This is Athens City Festival

Guided Tour at the City of Athens Museum
2026-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Athens) | The City of Athens Museum, 5-7 loannou Paparrigopoulou, Athens, 105 61, Greece
The City of Athens Museum (Vouros-Eutaxias Foundation) will welcome us for a rather special look at the capital’s modern history. The tour spans two iconic buildings that tell the story of a city finding its feet.
We start at the legendary “Old Palace”, the first residence of King Otto and Queen Amalia. It’s a space deeply intertwined with the very first steps Athens took as a modern European capital. Here, you’ll see the city through the objects and grand rooms that helped define its new, royal identity.

The journey then moves into the second building of the complex, the former home of the Dekozis-Vouros family. This is where things get personal. It offers a much more intimate glimpse into Athenian “high society” life, revealing the aesthetics, the daily habits, and domestic charm of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Through these collections and the stunning architecture itself, you’ll witness the trajectory of a city that was rapidly expanding and shaping its modern self. It’s a tour that beautifully bridges the gap between Athens’ grand political history and its private, everyday heart.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Nikos Kalafatis: Primavera
2026-05-08 12:00 - 20:00 | 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.

World of Beer Festival 2026
2026-05-08 14:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-09 12:00 - 23:30 | Technopolis City of Athens, Pireos 100, Athens, Athens, 118 54, Greece
The Athens City Festival 2026 meets the World of Beer Festival for a unique three-day event dedicated to those who love great beer, food, and music. From 8 to 10 May, more than 300 beer brands from Greece and abroad will gather at Technopolis: from classic lagers and weiss to original craft beers infused with mastic or lavender.

At the Beer Talks & Tastings, experts will reveal the secrets of the perfect pairing while the experience reaches new heights with delicious street food and an explosive line-up of 9 different concerts: from the rock of Magic de Spell and Dionysis Tsaknis to the traditional Ikarian feasts of Nikos Fakaros.

Laughter takes centre stage with top stand-up shows from Vangelis Charisopoulos, Dimitra Nikitea, and other beloved comedians. With a games area, the Greek Beer Awards 2026, and an atmosphere full of energy, the World of Beer becomes the city’s ultimate meeting point.

Book your tickets now and get ready for a three-day event that has it all—always enjoying responsibly!

Anna Dimitriou: Always the Blue
2026-05-08 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.

Biscuits at the Museum!
2026-05-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Hellenic Children’s Museum, Vas. Georgiou Β΄ 19, Athens, Athens, 106 75, Greece
The Hellenic Children’s Museum is opening up its most delicious exhibit for a hands-on kitchen takeover. If you’re looking for a brilliant way to keep the kids entertained (and well-fed) this May, “Kitchen: Discovering the World of the Biscuit” is exactly where you need to be.

In this “Biscuits at the Museum!” workshop, our younger festival-goers get to swap the sketchbook for a rolling pin. It’s not just a baking lesson; it’s a magical journey into the world of pastry through the eyes of a museum.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Queer Movie Nights 2026
2026-05-08 18:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-09 18:00 - 23:30 | Trianon Cinema, Kodrigktonos 21, Athens, Athens, 104 34, Greece
Queer Movie Nights are bringing an open, vibrant, and inclusive celebration of LGBTQI+ cinema right to the heart of Athens. Through a curated selection of queer feature films, shorts, documentaries, and homegrown Greek productions, this event creates a vital meeting point where queer stories find visibility, a voice, and an audience. This initiative has already carved out a permanent spot on the city’s cultural map as a platform for expression, coexistence, and acceptance.

Beyond the silver screen, Queer Movie Nights act as a safe space for dialogue and connection where every viewer can truly be themselves, share experiences, and see the world through diverse, colourful perspectives. It’s a celebration of diversity, cinematic creativity, and the unique power of the big screen to bring people closer together.

Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs
2026-05-08 18:00 - 23:30 | Onassis Stegi, 107-109 Syngrou, Athens, 117 45, Greece
As the This is Athens City Festival kicks off an exciting new partnership with Onassis Stegi, we offer a look through the lens of a true visionary. In his first-ever solo photography exhibition in Greece, the internationally acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos presents 182 works that map out his unique visual language through a different medium.

This is a brilliant opportunity to get to know a whole other side of his artistry, stepping away from the cinema screen and into the still image. In the exhibition space of the Stegi, visitors encounter photographs created on the margins of film productions such as Poor Things (2023), Kinds of Kindness (2024), and Bugonia (2025), shot in cities like New Orleans and Atlanta, as well as in studios in Budapest, where entire cities were constructed as cinematic sets, alongside a new series of works from Athens and the Aegean.

