Events Guide

01

Wednesday

July · 2026 · 3 events

DanceArgostoliFree Entry

19:30 · Kephalos Municipal Theatre

Bon Voyage — Annual Show by PIROUETTE Dance Studio

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.

Org. PIROUETTE Dance Studio

FestivalLeivathoFree Entry

21:00 · Lourdata, former primary school

Festival of Panagia Diotissa — Lourdata

Traditional village festival with food, drink and live music at the former primary school of Lourdata.

Org. Lourdata Cultural Association "O Platanos" & Municipality of Argostoli

TraditionalOmalaFree Entry

21:00 · Road to the plane tree

Musical Walk with Serenades — Omala

A musical walk accompanied by traditional instruments and a group of singers, for an authentic Ionian musical experience.

Org. Municipality of Argostoli & local cultural associations

02

Thursday

July · 2026 · 2 events

MusicArgostoli

19:00 (doors) · Xenia outdoor venue

SASKE Live Kefalonia

Saske returns with a full band and guest appearances, just before the release of Saskepticism Vol. 3. Doors open: 19:00.

Early Birds €15 / Presale €18 / Door €25

MusicArgostoliFree Entry

21:30 · Courthouse → Kampana Square

Argostoli Men's Choir — Musical Walk

Serenades by the Argostoli Men's Choir, from the Courthouse to Kampana Square.

Org. Municipality of Argostoli

03

Friday

July · 2026 · 1 event

TraditionalArgostoliFree Entry

21:00 · Thalassomylos

Riganada & Kantada — Thalassomylos

A musical evening combining gastronomy with music — traditional riganada and Kefalonian serenades, conducted by maestro Vassilis Kalogiras.

Org. Cultural Association "To Rifortso" & Municipality of Argostoli

04

Saturday

July · 2026 · 4 events

DanceArgostoli

17:00 / 20:30 · Kephalos Municipal Theatre

International Choreographic Dance Competition — Kefalonia Open

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.

Org. Art and Style Dance School — Olga Galiatsatou

MusicLeivathoFree Entry

21:00 · Svoronata Cultural Centre

Kantada Night — Svoronata

A traditional serenade night with the Leivatho singers under maestro Vassilis Kalogiras. Riganada will be served.

Org. Cultural Association "Agia Pelagia" — Municipality of Argostoli

FestivalOmala

21:00 · Mount Aenos

Festival of Saint Eleftherios on Mount Aenos

Traditional festival with food, drink, wine and music.

Org. Valsamata Cultural Association "O Valsamos"

CinemaPalikiFree Entry

21:00 · Mantzavinata

Summer Cinema — Children's Film at Mantzavinata

The Municipality of Lixouri launches its summer cinema with a children's film screening at the "Kounopetra" Cultural Association.

Org. Municipality of Lixouri

05

Sunday

July · 2026 · 2 events

ExhibitionArgostoliFree Entry

20:00–23:00 · Kephalos Theatre — Evangelatos Hall

Painting Exhibition by Giovanni D'Allessandro

The Greek-Italian association "Mediterraneo" presents a painting exhibition by Italian artist Giovanni D'Allessandro. Until 11/7. Open 20:00–23:00.

Org. Mediterraneo & Municipality of Argostoli

DanceLixouriFree Entry

21:30 · Ionian Aquarium

Dance Performance — Choropoula

"With dance and a hug, we break the silence against Violence and Racism." Dance performance by the Choropoula Cultural Association.

Org. Choropoula Cultural Association

06

Monday

July · 2026 · 1 event

MusicSamiFree Entry

21:00 · Sami

Melodic Stroll — Sami Mixed Choir

A melodic evening stroll in Sami with the Sami Municipality Mixed Choir.

Org. Municipality of Sami

07

Tuesday

July · 2026 · 1 event

Talk / PresentationLixouriFree Entry

21:00 · John Kennedy Pedestrian Street

Book Presentation — Kostas Krommydas

Happy House Bookstore hosts author Kostas Krommydas for the presentation of his book "You Are My Harbor."

Org. Happy House Bookstore

08

Wednesday

July · 2026 · 2 events

KidsArgostoli

20:30 · Xenia outdoor venue

Children's Theatre: Masha and the Bear

Children's theatre "Masha and the Bear — A Big Party", directed by Tamilla Kulieva. A magical show full of music, laughter, song and acrobatics.

