Gramatik and Saint Etienne are the final additions of Release Athens 2026
Release Athens 2026 welcomes Gramatik and Saint Etienne on Saturday, June 27th, at Plateia Nerou. The pioneering Slovenian producer, renowned for his distinctive blend of hip-hop and electronic music, and the iconic British pop group, currently embarking on their farewell tour, join a special evening that will conclude with a headline performance by Pet Shop Boys.
Gramatik, born Denis Jašarević, has developed a unique sound that combines hip-hop, funk and soul with electronic elements. Raised in Portorož, Slovenia, he grew up listening to funk, jazz and soul from his older sister’s cassette collection and was already making beats on his computer by the age of 13. He first gained international recognition through his pioneering approach to music distribution, releasing much of his catalog for free while consistently supporting more open models of access to music.
His discography includes numerous albums, EPs, singles and remixes, while some of his best-known tracks include “Just Jammin’”, “Hit That Jive” and “Muy Tranquilo”. More recent releases include Deserts of Synthopia (2022), created alongside Luxas, and Aequoreus (2025), where he explores new sonic directions. At the same time, he continues his long-running creative partnership with his friend and collaborator Stehreo. Now based in New York City, he remains one of the most recognizable figures of the independent electronic music scene.
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Saint Etienne are one of UK’s most beloved and influential pop bands. Formed in Croydon in 1990 by Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs, they combined indie pop, dance and electronica and struck gold with their debut single, a cover of Neil Young’s “Only Love Can Break Your Heart”, which quickly became one of the defining club anthems of its era.
Sarah Cracknell joined as lead singer in 1991, shaping the band’s signature sound. Their debut album, Foxbase Alpha, received rave reviews and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Their second album, So Tough, released in 1993, entered the UK Top 10, and songs such as “Nothing Can Stop Us”, “You’re in a Bad Way”, “Who Do You Think You Are” and “He’s on the Phone” established Saint Etienne as one of the most important British pop bands of their generation. Extensive touring across Europe, the United States, Japan and Australia followed, highlighted by their appearance at Glastonbury in 1994, when they became the first band ever to be broadcast live from the festival on television.
After decades of consistent creativity and thirteen studio albums, the band’s latest release, International (2025), was warmly received and brought them back into the UK Top 10. This album and their current tour mark the end of a remarkable journey. So, on Saturday 27 June, we’ll have the chance to bid farewell to one of the most beloved British pop bands of recent decades by singing and dancing along with them to the songs that defined their career.
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Ticket sales continue.
Also, limited VIP tickets are available.
This category includes the following premium benefits:
- Separate raised area with stands & stools for everyone
- Open-bar
- Separate Entrance Gate
- Private parking
- Separate toilets
- Festival Souvenir
Furthermore, two more Release Athens 2026 combo tickets are available for those who wish to attend two or three days of the festival, benefiting from a significant discount:
Pet Shop Boys, Gramatik, Saint Etienne (27/6, Plateia Nerou) + Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Baxter Dury, Anna von Hausswolff (24/6, Plateia Nerou)
Pet Shop Boys, Gramatik, Saint Etienne (27/6, Plateia Nerou) + Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Baxter Dury, Anna von Hausswolff (24/6, Plateia Nerou) + Moby, Garbage, Pale Blue Eyes (1/7, Plateia Nerou)
Tickets Available:
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Tickets / Availability for People with disabilities.
The Festival ensures accessibility for People with Disabilities by providing a designated area with an unobstructed view of the stage. This special area is wheelchair accessible and offers seating, dedicated restrooms, and free parking.
To purchase Disability Access tickets, please email your request to [email protected], and attach your disability card. This card must be presented upon arrival at the Festival to gain access to the designated areas.
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