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Athens venue

Gazarte

Voutadon 32-34, Keramikos, Athens
118 54 Athens, Greece

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20 events

ALLAH LAS

SEPT14

ALLAH LAS

Allah-Las, a Los Angeles-based band formed in 2008, return to Athens for a live performance at gazarte ground stage. Drawn to groove and atmosphere, the Californian quartet weaves influences from garage, surf, psychedelia and folk without adhering to genre conventions. Their songs balance cinematic breadth with intimate restraint, marked by a distinctive aesthetic that stands apart. With five studio albums and an established international presence, Allah-Las have cultivated a sound rooted in musical interplay and meticulous detail. Their recent releases continue this exploration with leaner arrangements and organic evolution. The band brings the essential ingredients: their craft, their presence, and an audience ready to listen.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

PAVLO live in Athens - Mediterranean Sound

SEPT18

PAVLO live in Athens - Mediterranean Sound

Greek-Canadian virtuoso Pavlo brings his 'Mediterranean Sound' to Athens for an exclusive appearance at gazarte roof stage. He uniquely blends the Greek bouzouki, flamenco, Latin rhythms, and contemporary pop influences. The two-time JUNO Award nominee has built a 20-year career with worldwide album sales exceeding 500,000 copies; his albums Pavlo and Fantasia achieved Gold status. His acclaimed album Trifecta showcases collaborations with legendary musicians Rik Emmett and Oscar Lopez. Pavlo is the first artist to create PBS television specials filmed entirely in Greece, with 'Live in Kastoria' and 'Live in Santorini' reaching millions of viewers worldwide. His interactive performances blend passion, virtuosity, and energy, immersing audiences in Mediterranean guitar artistry.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

Jamie Woon live in Athens | Gazarte Ground Stage

SEPT23

Jamie Woon live in Athens | Gazarte Ground Stage

Jamie Woon is one of contemporary British soul and electronica's most distinctive voices, renowned for bridging soulful songwriting with modern electronic music. His breakthrough came with the emblematic "Night Air", produced by Burial, establishing him as a characteristic voice of the contemporary British sound. Albums including "Mirrorwriting" and "Making Time" showcased his ability to blend soul, post-dubstep, and alternative R&B with collaborations from renowned artists including Disclosure, Burial, Pharrell, and Erykah Badu. His deeply atmospheric, instantly recognizable sound emerged from this unique hybrid approach. After years of silence and personal reflection, he returned with the album "3, 10, Why, When". The work features hypnotic rhythms, multilayered orchestrations, and emotionally rich songs that reaffirm his position as one of his generation's most distinctive songwriter-performers.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

BLOCKHEAD | PROLETER | ARMS and SLEEPERS live

OCT02

BLOCKHEAD | PROLETER | ARMS and SLEEPERS live

Beatmaker Blockhead from New York joins French producer ProleteR and the Arms and Sleepers project for a special collaborative performance. The partnership is accompanied by new releases and a co-written single among the three artists, capturing their creative convergence. Blockhead, a former Ninja Tune member, returns with an eclectic live set drawing from over two decades of work. ProleteR, with over 200 million streams, has established himself as a distinctive figure in contemporary electro and swing-hop through jazz samples, boom-bap rhythms, and electro-soul elements. Arms and Sleepers, led by Mirza Ramic, brings cinematic ambient sound spanning 14 albums and 20 EPs since 2006. The trio's convergence showcases distinctive projects in contemporary instrumental hip-hop and electronica.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

MIKRO at Gazarte Roof Stage

OCT03

MIKRO at Gazarte Roof Stage

Mikro returns to Gazarte roof stage with a performance blending synthpop, electronica, and dance. Since forming in Thessaloniki in 1997, the band created a distinctive sound across ten studio albums and numerous remixes. They have performed worldwide with international acts including Morrissey, Hooverphonic, and Ladytron. After a decade-long absence, they returned in 2024 with new material, reigniting their connection with audiences. Their signature song 'Αυτή η πόλη' remains a cornerstone of Greek electronic music nearly two decades since release. The concert pairs material from their entire catalogue with recent work, offering nostalgia grounded in the present.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

