Athens Music Week 2026 announces first wave of artists and speakers
- March 10, 2026
Athens Music Week 2026 announces first wave of artists and speakers
Athens Music Week (AMW) returns for its 8th edition from 6 to 9 May 2026, reaffirming Athens as a growing hub for the international music ecosystem, where artists, industry professionals and audiences come together to connect, exchange and create.
Over four days, AMW brings together conferences, workshops, networking events and showcase concerts, creating a dynamic environment where ideas meet practice and new collaborations take shape. With more than 180 guest speakers invited and 30 artists from Greece and abroad, the event continues to evolve as a platform where music, culture and innovation intersect.
This year’s edition focuses on the transformation of music ecosystems across Europe and beyond, exploring how creativity, technology and community are reshaping the way music is created, shared and experienced. From digital transformation and new creative tools to evolving models of artist development, education and live performance, AMW highlights music not only as an art form, but as a driver of innovation, collaboration and growth.
The conference programme is developed in collaboration with key European networks such as the Federation of Music Conferences (FoMC) and the Music Tech Europe Association, alongside initiatives like SONIC Interreg Europe. With the support of the Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center Creative Greece (EKKOMED), and in partnership with organisations including AI Pharos and the Hellenic Copyright Organization (OPI), AMW opens a dialogue around the future of the sector at national, regional and European level.
A key highlight of this year’s edition is the collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Athens, strengthening the connection between the Greek and German creative scenes and reinforcing the international outlook of the event. The Goethe-Institut will host the core conference programme, while parallel events and live showcases will take place across selected venues in the city
At its core, AMW remains about music and the people behind it. It is a space where artists, professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs and audiences meet on equal ground, discovering new sounds, exchanging ideas and building meaningful connections. This shared experience continues to shape AMW as a living and evolving community.
The first wave of artists includes Melina (GR/FR), blending cinematic pop with Mediterranean influences, The Dionysians with their Greek language garage rock sound, and Lefty, one of the emerging voices of Greece’s contemporary urban scene. International acts include 505 (IT/DE), a Berlin based duo moving between electronica, jazz and trip hop, Lucy Dreams (AT), combining dreampop and synth driven electronica, and Foehn (FR) with a contemporary approach to electronic jazz.
On the conference side, confirmed speakers include internationally acclaimed singer songwriter Jack Savoretti (UK), Pan Pan, a multidisciplinary creator working across comics, illustration and music, Autow Nite Superstore, electronic music producer and DJ, Oliver Czeslik (DE), a screenwriter and producer working at the intersection of cinema and immersive storytelling through XR and VR experiences, and Christian Cleret (FR), a leading figure in festival development and international artist mobility.
More artists, speakers and programme highlights will be announced in the coming weeks, with updates published daily on the official Athens Music Week website. The full programme will be released in early April.
Tickets
Early bird tickets are now available. The AMW Full Pass provides access to all conference activities, showcase concerts and networking events. Tickets are available exclusively via cometogether.com
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