Gastronomy, markets, workshops, wellness activities, events, and many more experiences!
May at the Kypseli Municipal Market brings a diverse program combining culinary festivals—such as the Athens Asian Food Festival and the Georgian Cuisine Festival—with creative markets like the Maker’s Market and Blooming Kypseli. From theatrical neighborhood walks to workshops, wellness activities, and social awareness initiatives, the Market is transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity, gathering, and culture for all ages.
A program for everyone! A Market for everyone!
Events
Theatrical Route: "Next Stop: Kypseli"
A unique theatrical stroll through the streets of Kypseli, where every corner hides a story. Two "theatrical guides"—Magda Gkouverou and Christos Christopoulos—turn the street into a stage and introduce us to Kypseli as we’ve never seen it before! Transitioning from narration to character roles and from action to interaction, they lead us through an experiential journey that defies easy categorization. Is it a tour? A performance? A game? A historical walk? It is none of those things, yet all of them combined.
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Sundays 3/5 to 31/5 | 19:00 & Sundays 7/6 to 28/6 | 20:00
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Tickets via more.com: Standard: €10 | Reduced: €7 (unemployed, students, persons with disabilities, and seniors 65+)
Athens Asian Food Festival
The Athens Asian Food Festival makes a dynamic return to the Kypseli Municipal Market, once again bringing flavors, music, and Asian culture. The Market transforms into a colorful Asian street market where visitors of all ages can browse, taste, and discover dishes from various Asian cuisines.
Passing by the Market? Take a quick test!
Staff from My Checkpoint will be at the Market offering free, rapid testing for HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and syphilis, along with information on sexual health.
Bostani (The Vegetable Garden)
The Market hosts "Bostani," a market featuring fresh organic products from small-scale producers.
Lusophone Festival
A celebration of music, dance, gastronomy, and traditions from Portuguese-speaking countries. From Portugal to Brazil, via Angola, Cape Verde, and Mozambique, the Athenian public is invited on a global cultural journey. Experience traditional music like Fado and Bossa Nova, the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, traditional Samba, Angolan Kizomba, and the rich gastronomy of the Lusophone world.
Fired Up Athens Ceramics Fair
The spring edition of the Fired Up Athens Ceramics Fair returns. Over 50 ceramicists from all over Greece will showcase selected creations, marking their 7th consecutive meeting with the public.
Recycling with Stories
Georgia Haikali, Marina Dakanali, and Ioanna Riga travel through time, continents, and hearts using words and music. Is it dark? Is it far? Is it stifling? Spring will share its secrets through melodic fairy tales. Join a journey through the world's neighborhoods powered by music, stories, and deep respect for nature.
Blood Drive
An initiative by the Kypseli Municipal Market and Blood-e to support voluntary blood donation.
Bingo Night
OSEK TUTU organizes an event by the neighborhood, for the neighborhood. We gather at the Market for a simple, enjoyable game: listen to the numbers, check them off, and shout "BINGO!" Bring your neighbors, low expectations, something to eat/drink, and plenty of spirit!
Maker’s Market
Four days dedicated to young artists and small brands that invest in quality, aesthetics, and authentic design. In a curated market with character, rising makers and independent artists present their collections.
NYMFI Street Event
"Negros tou Moria" meets the Nymfi mermaid to create a limited-edition jersey expressing creative freedom and the city's pulse. The Market transforms into a unique street event to celebrate this collab with music, Nymfi beer, and a local vibe. Featuring DJ sets and MCs from the local scene and a special secret guest.
Blooming Kypseli
The Kypseli Municipal Market "blooms" with creativity, music, and life! Local brands, street food, cool drinks, and interactive workshops come together in a colorful spring event. Meet the city's creators and experience the most vibrant side of the neighborhood.
School Bell: The Democratic Bell as a Shield Against Authoritarianism
"Simeio" organizes a discussion based on its research "School Bell: Danger Signs and Bright Spots in Education." We discuss the democratic school, principles of participation, and the practical application of rights.
