A major Music Festival in Athens!

Launched in 2016, Release Athens has become one of the most important music events in Athens and across Greece. After a decade at Plateia Nerou, the festival enters a new chapter in 2027 by moving to Markopoulo Complex. This large-scale venue has modern infrastructure and flexible configurations that open up new possibilities and enhance the overall festival experience.

The vision

Release Athens presents diverse lineups that transcends limits and boundaries. Our vision is to provide the Greek audience -and beyond- with the opportunity to enjoy quality shows with high standards of safety and comfort, creating unique memories that will last a lifetime.

Artists & Bands / Lineup

Since its inception, Release Athens has welcomed some of the biggest acts in music to its stages, including:

Arctic Monkeys • Massive Attack • Iggy Pop • New Order • Gorillaz • Pulp • Moby • Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds • David Byrne • Rosalia • Liam Gallagher • Fontaines D.C • Slipknot • Limp Bizkit • Judas Priest • Alice In Chains • The Offspring • The Prodigy • Avenged Sevefold • Pet Shop Boys • Duran Duran • PJ Harvey • The Smile • Hozier • Richard Ashcroft • Siouxsie • Sigur Ros • London Grammar • Jean-Michel Jarre • Jamiroquai • Cypress Hill • Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley • Wu-Tang Clan • Gojira • Disturbed • Three Days Grace • Interpol • Idles • Garbage • Bad Religion • Bauhaus • Echo & the Bunnymen • Primal Scream • Black Pumas • Central Cee • Tash Sultana • Cigarettes After Sex • Johnny Marr • The Flaming Lips • Madrugada • James • Roisin Murphy • Rag’n’Bone Man • UB40 • Parov Stelar • Megadeth • Bruce Dickinson • Dream Theater • Nightwish & many more

Our promise

Release Athens comes back bigger and better every year, thanks to the music-loving community that embraced it to the extent that it has become the premier destination for festival-goers in the country.

This recognition inspires, empowers, energises and motivates our team to continue to improve Release Athens on all levels, ensuring a unique experience in every aspect,
providing real excitement and excellent service to all those who honour us with their presence – artists and music fans.