Looking for concerts, festivals and cultural events in Crete this week? Here is a selection of events taking place across the island from Tuesday 21 to Thursday 30 July 2026.
- Tuesday, July 21
The theatrical performance “We Build Bridges – We Break Silences” from Figure 7 by K. Metaxakis will take place in the courtyard of the former Potamia Primary School. Starting time: 20:30.
- Wednesday, July 22
Open-Air Cinema in Arkalochori (Municipality of Minoa Pediada)
At 21:00, an open-air screening of the family movie “Dolittle” will take place at the Arkalochori Open Basketball Court.
Free admission
Organized by: Arkalochori Cultural Association
Traditional Cretan music night in Kastelli (Municipality of Minoa Pediada)
A traditional Cretan celebration featuring Lefteris and Manousos Kallergis will be held at the courtyard of the Kastelli High School.
Organized by: Kastelli Senior High School
- Friday, July 24
Theatre performance: “The Fairy and the Young Man”
The theatre group TES4SERA of M. Zeibekis presents the comedy “The Fairy and the Young Man” (The Fourtounakis and Vrontakis families) at the courtyard of “Axion Esti” in Kokkini Hani.
Starting time: 21:00
Traditional Anevató Loukoumi Festival (a local Cretan sweet) (Municipality of Minoa Pediada)
The 2nd Traditional Anevató Loukoumi Festival takes place in Karavados, featuring a Cretan music celebration with Nikos Manioudakis.
Visitors can also enjoy a special Metalwork and Woodcarving Art Exhibition by artists Dimitris Bounakis and Marinos Makrakis, hosted at the old Primary School of Karavados until July 26.
During the exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops and create their own artworks.
The program also includes a presentation of videos featuring old traditional celebrations and village festivals.
Organized by: Karavados Cultural Association
- Saturday, July 25
Children’s musical storytelling performance
The children’s performance “Ploumistá Fairy Tales – Stories about Fairies and Young Heroes” will entertain young visitors at the courtyard of the former Primary School of Kato Vatheia.
Starting time: 19:30
Theatre Performance: “To Asparachi”
The Theatre of Crete, directed by Vasilis Mastorogiannakis, presents the play “To Asparachi” at the courtyard of the Community of Anopolis.
Starting time: 21:00
Cretan music night in Demati (Municipality of Minoa Pediada)
The musical group of Kostas Saridakis invites visitors to enjoy a traditional Cretan celebration organized by the Demati Cultural Association “Agia Paraskevi”.
Film screening in Monastiraki (Municipality of Minoa Pediada)
At 21:00, a special screening of the film “Remember Me”, focusing on Alzheimer’s disease, will take place in Monastiraki.
Organized by: Monastiraki Active Citizens Association
- Sunday, July 26
Theatre performance: “Building Bridges – Breaking Silences”
The theatre group Figure 7 of K. Metaxakis presents the play “Building Bridges -Breaking Silences” at the courtyard of Agios Vasilios Church in Koutouloufari.
Time: 20:30
Traditional festival of Agia Paraskevi – Skotino Cave (Municipality of Hersonissos)
A traditional celebration in honour of Agia Paraskevi will take place at Skotino Cave.
The day begins with a morning church ceremony at 07:00, followed by a traditional Cretan feast with music and dancing from 10:00.
Traditional food festival & Cretan music night – Kastelli (Municipality of Minoa Pediada)
In Kastelli, visitors can enjoy a celebration with traditional local food, followed by a Traditional Cretan Music Night with the Chrysanthos Makrakis band.
Organized by the Kastelli Cultural Association.
Traditional cretan music night – Partira (Municipality of Minoa Pediada)
At the Primary School of Partira, the Cultural Association of Partira organizes a traditional Cretan feast with live music by Michalis I. Kounalis and Lefteris Georgiladakis.
- Monday, July 27
The play “To Asparachi” will be performed at the Cultural Association courtyard in Skopela.
Start time: 21:00
At the Town Hall Square of Arkalochori, the performance “Free Besieged”, inspired by the work of the Greek poet Dionysios Solomos, will be presented. The production combines music and poetic narration, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Messolonghi.
Start time: 21:00
Free admission
Organizer: Municipality of Minoa Pediada
Traditional cretan music night – Geraki (Municipality of Minoa Pediada)
In Geraki village, a cheese festival will take place, followed by a Cretan music event with Lefteris and Manousos Kallergis.
Organizer: Cultural Association of Geraki
Traditional cretan music night – Nipiditos (Municipality of Minoa Pediada)
In Nipiditos, a Cretan music event will be held with Manolis Alexakis and Giorgos Papadakis.
Organizer: Cultural Association of Nipiditos
- Tuesday, July 28
The play “To Asparachi” will be staged at the courtyard of Saint John Chrysostom Church in Stalida.
Start time: 21:00
- Thursday, July 30
An evening of comedy, poetry, and charity with Stathis Moniakis will take place in the village square of Mochos.
Start time: 20:30