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The Rokka Festivals 2025
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 […]
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Eftazymo Celebration & Taste Festival in Kastamonitsa 2025
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 […]
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11th Cretan Cuisine Festival: A Celebration of Flavors, Tradition, and Culture
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 […]
Summer Public Evenings at Skinakas Observatory 2025 🔭
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 […]
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 […]
EKATOMPOLIS: The World of Archaic Crete
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 […]
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Loom & Weaving Festival in Ierapetra
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.
Water Festival 2025 in Zaros
Zaros Zaros, Crete, GreeceThe Zaros Cultural Association presents the annual "Water Festival," a four-day celebration of nature, culture, and tradition set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Zaros. From Thursday, August 7th, to Sunday, August 10th, 2025, the village of Zaros will host a series of events that highlight the region's rich natural heritage, intrinsically linked to its […]
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 […]
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Arvi Banana Festival 2025
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 […]
10th Mylopotamos Land: A Celebration of Local Culture, Arts, and Production
Perama Perama, Crete, GreeceThe Cultural and Educational Association of Perama, in collaboration with the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Mylopotamos, and the Rethymno Chamber of Commerce, presents the "10th Mylopotamos Land" festival. This three-day event, held in the central square of the Perama Town Hall, is a vibrant showcase designed to highlight the rich and positive identity […]
11th Culture Festival in Smari
Smari Smari, Crete, GreeceThe Cultural Association of Smari presents the "11th Culture Festival," a ten-day event taking place from Friday, August 8th to Sunday, August 17th, 2025. Organized with the support of the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Minoa Pediada, the Local Community of Smari, and the Parish of Smari, the festival is a celebration of local […]
August Full Moon: A Musical Evening at Ancient Gortyna
Gortyna archaeological site Crete, GreeceWhile the successful organization of cultural events often depends on the timely and clear dissemination of information to the public, details for this year's full moon celebration at Gortyna have been notably sparse. Nevertheless, a musical evening is planned to take place within one of Crete's most historically significant archaeological sites. The Ephorate of Antiquities […]
August Full Moon at the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos
Archeaological Museum of Agios Nikolaos Crete, GreeceAs part of the nationwide "August Full Moon 2025" celebrations, the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos will open its doors to the public for a special evening with free admission. This event is organized by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Lasithi, offering a unique opportunity to explore the rich history of Eastern Crete under the […]
August Full Moon at Zominthos: Film Screening and Concert
Zominthos archaeological site Crete, GreeceThe Ephorate of Antiquities of Rethymno participates in the "August Full Moon 2025" celebrations by hosting a special evening at the archaeological site of Zominthos, in collaboration with the Municipality […]
Jazz from the Earth to the Moon at Tylissos
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 […]
August Full Moon Concert: Unseen Symphonies at Rokka
Rokka Crete, GreeceOn the night of the August full moon, the Rokka Symphony Orchestra will present "Unseen Symphonies," a major musical event at the Rokka archaeological site, conducted by Luca Gliozzi. This […]
Epilinia 2025: A Celebration of Wine and Culture in Vathypetro
Vathypetro Vathypetro, Crete, GreeceThe Cultural and Landscaping Association of Vathypetro, in collaboration with the Municipality of Archanes-Asterousia, the Region of Crete, and the Regional Development Fund of Crete, presents "Epilinia 2025," an atmospheric event dedicated to Cretan wine, culture, and tradition under the August full moon. Set in the historic location of Vathypetro, this third annual celebration brings […]
12th Shepherd and Cheese Festival in Zoniana, 2025
Zoniana Crete, GreeceThe 12th annual Shepherd and Cheese Festival, organized by the community of Zoniana in collaboration with the Region of Crete and the Municipality of Mylopotamos, returns to celebrate the deep-rooted traditions of animal husbandry and cheese-making in this rural area. This vibrant event has become a significant cultural gathering, attracting thousands of visitors each year […]
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 […]