| Date | Location | Event | Time | Organizer / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 1 August 2026 |
Argostoli Gerasimos Sklavos Amphitheatre, Cruise Ship Pier |
Lecture: “Kefalonia Through Time After the Earthquakes of 1953”. Participation of the Cultural Folklore Association “Roido”. |
20:00 | Organized by the Kefalonia Seamen’s Association “Nikos Kavvadias”. Free admission. |
| Saturday 1 August 2026 |
Argostoli Napier Garden |
DRINK PINK – The Kefalonia Winemakers Association presents the island’s rosé wines. Visitors can taste wines from all local wineries and meet the producers. |
21:00 | Free admission. |
| Saturday 1 August 2026 |
Dilinata Main Square |
Shadow Theatre performance: “Alexander the Great and the Cursed Snake” by Alexandros Melissinos. A Karagiozis adventure for children and adults. |
20:40 | Organized by Argostoli Municipality. Free admission. |
| Saturday 1 August 2026 |
Minies Old Church of Saint Stefanos |
Prayer service and evening Vespers of Saint Stefanos. Refreshments offered afterwards by the Cultural Association of Minies. |
19:30 | |
| Saturday 1 August 2026 |
Travliata, Livathos | Shadow Theatre performance: “Karagiozis the Brave” by Vangelis Stathatos. A summer evening full of laughter and tradition. |
21:00 | Organized by Argostoli Municipality. Free admission. |
| Saturday 1 August 2026 |
Omala | Kouloura Traditional Road Race 2026. The traditional race of the Omala region. The winner receives the famous large bread ring (“kouloura”) worn on the head, continuing a tradition from before the 1953 earthquakes. |
Registration: 17:30 Start: 18:00 |
Organized by Argostoli Municipality, Omala Community, with support from local associations “Valsamos” and “Mermygkas”. Information: Omala Community offices. |
| Sunday 2 August 2026 |
Argostoli Municipal Theatre “O Kefalos” |
Art exhibition by painter and ceramic artist Efi Spilioti. Retrospective ceramic works and new works on paper and colour. Title: “GAIA & EROS TODAY”. |
20:00–23:00 | Duration: until 7 August. Co-organized by Argostoli Municipality. Free admission. |
| Sunday 2 August 2026 |
Argostoli Thalassomylos |
“The Festival Differently” – a modern celebration with Greek music, food, drinks and Kefalonian atmosphere. | Co-organized by Argostoli Municipality, Ionianpersonalchefs Group, The Bar Travellers, Mythos + Estiasis. | |
| Sunday 2 August 2026 |
Faraklata Main Square |
Kefalonian Traditional Evening. Music by Makis Papas’ orchestra. |
21:00 | Organized by Faraklata Cultural Association and Argostoli Municipality. |
| Sunday 2 August 2026 |
Svoronata Cultural Centre (former Primary School) |
Music evening featuring local young singers and musicians. Participation of the Livathos Children & Youth Choir Workshop under conductor Vasilis Kalogiras. |
20:00 | Organized by Cultural Association “Agia Pelagia” and Argostoli Municipality. Free admission. |
| Sunday 2 August 2026 |
Valeriano Elios-Pronni |
FOKEA 2026 – “The Tour of Elios”. Annual 8.3 km road race honoring Kefalonian explorer Ioannis Fokas (Juan de Fuca). Children’s 60 m race also included. |
18:30 | Start and finish: Ioannis Fokas Square, Valeriano. Organized by Argostoli Municipality and Cultural Association of Valeriano “To Koroni”. |
| Monday 3 August 2026 |
Argostoli Pedestrian Street |
Evening Musical Walk through Argostoli with beloved Kefalonian kantades (serenades). Performed by Argostoli Municipal Men’s Choir. |
21:30 | From the Courthouse area to Kampana Square. Directed by conductor Angelos Mourelatos. Accordion: Grigoris Vlachoulis. |
| Tuesday 4 August 2026 |
Skala Pedestrian Street |
Musical walk accompanied by traditional instruments and cantada singers, presenting an authentic Ionian musical experience. | 21:00 | Co-organized by Argostoli Municipality and Skala Community. |
