35th Pan-Cretan Citron Festival in Garazo, 2025
Garazo Garazo, Crete, GreeceThe Cultural Association of Garazo is organizing a brilliant three-day festival to celebrate its 45th anniversary and mark the 35th annual Pan-Cretan Citron Festival. Taking place from August 16th to 18th, 2025, in the village of Garazo, Mylopotamos, the event is dedicated to promoting the traditional cultivation and use of the Cretan citron, a fruit […]
Mikis Theodorakis: A Century of Melodies
Psychro, Lasithi plateau Crete, GreeceThe Cultural Association of Psychro, in collaboration with the Region of Crete, presents a special concert celebrating the centennial of Mikis Theodorakis's birth at the historic Papadakeio School in the village of Psychro. This event is a tribute to the world-renowned composer whose music has touched the hearts of people globally, capturing the struggles, dreams, […]
Singing the Eternal: A Musical Evening at Zominthos
Zominthos archaeological site Crete, GreeceThe Municipality of Anogeia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Ephorate of Antiquities of Rethymno, and the Region of Crete, presents a unique musical event featuring the distinguished composer Dimitris Papadimitriou at the archaeological site of Zominthos. This special concert, titled "Zominthos-Anogeia 1900 BC - 2000 AD: Singing Today the Eternal & the […]
Diktaia 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Sport on the Lassithi Plateau
Psychro, Lasithi plateau Crete, GreeceThe 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 […]
13th “Trygopatimata” Grape Harvest Festival in Kainourgio Chorio, 2025
Kainourgio Chorio Kenourgio Chorio, Crete, GreeceThe 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 Circle of Culture Festival: From Byzantium to the Venetian Era
Smari Smari, Crete, GreeceThe Municipality of Minoa Pediada, in collaboration with local cultural associations and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion, presents the 2nd thematic festival, "The Circle of Culture." This year's event focuses on the rich historical period from the Byzantine to the Venetian era within the municipality. Running from August 4th to August 24th, 2025, the […]
Five Days of Culture in Amari
Nefs Amari Crete, GreeceThe Cultural Association of Nefs Amari, in collaboration with the Municipality of Amari and the Region of Crete, presents a five-day cultural event from the 21st to the 25th of August. This series of events, a tradition since 2014, unfolds in the village of Nefs Amari and offers a diverse program that includes activities for […]
29th Annual Potato Festival in Tzermiado, 2025
Tzermiado Tzermiado, Crete, GreeceThe Cultural Association of Tzermiado, "I Anagennisi" (The Renaissance), presents the 29th annual Potato Festival, a three-day celebration dedicated to the region's most famous agricultural product. Held in the welcoming village of Tzermiado on the Lasithi Plateau, the event honors the local culture, traditions, and the renowned Lasithi potato, which is a cornerstone of the […]
Summer Public Evenings at Skinakas Observatory 2025 🔭
Skinakas observatory Crete, GreeceThe 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 […]
13th “Trygopatimata” Grape Harvest Festival in Kainourgio Chorio, 2025
Kainourgio Chorio Kenourgio Chorio, Crete, GreeceThe 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 […]
August Cultural & Religious Festival in Ano Asites 2025
Ano Asites Crete, GreeceA 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. […]
Diktaia 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Sport on the Lassithi Plateau
Psychro, Lasithi plateau Crete, GreeceThe 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 […]
Summer Public Evenings at Skinakas Observatory 2025 🔭
Skinakas observatory Crete, GreeceThe 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 […]
EKATOMPOLIS: The World of Archaic Crete
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Heraklion, Crete, GreeceThe 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 […]
EKATOMPOLIS: The World of Archaic Crete
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Heraklion, Crete, GreeceThe 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 […]
Architectural Heritage of Ancient Polyrrhenia
Polyrrhenia Crete, GreeceThe Ephorate of Antiquities of Chania is organizing a thematic guided tour at the archaeological site of Polyrrhenia, focusing on "Architectural Heritage – Bridging the past with the future." This event celebrates the 50th anniversary of the European Charter of the Architectural Heritage and the 40th anniversary of the Convention for the Protection of the […]
The 16th Minoan Route: A Mythical Journey
Lyttos ancient city Crete, GreeceOn Sunday, September 28, 2025, the Municipalities of Minoa Pediada, Lassithi Plateau, and Hersonissos are jointly organizing the 16th Minoan Route, an event that revives a legendary journey from Cretan history. This walking route follows the mythical path that King Minos was said to have taken every nine years to the Dikteon Cave. There, he […]
9th Festos Run: A Journey Through History and Landscape
Kamilari Kamilari, Crete, GreeceThe 9th Festos Run on September 27-28, 2025, combines sport with the cultural landscape of southern Crete. Organized by the Cultural Associations of Kalamaki, Kamilari, and Agios Ioannis, the event features routes from the Phaistos archaeological site to Kalamaki. The main 8km race starts at Phaistos, passing through Agios Ioannis and Kamilari. A 4km run/hike begins in Kamilari, and a 1km children's race is held in Kalamaki. A portion of proceeds supports the "TO MELLON" association.
Venetian Villas in Veneto and Crete: Past and Present
Etia, Siteia Crete, GreeceA series of events exploring the rich architectural and cultural heritage of Venetian villas in Crete and Veneto, Italy, is being organized by the Municipality of Sitia in collaboration with "pilΟiko a.m.k.e." and under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture. Taking place in and around the historic Venetian villa "De Mezzo" in the abandoned […]
Festival of Birds at Lake Agia
Agia lake Crete, GreeceThe Vamos Center for Environmental Education and Sustainable Development (KEPEA) and the Ecological Initiative of Chania present the "Festival of Birds," a celebration of the autumn bird migration at the […]