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Concerts: The big international live shows of the summer
Tom Jones, The Stranglers, Alice Cooper, and other major names complete the summer concert “map”

 Just one month separates us from the grand opening of this summer's concert season, which includes several major performances by popular international artists and bands. From pop stars making their debut appearance in Greece to legendary rock icons who still know how to put on a show despite their age, and from timeless voices of the global music scene to up-and-coming bands that have won over international audiences — many will make their way to Greece, primarily Athens, to dazzle local fans with the irresistible nectar of music and the electrifying live atmosphere. So if you are planning to be in Athens these are the most notable concerts this summer

From the wide array of concerts happening between June and September, protothema.gr has selected and recommends ten must-see performances by international artists:

Green Day – July 6, OAKA

A long-awaited wish will finally come true with Green Day's debut performance in Athens. The legendary American band, known for its powerful punk rock sound, has sold over 85 million records and won five Grammy Awards. Their concert will be a signature event celebrating the 20th anniversary of Eject Festival.

Kylie Minogue – July 18, Plateia Nerou

The tiny pop powerhouse Kylie Minogue will hit the stage at Release Athens Festival. Known for hits like "I Should Be So Lucky", "The Loco-Motion", and "Can't Get You Out of My Head", the Australian singer remains a pop icon, with over 80 million albums sold and a career spanning from the 1980s to today.

Diana Ross – July 16, Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro)

With songs like "Endless Love", "Upside Down", and "When You Tell Me That You Love Me", the legendary Diana Ross has sold over 100 million records worldwide. At 80, she continues to mesmerize audiences, and this summer, Athens gets its turn to welcome her. The show will open with Greece's own Elena Paparizou.

 Tom Jones – June 21, Lycabettus Theater

"Better late than never" applies perfectly here, as Tom Jones will perform in Athens for the first time. With classics like "Sex Bomb", "What's New Pussycat?", and "Delilah", the 85-year-old music legend still impresses with his vocal strength and charismatic presence.

 Alice Cooper – July 11, Terra Vibe Park, Malakasa

The godfather of shock rock, Alice Cooper, returns to Athens three years after his last visit. Headlining the Rockwave Festival, he'll deliver hard rock anthems like "Poison", "Welcome to My Nightmare", and "Hey Stoopid", in a performance that's bound to be unforgettable.

 The Stranglers – June 23, Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Herodion)

With a 50-year career and a unique, recognizable sound, The Stranglers are one of the longest-running bands in modern music. Their appearance at the iconic Herodion promises a night of classic punk rock energy.

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Τηε municipality of Athens in Syntagma, will celebrate the New Year with silent fireworks for the welfare of animals. 

This year’s New Year’s Eve event will also feature a musical-theatrical multi-play, “The Roof of Time”, signed by Phoebus Delivoria. The artist, together with Natassa Bofiliou, Martha Frindzila and Thanasis Aleyras, will present a performance that through songs, dances and humorous moments will take us on a journey through the history of Athens, from 1945 to 2025.

Haris Doukas, from the stage of Syntagma Square, together with the artists, will count down to the change of time. For the first time, the capital will welcome the New Year with silent fireworks, while the night sky will be lit up by hundreds of drones flying over the city center.

The event will be opened musically by the Philharmonic Orchestra of the municipality of Athens. Immediately after the performance, the Laternativ will take the baton for the first big party of the year. Stavros Dioskouridis and Panagiotis Menegos with a DJ set will keep the rhythm alive during the first hours of the New Year.

The 2025 welcome event is accessible to everyone, with parallel interpretation in Greek Sign Language by interpreter Sofia Roboli and will be livestreamed from the official Facebook page of the Municipality of Athens (@cityofathensofficial) and its official YouTube channel.

The “Roof of Time”
Music, theater, comedy, dance, screenings and special guests in special roles! Phoebus Delivorias has written a spectacular musical “time machine”, dedicated to Athens, especially for the evening of the 2025 reception, directed by Angelos Triantafillos.

In an impressive vehicle – set by Angelos Mentis and with changing costumes by Alexandra Ftouli, Phoebus, as “pilot” – presenter – singer, travels from era to era of Athens (from the Liberation to the “golden” 60s, the seven years, the Post-Capitalist era, the Change, and the years of the “bubble” and the crisis), searching for 2025, through favourite Greek songs of each period.

In his journey, which starts from 1945, he meets “light” and “modern” singers embodied by Natassa Bofiliou, “popular divas” brought to life by Martha Frindzila, but also characteristic personalities of each era, into which Thanasis Aleyras transforms himself.

Against the background of images from Greek films, current affairs and documentaries that present Athens in every era, “The Roof of Time” also features a 10-piece orchestra consisting of leading Greek soloists under the direction and arrangements of Thimios Papadopoulos, dancers under the direction of Evi Soulis and young singers.