GONG Live in Athens

OCT03

GONG Live in Athens

GONG, one of the most distinctive and influential names in global psychedelic music, comes to Athens. Founded in 1969 by visionary Daevid Allen, the band melds psychedelic rock, jazz, progressive elements, and spiritual inquiry into a genre-defying force. Over six decades, GONG has transcended conventional frameworks, establishing themselves as pioneers. The current incarnation authentically reflects the band's original essence while exploring new artistic territory. Recent releases including Rejoice! I'm Dead!, The Universe Also Collapses, and Unending Ascending demonstrate sustained creative vitality. The ensemble maintains the reputation of a compelling live act through relentless international touring across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and beyond.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

PUSSY RIOT 'Riot Days' live in Athens

OCT08

PUSSY RIOT 'Riot Days' live in Athens

Pussy Riot, the legendary feminist collective that shook the world with their action against Putin's regime, brings their acclaimed show 'Riot Days' to Athens. Based on Masha Alyokhina's memoir of the same name, this hybrid work blends concert, theatre, performance art and political manifesto. The production traces the collective's history from their 2012 intervention at Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour through subsequent arrests, trials and imprisonment. Live music, spoken word, video and electronic elements dissolve the boundaries between art and politics. Since 2017, Riot Days has been performed over 400 times worldwide. The current iteration incorporates Alyokhina's escape from Russia, persecution of political opponents, the Ukrainian invasion and violence against LGBTQ+ communities.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

OZRIC TENTACLES live in Athens

OCT16

OZRIC TENTACLES live in Athens

Ozric Tentacles, iconic representatives of psychedelic and progressive rock, return to Athens. Since their emergence at the legendary Stonehenge Free Festival in 1983, the band has forged a singular creative path under multi-instrumentalist founder Ed Wynne. Their distinctive sound seamlessly blends psychedelia, space rock, progressive, electronica, dub, ambient and world music traditions. Over four decades of unbroken creative output, marked by dozens of releases and performances at Europe's major festivals, they remain unique within their genre. Albums such as Erpland, Strangeitude and Jurassic Shift are now considered classics; their recent album Lotus Unfolding confirms their creative fire remains vigorous. The Greek audience has consistently embraced them with enthusiasm, transforming each visit into a celebration for devotees of psychedelic and progressive music.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

Telenova Live in Athens

OCT17

Telenova Live in Athens

Telenova, an Australian trio, blend cinematic aesthetics with addictive alt-pop sound. The band is fronted by Filipino-Australian vocalist, songwriter and director Angeline Armstrong, alongside Edward Quinn and Joshua Moriarty. Their sound weaves trip-hop beats, electronic samples, dreamy synths and cinematic melodies into dark romanticism and rhythmic intensity. The musical palette recalls Massive Attack, Lana Del Rey and Portishead, yet maintains a distinctly personal identity. Through sold-out shows in London, Paris, Berlin and Athens, festival appearances across Europe and Australia, and touring alongside artists including girl in red, St. Vincent and Ruel, Telenova have established themselves among the freshest voices in alternative pop. They return to Athens as part of The Warning Tour, celebrating their second album exploring the boundaries between beauty and threat, dream and reality.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

Alkis Alkaios Tribute: Ikari, Bakoulis, Katsimikha

OCT24

Alkis Alkaios Tribute: Ikari, Bakoulis, Katsimikha

Violeta Ikari, Dimitris Bakoulis, and Mariana Katsimikha present a unique tribute to compositions set to lyrics by esteemed lyricist Alkis Alkaios. The program includes beloved works such as Rosa, Panta gelastoi, Victoria, Porto Rico, Oso kratai enas kafes, Vradines Peripoles, Agkathi, and Luna Park, selected from Alkaios's significant body of work. Artistic direction is provided by Dimitris Karras for To Ogdoo. The concert precedes the upcoming release of an album featuring previously unpublished texts by Alkis Alkaios, arriving just months after the viral success of To Vals ton Oneiron. This tribute celebrates the lasting impact of Alkaios's lyrical legacy in Greek popular music.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

