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Athens Epidaurus Festival

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“Athens – Epidaurus Festival is an annual arts festival that takes place in Athens and Epidaurus, from May to October. It is one of the most famous festivals in Greece.”
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Lonely PlanetJul 24

6 Greek festivals worth traveling for

Annual festivals in Greece range from small village observances to internationally famous blowouts. These are six of the best ones.

World-class shows in theater, dance, opera, music.

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  • AcropolisAttractionAn acropolis was the settlement of an upper part of an ancient Greek city, especially a citadel, and frequently a hill…
  • Release AthensFestivalGreek entry on European rock festival circuit.
  • Flisvos MarinaSightOpen space next to marina, hosts Release Athens.
  • Ejekt festivalFestivalHeld at the Athens Olympic Stadium.
  • Athens JazzFestivalHeld at Technopolis.
  • Athens City FestivalFestivalMore than 200 events in public spaces every May.
  • Athens Epidaurus FestivalFestivalWorld-class shows in theater, dance, opera, music.
  • Holy WeekFestivalClimax of Lent, observed with reverence.
  • EasterFestivalBiggest holiday of the year, observed universally.
  • AgoraSightThe literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".
  • ApokriesFestivalCarnival season tied to Christian calendar.
  • Elsewhere
  • RockwaveFestivalMalakasa, GreeceMusic festival in Terra Vibe, outside Athens.
  • Theater of EpidaurusSightEpidaurus, GreeceAncient amphitheater for drama performances.
  • Thessaloniki International Film FestivalFestivalThessaloniki, GreeceSignificant stop on the international film circuit.
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