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Athens Herod Atticus Odeon's Facade Free of Scaffold

The Ephorate of Antiquities in Athens announced, that maintenance work on the facade wall of the legendary Herod Atticus Theatre in downtown  Athens; near the Plaka area, is over. "The wall runs along the front entrance of the theatre and...

U.S. Rock Band 'Foo Fighters' Holding Invitation Only Concert at Herod Atticus Theater in July

American rock bank Foo Fighters will be performing in Athens on July 10 at the ancient Herod Atticus Theater. The event will be an invitation only affair and is planned to be filmed for the upcoming edition of PBS’s Landmarks...

Demis Roussos at Herod Atticus Odeon

Noted singer Demis Roussos returned for a appearance in Greece for the first time in more than three and a half decades, choosing the Herod Atticus Odeon at the foot of the Acropolis in central Athens for a single...

Greek Fashion Show to be Held at Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Greece's Central Archaeological Council (CAC) gave permission to designer Vassilios Kostetsos to stage a fashion show at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus entrance square on March 31st. The ancient stone theater was built on the slope of the Acropolis hill...

Live at at Herodes Atticus Odeon: Vladimir and Dimitri Ashkenazy to Perform on Aug. 1

Master musician, conductor and pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy, with his son Dimitri Ashkenazy on solo clarinet, returns to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on August 1. Vladimir Ashkenazy will conduct the Athens State Orchestra as it performs a rich classical...

Greek National Opera Performs 'Carmen' at Herodes Atticus Odeon

The Greek National Opera’s second major summer production is George Bizet’s groundbreaking Carmen, which will be staged at the Herodes Atticus Odeon on July 24, 26, 27 and 29 as part of the Athens Festival. With themes of love and...

Mario Frangoulis Concert at Herodes Atticus Odeon

Greek tenor Mario Frangoulis will give a special concert on Friday, September 5, at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a beautiful stone theatre that dominates the western end on the south slope of the Acropolis. In this concert, which is...

Odeon of Herodes Atticus Voted Second Best Theater in the World

Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens Greece was placed second in the world’s top live performance theaters. The list was published by the prestigious Canadian newspaper “Globe and Mail” and it was entitled “Top venues for live theatre." This is...

Vanessa Mae at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus

There are some artists who love our country and do not miss the opportunity to return for a visit. One of them is the beautiful Vanessa Mae, returning once again with a great show on Wednesday september the 14th at...

Farantouri and Ioannidis Sing at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Maria Farantouri and Alkinoos Ioannidis, two great singers from different generations, are joining their talent and give a big concert at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, in assistance of the users of addictive substances of KETHEA/NOSTOS organisation, at a unique...

Stamatis Spanoudakis at Odeon in Herodus Atticus

Four years since his last concert in Greece and abroad, Stamatis Spanoudakis will appear at the Odeon of Herodotus Atticus on Friday, September 9th at 9:00 pm. He promises an unforgettable performance.

Peace by Aristophanes in Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Peace, the Athenian comedy written by the playwright Aristophanes, is set to be performed in the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, on September 16th and 17th. The repertory ''Theatrical Route'' is in cooperation with popular actor Petros Filipidis, who will perform...

Charles Lloyd New Quartet w/ Maria Farantouri at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus

The Charles Lloyd New Quartet will colaborate with Maria Farantouri as part of the Athens Festival on 4 June at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens. One of the most important jazz ensembles in the United States and...

Greeks of the World at Herodeon

A big concert dedicated to the Greeks who promoted Greece abroad with their work, the “Greeks of the World”, Theo Angelopoulos, Odysseas Elytis, Constantine P. Cavafy, Nikos Kazantzakis, Michael Cacoyannis, Maria Callas, Iakovos Kambanelis, Melina Mercouri, Yiannis Ritsos, Giorgos...

The Herodion Theatre Had the Largest Roof for 17 Centuries

The Herodion Theatre held a unique record back in its glory days; it had the largest united roof of ancient times for more than 1,700 years. That was the finding of the vast research carried out by the Architecture Professor...