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SUMMARY:A live Cretan Feast with Vassilis Skoulas
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nIn 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.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/a-live-cretan-feast-with-vassilis-skoulas/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DANCE,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TRADITION
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260527T190000
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SUMMARY:Fairytales with Georgia Chaikali
DESCRIPTION:A garden of fairy tales!\n\nGeorgia 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.\n\nA 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.\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek. 
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/fairytales-with-georgia-chaikali-3/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FOR KIDS,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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SUMMARY:Midnight Express: '80s Night Out
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor 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. \nProgramme: \n11/05: Out of Africa\, Sydney Pollack\, 198518/05: Labyrinth\, Jim Henson\, 198625/05: Big Trouble in Little China\, John Carpenter\, 1986
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/midnight-express-80s-night-out/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260518T210000
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SUMMARY:Midnight Express: '80s Night Out
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor 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. \nProgramme: \n11/05: Out of Africa\, Sydney Pollack\, 198518/05: Labyrinth\, Jim Henson\, 198625/05: Big Trouble in Little China\, John Carpenter\, 1986
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/midnight-express-80s-night-out/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260511T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260511T230000
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SUMMARY:Midnight Express: '80s Night Out
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor 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. \nProgramme: \n11/05: Out of Africa\, Sydney Pollack\, 198518/05: Labyrinth\, Jim Henson\, 198625/05: Big Trouble in Little China\, John Carpenter\, 1986
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/midnight-express-80s-night-out/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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SUMMARY:Athens Urban Picnic 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Athens Urban Picnic is back\, and for the fifth year in a row\, we are keeping the tradition alive: May Day in the city starts on the grass! For the fifth year running\, we are launching at our favourite annual hangout to welcome May exactly as it should be: outdoors\, together\, and under the glorious spring sun. So\, dust off those picnic blankets and join us at Plato’s Academy Park—a historic green oasis which will once again transform into a giant\, vibrant hug in the heart of the city\, bursting with music\, colour\, and great fun.\n\nIf you’ve joined us before\, you know the score: the Athens Urban Picnic is more of a “vibe” than just an event. It’s all about sprawling across the grass with your mates\, spontaneous dancing\, and the sound of kids’ laughter mixing with the music—all in all\, living and breathing the city a little differently for the day.\n\nWhat’s on the cards? Starting early in the morning\, the city’s top radio producers will be spinning the perfect tracks to keep the energy high. Little ones can dive into a world of imagination through creative workshops\, musical theatre\, and interactive games throughout the park. As the sun begins to set\, the mood gets even more magical with open-air screenings and that lovely “summer is coming” breeze.\n\nIt’s an experience that truly has it all: music\, art\, relaxation\, and the best company in town. So\, grab your mat\, pack your hamper\, put on your brightest smile\, and help us kick off the This is Athens City Festival 2026. After all\, spring in Athens is meant to be shared.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-urban-picnic-2026/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FOR KIDS,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,SPORTS & WELLNESS
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SUMMARY:Bless You! (It’s a Pollen Fiasco)
DESCRIPTION:Twenty clowns\, third-year students from the Athens Conservatory Drama School\, take over Plato’s Academy\, sharing smiles and spontaneity.\n\nUnder the direction of Ilias Kounelas and Maria Menegaki\, they invite us to see the world through their eyes: a place where a clown kneels beside the flowers so as not to tower over them. A moment full of freedom and emotion\, celebrating the value of “being together” most uniquely and unpredictably.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/bless-you-its-a-pollen-fiasco/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,THEATER
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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\nFriday\, May 9th\n10:00 – 10:40 The Birds / Music School of Athens\n11:00 – 11:40 With Branches of Supplication / Varvakeio Model Gymnasium\n12.00-12.40 Nekyia 2015 AD In Memory Of / 3rd Vocational High School of Acharnes\n13.00-13.40 Thesmophoriazusae / 5th Lyceum of Glyfada
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/1st-athens-international-youth-theatre-festival-2/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,THEATER
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250508T100000
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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:20250501T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260625T110936
CREATED:20250318T131208Z
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SUMMARY:Athens Urban Picnic 2025
DESCRIPTION:Athens Urban Picnic returns on May Day at Plato’s Academy Park—and entry is free! A one-of-a-kind city event blending learning\, entertainment and live music for the whole family. \nWith kids’ activities\, creative workshops\, theatrical performances and music under the spring sky\, it’s a joyful day in the park where all ages can enjoy nature and celebrate the season. \nAn ideal way to spend quality time together—full of fun and discovery.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-urban-picnic-2025/
LOCATION:Plato’s Academy Park\, Monastiriou 138\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FOR KIDS,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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