From 15 June to 25 July 2026, Release Athens celebrates ten years of concerts at Plateia Nerou on the Faliro waterfront.
The 2026 edition
The programme moves across alternative rock, metal, indie, pop and electronic music with nights featuring Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Pet Shop Boys, Megadeth, Moby, The Offspring, Pantera, Helloween, Thievery Corporation and Sabaton.
Why this festival matters
Release Athens operates as a sequence of major concert bills rather than a continuous gathering. Its open waterfront location and broad musical range make it a key part of Athens’ summer calendar.
Key points
- A 10th-anniversary edition.
- Rock, metal, pop, indie and electronic music.
- Large-capacity concerts at Plateia Nerou.
Official sources
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