Through these images, the familiar, the strange, and the silent take on a new intensity. It’s Lanthimos at his most raw, showcasing his deeply personal and recognisable authorship. Whether he’s capturing a landscape or the human form, you’re invited to see the world through the singular, idiosyncratic gaze of one of the world’s most significant contemporary creators.

20 invitations are available from the Onassis Stegi for 7, 8, 14, and 15 May – 5 invitations per day.

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

Historical Stroll with Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos: Makriyianni
2026-05-08 18:30 - 21:30 | Acropolis Metro Station, Makrygianni 9, Athens, Athens, 117 42, Greece
Step into an urban stroll through the Makriyianni district, where ancient beauty meets the grit of modern Athenian life. Led by Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos, an expert in Political Philosophy, this tour invites you to decode our urban identity, viewing the iconic shadow of the Acropolis not just as a backdrop, but as a living witness to a city that refuses to forget.

The journey begins in the silent galleries of Roman villas and moves through the turbulent memories of the “”Dekemvriana””, the violent clashes in December 1944 that marked the beginning of the conflict that later escalated into the Greek Civil War, which once haunted the old Gendarmerie building. As you walk down the grand Dionysiou Areopagitou, you’ll uncover the influence of foreign archaeological missions in Koukaki, before stopping at the Theatre of Dionysus to discuss the deep-rooted link between Democracy and Ancient Drama.

The route winds past the Asklepieion and the legendary “”Klepsydra”” spring, eventually reaching the Areopagus (Mars Hill), where St. Paul once preached before the “”Altar of the Unknown God.”” Dr. Papadopoulos masterfully assembles the fragments, from the Golden Age to the 1821 Revolution and the Civil War, connecting history to personal experience in a way that makes the stones speak.

Meeting Point: Acropolis Metro Station, Makriyianni exit.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Fairytales with Georgia Chaikali
2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Kalliga Square, Kalliga Square, Athens, Athens, 112 53, 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.

Music: Simos Papaspyrou

This activity is only available in Greek.

SMCK ON REEL. Three Myths for Athens
2026-05-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Goethe-Institut Athen, 14-16 Omirou, Athens, 106 72, Greece
The Goethe-Institut Athen hosts an innovative encounter between contemporary jewellery and the moving image. The project SMCK ON REEL, curated by Loukia Richards and Christoph Ziegler, presents short films, documentaries and a video installation, in which international creators from Europe, Asia and the United States, as well as from conflict zones, use jewellery as a medium of activism and expression. Drawing on the foundational concepts of the ancient Greek city—struggle, justice and harmony—the videos freely reinterpret the myths of Orestes, Theseus and Oedipus, linking them to pressing contemporary issues such as climate change, gender identity and memory.

On Friday 8 May, design experts will introduce the screenings, while the video installation will remain open to the public until 30 May, offering a thought-provoking insight into the evolving values of a rapidly changing world.

Traditional Island Festival
2026-05-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Klafthmonos Square, Klaftmonos Square, Athens, Athens, 105 61, Greece
Nikos Oikonomidis, a true master of the violin and an authentic voice of island tradition, is coming to Klafthmonos Square for a night filled with Cycladic soul and a fresh summer breeze in downtown Athens.

With a career deeply rooted in the sounds of the Aegean, Oikonomidis brings the vibrant energy of an authentic island glenti, a traditional party. Alongside Kyriaki Spanou and the “Keros” Music Group, they’ll be serving up the violins, songs, and rhythms of a traditional panigiri, those legendary village festivals that last until dawn.

This isn’t a “sit-back-and-watch” kind of concert. You’re invited to join the crowd, find your rhythm, and perhaps even learn a step or two as the square transforms into a sun-soaked island plaza. It’s a musical escape that proves the Greek summer truly begins under the city sky.

Gyzi Street Party 2026
2026-05-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Gyzi Square, Gyzi Square, Athens, Athens, 114 74, Greece
The annual Gyzi Street Party returns to Gyzi Square as part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026, proving that the city’s alternative culture beats loudest in the heart of its local neighbourhoods. One of the centre’s most authentic, yet “hidden gem” squares, transforms into a high-octane open-air club. Here, electronic music acts as the ultimate connector, bridging the gap between locals and those exploring the city’s deeper layers.

The crew behind the decks is crafting a soundtrack designed to awaken the square, inviting us to see Gyzi through a different lens and get lost in authentic beats.

