Newsletter June 2020
Diners enjoy a meal with a view on the Athens Riviera.
Manos Chatzikonstantis
Athens Makes a Fresh Start for Summer
Beaches. Café life. Outdoor culture. It’s the golden triad of any Athens summer, and we can scarcely believe it’s ours to have and to hold once more. What seemed so out of reach, such a short time ago, is back in our lives, as Athens awakens - refreshed, revitalised and ready to roll out the welcome mat to the world again. Until you can join us here in person, dive into our brand new podcast and let stellar guests like Stephen Fry and Athens-born designer Mary Katrantzou transport you straight to our ancient temples and beating streets. Kalo Kalokeri from Athens!
The fashions of Mary Katrantzou take flight at the Temple of Poseidon.
Yannis Vlamos
Mary Katrantzou: I’ll Always Hold Athens in my Heart
How did Mary "Queen of Prints" pull off the fashion spectacle of the century last year at one of our most sacred sites? And how does Athens inspire those eye-popping digital designs? Find out in the latest episode of our intimate 6-part podcast series, We’ll Always Have Athens. Read more
Results of the anti-graffiti operation in the Anafiotika neighborhood.
City of Athens
Athens is Ready to Welcome you Back
Cleaner streets. Less graffiti. Better sidewalks and fewer cars. Athens has been rolling up its sleeves non-stop over lockdown to put on a fresh face and deliver a more user-friendly city. From restored urban icons to bold plans for a Great Athens Walk to unlock the capital’s vast cultural wealth, here’s a taste of what Athens has been up to while everyone’s been at home finishing Netflix. Read more
Sunlight gives way to neon, inviting you in for a screening.
Thomas Gravanis
Starry, Starry Night: Outdoor Cinema Returns
It wouldn’t be a Greek summer without those bougainvillea-framed movie screens flickering under a moonlit sky and we're thrilled to see them back (socially-distanced, of course). Experience one of the most charming rituals of an Athenian summer for yourself at one of these cherished open-air picture houses. Read more
What’s On in Athens
All of Greece, One Culture
Athens re-ignites the live arts in grand scale this summer with a crackling free spread of theatre, music and dance, at historic outdoor marvels like the Roman Agora.
16 July - 30 September
Disoriented dance/Misled planet
The mighty Odeon of Herodes Atticus stages its first ever modern art exhibition with the surreal sculptures of Dionisis Kavallieratos.
5 June - 3 July
City Drive-in Cinema: Lycabettus Hill
Drive-ins are back in the big picture: head up to Lycabettus Hill lookout for a nostalgic night of socially-distanced fun.
4 June - 1 July
SNFestival RetroFuture
The Summer Nostos Festival reloads the essence of their annual ode to summery vibes with an on-line edition.
21 June - 28 June
Cycladic Society 5,000 Years
Take a digital dive into the beliefs, social structures and daily existence of Cycladic islanders in the Early Bronze Age.
Until 15 June
Thomas Gravanis