Technopolis

More than 100 activities, some 140 presenters, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, screenings and more make up the Athens Re-Science Festival 2019, taking place at the municipal Technopolis cultural complex from April 3 to 7.

The City of Athens has organized a morning of fun and entertainment at its Technopolis cultural complex, with activities, arts and crafts workshops, costume-making and a parade, a magic show, an interactive performance, and much more. The event starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. and admission is free of charge.

Technopolis, 100 Pireos, Gazi,
tel 213.010.9300

Anonymous-yet-celebrated UK-based street artist and activist Banksy is the subject of an exhibition organized by the City of Athens at the Technopolis cultural center, running from February 27 to March 26.

Greece's biggest festival dedicated to chocolate takes place at the Technopolis cultural complex from February 14 to 17, and besides lots of chocolate tasting and presentations of sweet and savory delights, there will also be parallel events and parties. Doors open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and admission costs 3 euros.

Technopolis, 100 Pireos, Gazi, tel 216.800.4868

The annual Vinyl Market at the Technopolis cultural complex celebrates all things music for three days, with great discounts on albums, CDs and posters, DJ sets and parallel events. Opening hours are 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free of charge.

Technopolis, 100 Pireos, Gazi, tel 213.010.9325

Traditional music and dances, displays of breathtaking acrobatics and martial arts, workshops in calligraphy, kite-making, cooking and crafts and other displays make up the fun and educational program of events at the Technopolis complex marking Chinese New Year on Tuesday and Wednesday. Doors open daily at 11 a.m. and admission is free of charge.

The Technopolis cultural complex is hosting Raise Your Voice on Sunday, November 18. The festival is dedicated to civil society movements, and this year is focusing on the fight against human trafficking.

Thousands of records running the gamut from blues, jazz and funk to Latin, rock, pop and other genres will be on sale from October 5 to 7 at the annual Vinyl Market at the Technopolis cultural complex, with DJ sets providing a musical backdrop. Opening hours are 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free of charge.

The third annual Athens Coffee Festival returns to the Technopolis cultural complex in Gazi from Saturday, September 29, to Monday, October 1. The event will feature an array of brands and trends as well as seminars and workshops for all coffee-lovers. Admission costs 5 euros per day.

The Technopolis cultural complex in Athens celebrates gypsy jazz with a two-day festival named after the celebrated Romani-French guitarist and composer Jean "Django" Reinhardt on September 22 and 23. The event is centered around the later afternoon concerts on the festival's main stage, featuring a selection of local and foreign acts. These start at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 6.20 p.m. on Sunday.