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The Athens Epidaurus Festival is Greece's premier performing arts event - world-class opera, theatre, and music in ancient venues that are thousands of years old. If you're visiting Athens for the festival this summer, here's how to store your luggage so you can enjoy the performances bag-free.
What is the Athens Epidaurus Festival?
The Athens Epidaurus Festival is Greece's most important cultural event, running its 71st edition in 2026. The festival spans from June through August with performances across Athens and the Peloponnese.
The main venues are truly spectacular:
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus - a 2nd-century Roman theatre on the south slope of the Acropolis, seating 5,000 spectators under the stars
- Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Peloponnese with perfect acoustics, seating 14,000
- Peiraios 260 - a converted industrial space in Piraeus for contemporary performances
The programme features Greek and international artists performing ancient drama, modern theatre, opera, dance, and music. Attending a performance at the Odeon with the illuminated Acropolis above you is one of the most unforgettable experiences in Europe.
The luggage problem during the festival
Festival performances typically start at 9pm, which creates a common problem: you might be checking out of your hotel that morning but your show isn't until evening. Or you're arriving in Athens from the islands and heading straight to the Odeon.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus has strict security checks at entry - large bags, suitcases, and backpacks are not allowed inside. There's no cloakroom or luggage storage at the venue. The same applies at Epidaurus, where the ancient site has limited facilities.
Athens in summer means 35°C+ heat. Dragging bags up the hill to the Acropolis area or through Plaka's narrow streets is not how you want to spend your evening.
Store your luggage with LUGGit
LUGGit operates in Athens and it's the simplest way to go hands-free for the festival. A Keeper (Driver) in an orange vest picks up your bags from your hotel, Airbnb, or anywhere in Athens and delivers them wherever you need later.
- Book on the app - schedule a pickup from your hotel or Athens Airport
- Hand over your bags - the Keeper seals each bag with a unique QR code and you get a live tracking link
- Enjoy the festival hands-free - walk to the Odeon, explore Plaka, grab dinner in Monastiraki. Schedule a delivery for after the performance
Prices start at €2/bag. Every bag is insured up to €1,200 and sealed with a tamper-proof tag. You'll get real-time WhatsApp updates throughout.
Use code BLOG10 for 10% off your booking
Other luggage storage options in Athens
If you prefer to drop off your bags yourself before the performance:
Service
Price
How it works
Insurance
LUGGit
From €2/bag
Comes to you, delivers anywhere
€1,200
Bounce
From €1.95/day
83+ locations, you walk to them
€10,000
Radical Storage
From €3.90/day
Multiple locations, you walk to them
€3,000
Stasher
From €1.49/day
Hotel/shop partners, you walk to them
€12,000
Bounce has locations near Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. But evening performances mean you'll need to retrieve bags late at night when some drop-off points are closed. With LUGGit, you schedule a delivery whenever suits you - even after a 11pm show.
Getting to the festival venues
Odeon of Herodes Atticus is on Dionysiou Areopagitou street, at the foot of the Acropolis:
- Metro - Acropoli station (Line 2, Red line) is a 5-minute walk. A single ticket costs €1.20
- Walk from Syntagma - 15 minutes through the National Garden and along Dionysiou Areopagitou pedestrian street
- Walk from Monastiraki - 10 minutes uphill through the Plaka neighbourhood
- Taxi/Uber - around €5-8 from central Athens. Both Uber and Beat operate in Athens
Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is about 2.5 hours from Athens by car:
- KTEL bus - special festival buses run from Athens (Kifissos terminal) to Epidaurus on performance nights. Book at ktelargolida.gr
- Organised tours - many Athens tour companies offer Epidaurus festival packages including transport
- Rental car - drive via the E94/A8 motorway to Corinth, then follow signs to Epidaurus (approximately 130km)
Tips for Athens Epidaurus Festival
- Book tickets early - popular performances at the Odeon sell out weeks in advance. Check aefestival.gr for the programme and tickets
- Dress lightly - Athens in summer reaches 35°C+. Evening shows are cooler but still warm. Bring water
- Arrive early - the Odeon opens 1 hour before curtain. Arrive early to find your seat and enjoy the setting
- Bring a cushion - the marble seats at both venues are beautiful but hard. Many locals bring a small cushion
- No bags at the Odeon - security is strict. Leave luggage with LUGGit or at your hotel
- Explore the area - before the show, walk the Dionysiou Areopagitou pedestrian street, visit the Acropolis Museum, or have dinner in Plaka or Thissio with Acropolis views
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Frequently asked questions
Can I bring luggage to the Athens Epidaurus Festival?
No. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus has strict security and large bags, suitcases, and backpacks are not allowed inside. There's no cloakroom at the venue. Use LUGGit (from €2/bag, picked up from your hotel) or store bags at a Bounce/Radical Storage location before the performance.
When is the Athens Epidaurus Festival 2026?
The 71st Athens Epidaurus Festival runs from June through August 2026, with performances at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, and Peiraios 260. Check aefestival.gr for the full programme and tickets.
How do I get to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus?
The Odeon is at the foot of the Acropolis on Dionysiou Areopagitou street. Take the Metro Line 2 (Red) to Acropoli station (5-minute walk), or walk 15 minutes from Syntagma Square through the National Garden. A single Metro ticket costs €1.20.
How much does luggage storage cost in Athens?
LUGGit starts at €2/bag with pickup and delivery anywhere in Athens. Bounce charges from €1.95/day at 83+ fixed locations. Radical Storage charges from €3.90/day. LUGGit is the only option that picks up from your hotel and delivers wherever you need - ideal for late-night festival shows.
How do I get to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus from Athens?
Epidaurus is about 2.5 hours from Athens by car (130km via the E94/A8). On performance nights, KTEL runs special festival buses from Athens Kifissos terminal. Many tour companies also offer Epidaurus festival packages with transport included.
