Festival

Release Athens is back for 2026, marking its 10th anniversary with a series of concerts that promise unforgettable experiences. The festival will run from 15 June to 25 July 2026 at Plateia Nerou (Water Square) in Faliro, Athens.



This year, festival-goers will enjoy a wide range of music, from rock and metal to alternative, indie and electronic. Release Athens 2026 aims to deliver a festive atmosphere and world-class live music experiences for fans of all tastes.

Line-up

15 June 2026

Limp Bizkit, Viagra Boys and Ecca Vandal

20 June 2026

Imiskoumbria

24 June 2026

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Baxter Dury

27 June 2026

Pet Shop Boys, Gramatik and Saint Etienne

28 June 2026

Three Days Grace, Black Veil Brides and Overgrown

30 June 2026

Megadeth with Sepultura and Sylosis

1 July 2026

Moby with Garbage and Pale Blue Eyes

3 July 2026

Imiskoumbria

5 July 2026

Pavlos Pavlidis, Pan Pan and Paidi Trauma

7 July 2026

The Offspring, Bad Religion and High Vis

9 July 2026

Pantera, Trivium and Bodysnatcher

10 July 2026

Helloween, Saxon and Ashes of Ares

11 July 2026

Thievery Corporation, The Wailers and BALTHVS

25 July 2026

Sabaton, Savatage and Epica

Release Athens, one of the country’s leading music events, combines live performances, an amazing atmosphere and a unique seaside experience. This year’s anniversary concerts promise even more energy, surprises and unforgettable moments.