Festivals and Events in Crete

Concerts, festivals, and local celebrations across the island.

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Cretan Diet Festival

Cretan Diet Festival

Starts in 8 months

The Cretan Diet Festival 2027 (Γιορτή Κρητικής Διατροφής) runs from 3 to 7 July…

Chania Rock Festival

Chania Rock Festival

Starts in 9 months

Chania Rock Festival is one of the most significant rock and metal music festivals…

Rethymno Rocks Festival

Rethymno Rocks Festival

Starts in 10 months

Rethymno Rocks! #5 returns to Fortezza Castle from 27 to 30 August 2025 with…

Chaniartoon Festival

Chaniartoon Festival

Starts in 11 months

Chaniartoon – International Comic & Animation Festival was started in 2017. Since then the…

Cretan Cocktail Festival

Cretan Cocktail Festival

Starts in 11 months

The Cretan Cocktail Festival, hosted by the Bartenders Club, is a vibrant gastronomic celebration…

OXI Day

OXI Day

Starts in 12 months

Ohi Day is Greece’s national holiday on 28 October each year. Ohi Day takes…

13th Chania Film Festival

13th Chania Film Festival

Started 1 week ago

Chania Film Festival (CFF) is an international festival in the last week of October…

Matala Street Painting

Matala Street Painting

Started 1 year ago

The Matala Street Painting event is held annually on the last Sunday before the…

Crete Island Marathon

Crete Island Marathon

Started 2 years ago

Embark on a memorable journey through the historic streets and breathtaking scenery of Chania,…

SOCCA Champions League

SOCCA Champions League

Started 2 years ago

The TUI SOCCA Champions League is the world’s biggest 6-a-side football tournament for clubs,…

Crete Half Marathon

Crete Half Marathon

Started 2 years ago

The Crete Half Marathon returns on 6 October 2024, starting from the town of Arkalochori, in…

Workshops Dance Days Chania

Workshops Dance Days Chania

Started 2 years ago

The international contemporary dance festival “Dance Days Chania” will be held again this year…