Menstrual Hygiene Day Action
The Checkpoint Prevention & Sexual Health Center and "Bloom: Sex Ed for All" celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day with an open workshop to debunk myths about periods. Free rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B & C will be available, alongside the distribution of free condoms and period products.
4th Georgian Culture Festival
The Georgian community of Athens, in collaboration with the "Georgian House," invites you to the 4th Georgian Culture Festival—two days dedicated to creativity, gastronomy, and the rich cultural heritage of Georgia.
Workshops & Programs
Hoop Embroidery – Beginners Section
In collaboration with textile designer Porphyria Moschopoulou, the Market organizes an embroidery cycle focusing on the cross-stitch technique. Participants will familiarize themselves with materials, tools, stitches, and traditional motifs, as well as how to balance color and design.
The Heart of Theater Beats at the Market | Adult Theater Group
Through fun exercises, we develop our creativity and explore acting techniques, character analysis, and everything that makes a story come alive on stage.
Painting on Ceramic Tiles
Learn the process of painting on ceramic tiles using specialized colors and decoration techniques. Participants will design and paint their own unique tile inspired by traditional and modern patterns.
Hoop Embroidery – Advanced Section
Advanced participants delve deeper into the art of embroidery and complex stitching techniques, learning how to create complete compositions and develop their personal style.
Kypseli Jam: Sketching at the Market with Pan Pan
The 8th edition of Pan Pan’s comics workshop. Explore the narrative art of comics: putting images in sequence and reflecting your ideas on paper. No prior experience is needed; all materials are provided.
Free Yoga Workshop (Ages 18-25)
The Migrant Integration Center (KEM) invites young adults to a three-month workshop combining yoga and poetry. Led by Fotini Dimitriou (yoga/therapeutic writing) and Katerina Tigka (theatrologist).
Water Plant Propagation with hōkō
A practical workshop where you will learn how easily and "magically" you can propagate plants using simple water-based techniques. Perfect for beginners and nature lovers.
A "Hive" of Memory: Historical and Architectural Traces
An interdisciplinary, participatory exploration of the Market. Participants engage with architectural elements, archives, and oral testimonies to "read" the Market as a living site of collective memory.
KYPSELI POSTCARDS
Transform images into handmade postcards with DRU (Georgina Malavazou). Photograph the neighborhood and learn screen printing and DIY techniques.
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Sat 9/5 (11:00-13:00): Screen printing your own photo (€50)
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Tue 12/5 & Thu 14/5 (18:30-20:30): Experimental sessions with DIY techniques (€15/session)
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Creative Lab | Tickets via Instagram @druscreenprints
Sip & Scent - Double Aroma Experience
Create wax melts and scented sachets for your home and wardrobe in a relaxed atmosphere with a glass of wine.
Polymer Clay Date - Little Clay Flowers
Learn basic polymer clay techniques to create floral jewelry, including earrings and charms in spring shades.
Loom Weaving Lesson
In collaboration with Pilgrim Maker’s Hub, learn traditional weaving techniques with a modern perspective and create your own textile on a frame.
Torvas Workshop - Unmuted: Experiential Creative Writing
Inspired by old photos and "hidden" women of history, this workshop explores pop culture and tradition to help you find a more dynamic writing voice.
Sounds of Kypseli
A mindful listening workshop by Alma Sound. Explore the neighborhood's environment through experiential exercises and conclude with a relaxing crystal bowl sound bath.
The Kypseli Municipal Market also hosts a vibrant selection of permanent and pop-up shops that champion sustainability, culture, and social impact. Visitors can explore eco-friendly home decor at Hōkō (Hokocrafts), browse zero-waste and bulk lifestyle products at Kyklo, or discover Kenyan-inspired handmade accessories at Finikalala. For book lovers, SKRIP offers a curated selection of titles from Agra and Antipodes, while the POLY COOL Knowledge Bookstore provides a fun dive into history and science. The Market’s social mission shines through the Epanekkinisis IT social enterprise, which refurbishes tech for schools, and Modistra Hopemade, a sewing workshop supporting incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women through the creation of unique handmade home goods and accessories.
