Cycladia | Island Events

The island of Kos has a rich cultural history. Below you can find the most interesting cultural and religious events that take place on the island every year.

Ippokrateia: Cultural events organized every summer during the months of July, August and September. They include musical concerts, theatrical shows, ancient tragedies, exhibitions of paintings, photography and sculpture, traditional dance recitals, educational events for children, sailing competitions and of course the recitation of Hippocrates’ oath in the archeological site of Asklipieio.

Dikaia: Cultural events that take place during the months of July and August, organized by the Municipality of Dikaios, including dancing, singing, photography exhibition and athletic competitions.

Heracleia: Cultural events that take place during the months of July and August, organized by the Municipality of Herakleides, including concerts, theatrical shows, traditional dancing and painting exhibitions.

International Film Festival on Health: This Festival is in fact the meeting point for members of the medical community, artists and the public and aims at creating awareness over issues of health and disease prevention. The Festival includes the projection of movies, documentaries, original AV projects from all over the world, events and multi-themed tributes.

April 23: Agios Georgios Festivities in Pyli, with horse racing and food
June 29: Festivities for the celebration of the Apostles
August 15: Festivities in Kefalos, where goat stew with rice is offered to locals and visitors, and for the Dormition of Virgin Mary in Antimachia
August 28: Festivities for the celebration of Agios Ioannis in Mastihari
September 8: Festivities for the celebration of Virgin Mary in Kardamaina
October 26: Festivities for the celebration of Agios Dimitrios in Asfendio
November 21: Celebration of Virgin Mary in Kefalos
February: Carnival festivities and parades in Antimachia and Pyli
August: Wine Festival in Mastihari
August: Fish Festival and Honey Festival in Kefalos and Antimachia