park\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 21\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T140000
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SUMMARY:1st Athens International Youth Theatre Festival
DESCRIPTION:In the Park of Plato’s Academy\, a place of particular significance\, the Athens International Youth Theatre Festival “City-Citizen-Culture” will take place for the first time from May 8th to 9th.\n\nInitiated by the Festival of the Municipality of Athens and supported by the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation\, Athens is transformed into a living monument\, inviting participants to reflect on the contemporary challenges for Democracy\, the State\, and the Citizen.\n\nMore than 250 students from Athens\, Kallithea\, Acharnes\, Glyfada\, Nea Propontida\, and Syracuse\, using Ancient Drama as an educational tool\, will present theatrical performances. Through this creative coexistence\, they will exchange thoughts and emotions\, experiencing Athens as a global symbol of Democracy.\n\n“Polis-Citizen-Culture” marks the birth of an institution that will promote Athens as a tourist destination\, highlight the value of ancient drama\, and emphasize the importance of safeguarding fundamental concepts such as the Citizen and Democracy\, which are being tested in our times.\n\nThursday\, May 8th\n10:00 – 10:40 Voices Without Borders / 7th General Lyceum of Acharnes\n11:00 – 11:40 The Appearances of Dionysus / Liceo Tommaso Gargallo\n12:00 – 12:40 Changing Democracies – The Greek Case / 7th Gymnasium of Kallithea\n13:00 – 13:50 Signature Name in Holograph / Big Bang School\, Nea Propontida
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/1st-athens-international-youth-theatre-festival/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,THEATER
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T200000
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SUMMARY:Group Exhibition: Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Abandoned Cartographies and Other Odd Hours explores uncharted regions of the subconscious\, forming a constellation of inquiries that defy rationality\, order and narrative coherence. It focuses on lived experiences that elude conscious perception and information\, opening up pathways to introspection and revealing hidden layers of the psyche. At the same time\, it activates stimuli that unearth buried memories and latent anxieties. \n\nCurated by: Dinos Chatzirafailidis \n\nParticipating artists: Elli Antoniou\, Giorgos Yiatromanolakis\, Konstantinos Lianos\, Stefania Strouza\, Dimitris Tampakis\, Sokratis Fatouros\, Despina Charitonidi\, James Fuller\, Shambhavi Kaul\, Louis-Philippe Scoufaras\, Sasha Streshna \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00–15:00 & 17:00–20:00 Saturday: 11:00–16:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/group-exhibition-abandoned-cartographies-and-other-odd-hours/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery\, Chalkokondyli 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 32\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T203000
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SUMMARY:Vassilis Papageorgiou - Painting and Sculpture: Lignea Creatura Stans
DESCRIPTION:The worlds of plants\, animals and humans—along with legend\, myth\, imagination and dream—form the basis of Vassilis Papageorgiou’s new artistic exploration. His paradoxical heroes and hand-crafted wooden creatures inhabit both two- and three-dimensional space in a state of perpetual whirling. Through an aesthetic lens\, Papageorgiou reflects on the consequences of humanity’s destructive impact on the natural world. From this meditation\, he generates new values—drawn from the cultural references of nature and tradition—that define the conditions for coexistence. \n\nOpening hours: Monday – Friday: 11:30–14:30 & 17:30–20:30 Saturday: 11:30–15:00
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/vassilis-papageorgiou-painting-lignea-creatura-stans/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Gallery Ersi\, Kleomenous 4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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SUMMARY:Evi Papagianni: A Finding Place
DESCRIPTION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio presents the exhibition “A Finding Place” by artist and art therapist Paraskevi Papagianni.\n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 18:00–21:00\, Saturday: 11:00–15:00\, Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/eva-papagianni-a-finding-place/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Mosaico Fine Art Studio\, Kesarias 18-20\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 27\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T233000
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CREATED:20250422T094324Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Movie Nights
DESCRIPTION:Queer Movie Nights is a one-of-a-kind celebration of LGBTQI+ cinema in Athens. Launched in May 2022 to mark the International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia\, Biphobia and Interphobia\, the series has since evolved into a dedicated platform for screening queer short and feature films\, as well as documentaries. Its mission is to create a safe\, expressive space where queer stories from around the world can shine through the powerful lens of cinema.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/queer-movie-nights-5/
LOCATION:Trianon Cinema\, Kodrigktonos 21\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 34\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T200000