MOb
2026-05-08 21:00 - 23:00 | Avdi Square, Giatrakou 9, Athens, Athens, 104 36, Greece
The This is Athens City Festival welcomes MOb to Avdi Square for a performance that throws the rulebook out the window. This powerhouse trio, Panagiotis Kostopoulos, Alexandros Delis, and Marios Valinakis, crafts a sonic universe built on synthesizers, loops, and drones. While their roots are in jazz, they have wholeheartedly moved into the experimental, creating something entirely new and unpredictable.

This isn’t music you just listen to; it’s music you experience. Their sound unfolds freely, inviting you into a world of improvisation and high-tech textures. Avdi Square itself is the perfect host. As a hub of urban culture and one of the most interesting corners of modern Athens, it’s being transformed into a space for discovery and raw energy. Expect a live musical journey with no safety nets just an open, adventurous, and thoroughly contemporary vibe.

Guided Tour of the "Elytis House" Museum
2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Elytis’ House – Museum, Polygnotou 7, Athens, Athens, 105 55, Greece
A unique opportunity to get up close to the personal and intellectual world of Odysseas Elytis through a special guided tour of the “Elytis House” Museum.

The museum’s permanent exhibition brings the life and work of the great Nobel laureate to life, featuring precious manuscripts, rare Greek and foreign editions, and artworks that illuminate his multifaceted creativity. A central highlight of the experience is the reconstruction of his study. this is the authentic space where the poet worked continuously from 1962 until the end of his life, surrounded by his personal belongings and archives. A journey into the heart of Greek letters. The visit will allow visitors to breathe in the very atmosphere where some of the most significant works of world poetry were born.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Presentation of the Philhellenes’ Monument on Vasilissis Sofias Av. and Wreath-Laying Ceremony
2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | War Museum, Rizari 2-4, Athens, Athens, 106 75, Greece
On Saturday 9 May, we honour the memory and contribution of the Philhellenes. The event includes a presentation of the Philhellenes’ Monument on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue and the official wreath-laying ceremony. The meeting point is at 11:00 a.m. in the courtyard of the War Museum (corner of Vasilissis Sofias Ave. and Rizari Street), in a modest ceremony highlighting the enduring bonds of friendship and the support of foreign fighters for Greece.

Free admission with advance booking required. To register, please send your full name, affiliation, mobile contact number, and email to info@phmus.org.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Yoga Sessions
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Rizari Park, Rizari 5, Athens, Athens, 106 76, Greece
Rizari Park is transforming into the quietest, yet most radiant, spot in the city. Think of it as a lush green sanctuary right in the heart of Athens, where time seems to slow down and the city’s daily hum just fades away behind the trees.

As part of the This is Athens City Festival, our Yoga Sessions are back, inviting you to roll out your mat on the grass and get in sync with your body and breath. Practising under the shade of the trees with the open sky above is a total game-changer, it’s a chance to reconnect with yourself and the city in a whole new way.

We’ve got some fantastic instructors on hand to guide everyone from total beginners to seasoned yogis through a harmonious flow focused on balance, focus, and finding that inner alignment. Every inhale brings a fresh burst of energy, and every exhale lets go of the day’s tension.

It’s that lovely moment when Athens reveals its serene side—a gentle reminder that wellbeing isn’t a luxury, it’s a rhythm we can all find together.

This activity is only available in Greek.

A Guided Tour in the World of Niki de Saint Phalle
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | MOMus-Museum Alex Mylona, Agion Asomaton Square 5, Athens, Athens, 105 54, Greece
The This is Athens City Festival 2026 invites you to dive into the revolutionary world of one of the 20th century’s most fearless icons. In these two specially curated guided tours of the exhibition “From Shooting to Freedom,” you’ll discover how Niki de Saint Phalle transformed pain and rage into a lasting celebration of colour and rebirth. This is the first time her work has been presented on this scale in Greece, tracing her journey from the radical Tirs (shooting performances) to her exuberant, world-famous Nanas.

Through a vibrant collection of paintings, collages, and sculptures, the exhibition unfolds like a child’s game, yet retains the raw power of a woman who challenged every boundary of art and society. Catch these rebellious masterpieces tucked into the intimate spaces of the MOMus-Alex Mylonas Museum, across from the Parthenon.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Guided Tour: AFTER - Giorgos Tserionis & Performance: Homo Urbanus Audit
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 | The City of Athens Gallery, Municipal Gallery of Athens, Athens, Athens, 104 36, Greece
The Municipal Gallery of Athens presents a unique event centred around the exhibition “AFTER.”

