10th South Aegean Music Festival

The 10th South Aegean Music Festival continues its journey in Rhodes with three exceptional concerts on 25 and 28 September and 1 October 2026, taking place at three historic venues across the city.

Friday, 25 September 2026 | 9:00 PM

Palace of the Grand Master
Cross Over: A Tribute to Elvis Presley
Metallon – Brass & Percussion Ensemble of the Athens State Orchestra

Celebrating 90 years since the birth of Elvis Presley, Metallon joins forces with vocalist Nikolaos Maraziotis, under the direction of Nikos Chaliasas, for a vibrant tribute to the legendary “King of Rock ’n’ Roll.” The programme brings together some of Elvis’s most beloved songs, reflecting the extraordinary range of musical styles he embraced and transformed — from rockabilly, rock ’n’ roll and blues to gospel, soul, country and pop.

Monday, 28 September 2026 | 9:00 PM

Our Lady of the Burgh
Musical Transformations

Jazz, funk, ragtime, blues, classical, fusion and Latin music come together in an exhilarating crossover performance. Pianists Christos Papageorgiou and Anastasios Pappas are joined by Vilen Karapetian on double bass and Panos Thomaidis on drums, creating a dynamic musical journey where classical traditions meet improvisation and contemporary sounds.

Thursday, 1 October 2026 | 9:00 PM

Church of the Annunciation
Musical Impressions: From the Romantic Era to the Present
Concert by the Ast Quartet

The festival concludes with a captivating musical journey spanning centuries of musical expression. Works by Joseph Haydn, Béla Bartók, Constantia Gourzi, and Felix Mendelssohn take audiences from the elegance of the Classical era to the emotional intensity of Romanticism and the distinctive sound world of contemporary music.

Three concerts, three historic settings, and a rich celebration of music — an invitation to experience Rhodes through sound, history, and artistic expression.