| Wednesday 5 August 2026 |
Travliata | Festival of the Transfiguration of Christ. Great Vespers followed by traditional celebration with live music and local food. |
20:00 | Organized by the Church Council and Argostoli Municipality. |
| Wednesday 5 August 2026 |
Skala Main Square |
Shadow Theatre: “Karagiozis and Odysseus” by Alexandros Melissinos. |
20:45 | Free admission. |
| Wednesday–Thursday 5–6 August 2026 |
Poros | Two-day Festival of the Transfiguration. Traditional celebration with live music, food and dancing. 5 August: Angelos Andreatos and orchestra. 6 August: Gogo Tsamba and orchestra. |
21:00 | Organized by Cultural Association of Poros “O Pronissos” and Argostoli Municipality. |
| Thursday 6 August 2026 |
Kalligata | Riganada Evening with cantades and musical programme. | 21:00 | Organized by Metaxata Community and Argostoli Municipality. |
| Friday 7 August 2026 |
Argostoli Xenia Courtyard |
Theatre performance: “Ecclesiazusae – Women in Power”. A comedy by Aristophanes presented by D.H.P.E.TH.E. Agriniou and 5th Season Productions. |
21:30 | Directed by Themis Moumoulidis. Free/open cultural programme. |
| Friday 7 August 2026 |
Argostoli Napier Garden |
Summer concert by the Argostoli Municipal Mandolin Orchestra under conductor Dionysis Pagoulatos. | 21:00 | Free admission. |
| Friday 7 August 2026 |
Farsa | Youth Celebration with Zisis Sklavounakis Orchestra. Singers: Spyros Bourlis, Melissa Markantonatou and Lydia Kanavou. |
21:00 | Organized by Argostoli Municipality, Farsa Community and local associations. |
| Saturday 8 August 2026 |
Argostoli Thalassomylos |
Art exhibition by Gerasimos Galiatsatos & Mika Kappatou. | 20:00–23:00 | Duration until 13 August. Free admission. |
| Saturday 8 August 2026 |
Argostoli Villa Rodopi Gallery |
Group exhibition of Greek and international artists. “Lord Byron’s Room”. |
20:30 | Duration: 8–29 August 2026. |
| Saturday 8 August 2026 |
Pessada | Pessadeia 2026 – Jazz Evening. A special jazz night introducing young musicians and jazz culture to Kefalonia. |
21:00 | Centre for Artistic Creation and Education “Konstantinos Parthenis”. |
| Saturday–Sunday 8–9 August 2026 |
Valsamata Omala |
Robola Wine Festival. Traditional celebration with free Robola wine, local food, dancing groups and Kefalonian music. |
21:00 | Organized by Cultural Association “O Valsamos”. |
| Monday 10 August 2026 |
Argostoli Napier Garden |
Magical Nights of Music Poetry. Greek poets presented through the music of composer Pigi Lykoudi. |
21:00 | Performers: Georgia Angelou and Dimitris Aivaliotis. Free admission. |
| Tuesday 11 August 2026 |
Argostoli Church of Saint Spyridon |
Memorial procession for the victims of the 1953 earthquakes. The procession will be accompanied by the Argostoli Municipal Philharmonic Orchestra “Dionysios Lavrangas”. |
Conducted by chief musician Vasilis Perlikidis. | |
| Tuesday 11 August 2026 |
Argostoli Xenia Courtyard |
Children’s Theatre performance: “The Hare & the Tortoise” and “The Cricket & the Ant”. Two classic Aesop fables presented by Giannis Christopoulos’ Children’s Stage. |
21:00 | Directed and adapted by Kelly Stamoulaki. |
| Tuesday 11 August 2026 |
Agkonas, Thinia | Shadow Theatre: “Perseus and Medusa” by Alexandros Melissinos. |
20:40 | Organized by Argostoli Municipality. Free admission. |
| Tuesday 11 August 2026 |
Fragkata Omala |
Storytelling performance with live music: “The Dragon of Ainos and Other Fairy Tales”. A Kefalonian legend combined with traditional stories, music and songs. |
21:00 | Performed by Paramythokamomata Group: Virginia Kokkinou & Irini Nikolakopoulou. Organized by Argostoli Municipality and Omala Community. Free admission. |
| Tuesday 11 August 2026 |
Agia Eirini Elios-Pronni |
Traditional festival with live music by Giorgos Kremmydas’ orchestra. Food and dancing. |
