Each August, when the full moon lights up the Greek sky in all its brilliance, the country opens its cultural treasures for a night of unforgettable experiences. In 2025, the beloved tradition continues for the 25th consecutive year, with the Ministry of Culture offering free access to selected archaeological sites, museums, and historical monuments across Greece on the night of the full moon: Saturday, August 9th.

This magical evening is not just about admiring ancient ruins by moonlight — it’s an immersive cultural celebration. From August 8th to 13th, various events will unfold under the stars, ranging from theatrical performances and music and dance events to mythology storytelling, stargazing sessions, and guided tours.

Where the Past Meets the Moonlight

Over 114 sites will participate this year, with 71 archaeological spaces and museums hosting special evening events. Meanwhile, 44 sites will remain open to visitors after hours, inviting them to experience Greece’s history beneath the glow of the August moon — all with free entry.

A Full Moon Unlike Any Other

The August Full Moon holds a special place in Greek summer culture — it’s the brightest of the year and a symbol of beauty and reflection. Whether you’re wandering through an ancient theater, listening to live music within stone courtyards, or simply watching the moonrise over a columned ruin, the experience is spellbinding.

Plan Your Visit

If you’re planning to travel to Greece in early August 2025, make room in your itinerary for this unique cultural celebration. Whether you’re in the city, by the sea, or on an island, there’s likely an event or open monument nearby.

To help you plan, a full list of participating sites and events will be made available soon in English. Be sure to follow local tourism boards or ask your travel planner for the latest updates.

While the full list includes destinations across the country, some of the most popular locations to experience the event include:

Attica

  1. August 9 – Agios Georgios (“Beautiful Church”) Galatsi
    Music Event “Moon Maya mou kanes”. Tribute to Grigoris Bithikotsis, co-organized with D. Galatsiou.
    Starting time: 21:00.
    The Byzantine church of Agios Georgios will remain open from 18:00 to 22:00, with an archaeologist present for visitor information.

  2. August 9 – Archaeological Site of Amphiario, Kalamos Oropos
    Theatrical performance “Medea Exodus” directed by K. Hatzi.
    Starting time: 20:30.
    The site remains open from 20:00 to 23:45.

  3. August 9 – Museum of Modern Greek Culture
    Open with free admission from 20:00 to 24:00.

  4. August 9 – Archaeological Site of the Ancient Theatre of Zea – Courtyard of the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
    Open to the public, free admission, from 20:00 to 22:00.
    Tour of open-air exhibition with atmospheric electronic music by Christos Giotis and violin by Charalambos Paritsis. (Museum interiors closed)

  5. August 9 – Archaeological Site of Kythera Castle
    Open to the public with free admission from 20:00 to 24:00.

  6. August 9 – Archaeological Site of Western Hills
    Open 24 hours a day.

  7. August 9 – Archaeological Site of Plato’s Academy
    Open 24 hours a day.

  8. August 13 – Archaeological Site of Aigosthena (Porto Germeno D. Mandra – Idyllia West Attica)
    Musical event with Alkinoos Ioannidis, co-organized with the Municipality of Mandra – Idylia.

  9. August 9 – Numismatic Museum
    Music event in the garden of Ilion Melathros with Artemis Kyriakopoulou and Fotis Marantzidis on piano.
    Starting time: 21:00.

Peloponnese

  1. August 9 – Kalamata Castle
    Open to the public with free admission from 19:30/20:00 to 24:00.

  2. August 9 – Nestor Palace
    Open to the public with free admission from 19:30/20:00 to 24:00.

  3. August 8 – Archaeological site and Museum of Nemea
    Music event “OLD GREEK SONGS WITH DAVID NAHMIAS”, co-organized with D. Nemea.

  4. August 9 – Archaeological site and Museum of Isthmia
    Music event co-organized with Isthmia Landscaping and Cultural Association.
    Time: 19:30/20:00 to 24:00.

  5. August 9 – House of the Mosaics in Sparta
    Open with guided tours by Ephorate archaeologists at 20:30, 21:15, and 22:00.

  6. August 9 – Archaeological site of Mystras
    Open to the public with free admission from 20:00 to 24:00.

  7. August 9 – Ancient Theatre of Mantineia
    Evening of Ancient Lyric Poetry set to music: “OF WINE AND LOVE” as part of “ITER VITIS” Network.

South Aegean

  1. August 9 – Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
    Prehistoric Collection, Epigraphic Collection, and Villaragut House open with free admission from 19:30/20:00 to 24:00.

