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Metallica Draws 90,000 Fans to Sold-Out Athens Concert

Monday, 11 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Metallica performed a sold-out concert at the OAKA Olympic Stadium in Athens, drawing over 90,000 fans. The band publicly thanked Greek audiences, saying the crowd energy was palpable throughout the show. This event took place in Athens, not Crete, so no direct local impact is expected for visitors on the island. Travelers planning to combine a Crete trip with mainland Greece events should note that OAKA is located in Athens, approximately a 1-hour flight or 9-hour ferry from Heraklion. No travel disruptions to Cretan airports or ports have been reported in connection with this event.

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