--- title: "Kefalonian Globe - Kefalonia Events Calendar" description: "A year-round calendar of events on Kefalonia, day by day: concerts, village festivals, theatre, exhibitions, dance and traditional nights across Argostoli,…" lang: el json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://kefalonianglobe.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Events", "item": "https://kefalonianglobe.com/events" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Event", "name": "Bon Voyage — Annual Show by PIROUETTE Dance Studio", "startDate": "2026-07-01T16:30:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Kephalos Municipal Theatre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Dancers of all ages from Beatrice Kormali's dance studio invite you on a flight full of energy, rhythm and stops in every corner of the world.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "PIROUETTE Dance Studio" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Festival of Panagia Diotissa — Lourdata", "startDate": "2026-07-01T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Lourdata, former primary school", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Leivatho", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Traditional village festival with food, drink and live music at the former primary school of Lourdata.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Lourdata Cultural Association \"O Platanos\" & Municipality of Argostoli" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Musical Walk with Serenades — Omala", "startDate": "2026-07-01T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Road to the plane tree", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Omala", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "A musical walk accompanied by traditional instruments and a group of singers, for an authentic Ionian musical experience.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Argostoli & local cultural associations" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "SASKE Live Kefalonia", "startDate": "2026-07-02T16:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Xenia outdoor venue", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Saske returns with a full band and guest appearances, just before the release of Saskepticism Vol. 3. Doors open: 19:00." }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Argostoli Men's Choir — Musical Walk", "startDate": "2026-07-02T18:30:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Courthouse → Kampana Square", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Serenades by the Argostoli Men's Choir, from the Courthouse to Kampana Square.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Argostoli" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Riganada & Kantada — Thalassomylos", "startDate": "2026-07-03T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Thalassomylos", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "A musical evening combining gastronomy with music — traditional riganada and Kefalonian serenades, conducted by maestro Vassilis Kalogiras.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Cultural Association \"To Rifortso\" & Municipality of Argostoli" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "International Choreographic Dance Competition — Kefalonia Open", "startDate": "2026-07-04T14:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Kephalos Municipal Theatre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "For the first time in Kefalonia — an international dance competition under the auspices of the IDO and IDO Hellas. Dancers from around the world; Mega Gala Show with professionals. Competition 17:00, Gala 20:30.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Art and Style Dance School — Olga Galiatsatou" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Kantada Night — Svoronata", "startDate": "2026-07-04T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Svoronata Cultural Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Leivatho", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "A traditional serenade night with the Leivatho singers under maestro Vassilis Kalogiras. Riganada will be served.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Cultural Association \"Agia Pelagia\" — Municipality of Argostoli" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Festival of Saint Eleftherios on Mount Aenos", "startDate": "2026-07-04T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Mount Aenos", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Omala", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Traditional festival with food, drink, wine and music.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Valsamata Cultural Association \"O Valsamos\"" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Summer Cinema — Children's Film at Mantzavinata", "startDate": "2026-07-04T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Mantzavinata", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Paliki", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "The Municipality of Lixouri launches its summer cinema with a children's film screening at the \"Kounopetra\" Cultural Association.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Lixouri" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Painting Exhibition by Giovanni D'Allessandro", "startDate": "2026-07-05T17:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Kephalos Theatre — Evangelatos Hall", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "The Greek-Italian association \"Mediterraneo\" presents a painting exhibition by Italian artist Giovanni D'Allessandro. Until 11/7. Open 20:00–23:00.