Sébastien Tellier joins the Release Athens x SNF Nostos 2026 lineup
Monday, June 22, SNFCC Great Lawn
Release Athens X SNF Nostos 2026 from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) presents Sébastien Tellier on Monday, June 22, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) Great Lawn. One of the most recognizable and distinctive figures on the contemporary European music scene, the legendary French pop dandy is coming to Greece to support Jean-Michel Jarre in a spectacular evening of music that promises a captivating audiovisual journey into the world of electronic music.
To celebrate 30 years of philanthropic work, SNF is collaborating with Release Athens to bring music and culture to everyone. Thanks to SNF’s support, ticket prices are 40-50% lower than is typical for similar events.
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Sébastien Tellier is one of the most distinctive figures on the contemporary French music scene and a key figure of the “French touch” style. As a multi-instrumentalist with a distinct aesthetic and artistic identity, he has crafted a unique musical universe that oscillates freely between pop, folk and electronica, blending romanticism, irony, and a cinematic atmosphere.
He established himself in the early 2000s with releases such as Politics (2004), while his iconic “La Ritournelle” brought him worldwide recognition and, twenty years later, led to one of his most memorable performances, at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
Through his discography, which spans seven studio albums, he has carved out a multifaceted artistic universe, amassing a rich catalog of distinctive tracks such as “Universe,” “L’amour et la violence,” “Divine,” “Roche,” “Cochon Ville,” “Fingers of Steel,” “A Ballet,” and more.
Alongside his musical career, he has worked on film soundtracks, directed projects, and collaborated with creators outside the music industry, while his distinctive persona has also made him a leading figure in the world of fashion.
2026 marks a new chapter in his musical journey, with the release of his new studio album, Kiss The Beast, where he collaborates with prominent artists and producers such as Nile Rodgers, SebastiAn, and Kid Cudi, revisiting the entire sonic spectrum of his career and steering it into new, unpredictable directions.
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Tickets available:
By phone at (+30) 2117700000
Online: releaseathens.gr + more.com
Retail at: https://www.more.com/el/physical-spots/
Ticket availability for people with disabilities:
The Festival ensures access for people with disabilities by offering a special area with an unobstructed view of the stage that is wheelchair accessible and has seats, separate restrooms, and free parking.
To purchase tickets for people with disabilities, please send your request electronically to [email protected], attaching your disability card. To enter the relevant areas, you will need to show this card upon arrival at the Festival.
Complete information on prices, schedule, and access is available at releaseathens.gr and snfnostos.org.
* Ticket proceeds go exclusively to Release Athens. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) is a philanthropic organization that makes grants to nonprofit organizations. SNF does not accept funds from private individuals, corporations, or any other organizations.
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More about Release Athens 2026
Since its inception in 2016, Release Athens has evolved into one of the most significant summer music events in Greece. This year, to celebrate its 10th anniversary, the festival is returning to Plateia Nerou to write a new chapter in its history.
Over the past decade, Release Athens has hosted some of the biggest names in international music, including Arctic Monkeys, Iggy Pop, Massive Attack, Pulp, Slipknot, The Offspring, PJ Harvey, Pet Shop Boys, Kylie Minogue, The Prodigy, Judas Priest, London Grammar, Alice in Chains, and Liam Gallagher.
With the slogan “Making Memories Together,” the festival remains faithful to the main principle that has been its inspiration since day one: artists, music fans, and our staff all shaping, together, the unique experiences and memories that will stay with us forever.
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More about SNF Nostos 2026, an anniversary celebration
SNF Nostos 2026, an open and multifaceted gathering of which the concerts are only one part, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). From June 21 to 28, the dynamic celebration will take place not only at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in Athens, its usual homebase, but also at other locations throughout the country, from Northern Greece to the Peloponnese, so that more people can learn firsthand about the Foundation’s work.
United by SNF’s guiding principle of putting “humanity at the core,” signature events like the SNF Nostos Conference, the SNF Dialogues, and the SNF Nostos Run will return. Accompanying them will be a series of new experiences, including an interactive digital installation that will take visitors on a virtual journey through the Foundation’s grants, special performances by the Greek National Opera ballet, and much, much more. See the latest at SNFNostos.org.
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Official Websites: SNFNostos.org & SNF.org
