The established gypsy jazz festival returns to the center of Athens along with the Meet Market for a two-day event dedicated to the legendary Django Reinhardt, his music that dominated Europe in the 1930s and 1940s and gypsy jazz arts & dance in general.
Djangofest Athens is something more than a concert; one of the biggest festivals in Athens, with many concurrent activities for everyone, all with free admission!
In this year's edition, except for the live show with bands from allover Greece and abroad, marks the partnership with the The Meet Market that confirms its festive character, featuring open dance and music workshops, lindy hop dance shows, luthiers’ jazz instruments exhibition and activities for children!
All day free entrance!
Bands playing:
Norbert Bouche Quartet feat. J.P.Molina (France) - Fable Quartet (The Netherlands) and in alphabetical order :
Antonis Priftis Quartet
Diakrotima (Preveza
Diminuita Le Petit Big Band
Gadjo Dilo
Hot Club de Grece
Jim Politis' Ghost Notes
Manouchedrome
Michael Paouris Trio
Tapi The band
Tea for 3
Troi mat
Dance groups in alphabetical order: Athens Lindy Hop, Athens Swing Cats, Jump & Jive, Rhythm Hoppers
Luthiers in alphabetical order: Apostolou Instruments, Gabojo, Thanasis Gritzapis, Goulielmos Guitars, Leveller Guitars, Mamais Guitars, RM Acoustics, Hordofono
The Djangofest Gypsy Jazz festival in Greece is an initiative of musicians who are involved with gypsy jazz music and their friends. As a self-organized event, it takes place with the actions of the musicians and volunteers involved, and with the support of Plenty Projects.