The 15 Best Live Music Experiences in Greece

1.Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Dinner, & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 361 reviews · 3 hours · from $93Our pick

Set sail from Mandraki Port aboard Romantika for a three-hour evening cruise along Rhodes’ east coast. Swim at Kallithea Bay, enjoy Chef Dianantis’ Greek buffet with seafood, vegan, and gluten-free choices, then watch the sunset with wine, cocktails, and live music. Seating is allocated, and hotel transfers are not included.

“wonderful cruise staff were excellent. we had the most fabulous time and enjoyed every minute”

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2.Sunset Cruise with Live Music, Wine & Greek Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 236 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Board Romantika Dreams at Mandraki Port for a three-hour evening cruise along Rhodes' east coast. Swim and snorkel near Kallithea Springs, enjoy a Greek buffet with local white and rosé wine, then watch the sunset with live guitar music. The boat returns around 9pm, and the crew can accommodate English-speaking guests.

“absolutely loved it on our honeymoon. it was very romantic with the live music ! very friendly staff and good food.”

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3.Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 201 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend about three hours at Dimitris Tavern in Kamari for a self-service Greek buffet, unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water, followed by live music and folk dancing. Andrias and the team welcome you into a lively evening of zorba, sirtaki, plate smashing, fire dancing, and audience participation.

“Fantastic food and a great show. The food was fresh, and there was a very wider variety. The show was dynamite! The dancers invited wveryine onto the floor to learn the Zobra the Greek dance! Great and fun night!”

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4.Rhodes Exclusive Sunset tour Cocktail Open bar Gourmet Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Set sail from Mandraki Port for a three-hour evening cruise along Rhodes’ east coast. Swim for 30 minutes near Kallithea Springs, then enjoy a Greek buffet, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks while live musicians play on the return to Rhodes. You finish beside the illuminated medieval walls.

“It was not what we expected. Food was ok, buffet style. It was more of a swim and watch the sunset than a romantic dinner. The people were nice and the live music was good. It was more of a casual setting, so do not overdress.”

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5.Live Jazz Music and Local Stories in the Heart of Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 2h 30m · from $30Best value

Meet Sofia and her team at Corfu Sailing Restaurant, reached through the Old Fortress. Settle at a reserved table for three live jazz sets, English storytelling about Corfu’s music scene, and Ionian Sea views. Food and drinks cost extra, but the restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes, wine, beer, cocktails, and dessert.

“I would like to add, lifestyle moments like this one are always targeted to couples, the solo traveller market is a growing industry and is sadly being overlooked.”

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6.Rethymnon: Cretan Night with Dinner and Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 114 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Join Loci Tours for a five-hour Cretan night from Rethymnon. A guide such as Anna, Michael, or Emali accompanies you to Asteri Village for a six-course shared dinner, unlimited local wine, live music, and folk dancing. Hotel pickup, bus Wi-Fi, and return transport are included. Vegetarian meals require advance notice.

“Really enjoyed the night, food & drink was delicious, entertainment excellent, & all the people on our coach were really friendly & engaging.”

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7.Hydra-Poros-Aegina Islands One Day Cruise With Live Music Dancing & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 68 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $237

Spend a full day sailing from Athens to three Saronic islands. You get about 90 minutes in Hydra, 50 minutes in Poros, and two hours in Aegina, plus a Mediterranean buffet, live music, and Greek dancing. Upgrade to VIP for reserved seating, faster boarding, soft drinks, and personal service from staff such as Costas or Katherina.

“My mom and I had a great time on this day cruise. We booked the VIP ticket, which is well worth the price. You get a hotel pickup, a private indoor and outdoor lounge area, are first off the boat at each stop, and best of all, are taken care of the entire time by the lovely Kostas, who serves as a private waiter in the VIP lounge. This guy is a hard worker and super nice, so I hope everyone who goes on this experience tips him well at the end. He deserves it. A 10/10 experience.”

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8.Rhodes Sunset Cruise – Swim and Dine w/ Live Music & Sunset!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58Top rated

Board at Mandraki Port for a three-hour evening cruise from Rhodes. Swim and snorkel at Kallithea Springs, enjoy a Greek buffet with white or rose wine, then listen to live guitar as the boat returns past the medieval walls, yacht harbor, and legendary Colossus site.