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Mediterraneo & Municipality of Argostoli" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Dance Performance — Choropoula", "startDate": "2026-07-05T18:30:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Ionian Aquarium", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "\"With dance and a hug, we break the silence against Violence and Racism.\" Dance performance by the Choropoula Cultural Association.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Choropoula Cultural Association" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Melodic Stroll — Sami Mixed Choir", "startDate": "2026-07-06T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Sami", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Sami", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "A melodic evening stroll in Sami with the Sami Municipality Mixed Choir.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Sami" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Book Presentation — Kostas Krommydas", "startDate": "2026-07-07T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "John Kennedy Pedestrian Street", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Happy House Bookstore hosts author Kostas Krommydas for the presentation of his book \"You Are My Harbor.\"", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Happy House Bookstore" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Children's Theatre: Masha and the Bear", "startDate": "2026-07-08T17:30:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Xenia outdoor venue", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Children's theatre \"Masha and the Bear — A Big Party\", directed by Tamilla Kulieva. A magical show full of music, laughter, song and acrobatics.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Argostoli" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Traditional Dance Festival \"O Aigialos eis ton Gialo tis Sami\"", "startDate": "2026-07-08T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Sami — Central Square", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Sami", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "A two-day traditional dance festival by the \"O Aigialos\" cultural association in Sami's central square (8 & 9 July).", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "\"O Aigialos\" Association, Municipality of Sami, Regional Unit" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Traditional Dance Festival — Day 2", "startDate": "2026-07-09T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Sami — Central Square", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Sami", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Second day of the traditional dance festival in Sami's central square.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "\"O Aigialos\" Association & Municipality of Sami" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Jason and the Argonauts — Children's Stage by P. Helis", "startDate": "2026-07-09T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Kephalos Municipal Theatre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "A children's play by Panagiotis Helis's theatre group — a magical journey through Greek mythology with music from Pontus.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "\"To Rifortso\" & Municipality of Argostoli" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "My Friend Dostoevsky", "startDate": "2026-07-09T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Courtyard of the Music Junior High School (VES)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Theatrical performance by Dimitra Papadopoulou based on Dostoevsky's \"The Dream of a Ridiculous Man\", with Pavlos Loutsidis.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Lixouri" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Book Presentation — Lena Manta", "startDate": "2026-07-09T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "John Kennedy Pedestrian Street", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Happy House Bookstore hosts author Lena Manta for the presentation of her book \"Eleni Darzenta.\"", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Happy House Bookstore" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Litany of the Holy Icons of Agia Eufimia", "startDate": "2026-07-11T17:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Agia Eufimia", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Pylaros", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Procession of the holy icon of Agia Eufimia accompanied by the Sami Philharmonic \"Themis Amoiridis\".", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Sami" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats", "startDate": "2026-07-11T17:30:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Xenia outdoor venue", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "The beloved fairy tale comes alive with a fresh, comic touch full of music and theatrical play.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Yiannis Christopoulos Theatre Productions" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Agia Efimia Village Festival", "startDate": "2026-07-11T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Agia Efimia", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Pylaros", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Traditional village festival.