Event· Peloponnese mainland (Argolis)· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Epidaurus Festival
37° 35.8′ N · 23° 4.8′ E
Ancient drama, opera and music under the stars in the ancient theatre of Epidaurus and in the Little Theatre by Palaia Epidavros harbour, part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival every summer.
Practical
Coordinate is the Ancient Theatre (OpenStreetMap). The 2026 festival ran 20 June to 28 August at Epidaurus (athenscabs.com), opening with Cherubini's Medea and closing with Euripides' Ion; the Little Theatre season ran 26 June-8 August (Festival site). The 2027 programme is usually announced between February and April. On performance days festival coaches leave Athens at 5pm and return 30 minutes after the end of the show; KTEL buses also run to Palaia Epidavros (Festival venue pages). Late entry is not allowed except in an interval. For sailors: berth or anchor at Palaia Epidavros or Nea Epidavros and take a taxi (booked in advance) to the Ancient Theatre, or simply walk to the Little Theatre. Harbours fill on performance weekends, so arrive by midday.
Best for
A night at the theatre from your boat
Season
Late June-late August
Nearby
- Theatre & Sanctuary of Asklepios (Epidavros)Right here
- Sunken City of Epidavros4.1 NM away
- Little Theatre of Ancient Epidavros4.5 NM away
- Musical July at the Little Theatre of Epidavros4.5 NM away
- Palaia Epidavros Harbour & Sunken City4.5 NM away
- Palaia Epidavros Provisions4.5 NM away
- Taverna Mike (Palaia Epidavros)4.5 NM away
- Kalamaki Beach North Anchorage (Palaia Epidavros)4.9 NM away