The 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 […]
The 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 […]
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 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 […]
The 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 […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]