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Pylaros Cultural Association" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Summer Sunday at Kaminarata", "startDate": "2026-07-12T16:30:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Former Primary School of Kaminarata", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Paliki", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "The girls of the \"Aetos\" Cultural Association welcome children to the first Summer Sunday full of magic, dance, painting, stories and games.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Kaminarata Cultural Association \"Aetos\"" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "11th Laskarateios Night Race", "startDate": "2026-07-12T17:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Lixouri Central Square", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "The Municipality of Lixouri, with the support of the Region of Ionian Islands and local bodies, organizes the 11th Laskarateios Night Race.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Lixouri" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "8th Traditional Dance Night — Faraklata", "startDate": "2026-07-12T17:30:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Faraklata — Cultural Centre \"Panait Istrati\"", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "An evening of traditional dance with groups from Kefalonia and beyond.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Cultural Association \"Panait Istrati\" — Municipality & Regional Unit" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Karagiozis and the Hotel Ghost — Shadow Theatre", "startDate": "2026-07-12T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Xenia outdoor venue", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Shadow theatre by Vangelis Stathatos in collaboration with the Black Theatre of Patras. A hilarious family show.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Vangelis Stathatos Shadow Theatre" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Symposium on Vikentios Damodos", "startDate": "2026-07-13T17:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Holy Monastery of Agios Spyridonas, Platy Gialos", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Paliki", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "The Society for the Study of Vikentios Damodos' Works, supported by the Municipality of Lixouri, hosts a symposium with speakers Dimitrios Metallinos and Gerasimos Sot. Galanos.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Society for the Study of Vikentios Damodos' Works" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Serenade Stroll — Municipal Men's Choir", "startDate": "2026-07-13T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Lixouri Town Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Traditional serenade stroll by the Municipal Men's Choir. Conductor: Angelos Mourelatos (guitar), Grigoris Vlachoulis (accordion).", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Lixouri" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "MICKY's Gang and the Song of Joy", "startDate": "2026-07-15T17:45:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Courtyard of the Music Junior High School (VES)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Children's theatrical production by Giota Tzouani's Children's Stage, following sold-out performances at Avlaia Theatre.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Giota Tzouani Children's Stage" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Crete Municipal Theatre: Romeo and Juliet by Bost", "startDate": "2026-07-15T18:15:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Xenia outdoor venue", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "The summer tragedy that will have you crying with laughter. Directed by Nikorestis Haniotakis, starring Iro Mane, Akis Sakellariou, Spyros Bimbilas and more.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Crete Municipal Theatre / GR Entertainment World" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Festival of Saint Marina — Vlachata", "startDate": "2026-07-17T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Vlachata Main Square", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Leivatho", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "A village festival with live music, food, drink and dancing with the \"Ainos\" dance group.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Church council, \"Ainos\" Association & Municipality of Argostoli" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Didagala Village Festival", "startDate": "2026-07-17T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Didagala", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Pylaros", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Traditional village festival.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Culture & Development Association \"Myrtos\"" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Sardine Festival — Poros", "startDate": "2026-07-18T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Poros — Central square", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Eleios–Pronnoi", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Plenty of sardines, Cretan, island and laiko music with the Lefteris Mathioudakis ensemble.