Billie Kark, one of the most fresh and multifaceted figures on the contemporary Athenian music scene, returns to the This is Athens City Festival with a live performance that promises to once again draw us into her distinctive world. A creator, performer and DJ, Billie balances electronic music with sonic memories of tradition in a
The heart of Athens is about to be filled with the sound of Bowie and that alone is enough to make this a standout night of the spring season. The Heroes Tribute Band is a musical ensemble dedicated to keeping the vast universe of David Bowie alive with genuine artistic passion. As the first multi-vocalist
Music and painting meet in a unique collaboration titled "Pictures of an Exhibition." Composer and pianist Christos Papageorgiou, inspired by the work of Nikolas Klironomos, creates and performs a series of compositions that "translate" the visual arts into sound. For 70 minutes, the audience is immersed in an atmospheric experience where each musical phrase acts
The iconic archaeological site of the Roman Agora of Athens opens its gates to welcome acclaimed composer Dimitris Papadimitriou. In one of his rare appearances in Greece, the composer himself conducts an eleven-member orchestra, presenting timeless works that have earned the love and admiration of audiences over the years. The programme includes beloved songs from
An abandoned piano, long-silent in a dusty Athenian corner, finds its voice once more. Pianist and performer Melachrinos Velentzas presents Rebirth, blending performance, installation, and collective ritual in some of the city’s most emblematic spaces. Through a musical ceremony, Velentzas resuscitates an instrument that has endured years of stillness. It is a powerful parallel between
The historic Dexameni Square, with its old-school Athenian charm and the cool breeze of Lycabettus lingering in the air, becomes the stage for a major musical takeover headlined by Papazó. Vassilis Papazotos, songwriter, music producer, and medical doctor, brings the vibrant energy and effortless connection that made his viral music videos and unexpected collaborations a
Stella Karyda invites us on a soulful journey that balances perfectly between land and sea. With her evocative voice, she leads a programme that weaves together her acclaimed collaborations with masters like Christos Nikolopoulos and Nikos Oikonomidis, alongside the timeless rebetiko and folk anthems of Tsitsanis, Vamvakaris, and Theodorakis. The setlist spans from the modern,
Marina Spanou returns to the city’s most beautiful neighborhood, under the shadow of the Acropolis, right back where it all began. On May 28th, she reunites with her audience, inviting everyone to celebrate 5 years of Areopagitou at the pedestrian junction of Ermou & Asomaton in Athens. An anniversary of that first musical encounter, the
The ecstatic impulse of Cretan tradition strikes the heart of Athens as Plato’s Academy Park transforms into the stage for an authentic feast filled with intensity, passion, and pride. As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026, Vassilis Skoulas, one of Crete’s most iconic and stoic voices, is joined by a world-class ensemble
For one night only, the tranquil Pagrati Grove sheds its quiet daily routine to become the city’s most vibrant open-air dancefloor. Sfera 102.2 welcomes Marseaux for an explosive live set, bringing cutting-edge urban pop culture into the lush, green heart of Athens. Against a backdrop of towering pines and the familiar energy of the neighbourhood,
This year, the festival welcomes 25 electrifying musicians from North Carolina State University, bringing the smoky, high-octane pulse of America’s great jazz clubs straight to the heart of Athens. Trading their campus in Raleigh for the Athenian stage, the "Wolfpack" arrives with an authentic Big Band sound: roaring brass sections, inexhaustible swing, and the kind
Coming all the way from Cyprus, the Krama Brass Band arrives at the This is Athens City Festival 2026 with a fresh, subversive musical take that completely redefines tradition. Founded in 2023 by musicians Andreas Theocharous and Nikolas Georgiou, this eight-piece powerhouse, featuring six brass instruments, guitar, and percussion, joins forces to create an explosive,
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