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LA TRAVIATA at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Where: Odeon of Herodes AtticusWhen: 27, 28, 30, 31 July 2024Why Go: To see one of Verdi’s great operatic masterpiecesGiuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata will perform on the iconic stage of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, presented by the Greek National Opera (GNO) as part of the 2024 Athens and Epidaurus Festival. This tragic love story, with its much-loved arias and duets, will be directed by the GNO’s choreographer and artistic director, Konstantinos Rigos…
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LENNY KRAVITZ Live in Athens
Where: OACA - Olympic Indoor HallWhen: 2 August 2024Why Go: See this legendary musician LIVEThe Athens Rocks Festival 2024 presents Lenny Kravitz live in Athens for one night only in August. With the forthcoming release of his album, ‘Blue Electric Light’, the legendary rock artist will headline the festival. Singer, musician, guitarist, fashion icon, actor, producer, composer and activist, Lenny Kravitz is the epitome of versatility with a stellar…
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ATHENS AND EPIDAURUS FESTIVAL 2024
Where: Various venues around Athens & EpidaurusWhen: Now to 6 October 2024Why Go: The ultimate line up of music, theatre & danceThe Athens and Epidaurus Festival is the city’s 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…
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LEFTERIS PAPADOPOULOS tribute concert
Where: Panathenaic StadiumWhen: 4 September 2024Why Go: Hear popular Greek music at an iconic venueIn this tribute concert, performances by some of Greece’s greatest singers and musicians will bring Lefteris Papadopoulos’ magical universe to life at the Panatheniac Stadium in Athens. For over half a century, the lyrics of Lefteris Papadopoulos have featured in popular Greek songs and have been continuously embraced by leading Greek composers and singers since…
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IL DIVO IN ATHENS
Where: Lycabettus TheatreWhen: 11 September 2024Why Go: See these talented tenors LIVEFamous classical crossover group IL DIVO will perform against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Lycabettus overlooking Athens, for one night only in September. Collectively, tenors Urs Bühler, Sébastien Izambard, David Miller and baritone Steven LaBrie have sold more than 30 million records worldwide. They are admired for transforming pop songs with classical arrangements, making classical music more accessible…
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HAUSER live in Athens
Where: Lycabettus TheatreWhen: 13 September 2024Why Go: See this magnetic performer LIVECroatian cellist sensation, Stjepan Hauser, known professionally as HAUSER, returns to Athens for a unique evening under the starry Attic sky. Heralded as a ground-breaking artist and captivating performer, Hauser will perform once again against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Lycabettus, as part of his ‘Rebel with a Cello’ tour. Hauser has been filling arenas around the…
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Piaf ! The Show in Athens
Where: Lycabettus TheatreWhen: 14 September 2024Why Go: A musical tribute to Edith Piaf’s lifePiaf !The Show comes to Athens against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Lycabettus. Conceived and directed by Gil Marsalla , the show has been described by Edith Piaf ‘s dear friends as, “… the finest tribute ever paid to Edith Piaf ‘s career.” Presented in two parts, the performance tells the story of Edith Piaf through her unforgettable songs; La Vie En Rose , Non Je Ne Regrette Rien , La Foule, Milord and many more that will take us to the stations of Piaf’s…
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DIONNE WARWICK live at the Acropolis
Where: Odeon of Herodes Atticus, AcropolisWhen: 15 September 2024Why Go: Hear a legend perform on an iconic stageThe legendary Dionne Warwick comes to Odeon of Herodes Atticus to enchant audiences in Athens for one night only. The ‘golden lady’ of American pop, soul, jazz and R&B music culture, Warwick has 5 Grammy Awards and sold over 100 million records. She has been inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Grammy Hall…
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THANOS MIKROUTSIKOS – A TRIBUTE CONCERT
Where: Odeon of Herodes Atticus, AcropolisWhen: 19 September 2024Why Go: Enjoy music & poetry at an iconic venueA tribute concert dedicated to the late Greek composer and former politician Thanos Mikroutsikos will be performed beneath the slopes of the Acropolis at the iconic theatre, Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Notable Greek vocalists and musicians will come together for a spellbinding concert that will honour Mikroutsikos’ music of for one night only in September….
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EMMA SHAPPLIN live in Athens
Where: Odeon of Herodes Atticus, AcropolisWhen: 20 September 2024Why Go: See the French songstress LIVEFrench soprano Emma Shapplin returns to her adoring fans in Athens for one show only beneath the slopes of the Acropolis. Performing alongside her French band and large classical choir, Shaplin will perform her most loved songs including, “Spente Le Stelle” and “Carmen,” taking the audience on a musical experience that combines the operatic with…
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MARINELLA LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS
Where: Odeon of Herodes Atticus, AcropolisWhen: 25 September 2024Why Go: See this legendary performer LIVEThe much-loved and admired Greek songstress Marinella meets Antonis Remos and Christos Mastoras on the iconic stage of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, for one night only in September. An evening celebrating the culmination of Marinella’s long musical career that has lasted more than six decades. “The Great Lady of Song” as she…
Athens Events
With a vibrant cultural scene all year round, Athens events include an impressive mix of both local and international musicians, artists and dance groups. The city comes alive in the summer months where cinema screens move outdoors and plateias or neighbourhood squares are buzzing with music and festivities. From June-August every year, the Athens & Epidaurus Festival is in full swing with an abundance of events held at various iconic Athenian venues including Odeon of Herodes Atticus theatre, located at the base of the southern slopes of the Acropolis.
The Athens events we list have been chosen to appeal to an international audience passing through Athens and we select events accordingly.
Events in Athens
The Megaron Athens Concert Hall and Greek National Theatre are two of the major modern day venues in Athens. In peak season and where possible, we recommend you pre-purchase your tickets or ask your hotel to assist you with this. We provide you with the venue address in English and Greek to overcome any language barriers with taxi drivers. We also provide the nearest metro station to an event, along with a map to assist with your travel arrangements.
Athens & Epidaurus Festival
This is by far the crown jewel in the annual events calendar in Athens. Running now for more than 60 years, it presents local and international productions of Ancient Greek drama that celebrates the city’s cultural heritage. Athens is blessed with a network of ancient amphitheatres including Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Aristotle’s Lyceum and Lycabettus Theatre. Extending beyond Athens to the Attica region, performances can also be found at the Ancient Theatre of Delphi and the infamous Epidaurus Theatre. Check out our travel tips of getting to Epidaurus.
August Full Moon Festival
Every August on the night of the full moon, musical performances are held at key historic venues, including the Acropolis, the Roman Agora and other sites around Greece. Be sure to watch this space for updates.
