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CULTURAL
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
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of today's events are still held in some of the ancient
theatres and are well worth visiting at least once. |
ATHENS
FESTIVAL THE ODEION OF HERODES ATTICUS:
The Odeion of Herodes Atticus Box Office, Box Office in
central Athens: 4 Stadiou Street: A festival of Ancient
and Modern Greek plays, classical music, concerts,
modern dance and ballet is held every summer from June
to the end of September. Pavarotti, Careras and Callas
as well as some of the most world-renowned orchestras
and maestros have performed here. Programmes for the
year's events are available at the box offices. |
210 323 2771
210 322 1459 |
LYCAVITTOS
THEATRE:
Modern open-air theatre situated at the top of
Lycavittos hill. One of the venues for the annual Athens
Festival. |
210
722 7209 /33 |
ATHENS
CONCERT HALL- MEGARON MOUSIKIS:
Vas Sophias & Kokali. Opened in 1991, modern
concert/conference hall and theatre. The main hall seats
2,000 and is renowned for its exceptional acoustics. The
Megaron also has exhibition space in the large reception
areas, a restaurant, bars, record shop and a 500-seat
recital hall. |
210
728 2333 |
GREEK
NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE:
59-61 Acadamias, Athens. Performances are given by the
Greek National Opera Company and the National Ballet
Company. |
210
361 2461 |
ACROPOLIS
LIGHT AND SOUND:
Box office, 4 Stadiou. Performances are given
every evening between April and October. English
performances start at 21:00 on the hill of Pnyx. The
Parthenon and Acropolis Hill are floodlit in line with a
commentary on the history of the city. |
210
322 1459 |
DORA
STRATOU DANCE THEATRE:
Founded 35 years ago, this company has performed
worldwide. Traditional Greek dances, in costume and
songs are performed every evening (except Monday) from
May to September on the Hill of Philoppapou, near the
Acropolis. |
210
324 4395
210 921 4650 |
ANCIENT
EPIDAVROS THEATRE:
For summer events contact the Greek festival box office
on Summer Events and performances held in this beautiful
ancient amphitheatre. The acoustics here are
world-renowned. The amphitheatre has 50 tiers, which can
accommodate an audience of 15,000. |
210
322 1459 |
NAFPLION
FESTIVAL:
Information from Nafplion Town Hall, Tickets available
from, Philippos Nakas House of Music, Navarinou 13,
Athens. |
27520 23332
210 364 7116 |
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AIXONI THEATRE:
Ydras 11, Glyfada. Tickets and programme, Town Hall, 2 S
Karagiorgi, Glyfada. Cultural Centre, 18, Sophias Vembo,
Glyfada Open-air theatre. Events held throughout the
summer.
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898 2506
210 898 2182
210 898 3011
210 961 4094
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