What's On In Crete
February-March
Rethymno Carnival
Rethymno
Grand Carnival including shows and a parade.
June
International Art Festival
Chania
Mult-ethnic exhibition with many different kinds of art.
July
Cretan Wine Festival
Rethymno
Sample some local Cretan wine.
Yakinthia Festival
Anogia
The theatre presents a different themed and cultured programme each year
July-August
Renaissance Festival of Rethymno
Rethymno
Renaissance festival with theatre, music, dance and visual arts.
July-September
Chania Summer Festival
Chania
Concerts, ballet, Shakespeare performances, exhibitions, Cretan dancing and music.
Heraklion Summer Festival
Heraklion
Open air theatres with Opera, ballet and performing arts.
August
Sultana Festival
Sitia
Cretan dances in the street as you sample many sultana delicacies.
November
Tsikoudia Festival
Voukolies
Celebration of Tsikoudia a strong distilled spirit served in many variations.
St Minas Parade
Heraklion, Kalokerinou Street
Parade to commemorate patron saint of Heraklion.
December
St. Nikolaos Day
Agios Nikalaos
Feasts and gift giving to mark the start of the festive season.
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