  2. August 9 – Archaeological Museum of Kalymnos
    Open with free admission from 19:30/20:00 to 24:00.

  3. August 9 – Archaeological Museum of Karpathos
    Open with free admission from 19:30/20:00 to 24:00.

  4. August 9 – Nikolaidis Mansion, Patmos
    Opening of exhibition by artist Eva Tsagkaraki: “Lunar Orbitis herbal remedy cycles”.

  5. August 9 – Archaeological Museum of Tilos
    Open with free admission from 19:30/20:00 to 24:00.

  6. August 9 – Archaeological Site of Delos/Agora of the Composers
    “The Mediterranean Melodies under the Light of the Full Moon”, soprano Sonia Theodoridou and 25-member female vocal ensemble “Polymnia”, collaboration with D. Mykonos.

  7. August 9 – Archaeological site of Agios Andreas / Sifnos
    “Chet’s Mood”, musical tribute to American trumpeter and singer Chet Baker with trio Andreas Polyzogopoulos, Giorgos Kontrafouris, Kostas Constantinou, in collaboration with Bring Your Chair Organization. Guided tours precede.

  8. August 9 – Archaeological site of Yria / Naxos
    Classical music concert conducted by Alexandros Kalogeras, collaboration with Municipality of Naxos & Small Cyclades.

Crete

  1. August 9 – Archaeological Site of Gortys
    Open to the public with free admission from 19:30/20:00 to 24:00.

  2. August 9 – Archaeological Site of Tylisos
    Jazz Music Evening in Memory of K. Kouvidis.
    Open with free admission from 19:30/20:00 to 24:00.

  3. August 9 – Rokka Archaeological Site
    Concert “Unseen Symphonies” by Rokka Symphony Orchestra under conductor Luca Gliozzi.
    Program includes works by Verdi, Stenham, Theodorakis (piano soloist Konstantinos Papadakis), and Dvořák.

  4. August 9 – Zominthos Archaeological Site

    1. Screening of film by Dionysia Kopana “The Trace of Time” (21:00-22:30).

    2. Musical event with Yiagos Chairetis (22:30-23:00), collaboration with Municipality of Anogia.

  5. August 10 – Archaeological Site of Melidoni Cave
    Concert by Eleni Dramatinou “In the Light of the Moon”, outside the cave (21:30-23:00).

  6. August 9 – Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos
    Open with free admission from 19:30/20:00 to 24:00.

Western Greece

  1. August 9 – Chlemoutsi Castle
    Archaeological site and museum open from 20:00 to 24:00.

  2. August 9 – Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia
    Open from 21:00 to 24:00.

  3. August 9 – Temple of Epicurius Apollo
    Musical event with Mikis Theodorakis Orchestra. Start time 21:00.

  4. August 10 – Archaeological Museum of Ilis
    Musical event “THE SECRETS OF THE MOON” with Greek composers Miltos Logiadis (piano) and Dimitra Tsatsos (vocals), collaboration with Municipality of Ilis.
    Start time 21:30.
    Museum open 20:00 to 24:00.

  5. August 9 – Roman Stadium of Patras
    “Under the light of the moon at the Roman Stadium of Patras”, night tours by groups from 20:30 to 23:00.

  6. August 9 – Archaeological Museum of Patras
    “Moon Dialogues / Dialogues in the Light of the Full Moon. Ancient and Contemporary Art”, exhibition Alive Heritage: Matter and Memory – Greek Artists of the Diaspora.
    Thematic tours: 21:00-22:00 & 22:00-23:00.

  7. August 9 – Ancient Pleurona
    Music event with Iro Saia, starting time 21:00.

  8. August 9 – Castle of Nafpaktos
    Open with free admission from 20:00 to 24:00.

  9. August 9 – Castle of Vonitsa
    Open with free admission from 20:00 to 24:00.

  10. August 9 – Castle of Agia Mavra
    Open with free admission from 20:00 to 24:00.

  11. August 10 – Antirrio Fortress
    Musical event with Thodoris Voutsikakis.

Ionian Islands

  1. August 8 – Museum of Asian Art of Corfu
    Free Admission to Temporary Exhibition “Zen Painting: The Sound of Silence”, 20:00-24:00.

Mainland

  1. August 9 – Byzantine Museum of Fthiotida (Ypati)
    Music evening with Gogo Stamatakis, Andreas Berdos, Nikolaos Anestopoulos (20:00 to 24:00).

  2. August 9 – Archaeological Collection of Atalanti
    Event “100 YEARS SINCE THE BIRTH OF MIKIS THEODORAKIS” with Petros Gaitanos, co-organized by Municipality of Lokroi.

  3. August 9 – Archaeological Site of Eretria
    “The Light of the Full Moon”, music event with Lakis Halkias and the Kitrinos Orchestra.
    Open 20:00 to 24:00.

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