Unmissable Athens Concerts You Should Attend in 2024
In 2024, Athens will host concerts you simply can’t miss during your stay. Regardless of your music preferences, there’s a variety of concerts in Athens to enjoy, ranging from rock to indie performances by internationally acclaimed artists!
In this article, we share the best Athens concerts you should attend in 2024 -mark your calendars and get ready for once-in-a-lifetime experiences!
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz’s music performance is one of the most long-awaited concerts in Athens in 2024, as it’s already been 16 years since the iconic singer and musician last performed in the Greek capital. In his concert in Athens in 2024, he will perform his classic hits, including ‘Fly Away’, ‘I Belong to You’, and ‘It Ain’t Over ‘til It’s Over’, as well as tracks from his latest album Blue Electric Light!
But, Lenny Kravitz won’t be alone on stage! Sleaford Mods and The Last Internationale will join him, setting the night on fire. Ensure you won’t miss this legendary concert in the Athens Olympic Sports Complex on August 2nd!
Extra tip: If you want to be close to the Athens Olympic Sports Complex, where the concert takes place, you can stay in a hotel in Kifisia, like Semiramis!
Ejekt Festival 2024
Ejekt strikes again from July 22nd to July 24th with an impressive lineup that features mainly rock, pop-punk, and metal bands, including Maneskin, Palaye Royale, Alice Merton, Korn, Spiritbox, Loathe, Planet of Zeus, Bring Me The Horizon, Neck Deep, Bury Tomorrow, SixForNine, and more.
One of the most long-awaited live concerts in Athens is arguably Maneskin’s. From the moment the Italian rock band won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021, it became a worldwide music phenomenon winning the hearts of rock, punk, and pop fans. This is their first time performing in Greece, so ensure you won’t miss them!
Finally, if you prefer metal, Eject Festival has you covered with some of the most iconic metal concerts in Athens, like Korn’s music performance. A breath of fresh air in the international metal music scene, this band has climbed to the top of the charts multiple times, proving that metal can be commercial without losing its identity!
Loreena McKennitt concert at Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Herodion)
Loreena McKennitt’s concert on June 26th at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Herodion) under the Acropolis of Athens is one of the best concerts in Athens in 2024! The famous Canadian singer and songwriter starts her ‘The Mask and Mirror’ tour in the historic Herodion in Athens with a concert that will leave its mark on Athens’ cultural scene.
‘The Mask and Mirror’, McKennitt’s 5th album, released in 1994, is one of her best albums and a defining moment in her career. But, this isn’t the only album you will enjoy during the concert -the artist will also perform the all-time favorite Tango to Evora and more songs that will introduce you to her ethereal artistic identity that blends spirituality with self-examination! Whether you’re familiar with Loreena McKennitt’s music or not, attending a concert under the Acropolis of Athens is an opportunity you shouldn’t miss!
Sting
This July, Sting is coming to Athens to perform in the Athens Epidaurus Festival (AEF), a festival taking place in the historic Ancient Theathe of Epidaurus and Athens. Winner of 17 Grammy awards and a Golden Globe, the famous British singer will perform all his classic hits and new songs for the Athenian audience in Herodion Ancient Theater. Get ready for a magical concert under the starry Athenian sky, dancing to the rhythm of ‘Roxane’, walking in ‘Fields of Gold’, and reminiscing the good old days with ‘Every breath you take’.
To enjoy the ultimate combination of music and history, attend one of his concerts under the Acropolis in Athens on July 5th and 6th. These two nights will be unforgettable!
Extra tip: If you want to be close to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, where the concert takes place, you can stay in a hotel in Athens city center, like the New Hotel!
Release Athens Festival 2024
Release is another wildly popular festival including some of the best concerts in Athens in 2024. This year’s festival lasts from June 15th to August 28th and features performances by iconic international artists, including Duran Duran, Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation, Judas Priest, and more.
If you are a Duran Duran fan, this is arguably one of the concerts in Athens that you should attend. In Release Festival, the iconic 40-year-old British pop band will perform their old-time favorites, traveling the audience back to the 90s, as well as tracks from their latest album. One thing is for sure: you will remember this performance for a long time!
But, if you prefer trip-hop, you shouldn’t miss Massive Attack, the famous British band from Bristol. Their performance in this year’s Release Festival will be infused with a mix of dub, soul, hip-hop, and electronic sounds that will take you on a fascinating music trip through the last decades.
Are you ready to attend the best concerts in Athens in 2024? Book your tickets and stay in a hotel in Athens as soon as possible to ensure availability and get ready for unforgettable music experiences!
