Release Athens Festival 2026: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Prepare yourself for one of those nights as the magnetic Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds take over Water Plaza this June, marking a landmark year for Release Athens Festival as it celebrates a decade of groundbreaking live music. The Australian icon and his mesmerizing band make their much-anticipated return to Greece, four years after a soul-stirring performance at the same venue.

Nick Cave’s bond with the Greek audience runs deep—having graced Athens stages countless times, his shows are imbued with a captivating connection that few artists can match. Known for his commanding showmanship and poetic intensity, Cave transforms every performance into a unique show, captivating fans old and new alike.

Don’t miss your chance to witness Cave’s electrifying presence in a city that knows and loves him well. Baxter Dury and Anna von Hausswolff have been drafted in to open for the magnetic rockstar and his band. The mercurial British singer‑songwriter is back in Athens three years on, and the beguiling Swedish experimentalist is making her long‑awaited Greek debut alongside one of rock’s most iconic figures.

As per usual, Release offers multi-ticket options. For example, you can pair Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds day with that of Moby at a discounted price. Not bad at all!