After being closed to the public in 2012, to allow for comprehensive restoration work to begin, the long-awaited reopening of the ancient theatre on the North Aegean island of Thassos took place in late summer 2025.

The theatre, which is perched high on the acropolis above Limenas (Thassos Town, dates back to at least the 5th century BCE, served during the ancient Greek era as the venue for the presentation of plays and other artistic performances, whilst later in Roman times, gladiatorial combat and wild animal fights were also staged.

Restoration

With total grants of 5.3 million euros from the NSRF (Greek National Strategic Reference Framework) the last decade has seen the theatre dismantled to facilitate extensive work on the marble auditorium, the building of visitor facilities and the laying of power and water services.

By early last year, the reinstatement of the upper layers of ancient seating had been completed and work on the lower layers had begun.

Then, in late summer last year, the theatre staged two initial events, and it is hoped that a comprehensive programme will be in place for the 2026 summer season.

(The history of the theatre and the Acropolis can be found on pages 54 – 57 of the ‘A to Z Guide to Thassos’).