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Epidaurus ancient drama nights

July – August 2026

2026

July – August 2026

2027

July – August 2027

Where

Nafplio & the Peloponnese

What it is

Epidaurus ancient drama nights explained

Aeschylus, Sophocles and Aristophanes staged at 21:00 in the perfect acoustics of the 4th-century BC theatre of Epidaurus, 30 minutes from Nafplio. Coaches run from Athens and Nafplio on performance nights.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Nafplio & the Peloponnese tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Epidaurus ancient drama nights, explained

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What is Epidaurus ancient drama nights?

Aeschylus, Sophocles and Aristophanes staged at 21:00 in the perfect acoustics of the 4th-century BC theatre of Epidaurus, 30 minutes from Nafplio. Coaches run from Athens and Nafplio on performance nights. It's a culture event held in Nafplio & the Peloponnese.

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When is Epidaurus ancient drama nights in 2026?

Epidaurus ancient drama nights runs July – August 2026 in Nafplio & the Peloponnese. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

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When is Epidaurus ancient drama nights in 2027?

The provisional 2027 dates are July – August 2027, in Nafplio & the Peloponnese.

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Is Epidaurus ancient drama nights free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Epidaurus ancient drama nights is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

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Where should I stay for Epidaurus ancient drama nights?

Book a room in Nafplio & the Peloponnese itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Nafplio & the Peloponnese also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026