Garbage will join Moby at Release Athens 2026

Release Athens 2026 welcomes Garbage on Wednesday July 1^st, at Plateia Nerou. The legendary 90s alternative band, featuring the iconic Shirley Manson, will join headliner Moby for an evening of hits, taking us on a journey through three decades of great music.

More acts to be announced soon!

Garbage formed in 1993 in Wisconsin, USA, at the now-legendary Smart Studios. At the core of the band were producers Butch Vig, Steve Marker, and Duke Erikson, with Vig already in the spotlight thanks to his production work on Nirvana’s “Nevermind”. Their goal was to create a band that would merge the raw energy of rock ’n’ roll with the aesthetic and textures of electronic music.

While searching for a distinctive female voice in 1994, they discovered Scottish singer Shirley Manson, who quickly became the band’s powerful frontwoman and iconic figure. With her unique vocal tone and commanding stage presence, Garbage forged an identity that seamlessly balanced alternative rock edge with with the accessibility of pop music.

Garbage’s eponymous debut album, released in 1995, was an immediate success, selling over four million copies worldwide and earning international acclaim through timeless songs such as “Stupid Girl,” “Only Happy When It Rains,” and “Queer.” The equally successful “Version 2.0” followed in 1998, earning Grammy nominations and firmly establishing Garbage as one of the most important acts of the era.

Despite stylistic shifts and the occasional hiatus, the band’s core line-up has remained intact to this day. With eight studio albums to their name and sales of over 17 million records worldwide, Garbage continue to preserve their signature sound, remaining one of the most recognisable and influential acts in alternative music.

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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, one Release Athens 2026 combo ticket is available for those who wish to attend two days of the festival, benefiting from a significant discount:

Moby, Garbage & more tba (1/7, Plateia Nerou) + Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds & more tba (24/6, Plateia Nerou)

Tickets Available:

By Phone: at 211770000

Online: at releaseathens.gr / more.com

Retail: https://www.more.com/en/physical-spots/

For all information (prices, line up, access etc.) visit www.releaseathens.gr

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.