Odeon of Herodes Atticus Performance
Catching a concert or play in the 2nd-century Roman theatre on the Acropolis slope during the summer festival.
The call
Worth it if you are watching the budget and you only have one day.
Why
- 01
Seeing a performance under the stars in a 1,800-year-old marble theatre lit beneath the Acropolis is one of the most magical things you can do in Athens — bucket-list for the right night.
Our read - 02
The catch: it's only open for ticketed Athens Epidaurus Festival events (roughly June–Sept), the stone seats are punishingly hard (bring a cushion), and good shows sell out fast.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
This is your first trip to Athens
If your dates land in the festival, it's the standout evening in Athens — grab tickets the moment they release.
You are watching the budget
Odeon of Herodes Atticus Performance earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Odeon of Herodes Atticus Performance.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Odeon of Herodes Atticus Performance is an easy yes.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Tickets ~€20–90 depending on show
- Timing
- Summer evenings, June–September only, during the Athens Epidaurus Festival.
- Booking
- Tickets ~€20–90 and sell out fast; book early and bring a cushion.
- Allow
- Evening (2–3 hours)
- Accessibility
- Steep stone tiers with hard, backless seating — challenging for limited mobility.
- Getting there
- South slope of the Acropolis, near Acropoli metro.