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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...

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...

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...

Full Guide to the Acropolis of Athens: Top 10 Monuments to See

The Acropolis of Athens is a massive archaeological site brimming with the spiritual, artistic, and democratic wonders of ancient Greece, but with every turn, one comes across a new monument. So how does one know what is actually worth...

Mystery of Exceptional Sound at Greece’s Epidaurus Theater Solved

The ancient mystery of the great sound quality at the ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus has finally been solved, researchers posit.

The Ancient Oracle of Delphi, Greece

The Oracle of Delphi has become a byword for prophecy, and many of the glories of Delphi's architecture and art have survived to this day.

Greece: The Summer Capital of The World

A favorite tourist destination, Greece has become known as the summer capital of the world, and not without good reason.

Greek PM Mitsotakis Calls Magic Johnson

NBA star Magic Johnson had the chance to speak with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss the athlete's trip in the country on Monday. Johnson, who is regarded as the best point guard of all time, has been traveling...