Greek music lovers will be able to see their favourite singers at some of the city’s best “bouzoukia” and music venues around town.
Performances start late (such as 11:00pm or later) and finish even later (such as 3:00am). A night out at the bouzoukia is a high energy, flower throwing affair. If you want a seat and table, it’s best to book in advance. There is no age limit of who attends and you will see locals from 18 to 80 years depending on the artist.
Here’s our curated guide of Greek singers performing in Athens in the coming months.
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MARCH & APRIL 2020 – GREEK SINGERS IN ATHENS
SAKIS ROUVAS + STELIOS ROKKOS + ELENA PAPARIZOU
Every Friday and Saturday night in March 2020
Sakis Rouvas and Stelios Rokkos are performing together at Estate in Athens.
Greek pop singer, Sakis Rouvas teams up with singer/songwriter Stelios Rokkos for their second season together on the Athens circuit. They’re joined by Greek-Swedish singer Elena Paparizou to kick off the winter season at Estate Nightclub in Athens.
When: Friday and Saturday night in March 2020
Where: Estate Athens, 3 Andronikou St, Gazi
For the taxi driver: Ανδρονίκου 3-5 & Πειραιώς, Γκάζι
Tickets: Starts from 11:00pm | Reservations by phone: +30 211 800 6866 or online here.
GLYKERIA + MELINA KANA
Every Saturday & Sunday night from 7 March to 12 April 2020
Greek singers Glykeria and Melina Kana.
Two powerful performers, Glykeria and Melina Kana meet on stage in a rare collaboration to perform popular songs from their extensive careers, as well as present a musical programme paying tribute to contemporary Thessaloniki artists Christos Nikolopoulos, Stavros Kougioumtzis, Manolis Rasoulis, among others.
Tickets: from 15 euros | Starts from 10:30pm Saturday, (7:00pm Sunday)
When: Every Saturday & Sunday night from 7 March to 12 April 2020
Where: Grammes Live, 111 Konstantinoupoleos, Keramikos
For the taxi driver: Γραμμές Live, Λεωφ. Κωνσταντινουπολεως 111, Αθήνα
Pre-Sale: Tickets Available Here
VASILIS KARRAS + YIANNIS PLOUTARHOS
Every Friday and Saturday night in March 2020
Vasilis Karras and Yiannis Ploutarhos will perform together each weekend in Athens.
Join Vasilis Karras and Yiannis Ploutarhos for an electrifying performance of live Greek music. Karras and Ploutarhos are among Greece’s most popular artists with widespread appeal and numerous decades in the Greek music scene.
Tickets: Prices vary for standing area or tables | Starts from 11:00pm (until very late)
When: Every Friday & Saturday night in March
Where: Iera Odos Club, 18-20 Iera Odos, Athens
For the taxi driver: Ιερά Οδός, Ιερά οδός 18-20, Γκάζι
Pre-Sale Tickets: Reservations: +30 210 342 8272
ALKISTIS PROTOPSALTI
9 & 10 March 2020
A perfect way of exploring the music and culture of Greece with the legendary performer Alkistis Protopsalti at the Megaron Concert Hall in Athens over three nights in March. Protopsalti sings songs from the East and collaborates with Greek composer Andreas Katsiyannis and the Estudiantina Orchestra of Nea Ionia.
Tickets: from 25 euros | Starts from 9:00pm
When: 9 & 10 March 2020
Where: Megaron Athens Concert Hall, Christos Lambrakis Hall, Vassilis Sofias Ave & Kokkali Streets
For the taxi driver: Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών, Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας & Κόκκαλη
Pre-Sale: Tickets Available Here
ELEFTHERIA ARVANITAKI
7, 14, 21, 28 March & 4 April 2020
Since the start of her career, legendary Greek songstress Eleftheria Arvanitaki has set poetry to music, interpreting works by Sappho, Maria Polydouri, Kostas Karyotakis and others. She has collaborated with several great composers including Nikos Mamangakis and Ara Dinkjian. Her work has reached wide audiences in Greece and around the world through her unique voice and music. This March she presents songs from her latest album “The Great Journeys”.
