Fontaines D.C. at Markopoulo Complex
Release Athens 2027 welcomes Fontaines D.C. on Sunday 11 July at Markopoulo Complex. With their brand-new album Dopamine Chamber earning rave reviews and their popularity soaring worldwide, the Irish band return to the festival for the fourth time. Having welcomed them since their early days, Release Athens will host them once again, this time as one of the biggest names of their generation!
More acts to be announced soon!
Fontaines D.C. return to Release Athens at a time when their career seems to know no limits. From their first appearance at the festival in 2019, alongside New Order, Johnny Marr and Morcheeba, to their headline set in 2025, Release Athens audiences have witnessed first-hand their transformation from an emerging post-punk band into one of the biggest names in contemporary rock.
Their story began in Dublin, where Grian Chatten, Carlos O’Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III and Tom Coll came together, united by a shared love of poetry and post-punk. Their debut album, Dogrel (2019), earned a Mercury Prize nomination, while A Hero’s Death (2020) confirmed that they were far more than just another promising band. With Skinty Fia (2022), they topped the UK Albums Chart, while Romance (2024), featuring tracks such as “Starburster”, “Favourite” and “In the Modern World”, marked a major turning point in their career.
Earlier this month, Fontaines D.C. released their fifth studio album, Dopamine Chamber, via XL Recordings, produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Blur, Gorillaz). With their new record, the band move further away from the guitar-driven sound of their early releases, marking the boldest musical shift of their career. From the striking “Marianne” and the truly wonderful “Japan” to “Tongue” and “Where Is Gone?” (featuring Rosalía), Dopamine Chamber showcases a band that continues to broaden its musical horizons, evolve and experiment without losing its distinctive identity.
The response to Dopamine Chamber has been remarkable, with NME hailing Fontaines D.C. as “the band of the decade” and The Guardian calling them “the best band of their generation”, awarding the album five out of five stars. The album also debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, just as Skinty Fia did in 2022, marking the second time Fontaines D.C. have topped the chart.
With five albums, a string of outstanding songs and a reputation as one of the finest live bands around, Fontaines D.C. are no longer the next big thing. They have become one of the most important and influential bands of their time, with an appeal that extends beyond the rock scene and every new release now an event of international significance. And all signs suggest that, even at this level, the biggest chapters in their story still lie ahead.
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Tickets go on sale on Friday October 30th at 12:00 noon.
A limited number of VIP tickets will also be available.
VIP ticket holders will enjoy the following benefits:
- A dedicated elevated viewing area with high tables and stools for all guests
- Open bar
- Dedicated entrance
- Private parking
- Separate toilet facilities
- Commemorative gift
Ticket sales:
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Important Notice: Until November 30th, you can take advantage of a special offer and purchase your ticket in 4 interest-free instalments, exclusively by credit card.
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. One companion per person is also permitted access to this area, provided they have already purchased a general admission ticket.
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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The Markopoulo Complex, located within the Markopoulo Olympic Property in Attica, is a venue designed to host large-scale concerts, festivals and events. Its extensive grounds offer the flexibility to accommodate a variety of configurations, meeting the requirements of even the most demanding productions.
For Release Athens, the Markopoulo Complex will feature two stages, with the second housed in a 4,000 sq m tent, allowing even more artists to perform on each festival day. The covered stage will also give visitors the opportunity to arrive earlier and enjoy the opening acts sheltered from the sun in a cooler, more comfortable environment.
The venue also offers extensive on-site parking facilities, capable of accommodating thousands of vehicles. Access via Attiki Odos, together with the nearby Koropi Metro station, from which shuttle buses will operate to and from the venue, will make it easier for visitors to travel from different parts of Athens.
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