Little Paris of Athens Festival to Celebrate 10th Anniversary 

Photo source: Petit Paris d’ Athènes.

The Little Paris of Athens (Petit Paris d’Athènes) Festival, a 10-day celebration of art and culture, will return for its 10th anniversary in October 2023, the festival’s organizers have announced.

The festival will take place in the Athenian neighborhoods of Omonoia, Vathis, Karaiskaki, and Larissa Station, which are known for their streets named after renowned and historic French personalities and events.

The theme of this year’s event is “Love in the Arts,” and it will feature a variety of happenings inspired by the theme, including: Concerts, theater performances, art exhibitions, street painting, educational programs for children and young people and a cultural management academy for its volunteers among others.

Photo source: Petit Paris d’ Athènes.

The Little Paris of Athens Festival has been a major cultural event in the city since its inception in 2013. It has helped to promote the arts and culture in one of the most downgraded areas of Athens and give young artists the opportunity to present their work.

Furthermore, throughout the years, the festival has highlighted and utilized public and private venues such as the National Conservatory, the City of Athens Central library, the former Athens-Peloponnese railway station, Karaiskaki Square, Maizonos pedestrian street, Vathi Square, and large hotels in the area among others.

Photo source: Petit Paris d’ Athènes.

All relevant stakeholders have officially recognized the festival’s contribution to tourism, commercial development and social cohesion.

The festival is organized by the Athens Art Network, the Attica Region and the City of Athens Culture, Sports and Youth Organization (OPANDA) offering free of charge events at public spaces and low price ticketed events at indoor venues.

Those interested to present their work at the festival are invited to send their proposals to petitparis.athenes@gmail.com by September 20 and visit its official site at www.mikroparisi.eu, for more information.