This year’s August full moon will be celebrated at 114 archaeological sites, museums, and monuments across Greece with special cultural events under the moonlight.
From August 8 to 13, the Greek Culture Ministry has put together a program featuring theatrical performances, music and dance events, stargazing, storytelling, and guided tours—many of them with free admission.
Events will take place at 71 archaeological sites and museums, while an additional 44 sites will remain open to the public with free entry.
“We invite you to enjoy the moonlight on the night of August 9—the night of the August Full Moon of 2025—at archaeological sites, museums, and monuments, marking the 25th year of the celebration,” the ministry said in a statement.
Program Highlights
Photo source: Corfu Museum of Asian Art
August 8
– Courtyard of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, Vergina:
Stargazing Night in collaboration with the Astronomical Society of Western Macedonia, held in the courtyard of the Royal Tombs of Aigai.
– Museum of Asian Art, Corfu:
Free entrance to the temporary exhibition “Zen Painting: The Sound of Silence”, open from 20:00 to 24:00.
Photo source: Culture Ministry
August 9
– Roman Odeon of Nikopolis, Preveza:
Music and dance performance titled “Labyrinth” by the artistic ensemble Diarkis Anazitisi (Constant Quest), directed by Nikolaos Stamatelos.
Free admission.
– Archaeological Museum of Rhodes:
Open to the public with free entrance from 19:30/20:00 to 24:00, featuring the Prehistoric Collection, the Epigraphic Collection, and the Villaragut House.
– Archaeological Collection of Atalanti:
Special event commemorating “100 Years Since the Birth of Mikis Theodorakis”, featuring Greek singer Petros Gaitanos.
– Archaeological Site of Rokka, Chania (Crete):
Concert titled “Invisible Harmonies” by the Rokka Symphony Orchestra, featuring Greek and international musicians, conducted by acclaimed maestro Luca Gliozzi. The program includes excerpts from Verdi’s Nabucco, along with works by Mikis Theodorakis and Antonín Dvořák.
August 10
– Antirrio Fortress, Patra:
Musical performance featuring Greek singer Thodoris Voutsikakis.
August 13
– Archaeological Site of Aigosthena, Attica:
Live music performance featuring acclaimed Greek musician Alkinoos Ioannidis.
The Acropolis Museum in Athens also invites visitors to a unique late-night experience, celebrating the Full Moon with extended hours from 9am until midnight.
Find the complete program of events and locations here.
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