You already know the feeling: the hush in the 150-year-old stone church, candles flickering, the first note floating through perfect acoustics straight to your heart.Now imagine that magic… every single Sunday from June 28 to September 27. Front row. Every time. No stress, no saving seats — just you, right there, breathing every chord, every groove, every moment.The 2026 VIP Season Ticket gives you exactly that:
Ilias Zoutsos and Spyros Loukos at Vlatos Jazz Festival with audience
Guaranteed front-row seats for all 14 concerts
Priority entry & the best sound/view in our legendary venue
A meaningful way to support the cultural society that keeps this unique acoustic jewel alive
Only €199 for the full season — incredible value for 13 unforgettable evenings. Very limited availability — these sell out fast every year.If Vlatos Jazz already feels like home to you, this is how you become part of its inner circle.Claim your VIP pass before they’re gone → https://www.vlatos.gr/event/vlatos-jazz-season-ticket/We can’t wait to see you in the front row again #VlatosJazz #VIPPass #FrontRowMagic #AcousticJazzCrete #Summer2026 #CreteHiddenGem
€15,00 Aposperia Jazz Trio at Vlatos Jazz Summer 2026
Fresh Grooves, Modern Interplay & Acoustic Fire in Candlelit Stone
Feel the heartbeat of contemporary jazz as the Aposperia Jazz Trio takes the stage in the candlelit intimacy of Vlatos Music Hall—the historic 150-year-old stone church in the serene mountain village of Vlatos, western Crete.This dynamic trio places the classic piano trio instrumentation front and center, letting drums, bass, guitar (Kostas Kotsonis)and piano converse with fresh urgency and deep interplay. The drums (Yiannis Paterakis)drive with subtle swing, crisp brushes, and explosive bursts of color—providing elastic grooves that breathe and push forward without overpowering. The bass (Lefteris Papadakis) anchors everything with warm, singing lines, walking rhythms, and harmonic depth that give the music its unmistakable forward motion and emotional weight. At the heart sits the piano, weaving lyrical melodies, rich chord voicings, and daring improvisations that dance between post-bop clarity and modern freedom.Together they create a sound that is at once grounded and airborne: tight pocket grooves that invite you to move, spacious harmonic landscapes that invite reflection, and moments of collective improvisation where the three instruments truly speak as one.
Date & Time: Sunday August 2, 2026 at 20:30 Venue: Vlatos Music Hall (historic stone church), Vlatos village, Kissamos, Chania, Crete Tickets: General admission or VIP front-row season pass available at vlatos.gr/jazz Limited seating – arrive early to secure the best spot in this magical acoustic space! Join us for a night of grooves, harmonic brilliance, and pure joy—right where the music feels most alive.
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€20,00 Bill Evans Tribute by Dimitris Verdinoglou Trio at Vlatos Jazz Summer 2026
bill evans tribute by stefan olofsson trio vlatos jazz summer 2026
Lyrical Elegance & Timeless Harmony in the Historic Stone Church
Prepare for a profoundly moving evening as the Dimitris Verdinoglou Trio pays heartfelt homage to the legendary Bill Evans in the hushed, candlelit intimacy of Vlatos Music Hall—the restored 150-year-old stone church in the tranquil mountain village of Vlatos, western Crete. Greek pianist Dimitris Verdinoglou, celebrated for his sensitive touch, harmonic depth, and deep affinity for the lyrical jazz tradition, leads this evocative trio in a dedicated tribute to one of the most influential pianists in jazz history. Expect luminous renditions of Evans classics such as Waltz for Debby, My Foolish Heart, Peace Piece, Nardis, and Autumn Leaves—reimagined with reverence, fresh interplay, and the trio’s own quiet intensity.Joined by a responsive bassist and drummer, Dimitris channels Evans’ signature introspective style: crystalline melodies, rich voicings, subtle rhythmic subtlety, and moments of breathtaking space—all delivered acoustically in the church’s extraordinary natural acoustics. No amplification, just the pure resonance of piano, bass, and brushes echoing through ancient stone under Cretan starlight.
Date & Time: Sunday July 26, 2026 at 20:30 Venue: Vlatos Music Hall (historic stone church), Vlatos village, Kissamos, Chania, Crete Tickets: General admission or VIP front-row season pass available at vlatos.gr/jazz Limited seating – arrive early to secure the best spot in this magical acoustic space! Join us for a night of grooves, harmonic brilliance, and pure joy—right where the music feels most alive.
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€20,00 Maria Manousaki Quartet at Vlatos Jazz Summer 2026
New Album Live – Violin Journeys Through Solitude & Soul
Experience a deeply personal and atmospheric evening as Maria Manousaki and her Quartet perform selections from her latest album “Behind Closed Doors” in the hushed, candlelit glow of Vlatos Music Hall—the historic 150-year-old stone church in the serene mountain village of Vlatos, western Crete.As the festival’s curator, violinist, and visionary force behind Vlatos Jazz since its inception, Maria Manousaki brings her signature blend of lyrical intensity, modal exploration, and contemporary jazz sensibility to the forefront. “Behind Closed Doors” is an introspective journey—evocative compositions that whisper secrets of solitude, longing, and quiet revelation, drawing from Greek musical roots, jazz improvisation, and chamber-like delicacy.Joined by her trusted quartet (piano, bass, drums/percussion—exact lineup to be confirmed), expect shimmering violin lines floating over rich harmonies, subtle rhythmic undercurrents, and moments of profound stillness—all rendered with crystalline clarity in the church’s legendary natural acoustics. No amplification, just pure, unfiltered emotion echoing through the ancient stone walls under Cretan starlight.
Date & Time: Sunday July 19, 2026 at 20:30 Venue: Vlatos Music Hall (historic stone church), Vlatos village, Kissamos, Chania, Crete Tickets: General admission or VIP front-row season pass available at vlatos.gr/jazz Limited seating – arrive early to secure the best spot in this magical acoustic space! Join us for a night of grooves, harmonic brilliance, and pure joy—right where the music feels most alive.
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Here is the Maria Manousaki Quartet from the concert four years ago in 2022
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