At a glance
June–July
The 2027 concerts start on 25 June. More announcements to follow.
Markopoulo
New venue with two stages, one under a 4,000 m² covered tent.
~1 hour
From Ioulianou 50: Line 1, Line 3 to Koropi and the festival bus.
more.com
Tickets online and in shops, with the option to pay in four instalments.
The 2027 programme
| Day | Concert | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 25 June | The Neighbourhood, first time in Greece | Markopoulo Complex |
| Wednesday 7 July | Tokio Hotel | ERGOSTASIO35 |
| Wednesday 14 July | Judas Priest | Markopoulo Complex |
The Neighbourhood, from California, are coming after the big tour that followed their 2025 comeback album. Judas Priest return to Release, where they have played before. Tokio Hotel are presenting their new album. The festival announces names one by one from autumn to spring, so the table will grow.
Wednesday 14 July in Markopoulo. The photo is from Madrid, June 2024.
Friday 25 June, their first appearance in Greece. Here in Los Angeles, 2013.
Wednesday 7 July, at the new ERGOSTASIO35. Photo from 2008.
The Tokio Hotel singer on stage.
Photos: zoidberg photography (CC BY-SA 2.0), Wrpatton801, livepict.com (CC BY-SA 3.0), Wikimedia Commons.
The new venue: Markopoulo Complex
The Markopoulo Complex is on the Olympic grounds in Markopoulo, in East Attica, close to the Attiki Odos motorway and the airport. It has two stages. One is under a 4,000 m² covered tent, so you can come early for the support bands without roasting in the sun. There is a large car park for thousands of cars and festival buses from Koropi station.
The change is big for anyone staying in the centre. Plateia Nerou was in Faliro, with the tram next to it; Markopoulo takes longer, but it solves the heat and the space, which in recent years was no longer enough.
How to get there from Ioulianou 50
- Ioulianou 50 → Victoria station: 3 minutes on foot.
- Line 1 (green): towards Piraeus, two stops to Monastiraki, 8 minutes.
- Line 3 (blue): towards the Airport, to Koropi station, about 40 minutes. Board a train marked «Airport»; the others end at Doukissis Plakentias.
- Koropi → Markopoulo Complex: with the festival buses that leave from the station.
About an hour in total. For exact bus times, check the Release Athens website before each concert. By taxi from Ioulianou 50 the trip takes about 45 minutes without traffic, via Attiki Odos.
🎸 From Ioulianou 50 to Markopoulo
Line 1 to Monastiraki, Line 3 to Koropi and the festival bus. The venue’s position is approximate.
Getting back: the concerts end around midnight. Before you go, find out the time of the last festival bus and the last Line 3 train from Koropi to the centre. If you miss them, taxis are hard to find in Markopoulo right after the concert; book one in advance through an app or share with friends.
The big open-air festivals in Attica fill up from the afternoon. The photo is from Rockwave 2009.
This is where you get off Line 3 for the festival buses.
The station also serves the Proastiakos suburban railway. For the way back, check which train goes to the centre.
Photos: Thaliapap (CC BY-SA 3.0), Νίκος Λυμπεράκης (CC BY 3.0), Wikimedia Commons.
Tickets
Tickets are sold online at more.com and at its partner shops all over Greece. You can also pay in four interest-free instalments. There are VIP tickets too, with a raised area overlooking the stage and drinks; minors can only enter there with their own VIP ticket and a parent. At the entrance everyone gets a printed souvenir ticket.
A little history
Release Athens opened on 1 June 2016 at Plateia Nerou. In ten years it brought names such as Massive Attack, Pulp, Duran Duran and Kylie Minogue. The anniversary year of 2026 had 18 concert days, with Gorillaz, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, David Byrne, Pantera, Megadeth and Jean-Michel Jarre. 2027 is the first year away from the sea at Faliro.
Frequently asked questions
When is Release Athens 2027?
The first concerts are on 25 June, 7 July and 14 July. The festival will announce more dates over the coming months.
Is it still at Plateia Nerou?
No. From 2027 the main venue is the Markopoulo Complex in Markopoulo. The Tokio Hotel concert is at ERGOSTASIO35.
How do I get to Markopoulo without a car?
Take Line 3 to Koropi station and from there the festival buses. From Ioulianou 50 allow about an hour.
Is there shade?
Yes, one of the two stages is under a 4,000 m² covered tent.
Where do I buy tickets?
At more.com and at the shops in its network. The big concerts sell out, so don’t leave buying until the last week.
— Kathy