Org. Municipality of Argostoli

DanceSamiFree Entry

21:00 · Sami — Central Square

Traditional Dance Festival "O Aigialos eis ton Gialo tis Sami"

A two-day traditional dance festival by the "O Aigialos" cultural association in Sami's central square (8 & 9 July).

Org. "O Aigialos" Association, Municipality of Sami, Regional Unit

09

Thursday

July · 2026 · 4 events

DanceSamiFree Entry

21:00 · Sami — Central Square

Traditional Dance Festival — Day 2

Second day of the traditional dance festival in Sami's central square.

Org. "O Aigialos" Association & Municipality of Sami

KidsArgostoliFree Entry

21:00 · Kephalos Municipal Theatre

Jason and the Argonauts — Children's Stage by P. Helis

A children's play by Panagiotis Helis's theatre group — a magical journey through Greek mythology with music from Pontus.

Org. "To Rifortso" & Municipality of Argostoli

TheatreLixouri

21:00 · Courtyard of the Music Junior High School (VES)

My Friend Dostoevsky

Theatrical performance by Dimitra Papadopoulou based on Dostoevsky's "The Dream of a Ridiculous Man", with Pavlos Loutsidis.

Org. Municipality of LixouriPresale €13 / At the door €15

Talk / PresentationLixouriFree Entry

21:00 · John Kennedy Pedestrian Street

Book Presentation — Lena Manta

Happy House Bookstore hosts author Lena Manta for the presentation of her book "Eleni Darzenta."

Org. Happy House Bookstore

11

Saturday

July · 2026 · 3 events

TraditionalPylarosFree Entry

20:00 · Agia Eufimia

Litany of the Holy Icons of Agia Eufimia

Procession of the holy icon of Agia Eufimia accompanied by the Sami Philharmonic "Themis Amoiridis".

Org. Municipality of Sami

KidsArgostoli

20:30 · Xenia outdoor venue

The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats

The beloved fairy tale comes alive with a fresh, comic touch full of music and theatrical play.

Org. Yiannis Christopoulos Theatre Productions

FestivalPylarosFree Entry

21:00 · Agia Efimia

Agia Efimia Village Festival

Traditional village festival.

Org. Pylaros Cultural Association

12

Sunday

July · 2026 · 4 events

KidsPalikiFree Entry

19:30 · Former Primary School of Kaminarata

Summer Sunday at Kaminarata

The girls of the "Aetos" Cultural Association welcome children to the first Summer Sunday full of magic, dance, painting, stories and games.

Org. Kaminarata Cultural Association "Aetos"

SportsLixouri

20:00 · Lixouri Central Square

11th Laskarateios Night Race

The Municipality of Lixouri, with the support of the Region of Ionian Islands and local bodies, organizes the 11th Laskarateios Night Race.

Org. Municipality of Lixouri

TraditionalArgostoli

20:30 · Faraklata — Cultural Centre "Panait Istrati"

8th Traditional Dance Night — Faraklata

An evening of traditional dance with groups from Kefalonia and beyond.

Org. Cultural Association "Panait Istrati" — Municipality & Regional Unit

KidsArgostoli

21:00 · Xenia outdoor venue

Karagiozis and the Hotel Ghost — Shadow Theatre

Shadow theatre by Vangelis Stathatos in collaboration with the Black Theatre of Patras. A hilarious family show.

Org. Vangelis Stathatos Shadow Theatre

13

Monday

July · 2026 · 2 events

Talk / PresentationPalikiFree Entry

20:00 · Holy Monastery of Agios Spyridonas, Platy Gialos

Symposium on Vikentios Damodos

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.

Org. Society for the Study of Vikentios Damodos' Works

TraditionalLixouriFree Entry

21:00 · Lixouri Town Center

Serenade Stroll — Municipal Men's Choir

Traditional serenade stroll by the Municipal Men's Choir. Conductor: Angelos Mourelatos (guitar), Grigoris Vlachoulis (accordion).

Org. Municipality of Lixouri

15

Wednesday

July · 2026 · 2 events

KidsLixouri

20:45 · Courtyard of the Music Junior High School (VES)

MICKY's Gang and the Song of Joy

Children's theatrical production by Giota Tzouani's Children's Stage, following sold-out performances at Avlaia Theatre.