IMARHAN live in Athens

OCT24

IMARHAN live in Athens

IMARHAN stands as one of the most significant and pioneering ensembles in contemporary Tuareg music. They deliver hypnotic desert blues rhythms, African grooves and contemporary psychedelic bursts. Since their founding in 2006 in Tamanrasset, southern Algeria, they have continuously expanded the boundaries of traditional assouf and desert blues, drawing inspiration from Tuareg culture, funk, psych rock and pan-African rhythms. Their extensive touring has led to collaborations with artists including Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals, Howe Gelb of Giant Sand and Kurt Vile, building an audience well beyond world music circles. Their Athens performance coincides with their fourth album, Essam, marking a new creative era that has garnered critical acclaim from outlets including MOJO, Uncut, The Guardian and Songlines. The album maintains focus on Tuareg stories, memories and identity while enriching their sound with electronic elements and atmospheric arrangements.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

Mercury Rev live in Athens

OCT29

Mercury Rev live in Athens

Mercury Rev, one of the most influential American psychedelic bands, returns to Athens for the 25th anniversary of their legendary album 'All is Dream.' Led by Jonathan Donahue and Grasshopper, the band has transformed psychedelia, chamber pop, dream rock, and experimentation into something deeply emotional and uniquely their own. From their pioneering 'Yerself Is Steam' and cult classic 'Boces' through the masterpiece 'Deserter's Songs', now a touchstone for modern psychedelia, Mercury Rev have remained unmatched. With songs like 'Holes,' 'Goddess on a Hiway,' 'Opus 40,' and albums including 'The Secret Migration' and 'Snowflake Midnight,' they have crafted a musical universe of cinematic imagery, fragile beauty, and boundless imagination. Recent album 'Born Horses' confirms their ability to create music that sounds simultaneously familiar and completely unexplored. Their live shows remain captivating, hypnotic, and deeply immersive experiences.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

GOAT Live in Athens

OCT30

GOAT Live in Athens

Swedish enigma GOAT returns to Athens for two performances at Gazarte Ground Stage. The band has created a distinctive musical universe blending psychedelia, afrobeat, kraut, funk, desert grooves, tribal rhythms and unrestrained rock'n'roll into a sound unlike any other. Since their 2012 debut with World Music, GOAT established themselves as a reference point for artistic difference. With acclaimed albums including Commune, Requiem, Headsoup and Medicine, their live performances have achieved legendary status, positioning them as one of contemporary European rock's most important cult names. Despite their identity remaining intentionally concealed behind masks, costumes and mythology, they remain substantive, grounding themselves equally in music and stage presence. Their explosive, captivating shows have made each appearance a significant event.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

HENGE live in Athens

NOV06

HENGE live in Athens

HENGE returns to Earth, this time setting course for Athens. The British outfit identifies as 'alien messengers' transmitting music from distant planets. Behind this fantastical mythology lies psychedelic rock, progressive rock, rave, electronica and space-music experimentation yielding unpredictable sonic paths. Over more than a decade, HENGE has become one of the most discussed names in British underground, winning Best Live Act at the Independent Festival Awards. With four successful albums and the recent Journey to Voltus B expanding their sonic palette, they continue to prove their uniqueness. Their music blends danceability, psychedelia, playfulness and deep captivation, with live shows positioned somewhere between rave, sci-fi spectacle and cosmic ritual.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

Vapors Of Morphine live in Athens

NOV11

Vapors Of Morphine live in Athens

Vapors of Morphine keeps alive the distinctive sound of Morphine, the influential 1990s band. Led by saxophonist Dana Colley, this power trio features electric baritone sax, drums, and 2-string slide bass. Their setlists combine Morphine classics with new material and creative interpretations, all filtered through their dark, atmospheric sensibility. The sound draws from blues, African music, jazz feeling, and their distinctive 'low rock' style. The current lineup of Dana Colley, Jeremy Lyons, and Tom Arey proved on their album Fear & Fantasy that the band functions as a contemporary creative continuation of Morphine rather than merely a tribute. Armed with experience and musical value, they remain a live act that stands apart.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