21:00 | Organized by Cultural Association of Agia Eirini “To Arakli” and Argostoli Municipality. |
| Wednesday 12 August 2026 |
Troiannata Agia Paraskevi – Xerizomeno |
Harvest & Mustalevria Festival. Traditional celebration with dance performances and revival of local customs. |
20:30 | Participation of the Argostoli branch of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women. Organized by Cultural Centre of Troiannata. |
| Wednesday 12 August 2026 |
Kapandriti Elios-Pronni |
Mount Ainos Fest III “Shadows & Imagination – A Day with Karagiozis”. Shadow Theatre: “Karagiozis the Sponge Diver” by Alexandros Melissinos. |
20:40 | Organized by Cultural Association “The Pronnoi” and Argostoli Municipality. Free admission. |
| Thursday 13 August 2026 |
Argostoli Xenia Courtyard |
Concert: Anastasia – “Spaste Ta” Tour 2026. A live performance by the popular young Greek singer Anastasia with new songs and energetic programme. |
21:00 | |
| Thursday 13 August 2026 |
Petrikata Thinia |
Traditional village festival with food, drinks and live music by Giorgos Kremmydas’ orchestra. Special guest appearance by Michalis Violaris. |
21:00 | Organized by Petrikata Brotherhood, Thinia Community and Argostoli Municipality. |
| Friday 14 August 2026 |
Dilinata | Storytelling performance with live music: “The Dragon of Ainos and Other Fairy Tales”. |
21:00 | Performed by Paramythokamomata Group. Organized by Argostoli Municipality and Dilinata Community. Free admission. |
| Friday 14 August 2026 |
Agkonas Thinia |
Evening church service followed by traditional celebration with music by Zisis Sklavounakis Orchestra. Singers: Spyros Bourlis, Melissa Markantonatou and Lydia Kanavou. |
Organized by Agkonas Community and Argostoli Municipality. | |
| Friday 14 August 2026 |
Simotata Livathos |
Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. Traditional village festival with live music, food and dancing. |
20:00 | Organized by Cultural Association “Kokkino Vrachos” and Argostoli Municipality. |
| Friday 14 August 2026 |
Markopoulo Elios-Pronni |
Annual celebration of the Virgin Mary with the famous local tradition of the “snakes of Panagia”. Divine Liturgy follows on 15 August. |
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| Saturday 15 August 2026 |
Kapandriti Elios-Pronni |
Traditional celebration with Angelos Andreatos’ orchestra. Music, dancing, food and authentic Kefalonian festivities until morning. |
21:00 | Organized by Cultural Association “The Pronnoi”. Co-organized with Argostoli Municipality. |
| Sunday 16 August 2026 |
Argostoli | Procession of the Holy Icon of Saint Gerasimos. | 20:30 | Accompanied by Argostoli Municipal Philharmonic Orchestra “Dionysios Lavrangas”. Conducted by Vasilis Perlikidis. |
| Sunday 16 August 2026 |
Davgata | Storytelling performance with live music: “With a Ship Full of Fairy Tales… We Sail Away”. Traditional Greek stories accompanied by music and songs. |
20:30 | Performed by Paramythokamomata Group. Organized by Argostoli Municipality and Davgata Community. Free admission. |
| Sunday 16 August 2026 |
Kourkoumelata Livathos |
Procession of the Holy Icon of Saint Gerasimos. | 21:00 | |
| Sunday 16 August 2026 |
Skala Elios-Pronni |
Procession of the Holy Icon of Saint Gerasimos followed by traditional festival with live music by Angelos Andreatos’ orchestra. | 20:00 procession 21:00 festival |
Organized by Argostoli Municipality and Skala Community. |
| Monday 17 August 2026 |
Dilinata | Traditional festival organized by the Dilinata Cultural Association. Food, local wine, live music, dancing and traditional dance groups. |
21:00 | Celebration continues until early morning. |
| Monday 17 August 2026 |
Agios Nikolaos Elios-Pronni |
Shadow Theatre: “Karagiozis the Brave” by Vangelis Stathatos. |
