Photo: Shutterstock The Athens Street Food Festival 2026 is returning to celebrate its 10th anniversary with nine days of activities taking place over three weekends throughout the month. The events will take place in Gazi, one of Athens' main entertainment areas.
The festival, first held in 2016, has become one of the most prominent food events in Greece, showcasing culinary trends from around the world and making them accessible to local audiences. This year, marking its 10th anniversary, the event will be dedicated to the variety of flavors presented over the years, alongside innovations and updates from the global scene.
Over three weekends (May 8-10, May 15-17, May 22-24), dozens of pop-up stands will be open, led by veteran chefs alongside new creators. The menus will include dishes inspired by international cuisines, including Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nigeria, Egypt, Spain, Italy, the United States and Greece. Vegan options will also be offered.
The event will also have plenty of music, with DJ performances every evening starting at 9:00 PM and radio broadcasts throughout the hours of operation.
Opening hours: Fridays from 5:00 PM to midnight, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to midnight. On weekends, ticket sales will be held in two separate rounds: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to midnight.
Ticket prices (in advance) are of only 3.5 euros, with children under 9 entering free of charge.