Anja Huwe / XMal Deutschland Live in Athens

NOV13

Anja Huwe / XMal Deutschland Live in Athens

Anja Huwe, the iconic vocalist of legendary Xmal Deutschland, presents a unique performance at Gazarte Ground Stage. The evening bridges past and present through songs including "Incubus Succubus II", "Qual", "Matador", "Polarlicht" and "Mondlicht", spanning a cornerstone of European post-punk and gothic rock. New material from her recent solo work is also performed. Huwe's distinctive voice and stage presence became synonymous with these compositions that marked an entire era. The performance celebrates this influential figure of the European dark music scene.

Gazarte · Athens

Arab Strap live at Gazarte Ground Stage

NOV29

Arab Strap live at Gazarte Ground Stage

Arab Strap, the duo of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton, performs at Gazarte Ground Stage. For nearly three decades, they have transformed everyday experience, solitude, love, and human vulnerability into raw poetic narrative. Their sound navigates the boundaries between slowcore, electronica, folk, and post-rock, anchored by Moffat's distinctive spoken delivery. Landmark albums including Philophobia, The Red Thread, Monday at the Hug & Pint, and their acclaimed comeback As Days Get Dark have established them as one of Britain's most significant alternative acts in recent decades. Arab Strap occupies a unique position within indie rock's darker aesthetic. They continue to craft compelling songs and deliver substantive live performances with unflinching sincerity.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

Daft Funk Live

DEC12

Daft Funk Live

Daft Funk brings the leading live tribute to legendary Daft Punk to Athens. They offer two nights of groove-filled electronic music and nonstop dancing. With a strong European reputation, they rank among the world's most successful and faithful tribute acts operating internationally. Rather than simple song reproduction, Daft Funk deliver a complete audiovisual spectacle featuring synchronized lights, live instruments, the iconic robotic helmets, and stage production reflecting Daft Punk's historical performances. Their set spans from Homework to Random Access Memories, functioning as a comprehensive journey through one of electronic music's most significant acts. With absolute respect for the original and high energy, each performance celebrates the legendary French electronic duo's music and cultural legacy. The show keeps alive the robot personas created in 1999 by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo in a compelling way.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

Daft Funk Live

DEC13

Daft Funk Live

Daft Funk brings an immersive tribute to the legendary French electronic duo Daft Punk. With meticulous attention to the original and explosive energy, each performance transforms into a celebration of the iconic act's music and career. The show transcends simple song reproduction, offering a complete audiovisual experience featuring synchronized lighting, live instruments, signature robotic helmets, and stage production. Their setlist spans the entire catalog from Homework and Discovery through Random Access Memories, tracing the evolution of one of electronic music's most significant acts. Daft Funk performs standout tracks including "One More Time", "Get Lucky", "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger", "Around the World", and "Da Funk". The tribute is recognized across Europe as one of the most successful and faithful acts of its kind globally.

Voutadon 32-34, 11854 Athens, Greece · Athens

The Last Internationale

MAR20

The Last Internationale

The Last Internationale, one of the most powerful and dynamic bands of the contemporary American rock scene, are coming to Athens for a unique live performance. The New York-based band, formed by singer Delila Paz and guitarist Edgey, has built a reputation through collaborations with industry luminaries including Tom Morello, Brad Wilk, and Joey Castillo. Their discography spans We Will Reign (2014), Soul On Fire (2019), and Running for a Dream (2023). Known for their powerful live performances, the band has shared stages with Robert Plant, Neil Young, The Who, Kings of Leon, and Slash, among many others. They recently completed a European tour opening for Guns N' Roses and performing at major festivals including Rock Werchter, Hellfest, and Lollapalooza. Their music has been featured on acclaimed television shows including The Blacklist, Banshee, and True Detective.

Gazarte · Athens