Tickets: from 25 euros | Starts from 9:00pm
When: 6, 7 & 9 March 2020
Where: Pireos 131 Club, Pireaus 131 Athens 118 54
For the taxi driver: Πειραιώς 131, Πειραιώς 131, Αθήνα 118 54
Pre-Sale: Tickets Available Here
ANNA VISSI
Every Friday & Saturday night in March 2020
Anna Vissi, also known as the “ultimate Greek star” will return to Hotel Ermou in central Athens where she commands the stage each winter. With her band of talented musicians, Vissi will present a unique set list of her biggest hits and new compositions.
When: Every Friday & Saturday night in March | Starts from 10:30pm
Where: Hotel Ermou, 152 Ermou St, Gazi
For the taxi driver: Hotel Ερμού, Ερμού 152 Γκάζι
Tickets: Reservations by phone: +306941512990 or +306944762122
STAVROS XARHAKOS – MUSICAL WORKS
Saturday nights 7, 14 & 21 March 2020
Stavros Xarhakos
Renowned Greek composer, Stavros Xarhakos leads a seven-member orchestra at the central stage of Gazarte.
A rare journey of sound and emotion from Xarhakos’ own musical works, along with select songs from other notable Greek composers including Manos Hatzidakis, Mikis Theodorakis, Vasilis Tsitsvas and Vasilis Tsitsanis.
Tickets: from 12 euros | Starts at 9:30pm (9pm Monday’s)
When: Saturday nights 7, 14 & 21 March 2020
Where: Gazarte, 32-34 Voutadon Street, Gazi, Athens
Closest metro station: Kerameikos (Blue Line)
For the taxi driver: Gazarte, Βουτάδων 32-34, Γκάζι
Pre-Sale: Tickets Available Here
DIONYSIS SAVVOPOULOS
Every Saturday night in March 2020
With a career spanning 50 years, prominent Greek singer and songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos will perform at the newly restored performance venue ‘The Alsos’. His repertoire for the evening is a collection of music from the time of Woodstock which influenced him over his long career. He will be accompanied by musicians Yiotis Kiourtsoglou and Stavros Latsias.
Tickets: Starts at 9:00pm
When: Every Saturday night in March 2020
Where: ALSOS Club, 4 Evelpidon, Kypseli
For the taxi driver: Το Άλσος, Ευελπίδων 4, Κυψέλη, Πεδίον του Άρεως
Pre-Sale Tickets: Reservations: +30 210 822 7471 or Online here
NOTIS SFAKIANAKIS
Every Friday & Saturday night in March 2020
Notis Sfakianakis and Stamatis Gonidis, meet at the Votanikos nightclub. Panagiotis “Notis” Sfakianakis is a popular Greek folk singer and one of the most commercially successful artists in Greece. With a string of hit records throughout the 1990s, Stamatis Gonidis is heralded for his with powerful interpretations and performances of folk music.
Tickets: from 15 euros at the bar | Starts at 10:00pm
When: Every Friday & Saturday night in March 2020
Where: Votanikos Club, Iera Odos 72, Athens 104 47
For the taxi driver: Ο Βοτανικός, Ιερά Οδός 72 & Σπ. Πάτση
Pre-Sale Tickets: Reservations: +30 21 0347 3835 or Online here
PEGGY ZINA
Every Saturday and Sunday night in March 2020
Peggy Zina in concert. Photograph: courtesy of P.Zina/Angel Sou Photography
Popular Greek singer, Peggy Zina, is considered to be an important contemporary artist of the “laiko” genre. Zina has released more than 10 studio albums with nine platinum and two gold records and will perform solo at the Fos Nightclub in Athens each Saturday and Sunday evening in winter 2020.
