Odeon (Small Theatre)

The Odeon of Ephesus was built in the 2nd century AD and is a smaller building than the Great Theatre. With a capacity of about 1,400 spectators, it was used mainly for smaller-scale events.

The Odeon was generally used for more exclusive, private events such as city council meetings, musical recitals and small theatrical performances. It was also an important meeting place for the city's notables and held a significant place in the political and social life of Ephesus. The small theatre was a centre where the city's administrators and wealthy citizens gathered to take decisions, and where artistic and cultural events were staged.