21:00 | Organized by Argostoli Municipality. Free admission. |
| Tuesday 18 August 2026 |
Argostoli Bridge | Varkarola – Musical Boat Evening. A magical evening on the decorated wooden boat “Queen Bee” with Kefalonian cantades. |
21:00 | Performed by Argostoli Municipal Men’s Choir. Direction: Angelos Mourelatos. Accordion: Grigoris Vlachoulis. |
| Tuesday 18 August 2026 |
Argostoli Municipal Theatre “O Kefalos” |
Group art exhibition: “4 Days of August – 4 Artists”. Artists: Eleni Chourmouzi, Panos Georgopoulos, Stella Komina and Marina Stellatou. |
20:00–23:00 | Duration until 22 August. Free admission. |
| Wednesday 19 August 2026 |
Argostoli Thalassomylos |
Documentary screening: “Andreas Laskaratos and the Mysteries of Kefalonia”. Followed by discussion with guests and creators. |
20:30 | Directed by Olga Laskaratos and Christos Tolis. Part of pre-festival activities of KYMATA Film Festival. Free admission. |
| Wednesday 19 August 2026 |
Lakithra Kallithea Theatre |
Choral evening: “Ionian Harmonies”. Featuring Livathos Choir, Children & Youth Choir Workshop and Argostoli Women’s Choir. |
20:00 | Special reunion performance by the former Livathos Youth Ensemble after 20 years. |
| Thursday 20 August 2026 |
Kalligata | Shadow Theatre: “Karagiozis the Cook” by Vangelis Stathatos. |
21:00 | Organized by Metaxata Community and Argostoli Municipality. Free admission. |
| Thursday–Friday 20–21 August 2026 |
Faraklata Cultural Centre “Panait Istrati” |
“Citizens in Action”. An exhibition and presentation event for local creators: painters, craftsmen, jewellery makers, handmade product creators, photographers, writers and artists. |
20:00 | Organized by Faraklata Cultural Association “Panait Istrati – Cyclopean Walls”. |
| Friday 21 August 2026 |
Faraklata Cultural Centre “Panait Istrati” |
Music evening: “With Youthful Rhythms”. | 21:00 | |
| Friday 21 August 2026 |
Petrikata Thinia |
Shadow Theatre: “Karagiozis Wanted” by Vangelis Stathatos. |
21:00 | Organized by Argostoli Municipality. Free admission. |
| Friday 21 August 2026 |
Tzanata Elios-Pronni |
Meat Pie Festival. Traditional Kefalonian celebration with plenty of food and music by Angelos Andreatos. |
21:00 | Organized by Tzanata Cultural Association with support from Argostoli Municipality. |
| Friday–Sunday 21–30 August 2026 |
Argostoli Thalassomylos |
5th “KYMATA” International Film Festival. International short film competitions including Fiction, Documentary and, for the first time, Animation. Outdoor screenings, tributes, masterclasses, midnight screenings, concerts and live music cinema performances. |
After 20:00 | Free admission. The festival also includes exhibitions, including a tribute to Greece of the 1980s. |
| Saturday 22 August 2026 |
Farsa Lygia Beach |
Youth Party with Angelos Andreatos’ orchestra. | 21:00 | Co-organized by Argostoli Municipality, Farsa Community and local associations. |
| Saturday 22 August 2026 |
Lakithra Kallithea Grove |
Under the Moonlight with Cantades & Riganada. A traditional Kefalonian music evening. |
21:00 | Co-organized by Lakithra Cultural Association “Byron” and Minies Cultural Association. Free admission. |
| Saturday–Sunday 22–23 August 2026 |
Fragkata Omala |
Robola Wine Festival. One of Kefalonia’s oldest wine celebrations, established in 1978 to promote the local Robola grape variety. Visitors can enjoy free wine, local food and traditional dances. |
20:30 | Organized by Artistic, Dance & Traditional Association of Fragkata “O Mermygkas”. |
| Sunday 23 August 2026 |
Argostoli Gerasimos Sklavos Amphitheatre, Cruise Ship Pier |
9th Cultural Celebration organized by the Cultural Association “Tetrapolis”. | Free admission. | |
| Sunday 23 August 2026 |
Svoronata Livathos |
3rd Painting Exhibition of Association Members. | Duration until Sunday 30 August. Organized by Cultural Association “Agia Pelagia”. Free admission. |
