Beach Volley Greek Championship 2019

Ancient Olympia Ancient Olympia, Ilia

Ancient Olympia hosts for the second time matches of the Pan-Hellenic Championship Beach Volleyball OLYMPIA MASTERS Men & Women. In the tournament will take part the leading teams of Greece who will claim the distinction at Masters of Ancient Olympia. Commercial Union “Hermes” supports Olympia Masters 2019

The Clouds by Aristophanes

Ancient Olympia Theater Open Theater Floka, Ancient Olympia, Ilia

The masterpiece comedy "The Clouds" (Nepheles) by Aristophanes directed by Dimitris Karantzas, with a group of very important actors. "The Clouds" were presented to the great Dionysia in 423 BC. The play is about the adventure of the "everyday man" Strepsiades, who is trying to get rid of his debts.

Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie

Ancient Olympia Theater Open Theater Floka, Ancient Olympia, Ilia

A free-spirited young boy who can fly and never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood having adventures on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys. Dimitris Adamis, a favorite director of children, directs this wonderful, inventive aerial work. A play for children of all ages.

Loxandra by Maria Iordanidou

Ancient Olympia Theater Open Theater Floka, Ancient Olympia, Ilia

"Loxandra", based on the novel by Maria Iordanidou, is a fascinating journey through time, through the eyes and recipes of a charismatic woman. A middle-class Greek family of Constantinople lives the small and big moments of everyday life, against the backdrop of the historical events of the time. At its core, Loxandra, a popular woman […]

9th Book Festival

Ancient Olympia Ancient Olympia, Ilia

The 9th Book Festival is organized by the bookstore "Dora" in OSE Park, Ancient Olympia. The reader will find there thousands of books by Greek and foreign authors from 40 publishing houses. Literature, novels, children's books, history, poetry, and more. The 9th Book Festival will be open to the public every day from August 2-25 […]

The Grooms of Happiness by N. Tsiforos and P. Vassiliadis

Ancient Olympia Theater Open Theater Floka, Ancient Olympia, Ilia

The first post-war writers of Greek comedy were all "children of war". They passionately loved life. The theater came and touched it later as a great consolation. The Grooms of Happiness by Nikos Tsiforos and Polivios Vassiliadis is a common rhythm of actors and spectators. A great laughter is the goal. The prerequisite is the […]

The full moon illuminates Ancient Olympia – Banda Morena

Ancient Olympia Ancient Olympia, Ilia

This year August full moon coincides with the Assumption of Mary. The museums and the archaelogical site are open in the evening for free and as every year many events are being planned. Don't miss Banda Morena live at 21h30, at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. "Banda Morena" is a newly created musical scheme, formed […]

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Oedipus Tyrannus by Sophocles

Ancient Olympia Theater Open Theater Floka, Ancient Olympia, Ilia

Oedipus Tyrannus by Sophocles is regarded by many scholars as the masterpiece of ancient Greek tragedy. The action of Sophocles' play concerns Oedipus' search for the murderer of Laius in order to end a plague ravaging Thebes, a searce that unfolds a bunch of horrible revelations. Director: Constantinos Markoulakis Actors: Giannis Lignadis, Amalia Moutousi, Nikos […]

Traditional feast “Panagiri”

Ancient Olympia Gymnasium Ancient Olympia

Don't miss the unique opportunity to revel with the locals amidst village surroundings, traditional food, live music, non-stop dancing, and plenty of delicious traditionally baked pork and drinks! https://www.facebook.com/olimpionikis.ao/videos/2329040333870163/

“Click on the cabbage town” by Tassos Ioannidis

Ancient Olympia Theater Open Theater Floka, Ancient Olympia, Ilia

A modern musical for children, approved by the Greek Ministry of Education, with an outstanding creative team and actors, video projections, imaginative scenery, colorful costumes and many surprises.