Travel and Escape

Known by a number of different names, the Athens and Epidaurus Festival is a yearly event that brings together people and culture from all over Greece. Entering its 52nd year, the “Hellenic Festival”, or just the Athens Festival, was established in 1955 in order to bring together music, theatre, and cultural events. Events at the festival are staged in Athens at ancient venues which create an awe inspiring, historical backdrop: The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, two venues at the Epidaurus and the Lycabettus Theatre.

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