Open-air theater, opera, classical music and dance are staged at various sites in Athens, with the top venue being the 2nd-century BC Odeon of Herodes Atticus, carved into the rocks of the southern slope of the Acropolis. Line-ups have included the Sadler’s Wells dance company from London and the Bolshoi Opera from Moscow. In addition, ancient Greek dramas are staged at Epidaurus Ancient Theater, a two-hour drive southwest of Athens.
Event Frequency:
Annual.
Event Date:
May 31, 2012 - September 29, 2012
Cost:
Variable.
