If you find yourself in Andritsaina or mountainous Ilia in general this summer, there is one more reason to take a beautiful afternoon excursion.
The International Festival of Ancient Olympia 2026 returns with a rich program that truly has something for everyone. Whether you love ancient theater, prefer a summer concert under the starry sky, or are traveling with children, you will definitely find an event worth attending.
What we particularly like is the variety of the program. Within a few weeks you will see major theatrical productions, ancient drama, comedies, concerts by favorite artists, musical tributes, and dance performances from Greece and abroad.
International Festival of Ancient Olympia 2026 – Detailed program
What will we see this year?;
The program starts at July 16 and is completed at August 26, with more than fifteen events.
Among the performances and concerts that stand out are:
🎭 Persians of Aeschylus
🎭 The Inspector by Gogol (free admission)
🎭 Romeo and Juliet
🎭 Peace, Medea, Bacchae, Churchgoers and Servant of Two Masters
🎶 Theodoris Ferris
🎶 Michalis Hatzigiannis
🎶 Speech of Honor Live
🎶 Musical tribute to Mikis Theodorakis
🎶 Performance dedicated to Nikos Xylouris
👧 The favorite children's show «"A child counts the stars"’
💃 Modern dance with AMAZIG IN SITU, with free admission.
An ideal evening excursion from Andritsaina
Ancient Olympia is approximately 40 minutes from Andritsaina. This means that you can spend your day enjoying the villages, nature or the Temple of Apollo Epicurius and in the evening close your day with a special theatrical performance or a concert.
We believe that these are the experiences that make a vacation truly unforgettable. It's not just the beautiful landscapes, but also the moments we live.
Our proposal
If you are visiting the area this summer, spend an evening at the Ancient Olympia Festival. Take a look at the program and choose the event that suits you best.
Whether you are a fan of theater, music, or just looking for something different to do on your vacation, it is an experience worth living.
We wish you a beautiful summer and, if you find yourself in Andritsaina, we hope you discover not only our place but also all the special events that the wider area hosts.
The program starts at July 16 and is completed at August 26, offering more than fifteen events for young and old.
📅 July 16 – The curtain opens with the «"Persians" by Aeschylus, one of the most important tragedies of ancient Greek literature.
📅 July 18 – The hilarious comedy follows «"The Inspector"» by Gogol, with free admission for the public.
📅 July 22 – The beloved «"Romeo and Juliet"» Bost comes to Ancient Olympia, combining humor with Greek satire.
📅 July 24 – The international dance festival presents the AMAZIG IN SITU, a contemporary performance with free admission.
📅 July 29 – A special musical theater performance dedicated to Mikis Theodorakis, ideal for the whole family.
August continues dynamically
📅 August 1 – The Nikos Karathanos presents his own version of «"Peace"» of Aristophanes.
📅 August 3 – The Theodore Ferris takes the stage with his summer tour.
📅 August 4 – The «"Medea"» of Euripides, with the Walnut tree Karambet in the leading role.
📅 August 5 – The Reason for Honor They offer an evening full of favorite Greek hits.
📅 August 6 – The Michael Hatzigiannis returns with a summer concert that is expected to draw a large crowd.
📅 August 7 – The favorite children's show «"A child counts the stars"’ travels young and old.
📅 August 12 – The «"You were attending church"» Aristophanes' plays bring laughter but also timely reflections.
📅 August 20 – The «"Servant of Two Masters"» Goldoni's, with Vasilis Charalambopoulos, promises plenty of laughter.
📅 August 24 – A moving tribute to Nikos Xylouris, one of the greatest Greek performers.
📅 August 26 – The festival concludes with the «"Bacchus" by Euripides, in an international production with the The Tiger Lillies, in English with Greek surtitles.