Tickets: Prices vary for standing area or tables | Saturday night starts from 11:30pm and Sunday night from 9:00pm
When: Every Saturday and Sunday night in March 2020
Where: FOS Nightclub, Voutadon 6, Gazi 118 54
For the taxi driver: Το ΦΩΣ – Βουτάδων 6, Αθήνα – Γκάζι, 11854
Pre-Sale Tickets: Call the venue directly for reservations on +30 210 341 1306
KAITI GARBI & GEORGE SAMPANIS
Every Friday and Saturday night in March 2020
Kaiti Garbi has spent more than 30 years at the top of the Greek music scene. Her extensive career is marked by several multi-platinum releases and a string of hit songs. She is heralded for her powerful musical interpretations and performances. She takes on a winter residency in Athens for the 2020 season with local favourite George Sampanis every Friday and Saturday evening.
Tickets: Prices vary for standing area or tables | Friday and Saturday night starts from 11:00pm
When: Every Friday and Saturday night in March 2020
Where: Enastron Nightclub, Pireos 188, Tavros 177 78, Greece
For the taxi driver: ΕΝΑΣΤΡΟΝ – Πειραιώς 178, Ταύρος Αττικής
Pre-Sale Tickets: Call the venue directly for reservations on +30 210 341 3550 or [email protected]
ELENI VITALI + DIMITRIS VASIS
Every Saturday night in March 2020
Two renowned Greek performers, Eleni Vitali and Dimitris Basis, meet on stage for the first time, presenting a programme of modern and classic Greek songs that will take audiences through the whole spectrum of folk and artistic music.
Accompanied by an orchestra of ten musicians.
Tickets: from 13 euros | Starts from 10:30pm Saturday
When: Every Saturday in March 2020
Where: Gialino Music Theatre, 143 Leof. Andrea Siggrou, Nea Smirni
For the taxi driver: Γυάλινο Μουσικό Θεατρο, Λεωφ. Ανδρέα Συγγρού 143, Νέα Σμύρνη
Pre-Sale: Tickets Available Here
TOLIS VOSKOPOULOS
Every Wednesday night in March 2020
Celebrating his 60+ year career, music veteran Apostolis ‘Tolis’ Voskopoulos will perform in Athens, accompanied by two outstanding soloists in the atmospheric surrounds of one of Athens’ oldest music halls.
Tickets: Prices vary for standing area or tables | Wednesday night starts from 9:30pm
When: Every Wednesday night in March 2020
Where: Baraonda Music Hall, Tsocha 43, Athens 115 21
For the taxi driver: Αναστασίου Τσόχα 43, Αθήνα 115 21
Pre-Sale Tickets: Call the venue directly for reservations on +30 210 644 1778
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The Greek Singers you missed recently in Athens
YIANNIS PLOUTARCHOS & MELINA ASLANIDOU – Popular Greek singer and songwriter, Yiannis Ploutarchos drew huge crowds throughout the winter at the Fotaerio Nightclub in Gazi. Considered one of the most popular “laiko” singers of his generation, his deep voice is attributed to having a genuine “laiko” sound. Ploutarchos was joined on stage by Greek pop singer Melina Aslanidou.
NOTIS SFAKIANAKIS & KAITI GARBI – Notis Sfakianakis and Kaiti Garbi, met at the AKROTIRI nightclub for summer performances along the coast of Athens. Panagiotis “Notis” Sfakianakis is a popular Greek folk singer and one of the most commercially successful artists in Greece. With a string of hit songs, Kaiti Garbi is heralded for her powerful musical interpretations and performances.
A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO GREEK MUSIC GENRES
LAIKA is urban folk music or Greek pop which makes up the majority of Greek mainstream music.
ENTEHNA contains orchestral elements combining Greek folk along with the more popular sounds of “Laika”.
REMBETIKA in simple terms is the Greek blues. It is traditional music of the late 19th century where the basic instruments are the bouzouki, Greek baglama and tzouras.
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