

Week of Events
11th Culture Festival in Smari
The 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 […]
2nd Olive and Olive Oil Festival in Ano Viannos, 2025
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 […]
Kissamos – Festival of Tastes & Art 2025
The Municipality of Kissamos hosts the 16th annual "Kissamos - Festival of Tastes & Art," a vibrant celebration of Cretan heritage, taking place from Saturday, August 16th, to Sunday, August 24th, 2025. Located along the scenic coastal road just west of the Kissamos Municipal Stadium, the festival invites visitors to explore the rich tapestry of […]
35th Pan-Cretan Citron Festival in Garazo, 2025
The 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 […]
Roustika’s Revelry: A Celebration Without Alcohol
Roustika’s Revelry: A Celebration Without Alcohol
The Cultural Association of Roustika, a village in the Rethymno region, is taking a profound step by organizing a traditional festival with a significant twist: it will be entirely alcohol-free. This pioneering event aims to send a powerful message about road safety and responsible celebration, challenging the notion that high spirits are dependent on alcoholic […]
1st Festival of the Fountains: Cretan Winds
1st Festival of the Fountains: Cretan Winds
The Local Community of Vryses, in collaboration with the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, the Region of Crete, and the Cultural and Naturalist Association of Vryses, presents the "1st Festival of the Fountains." This cultural event features a musical performance by the Cretan Winds project, celebrating the rich tapestry of Greek traditional music in the heart […]
The Circle of Culture Festival: From Byzantium to the Venetian Era
The Circle of Culture Festival: From Byzantium to the Venetian Era
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 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 […]
Featured Diktaia 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Sport on the Lassithi Plateau
Diktaia 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Sport on the Lassithi Plateau
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 […]
Mikis Theodorakis: A Century of Melodies
Mikis Theodorakis: A Century of Melodies
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 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
Singing the Eternal: A Musical Evening at Zominthos
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 composer Dimitris Papadimitriou at the archaeological site of Zominthos. This special concert, titled "Zominthos-Anogeia 1900 BC - 2000 AD: Singing Today the Eternal & the […]
Featured Diktaia 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Sport on the Lassithi Plateau
Diktaia 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Sport on the Lassithi Plateau
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 […]