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Argostoli, Poros Community, \"O Pronisos\"" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Children's film \"10 Lives\"", "startDate": "2026-07-18T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Atheras, main square", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Paliki", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Screening of 10 Lives (dubbed in Greek), in collaboration with the Atheras Cultural Association.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "ANAKARA Association & Atheras Cultural Association" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "The Fish-Frightener — Crete Puppet Theatre", "startDate": "2026-07-18T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Courtyard of the Music Junior High School (VES)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Crete Puppet Theatre presents \"The Fish-Frightener\", a show about democracy, cooperation and solidarity.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Crete Puppet Theatre" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Book Presentation — Spyros Petroulakis \"O Katharmos\"", "startDate": "2026-07-18T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "John Kennedy Pedestrian Street", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Happy House Bookstore hosts author Spyros Petroulakis for the presentation of his book \"O Katharmos\".", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Happy House Bookstore" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Musical Evening — Lixouri Philharmonic", "startDate": "2026-07-18T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Lixouri Beach", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "The Lixouri Philharmonic School presents a rich repertoire of beloved works on Lixouri beach.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Lixouri Philharmonic School" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Iakovateios Cultural Weekend — Day 1", "startDate": "2026-07-18T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Iakovateios Library Courtyard (Museum)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Opening of Group Painting Exhibition, lecture \"Culture in the Age of AI\" by Agis Konidaris, musical journey by the Argostoli Women's Choir, book bazaar.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Friends of Iakovateios Library" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "ITF World Masters Tennis Tour MT100 — Kefalonia", "startDate": "2026-07-19T14:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "DAK Argostoli Tennis Courts", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "International tennis tournament from 19–25 July 2026 at the Argostoli sports centre tennis courts. Daily play from 17:00.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "KOA, Municipality, Region of Ionian Islands, EFOA" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Crete Meets Kefalonia — Kerameies", "startDate": "2026-07-19T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Kerameies — School courtyard", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Leivatho", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "A musical night of Cretan and traditional sounds with the Lefteris Mathioudakis ensemble.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Kerameies Community, \"Fokata\" Association, Municipality" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Children's Show: The Little Brave Ones — \"Tales from the Telephone\"", "startDate": "2026-07-19T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Sami — Primary School", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Sami", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "The Sami theatre workshop children's group presents Gianni Rodari's \"Telephone Tales\", directed by Julia Doriza.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Sami" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Iakovateios Cultural Weekend — Day 2", "startDate": "2026-07-19T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Iakovateios Library Courtyard (Museum)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Second day of the group painting exhibition, lecture \"From the Roots to the New Wave\" on Markopoulos and Savvopoulos, tribute concert by the Lixouri Women's Choir.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Friends of Iakovateios Library" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "\"Saminand\" — Local Products & Crafts Exhibition (Sami)", "startDate": "2026-07-20T15:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Sami — Sailing Club", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Sami", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Exhibition of local products and crafts at the Sami Sailing Club. On 21/7, book presentation by Yannis Kosmatos.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Sami" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Weaving Exhibition", "startDate": "2026-07-20T15:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2026-07-21T20:30:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Sami Nautical Sports Club", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Sami", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Presentation of the ANAKARA weaving workshop, as part of the Local Products and Crafts Exhibition organised by the Municipality of Sami.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "ANAKARA Association" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "The Wizard of Oz", "startDate": "2026-07-20T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Courtyard of the Music Junior High School (VES)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "DUENDE Theatre presents the beloved fairy tale in a new spectacular staging, directed by Haris Romas.