- 2027 is confirmed as the next edition, teased with #2027loading on 5 October 2026. No dates yet.
- The 2026 edition was a one-off with ZAMNA, the first time the two brands worked together and ZAMNA's first appearance in Athens.
- The 2026 site lists PRIMER at #19 in DJ Mag's Top 100 Festivals.
- OAKA has another show listed next: ANYMA presents AEDEN Athens on 31 October.
Watch Primer Music Festival
We found no official livestream of PRIMER in any year from 2016 to 2026. The festival's YouTube channel has posted no festival sets for 2022 to 2026. Fan uploads of individual sets exist, but they are not an official broadcast. Plan to follow the 2027 edition through the festival's Instagram and site.
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Tickets
Past prices
| 2023 | 2-day €70[2] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Lineup
The 2026 lineup had 18+ international artists across two days, including Afrojack, Armand Van Helden, Miss Monique, Stephan Bodzin (live), Axwell, Kölsch and Adam Ten. No 2027 lineup has been announced.
Stages
2026 used two stages: the outdoor Helios Stage at the Wall of Nations and the indoor Lunar Stage at the Olympic Velodrome. Helios ran from 17:00 and Lunar ran 23:00 to 06:00.
Plan your trip
OAKA is the venue, and the festival runs on a cashless wristband you can top up online, by QR code or on site. Check the prohibited items list before you go, since the organizer does not store anything confiscated at entry.
- The venue is the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA).
- Helios Stage is at the Wall of Nations.
- Lunar Stage is at the Olympic Velodrome.
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- Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA), Athens, Greece.[4]
- All ages admitted. Under 16s need a responsible adult with them throughout.
- No outside food or drink of any kind, including water. No glass, drones, lasers or folding chairs.
- A ticket is valid for one successful scan, so there is no re-entry on the same ticket.
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- Entry is permitted to all ages. Persons under sixteen (16) must be accompanied throughout their stay by a responsible adult, and holding a ticket does not remove that requirement.[4]
- The purchase or consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under eighteen (18) is strictly prohibited.[4]
- The Organizer and venue personnel may request proof of age and refuse the sale or provision of alcohol where age cannot be verified.[4]
- A ticket is valid for one successful scan. If it is presented more than once, the first successful scan and validation at the entrance is the valid use, and the ticket cannot be used again.[4]
- Food and beverages of any kind are prohibited, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, water, soft drinks, coffee and food brought by visitors, except where required by law or approved in advance by the Organizer.[4]
- Prohibited items include weapons and sharp objects; narcotic drugs and other illegal substances; explosives or flammable materials; flares, fireworks and similar items; laser pointers and other laser devices; drones and other unmanned aerial devices; flags, banners and standards requiring poles; high heels or footwear with high or sharp heels; folding chairs, stools or other seating; glass objects or containers; objects that may be used as weapons or cause injury; and any other item deemed dangerous by security personnel. The list is non-exhaustive. Holders must remove prohibited items before entry; the Organizer does not store them.[4]
- Alcohol may be consumed only within the licensed sales and consumption areas of the Festival, in accordance with applicable law.[4]
- The festival operates a cashless system. All purchases at bars, food points, merchandise and other sales points are made with the cashless wristband.[4]
- Wristbands can be topped up online before the festival, by scanning the QR code, at on-site top-up points by bank card or cash, and via Apple Pay or Google Pay where supported.[4]
- Cashless refunds were open from 14 to 19 September 2026 (until 23:59). A €1.00 fee is deducted from the remaining balance. Refunds go to a debit or credit card only and require the 6-digit code on the back of the wristband. Refunds were expected to be credited by the end of September.[5]
- If a wristband is linked to an account, it can be blocked at the on-site information point and a new wristband issued with the balance. Without an account this is not possible.[5]
- Mastercard Online Top Up Wristband Reward: from 13 August to 1 September 2026, participants aged 18+ with a Mastercard card in their name received a €5 reward for every €50 eligible online wristband top-up. Reward credits are non-refundable. Any balance left on wristbands after 20 September 2026 cannot be refunded.[6,7]
- Each ticket covers only the days, venues and stages of its category. A ticket for a specific day gives access only to the venues and stages for that day and category. A ticket for one venue, stage or day does not grant access to another.[4]
- Each ticket holder receives a wristband on entry. The wristband must not be removed, cut, damaged, altered or transferred during its validity period.[4]
- Tickets may be transferred or have their details changed only where the ticketing platform provides this or the Organizer expressly approves it.[4]
- Security checks may be carried out on entry or while inside the venue. Violence, threats, harassment, racism, discrimination, sexism and incitement to hatred are prohibited.[4]
- Guests consent to the use of photographs and video taken by the organizer's certified personnel for promotional and advertising purposes. Filming areas at the entrance are marked with signage.[5]
- The Organizer does not provide free drinks or free alcoholic drinks as a benefit of any ticket category, unless expressly announced for a specific activity.[4]
- Cashless wristband for all bars, food and merchandise.
- Top up online, by QR code, or at on-site points by card or cash.
- Alcohol can only be consumed in the licensed areas.
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- Food and drink partners on site included Goody’s, Everest, Jackaroo, Doritos, Lipton Ice Tea, Red Bull, Arrena and Trident Vibes.[1]
Aftermovies and photos
Editions and history
The 2026 ZAMNA × PRIMER weekend at OAKA is the latest edition in our record, and the first with ZAMNA in Athens.
| 2026 | Sep 4–5, 2026 Afrojack, Armand Van Helden, Shimza, Miss Monique, Hi Profile | Special one-off collaboration with ZAMNA, branded ZAMNA × PRIMER 2026. Helios Stage runs 17:00 – till end and Lunar Stage runs 23:00 – 06:00. Day 2 doors opened at 5 PM. Supporting acts: Bees & Honey, Epsylon, Kalamo, Dali, Da Mike and Filippos. Concluded edition.[1,3,4] |
FAQ
How can I get a cashless refund after the event?
You can request a refund from 14.09 until 19.09 (23:59). A €1.00 fee applies and is deducted from your remaining balance. Refunds are issued to a debit or credit card only and require the 6-digit code printed on the back of your cashless wristband.
When will I receive my refund?
Refunds are processed after the refund period closes on 19 September. Once processed it can take up to 7 business days to appear in your account, depending on your bank or card provider. All refunds are expected to be credited by the end of September.
Why is it important to keep your wristband in any case?
The 6-digit code printed on the back of the cashless wristband is what ties the remaining balance to the holder. Without it there is no way to claim a refund, so the wristband must be kept until the money is back in the account.
What happens if I lose my cashless wristband?
If the account is linked to the wristband, the holder goes to the information point on site and blocks it, and can then be issued a new wristband credited with the balance of the one blocked. Without an account this is not possible.
Who do I contact for questions?
Ticket purchase, delivery or technical ticket support: [email protected]. Everything else about the festival: [email protected]. Press, partnerships and general enquiries: [email protected].
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Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.