TiACF26: Greek Folklore Festivities: Living Traditions of Greece Downtown

This May, TiACF2026 returns to prove that the best bits of the city aren't always on the mainstream maps. We’re moving beyond the landmarks and diving headfirst into the heartbeat of our neighbourhoods. From 1 May to 31 May, the city transforms into a living, breathing stage where you can anticipate lived experiences that often blur the lines between art and daily life. We’re taking over the spots you walk past every day: the quiet neighbourhood squares, the courtyards in "off-grid" districts, and the sun-drenched rooftops and backstreets only locals know how to find. With over 300 free events, this isn't just a festival happening in Athens; it’s a festival made by the city, for the city. It’s your festival. Check out our curated selection or go to the official TiACF26 website to see what's on throughout May.

Rooted in living tradition and shared cultural memory, the Greek Folklore Festivities strand brings communities together in a vibrant celebration of heritage across music, dance and collective expression, transforming the city into a stage for Greece’s diverse regional identities.

4/05: The Journey of the Serenade, Agia Aikaterini, Plaka

16/05: Gathering of the Cultural Associations of Thessaly and Agrafa, Agios Thomas Square

23/05: Pontic Street Festival, Koumoundourou Square

29/05: A live Cretan Feast with Vassilis Skoulas, Plato's Academy Park