Where: Various venues around Athens & Epidaurus
When: 4th June – 10 August 2019
Why Go: For an extensive line up of music, theatre & dance
Why Athens Tip: All theatre performances will be accompanied by English subtitles unless otherwise specified
The Athens and Epidaurus Festival is the citys annual arts festival and a highlight of the Greek summer calendar. With a legacy that spans more than sixty years, today it incorporates a full programme of music, theatre, dance and visual arts. Performances at the two ancient theatres of the Odeon Herodes Atticus and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus are highlights of the festival. Both are famous for their exemplary acoustics and many of the great works of classical playwrights, such as Sophocles, premiered at the Epidaurus theatre in ancient times.
For further information, to see the programme when made public, though a few performances have been made known. Plus ticket booking.