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Concert & Club Night Reviews
Reviews of live concerts, techno nights, rebetiko sessions and club events in Athens, Amsterdam and Paris. First-hand accounts from the Mood team.
The Supermen Lovers at Café Chéri Paris: French Touch Returns on May 28
The Supermen Lovers is a French electronic producer whose 2001 single 'Starlight' made him one of the defining voices of the French Touch era. On May 28, 2026, he brings his Coco Bingo residency — a live concept built around his new album — to Café Chéri in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, joined by special guest Mr Hobbs. For fans of nu disco and the filtered, funky warmth of French Touch, this is a rare chance to hear that sound in an intimate setting where it belongs.
15 Years of Eatbrain at Maassilo Rotterdam: Neurofunk's Biggest Anniversary Yet
Eatbrain is the Austrian neurofunk label that has defined the darker, harder end of drum and bass since 2011. Founded by Jade Venom and Mindscape, it built a roster — Teddy Killerz, Audio, Pythius, Agressor Bunx — that reshaped what the genre could sound like. On May 22–23, 2026, the label marks its 15th anniversary with a two-room indoor festival at Maassilo Rotterdam. Presale tickets are €25.
Rizes Fest 2026 Athens: Two Days of Rebetiko and Folk at Technopolis
Rizes Fest is Athens' annual open-air celebration of Greek folk, rebetiko, and laiko music — three traditions that trace their roots to the same Aegean soil. The 2026 edition runs May 22–23 at Technopolis City of Athens, Gazi, with ten acts including Nikos Oikonomidis, Martha Frintzila, and the Aggeloi tou Tsitsani ensemble. UNESCO recognised rebetiko as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2017; Rizes Fest is the largest open-air platform for it in Athens. Tickets through More.com. Find the full event on Mood.
Metallica Berlin 2026: M72 World Tour at Olympiastadion — Three Nights, Three Lineups
Metallica are the best-selling heavy metal band of all time, and in May 2026 they bring their M72 World Tour to Berlin's Olympiastadion for three separate nights — May 22, 24, and 30. Each show features a different support lineup: Gojira and Knocked Loose on the 22nd, Pantera and Avatar on the 24th, with Metallica headlining solo on the 30th. The tour uses an In The Round stage configuration, placing the stage at the centre of the field. Partial proceeds benefit local charities through the All Within My Hands foundation.
16 Horsepower in Berlin 2026: The Reunion Concert at Festsaal Kreuzberg
16 Horsepower are a Denver-formed Southern Gothic and alt-country band whose influence on the European underground folk and alternative scene has outlasted their original run, which ended around 2004. Their 2026 European reunion tour brings them to Festsaal Kreuzberg in Berlin on May 25 — one of the most anticipated shows of the year for fans of dark Americana, gothic country, and the raw intensity that made records like Sackcloth 'n' Ashes and Secret South benchmarks of the genre. The Berlin show is sold out. Find the event listed on Mood at events.musicofourdesire.com.
Adriatique Athens 2026: The X Show Comes to Petra's Theater
Adriatique are a Swiss duo who have built one of the most ambitious live concepts in contemporary electronic music — their X show pairs cinematic melodic techno with high-end audiovisual production at landmark locations around the world. On May 23, 2026, they bring X to Petra's Theater, an open-air amphitheatre carved from a limestone quarry in Petroupoli, Athens. The full lineup includes Alex Wann, Fideles, and Korrila. Find the event listed on Mood at events.musicofourdesire.com.
Reworks Festival Thessaloniki 2026: CamelPhat, WhoMadeWho, Miss Monique and Rivo at Kyverneío
Reworks is Greece's longest-running electronic music festival, and its annual spring spin-off — Reworks Agora — returns to Thessaloniki on May 22–24, 2026, at the historic Kyverneío (Palataki) venue. This year's three-day programme brings CamelPhat and WhoMadeWho for a night of melodic house and hybrid live performance, alongside Miss Monique and rising French producer Rivo for the opening evening. The event is listed on Mood, where you can find full details and follow the link to purchase tickets via ComeTogether.
Black Coffee at GAIA Bucharest: The May 1st Show That Sold Out Romania
Black Coffee - Grammy Award-winning South African DJ, creator of Afropolitan House and founder of Soulistic Music - headlined the GAIA Boutique Festival at the Palace of Mogoșoaia in Bucharest on May 1st, 2026. GAIA is Bucharest's leading outdoor electronic music event brand with 18 years of history. The show ran from 3pm to 11pm in the grounds of a 17th-century palace outside the city. It sold out. This article covers who Black Coffee is, what GAIA is, why Bucharest has become a serious stop on the European electronic circuit, and what to expect at the next GAIA event.
Death Disco Open Air Festival 2025
The Death Disco Open Air 2025 is a landmark darkwave and post-punk festival taking place on September 20-21, 2025, at Technopolis in Athens. This two-day event features 14 international and domestic acts, including legends like Peter Hook & The Light, Anne Clark, and The Chameleons across two stages. Beyond the music, the festival integrates immersive cultural experiences, such as the Deepfish Stage, Dreadbox analog synth showrooms, and local creative pop-ups. As part of Athens' vibrant music sc