Shimza Bolivar Beach Athens

Shimza brings his electrifying Afro House sound to Athens' iconic Bolivar Beach Club for a powerful night by the sea. Expect mesmerizing sets, vibrant South African energy, and the signature sound that fills main stages from Tomorrowland to Sziget, all set against an unforgettable Greek sunset.

◷Friday, May 22 ◴21:00 ⌖Bolivar Beach · Athens

About the event

On May 22, 2026, one of the most influential names in global Afro House will land in Athens for a truly captivating evening. Shimza is set to headline at Bolivar Beach Club, a collaboration between Bolivar and Minotaur, bringing his authentic African sound that has made him a prominent figure in the international electronic music scene.

Considered a driving force behind the modern Afro House wave, Shimza has transcended South Africa's underground scene in recent years. Through his label, KUNYE, he has built an international platform connecting promising African artists with a global audience, fostering a musical and cultural movement with a distinct and powerful identity.

His career soared with the hit “Fire! Fire!” alongside AR/CO and Kasango, accumulating tens of millions of streams worldwide. Additionally, his collaborations with artists like Aloe Blacc and CamelPhat have solidified his status as an artist who effortlessly crosses boundaries between genres, cultures, and festivals.

Beyond the music itself, Shimza is renowned for his immersive and emotional sets, which have led him to perform on massive platforms like Boiler Room and Cercle, as well as main stages at the world's biggest festivals, including Tomorrowland and Sziget Festival.

This upcoming event at Bolivar Beach Club promises to blend an Athenian summer beach experience with deep, precise sound and an international atmosphere, drawing crowds from across Europe. The night will kick off with an opening set by Dino MFU, warming up the stage for one of the most anticipated performances of the early Greek summer.