The people of Corfu have a deep religious tradition, with their most important celebrations closely linked to Christ, the Virgin Mary, the Holy Spirit, and the island’s protector, Saint Spyridon.
Summer in Corfu is filled with nights of music, endless joy, and dance, creating the unique Corfiot summer experience!
From May to September, the countryside and neighborhoods of Corfu become meeting points for locals and visitors, creating a lively atmosphere full of fun and tradition. In this article, we present to you the most characteristic traditional festivals and celebrations of the island.
Come and discover the events taking place in Corfu throughout the summer and experience the authentic Corfiot vibe up close. From major religious celebrations to local festivals, summer in Corfu is a celebration not to be missed!
Discover all the traditional festival and events and plan your visit to experience the best of Corfu.
May
May 8: Miracle of Kassopitra, Kassiopi
June
June 9: Celebration in Alykes Potamou, Petalia, Potamos
June 12: Celebration in Pelekas
June 23: Lampata in Mantouki
June 23-24: Lampatines of Saint John (Town, Mantouki, Loutses etc.) and Traditional Festival in Kynopiastes, Agios Ioannis
June 29: Saints Peter and Paul. Celebration in Kobitsi, Strongili, Vitalades, Gaios Paxos
July
July 1 & 2: Feast of the Virgin Mary of Vlacherna. Procession in Garitsa, celebrations in Kanoni, Garitsa, Acharavi, Kamara, Paxos
July 7: Festival of Saint Kyriaki in Chrysida
July 8: Feast of Saint Prokopios in the villages of Agios Prokopios and Kavos Lefkimmi
July 13: Celebration in Saroko Square (for Saint Spyridon) and in Paleokastritsa and Kyra Chrysikou
July 17: Saint Marina. Celebrations in Benitses (16 & 17), Gazatika, Marmaro, Spartilas, Avliotes
July 20: Prophet Elias in Magoulades, Perithia, and Kalafationes
July 25: Saint Anna in Aleimmates
July 26: Saint Paraskevi. Festival in Porta Remounta (city), Velonades, Varipatades, Sgourades and a celebration in Benitses for the Monastery of Saint Paraskevi on 25 & 26
July 27: Festival in Kato Garouna and Kouramades
August
August 1 to 6: Six-day pilgrimage and festival on August 6 at the Holy Monastery of Pantokrator on the peak of the mountain of the same name
August 6: Transfiguration of the Savior. Festival in Kampielo (city), Pontikonisi, Perivoli, Strinnyla, Palaiokhori, Spartilas, Agioi Deka and Agios Matthaios
August 11: Procession of Saint Spyridon in the City (9:00 a.m.) commemorating the island’s salvation from the Ottoman Turks. Traditional festival in Melikia
August 14: Traditional festival in Gardelades, Giannades, Avliotes
August 14 & 15: Two-day festival in Agios Nikolaos Kanalion, Tzavrou, Spartilas, Peroulades, Giannades
August 15: Dormition of the Virgin Mary. Festival in Moni Platyteras, Kanoni, Kynopiastes, Sokraki, Perivoli, Kassiopi, Alykes Lefkimmi
August 16: Three-day celebration in Kato Garouna
August 18: Major Folk Festival in Agia Varvara Porta Sinion (18-8-24, Every year on the first Sunday after the 15th of August)
August 22 & 23: Festival in Temploni and Agraphi, Celebration and Traditional Festival in Pelekas
August 23: Feast of the Virgin Mary Odigitria in the villages of Gastouri, Pelekas, Agioi Deka, Linia Chlomou
September
September 8: Festival in the villages of Afra, Sinarades, Marathias, Agios Markos, Potami Lefkimmi
September 14: Feast of the Cross at the Monastery of Saint John and in Sidari
September 24: Celebration in Vatos
September 26: Feast of Saint John the Theologian. Celebration in Karousades and Porta Remounta (city)
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