The event begins with an exclusive walkthrough led by artist Giorgos Tserionis and curator Matina Tsigkakou, who will explore the life cycle of homo urbanus, shedding light on the hidden aspects of the urban narrative that define the exhibition. The experience culminates with the provocative performance “Homo urbanus audit” by Alex Louloudis. The internationally acclaimed drummer and composer activates Tserionis’ installation, transforming it into a living sonic field. Using sounds inspired by the urban landscape, Louloudis builds and deconstructs auditory structures, challenging us to become “active listeners” and reflect on our relationship with the sonic stimuli and memories that saturate daily life in the modern city.

This activity is only available in Greek.

St Dionysius the Areopagite, The Saint of Athens: Guided Tours of the dedicated Churches I
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Holy Church of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, 34 Skoufa, Athens, 106 72, Greece
The This is Athens City Festival invites you to step inside one of the city’s most prestigious landmarks for a tour that’s as much about art history as it is about faith. Guided by art historian Despina Paraskeva, we’re exploring Agios Dionysios on Skoufa Street, often called the “Saint of Athens”, to see what happens when the biggest names in modern Greek art collaborate on one project.

One of the grandest churches in central Athens, this landmark represents a true artistic collaboration. Your journey begins with the architectural vision of Anastasios Orlandos, before moving to the beautiful frescoes by Spyros Vassiliou. It comes with close-ups at the intricate woodcarvings of Theofanis Nomikos and the stunning mosaics born from a rare collaboration between Fotis Kontoglou and Stefanos Xenopoulos. It’s a fascinating glimpse into how ancient tradition and modern artistic flair meet in the heart of Kolonaki.

To make the experience truly immersive, the tour is set to the sound of Byzantine chanting, creating an atmosphere of total tranquility and mystique. Don’t miss this dedicated guided tour of the Catholic Cathedral, a moment that creates an artistic dialogue between two faiths and two distinct expressions of modern Greek creativity, right in the heart of the urban fabric.Meeting Point: Entrance of the Holy Church.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Athina Latina: Latin American Festival in Athens
2026-05-09 12:00 - 23:00 | Klafthmonos Square, Klaftmonos Square, Athens, Athens, 105 61, Greece
Athina Latina is back as a massive, one-day cultural blowout, where Latin America and the Caribbean “flood” the heart of the capital with music, flavours, and inexhaustible energy. As a standout highlight of the This is Athens City Festival, Klafthmonos Square is set to be transformed into a colourful patchwork of cultures.

Embassies, artists, and local expat communities come together to share their heritage with the city. Expect an open-air festival of pure joy with an artistic line-up designed to sweep every passerby off their feet.

The experience hits another level with authentic Latin American delicacies, street food, and traditional products, all in an inclusive environment perfect for all ages. Athina Latina is effectively bringing summer to Athens a few weeks early, proving that big vibes and open hearts know no borders.

Guided tour of the War Museum for Kids
2026-05-09 12:30 - 13:30 | War Museum, Rizari 2-4, Athens, Athens, 106 75, Greece
As part of the This is Athens City Festival, the War Museum opens its collections and invites us on a journey through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage. Through specially designed thematic tours, visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic exhibits and lesser-known narratives that shed light on the Greek past.

The activity is intended for children aged 8 and above, accompanied by one adult.

This activity is only available in Greek.

Synaesthesia: When Sound Meets Colour
2026-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | The City of Athens Gallery, Municipal Gallery of Athens, Athens, Athens, 104 36, Greece
The concept of “Synaesthesia” takes shape through a unique concert that dissolves the boundaries between the arts. Set in a space surrounded by paintings, sound and colour become one, offering visitors a rare, hour-long multi-sensory experience.

The distinct combination of the bassoon and the harp creates a tonal spectrum full of contrasts: from the deep, expressive voice of the bassoon to the ethereal and transparent texture of the harp. The audience will have the chance to enjoy works by great composers such as Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, Piazzolla, and Marcussen, in a musical dialogue that transforms the acoustic experience into a visual reality.

This artistic “ritual” is guided by two distinguished soloists: Vasilis Priovolos is a doctor of musical performance and a leading bassoonist with an extensive academic and orchestral career (ERT, Philharmonia, University of Athens). Lilia Esipova is an award-winning harpist originally from Moscow, with years in the most important orchestras in Greece and abroad (ERT National Symphony Orchestra, Camerata).

Reservations open one week before the event at 12:00 pm.