Org. Giota Tzouani Children's StageGeneral Admission €10

TheatreArgostoli

21:15 · Xenia outdoor venue

Crete Municipal Theatre: Romeo and Juliet by Bost

The summer tragedy that will have you crying with laughter. Directed by Nikorestis Haniotakis, starring Iro Mane, Akis Sakellariou, Spyros Bimbilas and more.

Org. Crete Municipal Theatre / GR Entertainment World

17

Friday

July · 2026 · 2 events

FestivalLeivathoFree Entry

21:00 · Vlachata Main Square

Festival of Saint Marina — Vlachata

A village festival with live music, food, drink and dancing with the "Ainos" dance group.

Org. Church council, "Ainos" Association & Municipality of Argostoli

FestivalPylarosFree Entry

21:00 · Didagala

Didagala Village Festival

Traditional village festival.

Org. Culture & Development Association "Myrtos"

18

Saturday

July · 2026 · 6 events

FestivalEleios–PronnoiFree Entry

21:00 · Poros — Central square

Sardine Festival — Poros

Plenty of sardines, Cretan, island and laiko music with the Lefteris Mathioudakis ensemble.

Org. Municipality of Argostoli, Poros Community, "O Pronisos"

CinemaPalikiFree Entry

21:00 · Atheras, main square

Children's film "10 Lives"

Screening of 10 Lives (dubbed in Greek), in collaboration with the Atheras Cultural Association.

Org. ANAKARA Association & Atheras Cultural Association

KidsLixouri

21:00 · Courtyard of the Music Junior High School (VES)

The Fish-Frightener — Crete Puppet Theatre

Crete Puppet Theatre presents "The Fish-Frightener", a show about democracy, cooperation and solidarity.

Org. Crete Puppet TheatreGeneral Admission €8

Talk / PresentationLixouriFree Entry

21:00 · John Kennedy Pedestrian Street

Book Presentation — Spyros Petroulakis "O Katharmos"

Happy House Bookstore hosts author Spyros Petroulakis for the presentation of his book "O Katharmos".

Org. Happy House Bookstore

MusicLixouriFree Entry

21:00 · Lixouri Beach

Musical Evening — Lixouri Philharmonic

The Lixouri Philharmonic School presents a rich repertoire of beloved works on Lixouri beach.

Org. Lixouri Philharmonic School

ExhibitionLixouriFree Entry

21:00 · Iakovateios Library Courtyard (Museum)

Iakovateios Cultural Weekend — Day 1

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.

Org. Friends of Iakovateios Library

19

Sunday

July · 2026 · 4 events

SportsArgostoli

17:00 · DAK Argostoli Tennis Courts

ITF World Masters Tennis Tour MT100 — Kefalonia

International tennis tournament from 19–25 July 2026 at the Argostoli sports centre tennis courts. Daily play from 17:00.

Org. KOA, Municipality, Region of Ionian Islands, EFOA

TraditionalLeivatho

21:00 · Kerameies — School courtyard

Crete Meets Kefalonia — Kerameies

A musical night of Cretan and traditional sounds with the Lefteris Mathioudakis ensemble.

Org. Kerameies Community, "Fokata" Association, Municipality

KidsSami

21:00 · Sami — Primary School

Children's Show: The Little Brave Ones — "Tales from the Telephone"

The Sami theatre workshop children's group presents Gianni Rodari's "Telephone Tales", directed by Julia Doriza.

Org. Municipality of Sami

ExhibitionLixouriFree Entry

21:00 · Iakovateios Library Courtyard (Museum)

Iakovateios Cultural Weekend — Day 2

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.

Org. Friends of Iakovateios Library

20

Monday

July · 2026 · 5 events

ExhibitionSamiFree Entry

18:00–23:30 · Sami — Sailing Club

"Saminand" — Local Products & Crafts Exhibition (Sami)

Exhibition of local products and crafts at the Sami Sailing Club. On 21/7, book presentation by Yannis Kosmatos.

Org. Municipality of Sami

ExhibitionSamiFree Entry

18:00–23:30 · Sami Nautical Sports Club

Weaving Exhibition

Presentation of the ANAKARA weaving workshop, as part of the Local Products and Crafts Exhibition organised by the Municipality of Sami.

Org. ANAKARA Association

KidsLixouri

21:00 · Courtyard of the Music Junior High School (VES)

The Wizard of Oz

DUENDE Theatre presents the beloved fairy tale in a new spectacular staging, directed by Haris Romas.