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "DUENDE Theatre" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Serenade Stroll — Havdata", "startDate": "2026-07-20T18:15:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Havdata", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Paliki", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "The Lixouri Municipal serenade stroll visits Billy's spot in Havdata.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Lixouri" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Medea by Bost — Kefalonia Contemporary Theatre Workshop", "startDate": "2026-07-20T18:30:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Kephalos Municipal Theatre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Argostoli", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Bost's comedy directed by Panos Vardakos — one of the finest comic adaptations of Euripides's tragedy.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Kefalonia Contemporary Theatre Workshop" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Inspector Drake and the Black Widow", "startDate": "2026-07-21T18:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Courtyard of the Music Junior High School (VES)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Comic play by David Tristram premiering in Greek, directed by Vasilis Thomopoulos. Cast: Marios Athanasiou, Valeria Kouroupi, Spyros Poulis, Alexandros Saouk.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Municipality of Lixouri" } }, { "@type": "Event", "name": "Cultural Evening \"The Monuments of Paliki\"", "startDate": "2026-07-22T17:00:00+00:00", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Iakovateios Library Courtyard (Museum)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Lixouri", "addressRegion": "Kefalonia", "addressCountry": "GR" } }, "description": "Cultural evening organised by \"O Palios\" Cultural Association in cooperation with the Ephorate of Antiquities and the Iakovateios Library.", "organizer": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "\"O Palios\" Cultural Association" } } ] } ] --- [Articles](/articles)[Events](/events)[The Globe](/about)[Shop](/shop) [ # The Kefalonian Globe Your trusted source for the culture and tradition of Kefalonia ](/) [](/contact)ΕΛ [All Articles](/articles)| [Society](/articles?category=society)[Local](/articles?category=local)[News](/articles?category=news)[Life on the Island](/articles?category=life-on-the-island)[History](/articles?category=history)[Culture](/articles?category=culture)[Opinion](/articles?category=opinion)[Ecology](/articles?category=ecology) ![Kefalonia events guide — panigiria, festivals and cultural happenings](/images/events-hero.jpg) Ionian Calendar # Events Guide Discover the cultural heartbeat of Kefalonia. From local panigiria to international festivals, explore our year-round island life. [Submit](/events/submit) All areasArgostoliLixouriSamiPylarosErisosEleios–PronnoiOmalaLeivathoPalikiIthacaAll categoriesMusicFestivalTheatreDanceExhibitionTraditionalSportsKidsCinemaTalk / Presentation Month ### September2026 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Index - July 78 - August 98 - September 32 Month programme ## September2026 **32** events 05 Saturday September · 2026 · 1 event Cinema Lixouri Free Entry 21:00 · Courtyard of the Music Junior High School (VES) #### Summer Cinema for Adults — Lixouri Finale Summer cinema returns to Lixouri wrapping up the season. Film for audiences aged 18+. Org. Municipality of Lixouri 06 Sunday September · 2026 · 1 event Sports Eleios–Pronnoi Free Entry 11:00 · Skala – Poros #### 34th Telemachios — Skala–Poros Road Race 12 km road race. Start at Skala main square, finish at Poros main square. Org. Region of Kefalonia, Municipality of Argostoli, AO Pronnoi 07 Monday September · 2026 · 6 events Traditional Lixouri Free Entry 21:00 · Lixouri Town Center #### Serenade Stroll — September Traditional serenade stroll by the Municipal Men's Choir. Org. Municipality of Lixouri Traditional Argostoli Free Entry 19:30 · Rakantzis Chapel, Argostoli #### Great Vespers — Nativity of the Theotokos, Rakantzis Great Vespers for the Nativity of the Theotokos at the Rakantzis Chapel. Traditional Argostoli Free Entry 19:30 · Minies #### Vespers & treats — Minies Vespers at the church of Panagia Maganas in Minies, followed by traditional treats. Org. Cultural Association of Minies Festival Argostoli Free Entry 20:00 · Dilinata #### Panagia Lamia Festival — Dilinata Vespers followed by traditional village festival. Festival Eleios–Pronnoi Free Entry 20:00 · Atros, Poros #### Dormition of the Theotokos Festival — Atros Pilgrimage festival at the Atros monastery with traditional treats. Festival Eleios–Pronnoi Free Entry 20:00 · Kornelo #### Dormition of the Theotokos Festival — Kornelo Pilgrimage festival with traditional treats and live music. 