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| Sunday 23 August 2026 |
Palia Skala Elios-Pronni |
Memorial service at the Monastery of Archangel. A memorial ceremony will be held for the 33 victims of the 1953 earthquakes, followed by traditional Kefalonian refreshments. |
09:00 | |
| Sunday–Monday 23–24 August 2026 |
Castle of Saint George Livathos |
Theatre performance: “Antigone: I Was Born to Love”. Part of the Ministry of Culture programme “All of Greece One Culture”. |
21:00 | Dramaturgy: Amalia Arseni & Maria Kouri. Direction: Giannis Anastasaki. Music: Kostas Charitatos. Presented by MEMENTO MORRI. |
| Tuesday 25 August 2026 |
Argostoli Municipal Theatre “O Kefalos” |
Art exhibition: “Trilogy”. | 20:00–23:00 | Duration until 30 August. Co-organized by Argostoli Municipality. Free admission. |
| Wednesday 26 August 2026 |
Argostoli Korgialenios Library |
Book presentation: “Treasures – Contemporary and Timeless”. Author: Nikolas Garbis. Illustrator: Dionysis Garbis. A folklore and historical collection based on 32 years of the newspaper “Fragkata”. |
20:30 | Traditional dances by Fragkata Association “Mermygkas”. Kefalonian refreshments with Robola wine. Supported by Kefalonia–Ithaca Philologists Association. |
| Wednesday 26 August 2026 |
Sarlata Church of Saint John |
Celebration of Saint Fanourios. | 20:30 | |
| Wednesday 26 August 2026 |
Skala–Koutrokoili Elios-Pronni |
Eve of Saint Fanourios celebration at Saint Panteleimon Church. Believers will offer traditional Fanouropita cakes and local treats. |
19:00 | |
| Friday 28 August 2026 |
Argostoli Villa Rodopi Gallery |
Individual painting exhibition by Kostas Evangelatou. Opening event: “Full Moon in the Garden with Performance”. |
20:30 Exhibition opening 21:30 Performance |
Duration: 28 August – 19 September 2026. Under the auspices of International Action Art. |
| Friday 28 August 2026 |
Faraklata Cultural Centre “Panait Istrati” |
Presentation of books by Dionysis Peteinatos. Evening event under the full moon with traditional “riganada” refreshments. |
20:00 | |
| Friday 28 August 2026 |
Ratzakli Elios-Pronni |
Festival of Saint John. Traditional village celebration with live music by Angelos Andreatos’ orchestra. |
20:00 | Organized by Argostoli Municipality, Skala Community and Ratzakli Cultural Association. |
| Friday 28 August 2026 |
Asprogerakas Elios-Pronni |
Lecture on the pre-earthquake period of the surrounding villages, followed by music by Andreas Metaxas Mariatos and Chrysanthe Chachoulia (vocals), with Giota Zapanti on piano. | 21:00 | Organized by Poros Cultural Association “Pronissos” and Argostoli Municipality. |
| Saturday 29 August 2026 |
Fokata Livathos |
Cultural Meeting: Crete – Pontus – Kefalonia. |
21:00 | Co-organized by Fokata Cultural Association and Argostoli Municipality. |
| Sunday 30 August 2026 |
Argostoli Thalassomylos |
Summer Concert by the Band of the Philharmonic School of Kefalonia. Music from two iconic Disney films: “The Little Mermaid” and “The Lion King”. |
20:45 | In cooperation with KYMATA Film Festival. |
| Sunday 30 August 2026 |
Argostoli Napier Garden |
Poetry evening: “Seasons of Time”. Poems by Kefalonian poets of the last two centuries will be presented and projected. |
20:30 | Organized by newspaper “Fragkata”. Poem selection: Nikolas Garbis. Traditional dances by Cultural Association “Roido”. Robola wine refreshments. |
| Sunday 30 August 2026 |
Argostoli | Pedestrian Musical Parade (Peratzada). From Kampana Square to Vallianou Square with guest groups from Crete, Pontus and Fokata. |
21:00 | Dance celebration at Vallianou Square afterwards. Organized by Fokata Cultural Association and Argostoli Municipality. |
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