Laiko Events in Athens
Laïkó is a foundational genre of Greek popular music that emerged in the mid-20th century, evolving from the urban underground roots of Rebetiko into a more polished, mainstream form. Find upcoming Laiko events in Athens below.
Athens
Upcoming Laiko Events · Athens
SAT 11 JUL
Today
Πανηγύρι στο Πάρκο Τρίτση Αττικής
Vasilis Agrafiotis, Dimitris Lalezas, Andrianna Mokka, Maria Skoula, Panos Bekos, Nikos Evvoiotis, Christos Bekos
Ο Νίκος Μερτζάνος
Nikos Mertzanos
Παραδοσιακό Πανηγύρι στο Ψαλίδι Αμαρουσίου
Αντώνης Κυρίτσης, Stefanos Kopanos, Thomas Kyritsis, Vasiliki Katetrini, Petros Loukas Chalkias
SUN 12 JUL
Tomorrow
MON 13 JUL
Για τον Γιάννη Βάρδα, τον ποιητή του Λασιθιού
Kostis Avyssinos, Vangelis Vardakis
ΣΑΚΗΣ ΡΟΥΒΑΣ
Sakis Rouvas
ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ ΑΛΚΑΙΟΣ
Giorgos Alkaios
TUE 14 JUL
WED 15 JUL
THU 16 JUL
FRI 17 JUL
ΣΥΝΑΥΛΙΑ - ΑΦΙΕΡΩΜΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΛΑΥΡΕΝΤΗ ΜΑΧΑΙΡΙΤΣΑ
Mirela Pachou , Kitrina Podilata, Dionisis Tsaknis, Steve Tesser
Το βαλς των ονείρων: ΑΦΙΕΡΩΜΑ ΣΤΑ ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΛΚΗ ΑΛΚΑΙΟΥ
Violeta Ikari, Dimitris Bakoulis, Michalis Atsalis, Mariana Katsimicha
SAT 18 JUL
Σπύρος και Μάκης Καραβιώτης «Στης Πλάκας τις ανηφοριές»
Makis Karaviotis, Spyros Karaviotis
Πανηγύρι στη Μάνδρα Αττικής
Giorgos Velissaris, Euterpi Limnaiou, Stavros Ioannidis, Panos Thomopoulos, Konstantinos Velissaris, Nikos Pathiakis, DJ Nikos Seremetis
GADJO DILO live on the Roof
Gadjo Dilo
SUN 19 JUL
MON 20 JUL
TUE 21 JUL
FRI 24 JUL
SAT 25 JUL
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, danceable sound.
About Laiko
Laïkó is a foundational genre of Greek popular music that emerged in the mid-20th century, evolving from the urban underground roots of Rebetiko into a more polished, mainstream form. Central to its sound is the bouzouki, supported by instrumentation such as the baglamas, guitar, and accordion, which create a distinctive blend of Eastern melodic modes and Western harmonic structures. The genre is characterized by rhythmic diversity, frequently employing traditional time signatures like the 9/8 Zeibekiko and the 2/4 Hasapiko to convey moods ranging from deep melancholic longing to vibrant, festive energy. Semantically, it serves as the cultural bridge between ancestral rural folk traditions and contemporary Mediterranean pop music.
Also known as: Laïkó, Laika
Laiko events in Athens - FAQ
- What is Laiko music?
- Laïkó is a foundational genre of Greek popular music that emerged in the mid-20th century, evolving from the urban underground roots of Rebetiko into a more polished, mainstream form. Central to its sound is the bouzouki, supported by instrumentation such as the baglamas, guitar, and accordion, which create a distinctive blend of Eastern melodic modes and Western harmonic structures. The genre is characterized by rhythmic diversity, frequently employing traditional time signatures like the 9/8 Z…
- What Laiko events are in Athens?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Laiko 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 Laiko events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Laiko music?
- Laiko music scores high on vocality (95%), commerciality (90%), danceability (85%), and lower on tempo (52%), grit (35%). These qualities shape the typical Laiko sound at live events and club nights.
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