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{{infobox music festival |
{{Short description|Cultural festival in Greece}}
{{Merge from|Epidaurus Festival|discuss=Talk:Athens Epidaurus Festival#Proposed merge of Epidaurus Festival into Athens Epidaurus Festival|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox music festival |
| music_festival_name = Athens - Epidaurus Festival
| music_festival_name = Athens - Epidaurus Festival
| image = [[File:Athens Festival logo.png|50px]]
| image = [[File:Athens Epidaurus Festival Logo (2021).svg|260px]]
| caption =
| caption =
| location = [[Athens]] - [[Epidaurus]], [[Greece]]
| location = [[Athens]], [[Epidaurus]], [[Greece]]
| years_active = 1955-present
| years_active = 1955–present
| founders =
| founders =
| director = [[Jan Fabre]]
| director = Vangelis Theodoropoulos
| dates = May - October
| dates = May – October
| genre = all types
| genre = all types
| website = [http://www.greekfestival.gr/ www.greekfestival.gr]
| website =
}}
}}


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==History==
==History==
It was founded in 1955 with actions of [[Georgios Rallis]] (then ''Minister to the Prime Minister''). Its purpose was to promote the artistic and theatrical creation.
It was founded in 1955 with actions of [[Georgios Rallis]] (then Minister to the Prime Minister). Its purpose was to promote the artistic and theatrical creation. The director Dinos Giannopoulos undertook the organization of the first Athens Festival, on commission by then-Minister of Culture.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://greekfestival.gr/en/content/page/history|title=History {{!}} Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2018|website=Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2018|access-date=2018-03-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206190226/http://greekfestival.gr/en/content/page/history|archive-date=2018-02-06|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Today, the festival is organised by the "Hellenic Festival S.A." company.<ref name="HELLENIC FESTIVAL S.A.">{{cite web|url=http://www.greekfestival.gr/show_static?page=about_company&lang=en |title=The Vision |work=Athens - Epidaurus Festival |publisher=greekfestival.gr |accessdate=2009-04-27 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090311073854/http://www.greekfestival.gr/show_static?page=about_company&lang=en |archivedate=March 11, 2009 }}</ref> President of the Board of Directors of the festival is [[Jan Fabre]]<ref>http://www.ekathimerini.com/205877/article/ekathimerini/life/jan-fabre-appointed-greek-festival-artistic-director</ref> taking over from [[Yorgos Loukos]].<ref name="Administration">{{cite web|url=http://www.greekfestival.gr/show_static?page=about_administration&lang=en |title=Administration |work=Athens - Epidaurus Festival |publisher=greekfestival.gr |accessdate=2009-04-27 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090511041235/http://www.greekfestival.gr/show_static?page=about_administration&lang=en |archivedate=11 May 2009 |deadurl=yes |df= }} </ref>
Today, the festival is organised by the "Hellenic Festival S.A." company.<ref name="HELLENIC FESTIVAL S.A.">{{cite web|url=http://www.greekfestival.gr/show_static?page=about_company&lang=en |title=The Vision |work=Athens - Epidaurus Festival |publisher=greekfestival.gr |access-date=2009-04-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090311073854/http://www.greekfestival.gr/show_static?page=about_company&lang=en |archive-date=March 11, 2009 }}</ref> Between 2016 and 2019, [[Vangelis Theodoropoulos]] is serving as the [[artistic director]] following the resignation of [[Jan Fabre]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ekathimerini.com/207595/article/ekathimerini/news/greek-director-vangelis-theodoropoulos-to-head-festival-after-fabre-resignation|title=Greek director Vangelis Theodoropoulos to head festival after Fabre resignation {{!}} Kathimerini|access-date=2018-03-09|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.ekathimerini.com/205877/article/ekathimerini/life/jan-fabre-appointed-greek-festival-artistic-director| title = Jan Fabre appointed Greek Festival artistic director {{!}} eKathimerini.com}}</ref> Since 2019, Katerina Evangelitos has been the festival's Artistic Director.


==Notable moments==
==Notable moments==
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*[[Odeon of Herodes Atticus]]
*[[Odeon of Herodes Atticus]]
*[[Athens Concert Hall]]
*[[Athens Concert Hall]]
*"Technopolis", [[Gazi, Athens|Gazi]]
*"[[Technopolis (Gazi)|Technopolis]]", [[Gazi, Athens|Gazi]]
*"Peiraios 260"
*"Peiraios 260"
*"THEATRON", Cultural Center "Hellenic Cosmos"
*"THEATRON", Cultural Center "[[Hellenic Cosmos]]"
*"Bios"
*"Bios"
*[[Benaki Museum]] [[Pireos Street]] Annexe
*[[Benaki Museum]] [[Pireos Street]] Annexe
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.greekfestival.gr/ Athens & Epidaurus Festival]
* [https://aefestival.gr/?lang=en Official website of Athens & Epidaurus Festival]
* [https://www.allaboutfestivals.gr/en/festivals/athens-epidaurus-festival/ Festival description] by allaboutfestivals.gr/en/


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[[Category:Recurring events established in 1955]]
[[Category:Festivals established in 1955]]
[[Category:Theatre in Greece]]
[[Category:Theatre in Greece]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Athens]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Athens]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Peloponnese (region)]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Peloponnese (region)]]
[[Category:Events in Athens|Festival]]
[[Category:Events in Athens|Festival]]
[[Category:1955 establishments in Greece]]




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Latest revision as of 12:46, 6 April 2024

Athens - Epidaurus Festival
Genreall types
DatesMay – October
Location(s)Athens, Epidaurus, Greece
Years active1955–present

Athens – Epidaurus Festival is an annual arts festival that takes place in Athens and Epidaurus, from May to October. It is one of the most famous festivals in Greece. The festival includes musical, theatrical and other cultural events.

History[edit]

It was founded in 1955 with actions of Georgios Rallis (then Minister to the Prime Minister). Its purpose was to promote the artistic and theatrical creation. The director Dinos Giannopoulos undertook the organization of the first Athens Festival, on commission by then-Minister of Culture.[1]

Today, the festival is organised by the "Hellenic Festival S.A." company.[2] Between 2016 and 2019, Vangelis Theodoropoulos is serving as the artistic director following the resignation of Jan Fabre.[3][4] Since 2019, Katerina Evangelitos has been the festival's Artistic Director.

Notable moments[edit]

Over the years, the Athens Festival has been able to host numerous notable groups and artists.[5],[6]

Venues[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "History | Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2018". Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
  2. ^ "The Vision". Athens - Epidaurus Festival. greekfestival.gr. Archived from the original on March 11, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-27.
  3. ^ "Greek director Vangelis Theodoropoulos to head festival after Fabre resignation | Kathimerini". Retrieved 2018-03-09.
  4. ^ "Jan Fabre appointed Greek Festival artistic director | eKathimerini.com".
  5. ^ Athens Festival '89 (performance program), pp. 1–4, 1989.
  6. ^ Giorgos Sarigannis. Athens Festival '95 (performance program), pp. 9–33, 1995.

External links[edit]


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