TiACF26: Silent film screening

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.

If you want to feel like you’ve stepped onto a 1920s film set, TiACF 26 is putting on something rather special: a screening of the legendary silent film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927), by the legendary F.W. Murnau. Widely considered one of the greatest films ever made, it tells the story of a farmer who gets tangled up with a mysterious woman and ends up plotting the unthinkable: the murder of his own wife. As the story unfolds, it shifts from dark drama into a heart-wrenching yet deeply poetic journey of reconciliation.

You’ll be treated to live piano improvisations by the brilliant soloist Manos Kitsikopoulos in a real star venue. It’s all taking place in the internal courtyard of the Arsakeion Megaron, the city’s latest architectural 'gem' to be restored to its former glory right in the heart of Athens.

The Arsakeion Megaron is just a three-minute stroll from Panepistimio Metro, so it’s super easy to get to. Since the event kicks off at 8 PM, why not head to one of the tiny bars in the nearby "Stoa" (arcades) for a quick vermouth or a craft beer first? It sets the mood perfectly for a bit of vintage culture.