Looking for concerts, festivals and cultural events in Crete this week? Here is a selection of events taking place across the island from Saturday, September 5 to Sunday, September 13, 2026.
- Saturday, September 5
“When Pnitses Cried”
A comedy by Dominikos Tavernarakis takes the stage in Kokkini Hani at 9:00 p.m. Free admission.
Festival of the Walls – Dance Parade
More than 300 dancers take part in a spectacular parade through Heraklion, from 18 Agglon Square to Jesus Bastion. 9:00 p.m., free admission.
4th Malevizi Festival
Nefeli Fasouli and Panos Vlachos perform at 8:15 p.m. and 10:15 p.m., respectively.
“À Paris tous les deux” in Rethymno
A special musical tribute by the Greek National Opera at the House of Culture at 9:00 p.m. Free admission.
Cretan Night in Vassilies
Enjoy live Cretan music by Stefanos Messaritakis and his band at 9:00 p.m. Free admission.
- Sunday, September 6
Korakeia 2026 in Pompia
A day of events honouring Captain Michalis Korakas, including a commemorative race at 5:00 p.m. Free admission.
Anifantou Festival in Anogeia
The festival continues with a theatre workshop and the opening of the exhibition “Beyond the Loom”.
Ioulia Karapataki Live at HMU
Ioulia Karapataki brings her distinctive sound to the stage at 9:00 p.m., performing favourite Greek songs and new music. Tickets €17.
Grape Festival in Profitis Ilias
The celebrations conclude with Grigoris Samolis and live Cretan music at 9:30 p.m. Admission €5.
- Monday, September 7
Marios Fragkoulis in Rethymno
The acclaimed Greek singer presents his “Hands Like Wings” tour at the Erofili Theatre at 9:00 p.m. Tickets from €25.
Sardine Festival in Chania
“Pyrofania 2026” brings music, dancing and the traditional sardine feast to Nea Chora from 8:00 p.m. Free admission.
“Confessions of Elli Alexiou”
A theatrical performance at the Manos Hatzidakis Garden Theatre at 8:30 p.m. Admission €5.
- Tuesday, September 8
“Mrs. Sindore and the Space Arithmetic”
An interactive theatrical concert in Pentamodi at 9:00 p.m. Free admission.
Jazz at the Venetian Walls
David Lynch’s Heritage Band presents “Truths Be Told” at the Pantokrator Bastion at 9:30 p.m. Free admission.
Tech-Groove House at Vitturi Gate
Electronic music sets take place on September 8 and 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Free admission.
- Wednesday, September 9
“The City and the Sea”
Visitors can explore live images from the seabed through FORTH’s underwater ROV at Heraklion Port. 5:30 p.m., free admission.
Pontian Music Night in Chania
Matthaios and Konstantinos Tsachouridis perform at Giali Tzami Square at 7:00 p.m. Free admission.
Petros Klampanis Trio
Live music at the Pantokrator Bastion at 9:30 p.m., as part of the Festival of the Walls. Free admission.
Open-Air Cinema
From September 9 to 11, “Night Shift” will be screened at 9:00 p.m. Admission €4.
- September 9–10 | Katalagari
“Female Gender” – A Two-Day Cultural Event
The historic hill of Paliochora in Katalagari hosts a two-day event dedicated to women, combining music, storytelling, art and history.
On September 9, a guided tour of the archaeological site begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by the musical and narrative performance “In the Shadow of Love” by the women’s vocal ensemble Anemi.
On September 10, Vamos Orchestra presents the musical performance “Female Gender” at 8:30 p.m. Free admission.
- Friday, September 11
“Disconnected Together” – Photography Exhibition
Anna Chatzinikolaki’s first solo photography exhibition is presented at the “Mesogeios” art space in Heraklion until September 11. Free admission.
Trannos Live
The popular Greek trap artist performs at 7:00 p.m. Tickets €18–50.
“Peppermint” – Open-Air Cinema
The Greek film will be screened at Messa Lakonia at 8:00 p.m. Free admission.
Cretan Feast in Latsida
Kostis Vlasis performs live at 8:30 p.m. Admission €3.
The Revival of the Bouats
A special musical evening in Sokaras featuring much-loved Greek artistic and folk songs. 8:30 p.m., free admission.
“The Old Women Who Gather the Nettle”
Theatre at Anogeia at 9:00 p.m., as part of the Anifantou Festival. Free admission with reservation.
- Saturday, September 12
“Iphigenia in Aulis”
Euripides’ ancient tragedy is performed at the archaeological site of Zominthos at 8:00 p.m. Free admission with reservation.
Little Hands Festival
A family-friendly festival at Two Aorakia on September 12–13, featuring games, sports, creative activities, talks and children’s events. Free admission.
Taste the Wines of Crete
The Loggia in Heraklion hosts a wine tasting featuring 31 Cretan wineries and more than 100 labels. September 12–13, from 6:00 p.m. Admission €10.
“The Doorways of Rethymno”
Haris Stratidakis presents his book at the Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno at 8:00 p.m. Free admission.
Exhibitions to Discover
“Thomas Fanourakis – Five Decades of Painting”
Until September 12 at the Basilica of St. Mark in Heraklion, featuring 125 works by the renowned Cretan painter. Free admission.
“Women of the Mediterranean”
Until September 13 at the Church of St. Francis in Chania, featuring works by contemporary artists inspired by the female figure. Free admission.
“Jasmine of the East in the West”
A contemporary art exhibition at the House of Culture in Rethymno, running from September 6 to 12. Free admission.
“13 Breaths”
An exhibition of ceramics and paintings by Vasiliki Velentza at the Old Magistrate’s Court in Agios Nikolaos until September 10. Free admission.