Org. DUENDE TheatrePresale €10 / At the door €12

TraditionalPalikiFree Entry

21:15 · Havdata

Serenade Stroll — Havdata

The Lixouri Municipal serenade stroll visits Billy's spot in Havdata.

Org. Municipality of Lixouri

TheatreArgostoli

21:30 · Kephalos Municipal Theatre

Medea by Bost — Kefalonia Contemporary Theatre Workshop

Bost's comedy directed by Panos Vardakos — one of the finest comic adaptations of Euripides's tragedy.

Org. Kefalonia Contemporary Theatre WorkshopTicket €10 / Children €5

21

Tuesday

July · 2026 · 1 event

TheatreLixouri

21:00 · Courtyard of the Music Junior High School (VES)

Inspector Drake and the Black Widow

Comic play by David Tristram premiering in Greek, directed by Vasilis Thomopoulos. Cast: Marios Athanasiou, Valeria Kouroupi, Spyros Poulis, Alexandros Saouk.

Org. Municipality of LixouriGeneral €20 / Reduced-Presale €17

22

Wednesday

July · 2026 · 3 events

Talk / PresentationLixouriFree Entry

20:00 · Iakovateios Library Courtyard (Museum)

Cultural Evening "The Monuments of Paliki"

Cultural evening organised by "O Palios" Cultural Association in cooperation with the Ephorate of Antiquities and the Iakovateios Library.

Org. "O Palios" Cultural Association

MusicArgostoliFree Entry

21:00 · Napier Garden

Ionian Harmonies — Choral Evening

The Argostoli Women's Choir and the Leivatho Choir present an evening of Ionian harmonies.

Org. Municipality of Argostoli

MusicSami

21:00 · Karavomylos Forest

Tribute to Rebetiko Song — Karavomylos Forest

A musical evening dedicated to rebetiko song with Dionysis Yaris and the Yarel group.

Org. Municipality of Sami

23

Thursday

July · 2026 · 2 events

Talk / PresentationSamiFree Entry

20:30 · Sami — Primary School

Book Presentation — Grigoris Kangelaris

Book presentation by author Grigoris Kangelaris.

Org. Municipality of Sami

KidsLixouri

21:00 · Courtyard of the Music Junior High School (VES)

Aladdin in the Cave of Wonders

Aris Armaou Children's Stage / Art Muppets Production. New spectacular theatrical performance.

Org. Art Muppets ProductionPresale €10 / At the door €12

24

Friday

July · 2026 · 3 events

MusicArgostoliFree Entry

21:00 · Thalassomylos

Sea Side Rock Festival 2026 — Night 1

Rock music nights at Thalassomylos. Concert with GARLIC BONGS, GEN Z the band, DAIMONIOI ASYRMATISTES.

Org. Municipality of Argostoli

CinemaSamiFree Entry

21:00 · Sami — Primary School

French Film Screening (Greek Subtitles)

Organised by the Municipality of Sami, the French Institute and the Honorary French Consul.

Org. Municipality of Sami & French Institute

TraditionalPalikiFree Entry

21:30 · Agia Thekli Gymnasium Courtyard

Meat Pie Festival — Agia Thekli

The Agia Thekli Cultural Association invites you to the traditional Meat Pie Festival with live music and dancing.

Org. Agia Thekli Cultural Association

25

Saturday

July · 2026 · 5 events

KidsLixouriFree Entry

19:30 · Lixouri Central Square

Recycling Event — IRIS KDAP

The children of IRIS KDAP invite everyone to a fun educational event about recycling.

Org. IRIS KDAP

MusicArgostoliFree Entry

21:00 · Thalassomylos

Sea Side Rock Festival 2026 — Ypogeia Revmata

Concert with Ypogeia Revmata — three experienced musicians, a legendary voice, a distinctive sound. Support: BLUES TRIO.

Org. Municipality of Argostoli

FestivalOmala

21:00 · Fragata

Kefalonian Glenti — Fragata

Held since 1996 to celebrate Kefalonian gastronomy. Traditional meat pie, live orchestra and dance groups.

Org. Fragata Cultural Association "O Mermigas"

KidsPylarosFree Entry

21:00 · Pylaros — Divarata Square

Karagiozis Shadow Theatre with Vangelis Stathatos — Divarata

Traditional shadow theatre on Divarata square.

