From May 26 to June 1, 2025, the Technopolis of the Municipality of Athens becomes the beating heart of international jazz, hosting the 24th Athens Jazz Festival. With free admission and a bold, eclectic program, this year’s edition is dedicated to Giorgos Charonitis, the influential music writer and long-time supporter of the festival.
Twenty-one bands from nineteen countries will transform Technopolis into a global stage, presenting a week-long celebration of jazz in all its thrilling diversity—funk, afrobeat, electronica, punk, psychedelic sounds, and more.
The festival opens on Monday with a strong Greek presence: the Yiorgos Bereris Trio blending Nordic jazz, Cuban son, and Balkan traditions; Modified Dog fusing jazz with post-rock; and Valia Calda weaving Epirus melodies with DIY punk and psychedelic improvisation.
International acts take over from Tuesday: Norway’s Phønix merges jazz with krautrock, while Switzerland’s Mohs bridges electronic and acoustic realms. The Czech Republic’s nine-piece Toot Ensemble brings unstoppable energy.
Wednesday features Estonian free-form trio Karja/Renard/Wandinger, Hungary’s melodic New Fossils, and Turkey’s AYYUKA with their infectious psychedelic grooves. Thursday makes history with Argentina’s Ravasi brothers, Austria’s Purple is the Color, and a headline performance by jazz legend Enrico Rava and his “Fearless Five”.
The weekend continues with acts like Luxembourg’s Tele-Port, France’s gritty Concombre, Sweden’s Svante Söderqvist Trio, and Poland’s genre-defying EABS. Saturday wraps with Denmark’s explosive Smag På Dig Selv. The final day on Sunday closes the festival with Scotland’s Norman & Corrie, Spain’s Moisés P. Sánchez, and the UK’s cinematic Kessoncoda.
Once again, Athens Jazz showcases jazz as a boundless, living art form—and invites the world to experience it in the heart of the city.
From May 26 to June 1, Technopolis comes alive with the 24th Athens Jazz! With free admission, the festival showcases the bold, boundary-pushing side of jazz. This year’s edition is dedicated to the late music critic Giorgos Charonitis, a key supporter since its inception and a defining voice in shaping its artistic direction.
IØN returns with Soundscapes Vol. 2, a 20-track ambient journey crafted from field recordings that merge memory, sound, and place. It’s a deep-listening experience meant for closed eyes and open minds. Out this May, the album will be available on all digital platforms and on C-48 cassette via Bandcamp — IØN’s 13th full-length release.
Rudu Fest lands in Athens for a two-day open-air celebration at PLYFA on June 13 & 14. From Mikros Kleftis to Usurum and Sophie Lies, the lineup blends lyricism, hip hop, and fresh Greek sounds. It’s a vibrant stopover before Amorgos — and a must for fans of Greece’s evolving alt and urban scenes.
The Festival launches June 16–20 in Athens with an International Hip Hop Bootcamp at the Goethe-Institut, part of SOUNDROUTES III. Young artists and mentors from across Europe unite through workshops and performances. In early August, the Festival continues on Chios with two weeks of music and culture under the summer sky!
On June 28, LEX transforms OAKA into the epicenter of Greek rap. More than a concert, it's a cultural event poised to draw over 100,000 people. Expect explosive energy, powerful lyrics, and a landmark moment in the scene. LEX isn’t just performing — he’s rewriting what’s possible for live shows in Greece.
Following an official invitation from Spotify, Marina traveled to the company’s studios in Stockholm, where she recorded a special Greek rendition of MARO’s Portuguese hit “Saudade, Saudade.” The track, titled “Fovamai,” brings Marina’s sound to a global audience, blending cultural roots with international flair.
From June 27 to 29, 2025, the town of Konitsa hosts the third edition of Why the Mountains Are Black, a three-day festival exploring the musical cultures of the Southern Balkans. Curated by Onassis Stegi in collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Christopher King, this year’s program highlights unexpected intersections between folk traditions from Greece, Asia Minor, Bulgaria, the Carpathians, and beyond. With live performances, bold improvisations, and ethnographic film screenings, the festival bridges memory and experimentation. In the heart of Epirus, histories converge and reemerge—through sound.
The International Music Academy of Spetses of Anargyrios and Korgialenios School of Spetses (MAAKSS) returns July 24 – August 2, 2025. Masterclasses with acclaimed teachers, concerts, and the Academy Orchestra offer young musicians a unique artistic experience on Spetses island. Applications are now open.
Anilio Park Festival returns August 8-10, 2025, at Anilio Metsovo Ski Center in the heart of Pindos. Three days full of music, nature, and mountain adventure with top artists, outdoor activities, and a refreshing lake experience. Presale tickets are now available!
Following the release of her new album Adagio—available via Sub Pop—Stella is hitting the road across the UK and Europe. After wrapping up the first leg of her tour (April 7–18, 2025), the new leg kicks off on October 1st in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and wraps up on October 19th in Manchester, UK.
