RUDU FEST ATHENS 2025 – OPEN AIR

Rudu Fest Athens 2025 – Open Air

Just before setting sail for Amorgos, Rudu Fest makes a stop at the unique space of PLYFA!

A 2-day celebration that brings the breeze of the islands, freedom, music, and authenticity to Athens’ summer sky for the very first time, across two stages.

Mikros Klefths, Usurum, Katohos, Sophie Lies, To Sfálma, Mi55t w/ Crashoverride, Stavros Allos, Kostis, Stavros Tsantes, AEON – a diverse lineup that blends lyricism, sensitivity, and new Greek music with dynamic urban sounds and hip hop culture.

Day 1 | June 13, 2025
Usurum, Sophie Lies, Kostis, Stavros Tsantes, Stavros Allos

Day 2 | June 14, 2025
Mikros Klefths, Katohos, To Sfálma, AEON, MI55T w/ Crashoverride

Friday, June 13

Poetic lyrics, electronic music, direct storytelling, and serene sonic landscapes shift and coexist both in the recordings and live shows of Usurum. Their music stems from a love of song, poetry, and curiosity about sound — making them the ideal headliners for Rudu Fest Athens’ opening day on Friday, June 13.

With a fresh sound brought by the release of her second album (“The Other Side of Habit”, One Little Victory), Sophie Lies steps onto the summer stage of Rudu Fest to continue her dialogue with broken plates, flowers that bloom where no one expects, lost words, and found songs.

Kostis, a year after his EP “Some Sundays” (Mellowsophy Music), which we all softly sang along to, returns with another highly anticipated live show — blending pop music with his deep love for Greek songwriting and Manos Hadjidakis.

Stavros Tsantes first appeared as a songwriter with the album “My Father’s Childhood Habits”, followed by singles like “Golden-Green Glitter”, “Giorona” (ft. Sophie Lies), and “Kavouras” (ft. M. Kalogerakis). He feels blessed to join the open-air celebration of Rudu Fest after a winter of powerful live performances, sharing the stage with beloved and talented artists — including the other Stavros.

Stavros Allos, an Athens-based musician and songwriter, drew attention in 2023 with his debut album “For Nora” (Rudu Records). He opens the festival with his heartfelt indie-folk sound, handwritten love-letter songs, and Greek lyrics — when he’s not collaborating with other well-known bands on the scene.

Saturday, June 14

Mikros Klefths (MK) is a veteran of the genre, with over twenty years behind the mic and countless sold-out shows. He has inspired an entire generation of MCs to start their journey in rap, all while staying fresh and relevant. Famous for his distinctive rhyme style and raw freestyle skills that leave audiences in awe, he was one of the first MCs to bring hip hop to northern Greece — and remains one of the most consistent and productive artists in the local rap scene.

He’s ready to set the PLYFA venue ablaze on Saturday, June 14, following Katohos, To Sfálma, AEON, and MI55T w/ Crashoverride — a lineup no fan of hip hop or urban music should miss.

Katohos stands out for his unique flows, conscious lyrics, and chaotic mindset. Since 2018, he’s been a rising force in the Athenian hip-hop scene, releasing early mixtapes and EPs. His first studio album “Baby Steph” marked him as one of the most promising rappers in recent years. “Baby Steph 2” brought him to a broader mainstream audience, and the trilogy concluded powerfully with “Baby Steph 3”, launched with a sold-out show at GAGARIN.

To Sfálma, following the release of his new album with Raibo titled “The Jamaica of the Balkans” — presented at a packed Kyttaro venue — and after explosive, sold-out performances across Greece, comes to Rudu Fest to once again deliver raw, no-holds-barred underground rap.

Continuing that explosive energy, AEON, from Crete, blends rap with the sonic roots of Greek music, presenting tracks from her brand-new album “Chaimalina” along with older favorites.

Theoni, better known as Mi55t, is one of Greece’s most powerful rap voices of the past 10 years, known for her unique live energy, albums, and collaborations. At Rudu Fest, she’ll be joined by Crashoverride, who will take over the decks.

Doors open at 19:30