This is Athens

02/06/2026

Athens might be a bustling metropolis, but its green oases are where locals go to recharge.

Whether it’s a morning jog through the shaded, historic paths of the National Garden or finding a quiet, grassy spot on Philopappou Hill with Acropolis views, our city’s parks are the perfect summer escape. Sometimes, the best way to experience Athens is simply to slow down under some shade.

Where is your favourite spot to disconnect in the city?

📸 Thomas Gravanis

30/05/2026

In Athens, Sunday lunch isn't just a meal; it's a marathon.

One of the best ways to experience the true rhythm of the city in June is to partake in "Seaside Sundays". After a morning dip along the Athens Riviera, locals gather around tables right next to the water for hours of fresh seafood, mezedes, and ice-cold ouzo. It is a time-honored weekend ritual of slowing down and soaking up the Mediterranean sun.
Want to master the art of the weekend feast? Read our insider's guide on how to spend your weekend on the Athens Riviera: https://bit.ly/4dMGH8f

📸 Manos Chatzikonstantis

28/05/2026

No Athenian table is complete without it.
The classic Greek salad (or horiatiki) is more than just fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a block of feta; it’s a taste of the Mediterranean sun and a staple of our local taverna culture. From traditional, family-run spots in the historic centre to creative modern eateries in up-and-coming neighbourhoods, diving into a fresh Greek salad is an authentic experience everyone must have.
Oh, look! It's lunchtime already!

📸 Orestis Seferoglou

26/05/2026

Summer weather has officially arrived in the city!
With temperatures hitting 27 degrees today, there is no better way to celebrate than diving headfirst into Athens' famous cafe culture . Whether you want to sip a cold drink on a buzzy rooftop, people-watch in a leafy square in Kypseli, or experience the charm of old-fashioned coffee houses in Exarchia, your outdoor table is waiting. Grab your sunglasses and find your perfect sun-trap in our ultimate guide to Athenian cafes and bakeries: https://bit.ly/4uqjujg

📸 Orestis Seferoglou

18/05/2026

International Museum Day is today, and Athens is right in the middle of its museum week momentum.
If you are only tuning in now, you have not missed it. There is still time for the heavyweights, plus the smaller City of Athens spaces that often surprise visitors most, with workshops, music, and programmes built around this year’s theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World.”

Read our guide and plan your next museum days: https://www.thisisathens.org/events/a-citywide-embrace-international-museum-day-2026

📸 Thomas Gravanis

If you’re lucky enough to be in Athens this May, you’ll find the city doing what it does best: wearing its history on its sleeve while throwing a week-long p

15/05/2026

Pause, breathe, reset.

On 17 May, the National Garden turns into an open-air haven of yoga, breathwork and easy movement, led by volunteer instructors and open to everyone. Free entry, calm shade, soft mid-morning light. Step away from the streets and give the day back to yourself.

See the details and plan your pause here:
https://www.thisisathens.org/events/breath-a-moment-of-calm-in-the-heart-of-athens

11/05/2026

Summer drifts into Athens. Find your spot on the rocks and watch the city move from soft-pink sky to its first night lights, a shared signal that open air season has arrived.

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07/05/2026

Athens has a different rhythm in May.

From open-air concerts and screenings to exhibitions, neighbourhood gatherings, food experiences, family events and late-night parties, This is Athens City Festival brings more than 300 free events to every corner of the city throughout the month.

Explore the full programme and plan your May in Athens:
https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/

Your city.
Your festival.

01/05/2026

May belongs to the city.

From today, This is Athens City Festival takes over the parks, squares, courtyards, rooftops and streets of Athens with more than 300 free events across the city.

For the whole month, the city opens up differently. More local, more unexpected, more yours.

Your city.
Your festival.

*The action is implemented within the framework of the Act "Actions to promote, enhance and promote tourism in the Municipality of Athens" / Sub-project 1, which is included in the "Attica 2021-2027" Program, MIS 6018475, and is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

27/04/2026

You bring the blanket. The city brings everything else.

On 1 May, Plato’s Academy Park turns into the kind of open air gathering Athens does best: music, movement, green space, and that first real feeling that May has arrived. Spread out on the grass, settle in with friends, and let the day unfold a little more beautifully than planned.

This is Athens - City Festival
Your city.
Your festival.

📸1,2,4: Georgios Makkas; 3: Orestis Seferoglou