Folk Concerts & Live Shows in Athens
Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. Find upcoming Folk concerts in Athens below.
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Upcoming Folk Events · Athens
Παλιά Λαϊκά & Ρεμπέτικα
Thu, 11 Jun @ 10:00 PM
Φεστιβάλ Καπετάνισσα
Fri, 12 Jun @ 8:00 PM
Τα Μάγκικα Ρεμπέτικα
Fri, 12 Jun @ 10:30 PM
Mary Lou's Duet
Fri, 12 Jun @ 8:00 PM
Φεστιβάλ Καπετάνισσα - Night 1
Fri, 12 Jun @ 8:00 PM
Φεστιβάλ Καπετάνισσα - Night 2
Sat, 13 Jun @ 8:00 PM
Κρητικό Γλέντι
Sat, 13 Jun @ 8:30 PM
ΣΟΦΙΑ ΕΜΦΙΕΤΖΗ - ΝΙΚΟΣ ΤΑΤΑΣΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ «ΛΑΪΚΕΣ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΕΣ ΜΕ ΑΡΩΜΑ ΡΕΜΠΕΤΙΚΟ»
Sat, 13 Jun @ 10:00 PM
Harris Lambrakis Quartet
Sat, 13 Jun @ 9:30 PM
Alexandros Papadakis
Sat, 13 Jun @ 9:00 PM
Ήρως – Έρως – Εκεχειρία: Δημήτρης Ζαφειρέλης και Σοφία Ανδριανού
Sat, 13 Jun @ 8:30 PM
Ιωάννα Καβρουλάκη & Άγγελος Φάμελος
Sat, 13 Jun @ 10:30 PM
Rahman Mammadli
Sat, 13 Jun @ 9:00 PM
Τα Λαϊκά της Κυριακής
Sun, 14 Jun @ 2:30 PM
Sardos97 b2b AlphaMob x Tasos Stamou x Urok Shirhan | Live From The Park Festival
Sun, 14 Jun @ 7:00 PM
Γιάννης Χαρούλης - Live Tour 2026
Mon, 15 Jun @ 9:00 PM
Πάνος Κιάμος: «Όλα για σένα»
Mon, 15 Jun @ 9:30 PM
Ήχοι της Μεσογείου
Wed, 17 Jun @ 8:00 PM
MAZOHA
Thu, 18 Jun @ 9:00 PM
Helmos Mountain Festival 2026
Fri, 19 Jun @ 9:00 PM
Στον Γαλατά ψιλή βροχή - Η Πόλη, η Θράκη και η Σμύρνη του Χρόνη Αηδονίδη
Fri, 19 Jun @ 9:00 PM
Γιορτή Κρητικής Μπύρας
Sat, 20 Jun @ 9:00 PM
Βελισσάρης, Γρίβα, Μπανιώτης
Sat, 20 Jun @ 10:00 PM
Liza Andreou - Konta sta ximeromata
Sat, 20 Jun @ 10:30 PMAbout Folk
Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. This genre is strictly defined by its organic instrumentation, typically featuring acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas, which support simple melodic structures designed for lyrical storytelling and social expression. Rhythm and tempo vary significantly from slow, somber narrative ballads to upbeat, danceable jigs, yet the overall mood consistently remains intimate and raw rather than polished or overly processed. Semantically linked to Americana and country, it serves as a crucial foundational precursor to modern singer-songwriter styles while maintaining a distinct focus on historical preservation and heartfelt human experiences.
Also known as: Folk music
Folk events in Athens - FAQ
- What is Folk music?
- Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. This genre is strictly defined by its organic instrumentation, typically featuring acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas, which support simple melodic structures designed for lyrical storytelling and social expression. Rhythm and tempo vary significantly from slow, somber narrative balla…
- What Folk events are in Athens?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Folk events in Athens - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Folk events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Folk music?
- Folk music scores high on organicness (95%), vocality (85%), valence (50%), and lower on energy (30%), commerciality (30%). These qualities shape the typical Folk sound at live events and club nights.
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