24th Athens Jazz 2025

The 24th Athens Jazz Festival brings the boldest sounds of contemporary jazz to Technopolis City of Athens. From May 26 to June 1, 21 acts from 19 countries will take the stage, offering a week-long celebration of jazz without boundaries. Expect funk, afrobeat, electronic grooves, punk energy, rave pulses, psychedelic solos, and brass sections with attitude. The festival honours the memory of renowned music critic and long-time collaborator Yiorgos Haronitis, whose passion helped shape the event’s artistic identity.

This year’s lineup showcases a fearless blend of tradition and innovation. Highlights include Estonian trio Karja/Renard/Wandinger’s exploratory compositions, Italian legend Enrico Rava with his Fearless Five project, the genre-defying Polish group EABS, the punk-jazz energy of Denmark’s Smag På Dig Selv, and the dreamy, cinematic sounds of UK duo Kessoncoda. The festival also continues its tradition of spotlighting the thriving Greek jazz scene, with three standout local acts opening the programme.

Whether you are a jazz purist or a seeker of new sounds, Athens Jazz promises an immersive experience full of surprises and global rhythms—all with free admission.