The Rokka Festivals return in 2025, breathing life into the villages of the Kissamos inland with a celebration of art, culture, and collective experience. For twelve years, this annual institution has transformed the villages of Rokka and Kera into a vibrant, handmade festival. This year, the festivities expand to include the village of Pervolakia for […]
The Cultural & Beautification Association of Kastamonitsa organizes the annual Eftazymo Celebration and Taste Festival, a two-day event dedicated to the village's most cherished traditional product. Taking place in the village of Kastamonitsa, the celebration revives the custom of baking the unique Cretan sourdough bread, known as 'Eftazymo', in traditional wood-fired ovens, filling the air […]
Embark on a gastronomic journey to the heart of Crete at the 11th Cretan Cuisine Festival, a unique event that honors the island's rich culinary and cultural heritage. Join us on August 3rd, 2025, at 20:00 in Michail Katsamanis Square in Gazi, Malevizi, for an unforgettable evening filled with authentic recipes, local products, and vibrant […]
The Skinakas Observatory has released its schedule for the "Summer Public Evenings" for 2025. As part of its effort to bring the public closer to science and technology, the observatory offers free visits on select dates each year. These events provide a unique opportunity for the public to get a firsthand look at the observatory's […]
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum invites you to the lecture series "EKATOMPOLIS: The World of Archaic Crete," held in conjunction with the temporary exhibition of the same name. This series brings together distinguished scholars to explore various aspects of the archaeology, history, and culture of Archaic Crete. The lectures are open to the public, providing a […]
A three-day festival in Ierapetra from August 7-9, organized by the ECCE! cultural organization, celebrates the art of Cretan weaving. Held at the 2nd Experimental Primary School, the event features free daily activities including exhibitions of traditional and contemporary textiles like xomblia, hands-on workshops for adults and children, and live loom demonstrations. The program includes lectures, international film screenings, a panel on "Invisible Labor, Visible Art," and a closing ceremony with a contemporary dance performance by the ÀMFI group.
The Cultural, Educational, and Beautification Association of Arvi is hosting the 7th annual Banana Festival, a well-established event in southern Crete that celebrates the region's unique local product and its place of origin. This year's festival, held from August 8th to 10th, 2025, is dedicated to the memory of Nikos Papadakis, a beloved figure who […]
On the night of the August full moon, the significant archaeological site of Tylissos will once again resonate with the sounds of jazz for the event "Jazz from the Earth to the Moon." This special evening is organized through a collaboration between "You Are What U Do – Kostas Kouvidis," the Municipality of Malevizi, SOS […]
The 2nd Olive and Olive Oil Festival is set to take place in Ano Viannos, establishing itself as a significant annual event for the region. Organized by the Cultural Association of Ano Viannos with the support of the Municipality of Viannos, the Region of Crete, and the Michael Archangelos Parish of Ano Viannos, this two-day […]
The Cultural Association of Psychro "Xenios Zeus" presents "Diktaia 2025," a four-day festival celebrating the cultural and athletic heritage of the region, taking place in the picturesque village of Psychro on the Lassithi Plateau. This annual event, co-organized with the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Lassithi Plateau, and the Crete Ultramarathon Club, offers a […]
The Cultural Association of Psychro "Xenios Zeus" presents "Diktaia 2025," a four-day festival celebrating the cultural and athletic heritage of the region, taking place in the picturesque village of Psychro on the Lassithi Plateau. This annual event, co-organized with the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Lassithi Plateau, and the Crete Ultramarathon Club, offers a […]
The Cultural Association of Kainourgio Chorio "Agia Anastasia," in collaboration with the Region of Crete and the Municipality of Hersonissos, presents the 13th annual "Trygopatimata," a festival deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of the region, celebrating the traditional grape harvest. This event revives the customs surrounding the grape harvest and winemaking process, offering participants […]
The Skinakas Observatory has released its schedule for the "Summer Public Evenings" for 2025. As part of its effort to bring the public closer to science and technology, the observatory offers free visits on select dates each year. These events provide a unique opportunity for the public to get a firsthand look at the observatory's […]
The Cultural Association of Kainourgio Chorio "Agia Anastasia," in collaboration with the Region of Crete and the Municipality of Hersonissos, presents the 13th annual "Trygopatimata," a festival deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of the region, celebrating the traditional grape harvest. This event revives the customs surrounding the grape harvest and winemaking process, offering participants […]
A week of cultural and religious events is set to unfold in late August, offering a rich program that blends traditional Cretan festivities with theatre, children's activities, and religious observances. The celebration, centered around community spaces like the local primary school and church square, showcases the vibrant cultural life of rural Crete, bringing together local […]
The Cultural Association of Psychro "Xenios Zeus" presents "Diktaia 2025," a four-day festival celebrating the cultural and athletic heritage of the region, taking place in the picturesque village of Psychro on the Lassithi Plateau. This annual event, co-organized with the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Lassithi Plateau, and the Crete Ultramarathon Club, offers a […]