08 Tuesday September · 2026 · 4 events Traditional Argostoli Free Entry 07:30 · Rakantzis Chapel, Argostoli #### Matins & Divine Liturgy — Nativity of the Theotokos, Rakantzis Matins and Divine Liturgy for the Nativity of the Theotokos at the Rakantzis Chapel. Traditional Argostoli Free Entry 08:00 · Minies #### Divine Liturgy of the Nativity of the Theotokos — Minies Divine Liturgy at Panagia Maganas in Minies, followed by traditional treats. Org. Cultural Association of Minies Traditional Erisos Free Entry 20:00 · Erisos — Paliokerso Monastery #### Feast Day Liturgy — Paliokerso Monastery Feast day liturgy with procession and monastic hospitality. Org. Paliokerso Monastery Festival Pylaros Free Entry 21:00 · Makryotika #### Makryotika Village Festival Traditional village festival. Org. Pylaros Cultural Association 11 Friday September · 2026 · 1 event Festival Argostoli Free Entry 19:00 · Thalassomylos, Argostoli #### 3rd Kefalonia Festival of Social Solidarity Social solidarity festival at Thalassomylos, organised by the Argostoli Community Centre with the Roma Branch. Org. Argostoli Community Centre 12 Saturday September · 2026 · 4 events Sports Omala Free Entry 19:30 · Old Valsamata #### 1st Historic Race "The 12 Vortes" — Day 1 Historic tribute screening, traditional dances by "O Valsamos" and authentic Kefalonian treats. Org. Municipality of Argostoli, "O Valsamos" Dance Association Talk / Presentation Argostoli Free Entry 20:00 · "A. & S. Evangelatou" Hall, Kefalos Theatre #### Book Presentation — Manolis Anagnostakis Dr Konstantinos P. Athanassatos presents the life and work of poet Manolis Anagnostakis. Theatre Argostoli 21:00 · Kefalos Municipal Theatre, Argostoli #### "Melted Butter" — MONKS Theatre Company MONKS Theatre Company presents "Melted Butter" by Sakis Serefas. Directed by Giorgos Michalakos. Cinema Leivatho Free Entry 21:00 · Svoronata #### Greek Cinema — The Golden Age Historical retrospective and film screening at the Svoronata Cultural Centre. Org. "Agia Pelagia" Association & Municipality of Argostoli 13 Sunday September · 2026 · 2 events Sports Omala Free Entry 09:00 · Old Valsamata #### 1st Historic Race "The 12 Vortes" — Day 2 09:00 children & accessible races. 10:00 10 km race starting and finishing at the Holy Church of the Archangels. Org. Municipality of Argostoli, "O Valsamos" Dance Association Theatre Argostoli 21:00 · Kefalos Municipal Theatre, Argostoli #### "Melted Butter" — Second Performance Second performance by MONKS Theatre Company at the Kefalos Theatre. 18 Friday September · 2026 · 1 event Music Argostoli Free Entry 20:30 · D. Lavragas Hall, Kefalos Theatre #### 42nd Choral Meeting — Day 1 42nd Choral Meeting organised by the Argostoli Choir & Mandolin Orchestra at the Lavragas Hall. Org. Argostoli Choir & Mandolin Orchestra 19 Saturday September · 2026 · 3 events Exhibition Argostoli Free Entry 10:00 · Kefalonia Botanic Garden #### Seed & Biodiversity Festival — Day 1 Talks, workshops for kids and teens, and a rare-plants photo exhibition at the Kefalonia Botanic Garden. Org. Kefalonia Botanic Garden Talk / Presentation Leivatho Free Entry 20:00 · Karavados Community Hall #### Philosophy for All — The Cosmological Period Dr Athanassatos presents the Cosmological Period of Ancient Greek Philosophy at the Karavados community hall. Music Argostoli Free Entry 20:30 · D. Lavragas Hall, Kefalos Theatre #### 42nd Choral Meeting — Day 2 Second night of the 42nd Choral Meeting at the Lavragas Hall. Org. Argostoli Choir & Mandolin Orchestra 20 Sunday September · 2026 · 1 event Exhibition Argostoli Free Entry 10:00 · Kefalonia Botanic Garden #### Seed & Biodiversity Festival — Day 2 Second day of talks, workshops and the rare-plants photo exhibition. Org. Kefalonia Botanic Garden 24 Thursday September · 2026 · 1 event Traditional Argostoli Free Entry 19:00 · De Bosset Bridge → Agios Spyridon, Argostoli #### Panagia Drapaniotissa — Procession of the Holy Icon Feast of Panagia Drapaniotissa, patron of Argostoli. Great Vespers and procession of the icon across the De Bosset Bridge to Agios Spyridon church. 25 Friday September · 2026 · 2 events Traditional Leivatho Free Entry 19:30 · St John the Theologian, Sarlata #### Feast of St John the Theologian — Sarlata Feast of St John the Theologian at the parish church of Sarlata. Theatre Argostoli 21:00 · Kefalos Municipal Theatre, Argostoli #### Stand-up Comedy — Chrysa Katsarini Stand-up comedy show with Chrysa Katsarini at the Kefalos Municipal Theatre. Presale €12 / Door €15 26 Saturday September · 2026 · 1 event Talk / Presentation Argostoli Free Entry 20:00 · "A. & S. Evangelatou" Hall, Kefalos Theatre #### Four-Book Presentation — K. P. Athanassatos Dr Athanassatos presents four books on Greek poetry, Anne Applebaum's "Red Famine", Lianos's "Future of Capitalism" and a study on humanitarian intervention. 27 Sunday September · 2026 · 3 events Sports Erisos Free Entry 09:00 · Pyrgi — Charaki Square #### Ainos Mountain Marathon — Pyrgi Mountain race on Mt. Ainos, organised for the 6th year by cultural association "To Pyrgi" with support from the Region of the Ionian Islands, Municipality of Sami and others. Org. Cultural Association "To Pyrgi" Sports Lixouri Free Entry 10:00 · Lixouri Central Square #### 24th Volunteer Blood Donation Torch Relay Fokata together with the Municipalities of Argostoli and Lixouri organise the 24th Volunteer Blood Donation Torch Relay. Departure for Argostoli at 11:00. Org. Fokata / Municipalities of Argostoli & Lixouri Music Argostoli Free Entry 20:00 · D. Lavragas Hall, Kefalos Theatre #### "My Greece" — Music & Poetry by Gerasimos Tzivras Audiovisual presentation of Gerasimos Tzivras's poetry set to music. Introduced by Lila Kappatou. 30 Wednesday September · 2026 · 1 event Dance Argostoli Free Entry 20:00 · D. Lavragas Hall, Kefalos Theatre #### Friendship Dance Night — Serbia & Pronisos Friendship dance night with the Abrasevic ensemble from Serbia and the "Pronisos" cultural association — traditional dances and music from Greece and Serbia. Org. Municipality of Argostoli Contribute ## Organizing something? 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