Guided Tours of the Cavafy Archive
2026-05-09 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.

First Cemetery of Athens: An Open-Air Sculpture Gallery II
2026-05-09 17:00 - 19:00 | First Cemetery of Athens, Logginou 3, Athens, Athens, 116 36, Greece
While Halepas’s “Sleeping Maiden” is undoubtedly the most iconic sculpture in Athens’ First Cemetery, the beauty of this open-air museum goes far beyond its famous headline acts.

As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026, archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas invites us to step off the main path. We’ll be heading up the winding, uphill trails to discover a lesser-known but equally breathtaking side of Modern Greek sculpture. Far from the usual tourist spots, you’ll encounter imposing mausoleums and monuments where a grand passion for legacy meets a crushing, powerful silence.

In this unique space, the mortal world seems to hold a quiet conversation with the immortal. This tour shines a light on hidden masterpieces and the moving human stories behind them, offering a deeply personal look at the artistic and historical heritage of Athens.

Meeting Point: Main Entrance of the First Cemetery of Athens (at the end of Anapafseos Street).

This activity is only available in Greek.

Gerasimos Galiatsatos: Phi of Light
2026-05-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Mosaico Fine Art Studio, Kesarias 18-20, Athens, Athens, 115 27, Greece
What happens when mathematical perfection meets inner revelation? In “Phi of Light”, an exhibition by Gerasimos Galiatsatos curated by mosaico, art transcends simple representation. It becomes, as the psychologist and author Rollo May might suggest, a “revelation of new forms of being. The artist brings viewers face-to-face with two fundamental forces:

The Golden Ratio: Named in honour of Phidias, the Golden Ratio is the mathematical code of absolute harmony in nature and architecture. For Galiatsatos, phi (φ) is not merely a rule of matter, but the aesthetic imprint of psychological balance.
The Light: The force that reveals and purifies. Drawing inspiration from Jungian thought, the artist treats light as the medium through which “darkness becomes conscious.”

Each work in the collection acts as a luminous mediator, inviting the viewer to discover an internal order within the chaos. This exhibition functions as a ritual, inviting us to look beyond the obvious and seek our own facet of reality through brilliance and geometry.

Exhibition duration: 9–15 May

Opening hours: Monday–Friday: 18:00–21:00; Saturday: 12:30–15:00. Closed on Sunday.

Yucatan pres. Sensory
2026-05-09 18:00 - 23:00 | Zappeion Megaron, Zappeion Hall, Athens, Athens, 105 57, Greece
Yucatan meets Sensory Production for an extraordinary night on the Jacaranda path at Zappeion, one of spring’s most cinematic locations in Athens. Beneath the canopy of blooming purple trees, these two creative powerhouses are setting up an open-air club that blends cutting-edge electronic sounds with a meticulously crafted aesthetic.

The setting, the season, and the soundtrack converge to create an unforgettable backdrop, an evening poised on the edge of fashion, art, and after-hours beats, in what is easily the city’s most spirited springtime clandestine link-up.

For one night, the Zappeion gardens will be transformed into a stage of rhythm and style, showcasing the most contemporary, outward-looking face of Athens. It’s a springtime outing that perfectly pairs natural beauty with urban finesse and high-energy beats.

Guided tour of the War Museum for Adults
2026-05-09 20:00 - 21:00 | War Museum, Rizari 2-4, Athens, Athens, 106 75, Greece
As part of the This is Athens City Festival, the War Museum opens its collections and invites us on a journey through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage. Through specially designed thematic tours, visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic exhibits and lesser-known narratives that shed light on the Greek past.

The activity is intended for adults and for families with children aged 12 and above.

This activity is only available in Greek.

A Remembrance Route for Τhose Who Didn't Make It - 1940-1944
2026-05-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Third Cemetery of Athens, Thivon & Kotyoron, Athens, Athens, 184 54, Greece
This Remembrance Route is a moving tribute to the thousands of anonymous victims of the Great Famine during the Nazi Occupation of Athens, as well as those who fell before the firing squads. This walk unfolds the harrowing yet deeply human stories of our city and its people who didn’t make it through one of the dramatic chapters of our city’s history. Simultaneously, the Third Cemetery of Athens is reintroduced to the public as a vital historical landmark, a sacred space of memory for those who never lived to see our country free.

Leading this evocative journey is Zetta Antonopoulou, Historian-Archaeologist and Head of the Cultural Heritage Department of the City of Athens.

Meeting Point: Entrance of the Third Cemetery

This activity is only available in Greek.
