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Following two successful editions, the Percussion Festival of the GNO Alternative Stage returns for a third, and most ambitious, run, offering a three-day experience dedicated to the art of percussion and to the dialogue among diverse musical traditions. Scheduled for 1, 2, and 3 July 2026, the Percussion Festival, curated by percussion soloist Marinos Tranoudakis, invites audiences to a fascinating experience of sound and vibrant rhythms that will shake up the GNO Alternative Stage at the SNFCC.

The 3rd Percussion Festival features renowned international soloists, distinguished Greek musicians, and emerging artists, offering audiences a diverse programme of concerts, workshops, masterclasses, and educational events. The Festival spans a wide range of the contemporary percussion scene, underscoring its role as one of the most important meeting points in Greece and Europe.

Concert
Ritmos de Cuba
Rosanna Mailan
GNO Alternative Stage - SNFCC • Starts at: 20.30

Rosanna Mailan, Juan Manuel (singing), Dimitris Papadopoulos (trumpet), Lázaro Castro (piano), Yoel Soto (electric bass), Carlos Menendez (percussion)

A night filled with rhythm, passion, and genuine Cuban energy. Singer Rossana Mailan from Havana, Cuba, with a long-standing presence in the Greek music scene, invites us to a two-hour musical journey through the sounds, colorus, and soul of Cuba. Accompanied by an exceptional team of musicians, she presents beloved traditional Cuban songs, brimming with emotion, dance energy, and authenticity. The Ritmos de Cuba concert is dedicated to Cuban rhythms - from son and bolero to salsa and timeless songs cherished worldwide. It is an evening of celebration, memory, and music, where Cuba comes to life through every note.