Enjoy music outdoors by moonlight in true Athenian style at the Megaron as it upholds its summer tradition of transforming its surrounding gardens into an outdoor concert venue. Expect classical music from young orchestras, jazz and world music by prominent performers along with Greek and foreign pop.
Tickets at the door or online pre-sale available.
Crowd favourite Gadjo Dilo will perform on the 28th June.
CONCERTS IN JUNE
13 June | 9:00pm
Nana Simopoulos
Internationally acclaimed jazz singer, Nana Simopoulos will perform music inspired from around the world including India, South America, Africa, Asia and of course Greece. Simopoulos who lives permanently in New York is considered one of the most important representatives of world fusion. Accompanied by Caryn Heilman (voice, keyboards), Sam Marlieri (saxophone), Manos Loutas (bass), Solis Barkis (percussion) and Ronen Itzik (drums).
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An outdoor concert at the Megaron. Photograph: Megaron/Akriviadis
21 June | 8:00pm
A night of music
An evening of music opening with the Athens State Orchestra. Pianists, Christos Maranto and Harald Ossberger will also perform, along with the Polyphonica Choir. The sound of strings is combined with George Schina’s accordion, in a cosmopolitan journey from romantic Paris to the Eternal City of Rome, and from the atmospheric bars of New York, to the passionate tango in the neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires. Special guests include, singer Xenia Gargali and tenor Stavros Salampassopoulos.
Free entry
22 June | 9:00pm
Eleni Peta + Yiannis Mathes
Eleni Peta , one of the greatest singers of her generation, and talented singer-songwriter Yiannis Mathes meet on stage for a continuous dialogue of Greek and international music. A Portuguese Fado is met with a song from Epirus, a tarantella performed with Thracian purpose, while the rhythmic melodies of Piazzolla coexist with the atmospheric charm of Hadjidakis . Accompanied by a six-member band.
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Glykeria & Melina Aslanidou will perform at the Megaron outdoors.
27 June | 9:00pm
Glykeria + Melina Aslanidou
Two charismatic performers unite on stage to perform some of their greatest hits accompanied by a large orchestra.
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28 June | 9:30pm
Gadjo Dilo
Combining the musical genius of the legendary guitarist of gypsy swing, Django Reinhardt with the sounds of the Greek music scene of the 50s and 60s, Gadjo Dilo are a must see Greek jazz band who will pay tribute to their 10 year anniversary.
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CONCERTS IN JULY
2 July | 9:00pm
Angelika Dusk + Ian Stratis
The girl with the captivating stage presence Angelika Dusk, invites multi-talented singer and performer Ian Stratis to perform songs from their own heroes; Phil Collins, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Pix Lax and more. Accompanied by a six-member band (bass, guitar, drums, violin, keyboards and vocals).
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5 July | 9:00pm
Maria Papageorgiou
Greek rock artist Maria Papageorgiou invites us to see “What Birds See”, presenting her own personal collection of favourite songs from Mikis Theodorakis, Tracy Chapman, Nikos Papazoglou and more. Supporting artists: Stavros Roumeliotis (electric and acoustic guitar), Sofia Euclidou (cello) and Konstantinos Manos (double bass).
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Rita Antonopoulou + Thodoris Economou will perform live. Photograph: A.Christou
9 July | 9:00pm
Rita Antonopoulou + Thodoris Economou
An evening of voice and piano with Rita Antonopoulou and Thodoris Oikonomos. The two artists will perform songs by Manos Hadjidakis, alternative rock ballads by Angelika Dusk and more.
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12 July | 9:00pm
Doros Demosthenous
Elvis in the garden
Doros Demosthenes channels Elvis Presley accompanied by a seven- piece band.
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