Heraklion
"Manos Hatzidakis" Garden Theatre
The "Manos Hatzidakis" Garden Theatre is an open-air cultural venue in Heraklion, Crete. It is listed among the city's cultural event spaces and appears in the …
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Amphitheatres in Crete: Event Venues & Theatres
Crete's amphitheatres include open-air garden theatres, university amphitheatres and an ancient archaeological site. In Heraklion, the "Manos Hatzidakis" and "Nikos Kazantzakis" Garden Theatres host municipal cultural programming, while Amphitheatres G & D are university amphitheatres associated with an academic institution. Near Karteros, Amnisiades Park combines park and theatre use, and the Ancient Theater of Aptera in Souda is a historic archaeological attraction. Compare setting, access and booking route.
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Heraklion
"Nikos Kazantzakis" Garden Theatre
The "Nikos Kazantzakis" Garden Theatre is a named open-air theatre in Heraklion, Crete, listed at 1 Georg. Georgiadou, Heraklion 713 05. Its primary business ca…
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Karteros
Amnisiades Park
Amnisiades Park is a tourist attraction and park in Karteros, at Filippon 2. It also operates as a theatre. The park opens Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Satu…
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Souda
Ancient Theater of Aptera
The Ancient Theater of Aptera is an archaeological site and historic attraction in Souda, Chania regional unit. It is listed as a tourist and historical sight, …
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Karteros
Minoan Theater
The Minoan Theater is a cultural center in Karteros, at 2A Filippon Street. It operates as a cultural venue and is open to visitors on Tuesdays and Thursdays fr…
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Heraklion
Amphitheatres G & D
Amphitheatres G & D are university amphitheatre venues in Heraklion.
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Agios Nikolaos
Christina
Christina is an outdoor cinema located on Eth. Antistaseos 11 in Agios Nikolaos, Crete. It operates as a seasonal open-air movie theatre where films are screene…
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Arkalochori
Open Municipal Theater of Arkalochori
The Open Municipal Theater of Arkalochori is an open-air amphitheatre in Arkalochori, at postal code 703 00. It is listed as an amphitheatre venue, meaning a bu…
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Chania
East Moat Theater
The East Moat Theater is a theatre and amphitheatre located on Kyprou and Nikiforou Foka in Chania. It operates as a performance venue in the city, with its cat…
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Limin Khersonisou
Amfitheatro
Amfitheatro is a park in Limenas Chersonisou, Crete, at 700 14.
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Skafidaras
Artemis Theater (Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa)
Artemis Theater is an amphitheatre venue at the Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa in Skafidaras, Crete. It is part of the resort complex and operates as an amphithea…
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Gergeri
Freiluft-Amphitheater (Open-Air Theatre) (gplant)
The Freiluft-Amphitheater (gplant) is an open-air amphitheatre in the Local Community of Gergeri, in Gortyna. It is listed under the amphitheatre category, so i…
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Chania
Lentariana Theater
Lentariana Theater is a theatre in Chania, at Georg. Sgourou 31. It is listed under the amphitheatre category, indicating an open-air performance space. The ven…
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Heraklion
Open-Air Theatre of Agia Triada
The Open-Air Theatre of Agia Triada is a performing arts theatre located in Heraklion, Crete. It operates as an open-air venue for theatrical performances. The …
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Silamos
Syllamos Open-Air Theatre
The Syllamos Open-Air Theatre is an open-air amphitheatre in Silamos, Crete. It is listed under the amphitheatre category and is located at Silamos 715 00.
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Open-air and garden theatres in Heraklion
The "Manos Hatzidakis" Garden Theatre on Nikolaou Plastira Avenue and the "Nikos Kazantzakis" Garden Theatre on Georg. Georgiadou are named open-air venues in Heraklion, both appearing in municipal cultural listings. Their garden settings suit theatrical and musical programming. Planners should confirm capacity, technical facilities, accessibility and rental terms directly, as these details are not specified in the available listings.
University, park and heritage venues
Amphitheatres G & D in Heraklion are university amphitheatres associated with an academic institution; the source describes studies in business administration, tourism, innovation and entrepreneurship. Planners should confirm whether they are available for conferences or private events. Amnisiades Park in Karteros operates as both park and theatre. Its listed visitor hours are Monday closed; Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday 9:00–20:00; Friday 9:00–21:00; Sunday 12:00–20:00. These are visitor/listing hours, not confirmed event access; contact the business directly about private bookings or group events. The Ancient Theater of Aptera in Souda is a historic archaeological attraction, closed Tuesdays and open other days 08:00–18:30. These are site visiting hours rather than confirmed event access.
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Planning questions
Which Crete amphitheatres are open-air garden theatres?
The "Manos Hatzidakis" and "Nikos Kazantzakis" Garden Theatres in Heraklion are named open-air garden venues listed in municipal cultural programming.
Can I book Amnisiades Park for a private event?
Amnisiades Park in Karteros operates as park and theatre. Planners should contact the business directly about private bookings or group events. Its listed visitor hours are Monday closed; Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday 9:00–20:00; Friday 9:00–21:00; Sunday 12:00–20:00. These are visitor/listing hours, not confirmed event access.
Is the Ancient Theater of Aptera available for performances?
The Ancient Theater of Aptera in Souda is listed as a historic archaeological attraction, closed Tuesdays and open other days 08:00–18:30. These are site visiting hours rather than confirmed event access. The available information does not confirm event use, so check with the site directly.