Morrissey

Release Athens 2025 welcomes Morrissey on Wednesday July 16th, at Plateia Nerou.



The English artist, one of the most influential musicians of all time and perhaps the top lyricist of his generation, returns to Athens after many years to remind us that, apart from everything else, he is also an impeccable performer.

As the lead singer of The Smiths, the most important indie band in Britain during the 80s, Morrissey’s unique, theatrical voice and sharp lyrics -full of romance, cynicism, humor, nihilism and everything that defines the human condition, regardless of the era - managed in a magical five-year run and four legendary albums to leave a legacy that will, no doubt, prove to be eternal.

In recent years, he has released the covers album “California Son” (2019), a tribute to some of his musical influences, and “I Am Not A Dog On A Chain” (2020), demonstrating that he is still looking for artistic evolution.

On Wednesday the 16th of July we will be lucky enough to host one of the most acclaimed voices of the last 40 years at Release Athens, a precious artist who changed the musical landscape forever with the release of The Smiths debut single, “Hand In Glove”,  and launched a rich catalogue of songs that includes anthems like “This Charming Man”, “How Soon Is Now?”, “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out”, “Suedehead”, “Everyday Is Like Sunday”, “Irish Blood, English Heart”, “First of the Gang to Die” and several other unforgettable songs, many of which will be performed live on a historic night at Plateia Nerou.

Support acts: Supergrass, and The Damned.

Morrissey’s performance at Release Athens 2025, on July 16, will be cancelled. Check all the available options here.