If you find yourself in Andritsaina or mountainous Ilia in general this summer, there is one more reason to take a beautiful afternoon excursion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The International Festival of Ancient Olympia 2026<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n International Festival of Ancient Olympia 2026 \u2013 Detailed program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The program starts at July 16<\/strong> and is completed at August 26<\/strong>, with more than fifteen events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the performances and concerts that stand out are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udfad Persians<\/em> of Aeschylus<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udfad The Inspector<\/em> by Gogol (free admission)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udfad Romeo and Juliet<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udfad Peace<\/em>, Medea<\/em>, Bacchae<\/em>, Churchgoers<\/em> and Servant of Two Masters<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udfb6 Theodoris Ferris<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udfb6 Michalis Hatzigiannis<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udfb6 Speech of Honor Live<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udfb6 Musical tribute to Mikis Theodorakis<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udfb6 Performance dedicated to Nikos Xylouris<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc67 The favorite children's show \u00ab"A child counts the stars"\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc83 Modern dance with AMAZIG IN SITU<\/strong>, with free admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ancient Olympia is approximately 40 minutes<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The program starts at July 16<\/strong> and is completed at August 26<\/strong>, offering more than fifteen events for young and old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 July 16<\/strong> \u2013 The curtain opens with the \u00ab"Persians" by Aeschylus<\/strong>, one of the most important tragedies of ancient Greek literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 July 18<\/strong> \u2013 The hilarious comedy follows \u00ab"The Inspector"\u00bb<\/strong> by Gogol, with free admission<\/strong> for the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 July 22<\/strong> \u2013 The beloved \u00ab"Romeo and Juliet"\u00bb<\/strong> Bost comes to Ancient Olympia, combining humor with Greek satire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 July 24<\/strong> \u2013 The international dance festival presents the AMAZIG IN SITU<\/strong>, a contemporary performance with free admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 July 29<\/strong> \u2013 A special musical theater performance dedicated to Mikis Theodorakis<\/strong>, ideal for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 August 1<\/strong> \u2013 The Nikos Karathanos<\/strong> presents his own version of \u00ab"Peace"\u00bb<\/strong> of Aristophanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 August 3<\/strong> \u2013 The Theodore Ferris<\/strong> takes the stage with his summer tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 August 4<\/strong> \u2013 The \u00ab"Medea"\u00bb<\/strong> of Euripides, with the Walnut tree Karambet<\/strong> in the leading role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 August 5<\/strong> \u2013 The Reason for Honor<\/strong> They offer an evening full of favorite Greek hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 August 6<\/strong> \u2013 The Michael Hatzigiannis<\/strong> returns with a summer concert that is expected to draw a large crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 August 7<\/strong> \u2013 The favorite children's show \u00ab"A child counts the stars"\u2019<\/strong> travels young and old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 August 12<\/strong> \u2013 The \u00ab"You were attending church"\u00bb<\/strong> Aristophanes' plays bring laughter but also timely reflections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 August 20<\/strong> \u2013 The \u00ab"Servant of Two Masters"\u00bb<\/strong> Goldoni's, with Vasilis Charalambopoulos, promises plenty of laughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 August 24<\/strong> \u2013 A moving tribute to Nikos Xylouris<\/strong>, one of the greatest Greek performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 August 26<\/strong> \u2013 The festival concludes with the \u00ab"Bacchus" by Euripides<\/strong>, in an international production with the The Tiger Lillies<\/strong>, in English with Greek surtitles.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":3667,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-3666","new","type-new","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/andritsaina.site\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/new\/3666","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/andritsaina.site\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/new"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/andritsaina.site\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/new"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andritsaina.site\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/andritsaina.site\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What will we see this year?;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An ideal evening excursion from Andritsaina<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our proposal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAugust continues dynamically<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n