“We were a bit concerend when the cruise started with "last christmas", but everything from there was awesome! the swim break, the food, the wine and the live music! a really nice crew too!”

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9.Live Jazz Music and Local Stories in the Heart of Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Join Sofia and local jazz musicians at Corfu Sailing Club Restaurant for three live sets, stories about the island’s music scene, and views of the Old Fortress and Ionian Sea. Arrive from 7:30 p.m. for dinner or drinks, then settle in for the main performance around 8 p.m.

“If you visit Corfu you must go to this!!! Dimitri and Sofia were perfect hosts 😎 we were attended too by lovely people at the evening - food was incredible and a great selection. Finally the Jazz quartet well what a privilege to be part of an evening of such talented musicians.”

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10.Naxos: Family Farm-table Cooking, Kouros Tour & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Meet Katerina and her family at Estia Kouros Empeiria in Flerio, near Melanes. Pick produce from a spring-fed garden, cook Greek dishes over wood fire, visit the Kouros statue, then eat with local wine, violin, lute, and dancing. The four-hour experience costs $117 and does not include transfers.

“The experience was truly heart warming from picking our vegetables from the farm to hearing stories about the family to learning and cooking from the family. The good and experience were amazingp!”

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11.Classical guitar concert in a historic olive press

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

Meet Nikos Karavias through an intimate classical guitar recital in a historic olive press on a private Venetian farm near Naxos. Hear Bach, Granados, Paco de Lucia, Theodorakis, and Nikos’s own Naxos-inspired music. Enjoy wine or lemonade, local cheese, tomatoes, and olives during the 20-minute break.

“A wonderful evening at a fantastic place, with an exceptional guitarist. We were very touched by the wonderful music and Nikos personality. Thank you for this unforgettable evening.”

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12.Night Cruise with Live Music and Sightseeing.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Spend 90 minutes aboard Queen Christine, a hand-made sailing ship inspired by an 18th-century xebec. From Mandraki Harbor, you’ll see Rhodes’ old and new city lit at night while musicians play traditional Greek songs. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and water are included. This is a music cruise, not a guided sightseeing tour.

“As an Estonian, I was most satisfied with this boat trip while in Rhodes. The dusk boat trip along the coast of Rhodes, along with listening to Greek men singing, left an unforgettable memory. The duet kindly agreed to sing Sirtaki, which exceeded all my expectations. I am very satisfied.”

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13.Cooking Experience Live Music and Traditional Dance in Naxos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Meet Katerina and her family at Estia Kouros Empeiria in Flerio. Pick garden produce, prepare Greek recipes over an open fire and wood oven, then eat with local wine, homemade sweets, violin, lute, and traditional dancing. The four-hour outing includes a short downhill walk and suits groups of up to 14.

“Wow! If I could rate this experience more than 5 stars I would!!! This was my favorite and most memorable excursion of our trip to Greece. The food was soo amazing, I am still dreaming about all the food we made to this day! The family is so welcoming, and lovely! They invite into their home as if you are their family members. I loved that you got a tour of their farm and pick out the produce for the class. The whole experience was wonderful and one we will never forget. Whether you have cooking skills or not, this class is doable for anyone. I wish I wrote down…”

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14.Guided Rhodes City By Night with Live Music & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 5 hours

See Rhodes after sunset by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, then stroll the UNESCO-listed Old Town and enjoy a traditional dinner with live Greek music. Guide Michael has earned praise for clear stories and helpful answers. Pickup is available from many hotels and the cruise port, with return around 22:00.

“Our guide Michael was excellent and very knowledgeable. He took time to answer all my questions. The minibus and driver Michael were great too. Thank you.”

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15.Cretan Folklore Night with Live Music, Dance, and Greek Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $65

Enjoy a five-hour Cretan folklore evening built around live lyre and lute music, colorful costumes, traditional dancing, a Greek buffet, and unlimited local wine. You can try the dance steps yourself. Pickup and return are offered from selected hotels in resorts including Malia, Hersonissos, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, and Stalis.

“Les dances étaient magnifiques! La chanteuse formidable et les musicians tout simplement excellents ! Ce qui a fait de ce spectacle, un moment inoubliable! Seul bémol! L’organisation du transfert vers le lieu de spectacle inexistant car j’ai dû y aller en voiture par mes propres moyens !”

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