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SUMMARY:An Athenian Society Tour and Lecture on the Topic: Athenian Relocation
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nEnjoy a guided tour of the Athenian Society and the Athenian Museum\, followed by a talk from President Eleftherios G. Skiadas\, marking the release of his new book on Athenian Relocation.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athenian-society-tour-lecture-athenian-relocation/
LOCATION:Association of the Athenians\, Kekropos 10\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 58\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,LITERATURE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T232748
CREATED:20250424T102622Z
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SUMMARY:CONQUISTADORS
DESCRIPTION:Nikos Kyriakopoulos and his conquistadors disembark on Lenorman Street. \n\nDragons and wild beasts\, locals and conquistadors—and even Death himself—battle deep in untrodden jungles. \n\nThe thirty-six works in this exhibition are not intended to serve History or the historical genre of painting. Instead\, the artist draws his material from the mythos surrounding the Age of Discovery\, crafting images that move beyond naturalism\, both in form and content. Created using monotype\, a technique dating back to the 16th century\, the works gain added resonance when paired with the fantastical stories they depict. The adventures of the characters serve as a point of departure—not only for the adventures of line and colour\, but also for reflection on themes such as desire\, fear\, conflict and illusion. \n\nOpening: Thursday 8 May 2025\, 19:30–23:00 \n\nOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00–18:00 Saturday: 11:00–15:00 Closed on Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/conquistadors/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Macart’s Cultural Space\, Lenorman 244\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,EXHIBITION,FREE,GALLERY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T232748
CREATED:20250327T131719Z
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SUMMARY:Midnight Express: Μad Μax
DESCRIPTION:Midnight Express is the ultimate creation of our resident film guru\, Akis Kapranos. After countless hours spent at the legendary midnight screenings of Alphaville and Cine Dexameni\, he set out to bring that magic back to life. A chance for older generations to reminisce\, for younger ones to discover\, and for all of us to share in a peak cinematic experience. What could be better?\n\nThis time\, Midnight Express steps out of the dark and under the stars. In the beautiful garden of the Athens Observatory\, the cult classic Mad Max takes us back in time and reminds us what groundbreaking cinema is all about.\n\nBooking required.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/midnight-express-mad-max/
LOCATION:National Observatory of Athens\, Lofos Nymphon\, Athens\, Athens\, 118 10\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T232748
CREATED:20250320T174013Z
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SUMMARY:Agia Fanfara and DJ Spery
DESCRIPTION:Agia Fanfara\, the 25-piece brass\, woodwind\, and percussion band\, is more than just a musical ensemble—it’s a phenomenon! Humble in nature\, they have captured the hearts of the Greek public and\, unwittingly\, become superstars.\n\nGet ready for another unforgettable musical experience! Agia Fanfara kicks off their parade at Monastiraki Square\, winds its way through Adrianou Street\, and ends at Theseion Square\, bringing an unforgettable musical celebration. Joining them\, DJ Spery will elevate the night with her Balkan music collection.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/agia-fanfara-dj-spery/
LOCATION:Monastiraki Square\, Moanstiraki Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T230000
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SUMMARY:Vassilis Karakatsanis: Urban Tools
DESCRIPTION:Vassilis Karakatsanis invites us on a journey through the spectrum of contemporary existence—a complex\, ever-evolving interplay of memories\, collective narratives and social dynamics. His exhibition Urban Tools unfolds as a compelling dialogue between past and present\, the personal and the monumental. Seven large-scale paintings\, accompanied by numerous smaller works—created using acrylic\, oil and gouache on canvas—invite a deep exploration of life in all its textures and tones. At the heart of Karakatsanis’ practice lies a transcendent inner process shaped by memory and materiality. The exhibition title hints at the hidden mechanisms that define a place’s essence: the subtle\, often invisible tools that help us navigate\, define and interpret the environments we inhabit—as well as those that shape and compose our very being. The urban landscape is not only his subject matter; it becomes his medium. Each brushstroke reveals the layered relationship between its singularity and the stories it holds. Symbols of personal and collective identity\, ideology and emotion are interwoven into the fabric of daily life. \n\nOpening night: Thursday 8 May 2025\, 20:00 \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday & Friday: 12:00–21:00 Saturday: 12:00–15:00 Closed on Monday\, Wednesday and Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/vassilis-karakatsanis-urban-tools/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Genesis Gallery\, Ippokratous 121\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 72\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,GALLERY
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