{"id":10523,"date":"2026-06-13T11:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T08:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=10523"},"modified":"2026-06-13T11:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T08:19:00","slug":"athens-pride-from-yoga-and-activities-to-combat-stereotypes-to-the-big-evening-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=10523","title":{"rendered":"Athens Pride: from yoga and activities to combat stereotypes to the big evening concert"},"content":{"rendered":"

The center of Athens is filled today (6\/13) with colors, music, and slogans, as Athens Pride 2026<\/strong> reaches its climax with the traditional Pride Parade<\/strong> and a series of events at Syntagma. <\/p>\n

These events begin at 12:00 noon <\/b>and will continue late into the night with discussions, performances, DJ sets, and concerts. The march will begin at 7:00 PM, <\/b>followed immediately by a major music program featuring well-known artists and figures from the queer scene. <\/p>\n

The organizers are sending a clear message about the rights and visibility of LGBTQI+ individuals, at a time when\u2014as they point out\u2014trans, non-binary, and intersex people continue to face exclusion and social discrimination. <\/p>\n

\u201cOur rights are non-negotiable<\/strong>\u201d is the main slogan of this year\u2019s event. <\/p>\n

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Athens Pride: Activities and events starting at noon<\/strong> <\/h3>\n

Starting early in the morning, organization booths will be open in Syntagma Square, while the music will be provided by DJs Tseali<\/strong> and Siria<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The program includes interactive activities such as \u201cTake-Give,\u201d where participants will exchange messages of support and love via Post-it notes, as well as \u201cSmash the Stereotypes,\u201d aimed at breaking down stereotypes and prejudices. <\/p>\n

For parents and children, there will be the activity \u201cYoga with a Twist\u201d with Penny Limnaou<\/strong> and Chara Karipidou<\/strong>, and there will also be a specially designed rainbow photo area. <\/p>\n

At 4:00 p.m. <\/b>the afternoon events will begin, featuring a program by \u201cYoga and Sport for Refugees\u201d <\/b>and an open discussion by the initiative \u201cJail the Murderers of Zaki-O\u201d<\/b> on the topic \u201cLet\u2019s Build a Society of Liberation.\u201d <\/p>\n

At the same time, until 9:00 PM<\/b> a special meet-and-greet space will be open for people attending Pride alone, with the aim of helping them make new connections and find friends. <\/p>\n

Shortly before the march begins, at 6:00 PM, <\/b>the 25-member brass band Agia Fanfara<\/strong> will perform at Syntagma Square. <\/p>\n

The Pride Parade and the big concert<\/strong> <\/h3>\n

The program will begin at 5:00 PM<\/b> with instructors from Zumba Greece<\/strong>, followed by greetings from LGBTQI+ community organizations and a live performance by Konikos<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Stand-up comedian Aris Psiliakos<\/strong> will host the afternoon program. <\/p>\n

The pre-gathering <\/b>of groups and organizations will take place at 6:00 p.m. <\/b>in front of the Parliament <\/b>, and one hour later the Pride Parade<\/strong> will officially begin, with the unfurling of a 30-meter-long rainbow flag. <\/p>\n

Collectives, organizations, and floats will participate in the march, while Batala<\/strong>, Kilombo<\/strong>, and Dansawe<\/strong> will set the beat. <\/p>\n

Those who remain in Syntagma Square during the march will enjoy DJ sets by Ate<\/strong> and Salin<\/strong> until the participants return. <\/p>\n

The evening event will be hosted by Andromeda Bolos<\/strong> and Christina Voulgari<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Performing on the Athens Pride 2026<\/strong> stage will be Black Unit<\/strong>, Dimitris Samolis<\/strong>, Mitch T<\/strong>, Nasty Hiloudaki<\/strong>, Chryseida Gagouti<\/strong>, Fotis Lamaris<\/strong>, and Matoula Zamani<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The program will include live music, performances, and a surprise guest appearance to be announced during the evening. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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