Org. Municipality of Sami & local associations

CinemaLixouriFree Entry

21:00 · Maspali Hill

Summer Cinema for Adults — Maspali Hill

The Lixouri Municipal summer cinema with a screening for audiences aged 18+ on Maspali hill.

Org. Municipality of Lixouri

26

Sunday

July · 2026 · 5 events

MusicArgostoliFree Entry

21:00 · Philharmonic Open-air Theatre

Jazz Full Moon — EQUINOX Jazz Septet

A musical programme dedicated to July's brightest night, supported by the Kefalonia Philharmonic School.

Org. EQUINOX Jazz Septet & Kefalonia Philharmonic School

MusicErisos

21:00 · Erisos — Fiskardo (Skala)

Concert "Songs of the Sea" — Karagianni & Polymeropoulou

Concert "Songs of the Sea" with Irene Karagianni and Niki Polymeropoulou.

Org. Municipality of Sami

FestivalSamiFree Entry

21:00 · Tsakarisiano

Tsakarisiano Village Festival

Traditional village festival.

Org. Cultural Association "To Pyrgi"

CinemaPalikiFree Entry

21:00 · Kaminarata Primary School

Children's Summer Cinema — Kaminarata

Children's summer cinema night with free admission.

Org. Municipality of Lixouri / Aetos Association

TraditionalPalikiFree Entry

21:30 · Atheras Village Square

Feast of Saint Paraskevi — Atheras

The traditional feast of Saint Paraskevi in the village square with the Angelos Andreatos Band.

Org. Atheras Cultural Association

27

Monday

July · 2026 · 3 events

MusicErisosFree Entry

21:00 · Erisos — Assos / Fiskardo

Melodic Stroll — Spyros Bouroumpalis Ensemble

A melodic stroll in Fiskardo with the Spyros Bouroumpalis ensemble.

Org. Municipality of Sami

FestivalSamiFree Entry

21:00 · Poulata

Poulata Village Festival

Traditional village festival.

Org. Poulata Cultural Association "To Agalaki"

TraditionalLixouriFree Entry

21:00 · Lixouri Town Center

Serenade Stroll — Lixouri

Serenade stroll by the Municipal Men's Choir through the streets of Lixouri.

Org. Municipality of Lixouri

28

Tuesday

July · 2026 · 2 events

MusicErisos

21:00 · Fiskardo

Music Sail Festival — Classical Music in Fiskardo

A classical music event as part of the Music Sail Festival.

Org. Municipality of Sami / Music Sail Festival

TraditionalLixouriFree Entry

21:30 · Ionian Aquarium

Fisherman's Feast

The traditional Fisherman's Feast at the Ionian Aquarium with live music, grilled sardines and local wine.

Org. Municipality of Lixouri

29

Wednesday

July · 2026 · 2 events

KidsPalikiFree Entry

20:40 · Mantzavinata

Shadow Theatre with Alexandros Melissinos — Mantzavinata

Shadow theatre performance by Alexandros Melissinos in the courtyard of the local cultural association.

Org. Municipality of Lixouri / Kounopetra Association

MusicSami

21:00 · Sami Beach

Music Sail Festival — Sami Beach

A classical music event from the Music Sail Festival on Sami beach.

Org. Municipality of Sami / Music Sail Festival

30

Thursday

July · 2026 · 1 event

ExhibitionPylarosFree Entry

18:00–23:30 · Agia Eufimia Harbour

"Saminand" Exhibition — Agia Eufimia

Sami local products and crafts exhibition at Agia Eufimia harbour (30 & 31 July).

Org. Municipality of Sami

31

Friday

July · 2026 · 3 events

TraditionalErisos

21:00 · Erisos — Mesovounia Gymnasium

Event Dedicated to Amel — Erisos

An event with dance groups and live music at the Mesovounia Gymnasium.

Org. "Foros Erisou" Association & Regional Unit

TheatrePaliki

21:00 · Maspali hill, Lixouri

Theatre performance "Sons & Daughters"

The association's theatre group celebrates its 10th anniversary with Giannis Kalavrianos's play — a journey through memory and the timeless search for happiness.

Org. ANAKARA Association€5 (in support of the association)

CinemaPalikiFree Entry

21:00 · Havriata

Children's Summer Cinema — Havriata

Children's film screening at the Havriata Cultural Association.

Org. Municipality of Lixouri