Heraklion Festivals

Heraklion Festivals, Greece: Information about the Festivals of Heraklion, Crete Island

• On the 1st of July until the 15th of September the Heraklion Summer Festival is taking place during which various concerts, exhibitions, dance performances and theatrical plays are organised by the prefecture.

• During winter numerous cultural events are also organised by the Municipality of the town of Heraklion.

• During the month of May a three-day cultural event is organised in the village of Arkalochori (south-east of Heraklion Town) which also includes athletic contests.

• In the village of Archanes a Wine Festival is organised from the 10th until the 15th of August and various cultural events are taking place throughout the summer.

• In the beginning of August the Festival of the Expatriate is organised by the village of Kastelli (SE of Heraklion Town) during which traditional dances and songs take place.

• The celebration of Easter is worth-seeing in the village of Limenas during which the inhabitants are lightening fires and offering flowers to all the participants.

• In Heraklion Town, on the 25th of August, the celebration of the feast of Saint Titus, patron of the island, takes place.

• In the beginning of August a Wine Festival is organised in the village of Houmeri.

• In the village Arkalochori, on the 6th of August, the Transfiguration of the Christ is celebrated.

• In the village of Archanes a Wine Festival is organised from the 10th until the 15th of August along with other cultural events.

• In Mires (south of Heraklion Town) various cultural events are organised during the month of August.

• A traditional feast is held on the village square of Mochos (East of Heraklion Town) celebrating the Assumption of the Holy Virgin.

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