Athens–Epidaurus FestivalΦεστιβάλ Αθηνών και Επιδαύρου

The Athens–Epidaurus Festival is Greece’s premier summer cultural event, featuring performances of classical drama, music, and dance in historic venues like the ancient theatre of Epidaurus and on stages in Athens 1. Each year it presents top theatrical productions, musical concerts and dance shows, drawing both locals and international visitors. Its authentic appeal lies in blending modern performance art with Greece’s classical heritage. The festival offers a unique visitor experience in amphitheaters that date back to antiquity, under starry skies.

Founded in 1955, the festival was created to revive the ancient Greek traditions of theatre and music. It highlights Greece's classical cultural legacy and promotes living arts by performing works from Aeschylus, Euripides and modern composers. The context of performing in genuine ancient sites like Epidaurus underscores its deep cultural roots. Locals see it as a continuation of their ancestral theater culture, while it also showcases Greek arts to the world 1.