Veakio Municipal Theater, Piraeus

The Veakeio Municipal Theater is located in Piraeus, on the hill of Kastela (Profiti Ilias). It is a summer theatre with a capacity of 2,000 spectators and has the form of an ancient theatre. Βuilt in 1969, during the mayorship of Aristidis Skylitsis, it was initially called Skylitsio. In 1976, it was renamed Veakio in honour of the great Piraeus actor Emilios Veakis. Veakeio Theater has hosted significant artistic and cultural events, such as theatrical and dance shows and concerts.

The Veakeio Theater is an open air theater, owned and operated by the government. The theater crowns the hill of Kastella and offers wonderful views. A must visit for all the theater lovers.

The Veakeion Municipal Theatre is an open-air, summer theatre that sits 87 metres above sea level. Opened in 1969, the theatre was named after Skylitsis, the city’s mayor, who was appointed arbitrarily by the military junta of 1967. In 1976 the theatre was renamed Veakeio, in honour of the great actor and fighter for democracy, Emilios Veakis (1884-1951). Today, with its stunning view of the Saronic Gulf, the summer theatre stages many of the city’s cultural and artistic events.

The Veakio Theatre is located in the area of Kastella, on the hill of Prophet Elias. It was built and opened in 1969. It was named Veakio in honour of the great Greek actror Aimilios Veakis, who was born in Piraeus. The Veakeio Theatre operates in the summer months and hosts significant cultural events. Greek and foreign acts have performed at Veakeio which has also hosted concerts by famous artists and folk groups of international fame. ***PH***