Greece Events - August 2026
Complete guide to events in Greece for August 2026. Found 19 events with detailed information, tickets, and booking details.
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ποΈ Cultural Events
Robola Wine Festival Kefalonia
π Sunday, August 16, 2026
Annual celebration of Kefalonia's famous Robola wine in Frangata and Valsamata villages. Free wine tastings, traditional music, local dishes, folk dancing.
π Location: Frangata & Valsamata, Kefalonia
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Festival, Wine, Local, Kefalonia, Traditional
Varkarolas Traditional Sea Festival
π Saturday, August 15, 2026
Enchanting maritime tradition where locals and visitors board boats at sunset to sing traditional island songs. Shore celebrations continue until dawn.
π Location: Kefalonia ports
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Traditional, Maritime, Kefalonia, Music, Sunset
International Andros Festival
π Saturday, August 01, 2026
Theater and music performances on the island of Andros featuring Greek and international artists.
π Location: Andros, Greece
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Festival, Theater, Music, Island
π More Information: Official Website
Pulsar Festival Samothrace
π Thursday, August 06, 2026
Electronic music festival on the mystical island of Samothrace combining cutting-edge music with ancient Greek spirituality.
π Location: Samothrace, Greece
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Festival, Electronic Music, Island, Modern
π More Information: Official Website
Molyvos International Music Festival
π Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Classical music festival in the medieval town of Molyvos, Lesbos, featuring chamber music and solo performances.
π Location: Molyvos, Lesbos
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Festival, Classical Music, Medieval, Chamber Music
π More Information: Official Website
Robola Wine Festival Kefalonia
π Sunday, August 16, 2026
Annual celebration of Kefalonia's famous Robola wine in Franga
π Location: Frangata & Valsamata, Kefalonia
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Festival, Wine, Local, Kefalonia, Traditional
Varkarolas Traditional Sea Festival
π Saturday, August 15, 2026
Enchanting maritime tradition where locals and visitors board
π Location: Kefalonia ports
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Traditional, Maritime, Kefalonia, Music, Sunset
International Andros Festival
π Saturday, August 01, 2026
Theater and music performances on the island of Andros featuri
π Location: Andros, Greece
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Festival, Theater, Music, Island
π More Information: Official Website
Pulsar Festival Samothrace
π Thursday, August 06, 2026
Electronic music festival on the mystical island of Samothrace
π Location: Samothrace, Greece
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Festival, Electronic Music, Island, Modern
π More Information: Official Website
Molyvos International Music Festival
π Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Classical music festival in the medieval town of Molyvos, Les
π Location: Molyvos, Lesbos
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Festival, Classical Music, Medieval, Chamber Music
π More Information: Official Website
Molyvos International Music Festival 2026 - Classical Music on Lesbos
π Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Classical music festival in medieval town of Molyvos, Lesbos, featuring chamber music and solo performances. Founded by Danae and Kiveli DΓΆrken.\n\nVenues: Molyvos, Lesbos (neighboring Ionian island)\nTransportation from Melissani Cave:\n- Ferry connections via Patras or direct island routes\n- Journey time: 4-6 hours depending on route\n- Island hopping opportunity\n\nCave Integration: Perfect for Greek islands cultural tour
π Location: Molyvos, Lesbos
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Festival, Classical Music, Island, Chamber Music
π More Information: Official Website
Robola Wine Festival Kefalonia - Signature Local Event
π Sunday, August 16, 2026
Annual celebration of Kefalonia's famous Robola wine in Frangata and Valsamata villages. Free wine tastings, traditional music, local dishes, folk dancing.\n\nLocation: Frangata & Valsamata villages (20 min from Melissani Cave)\nActivities: Free wine tastings, traditional music, local food, dancing\nTransportation: Taxi β¬25-30 or organized tours from cave area\n\nCave Integration: Perfect day trip - cave visit + wine festival\nAuthentic Experience: Meet local winemakers, taste regional specialties\nTiming: Afternoon festival after morning cave tour
π Location: Frangata & Valsamata, Kefalonia
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Festival, Wine, Local, Kefalonia, Traditional, Authentic
π More Information: Official Website
Varkarolas Traditional Sea Festival - Magical Maritime Tradition
π Saturday, August 15, 2026
Enchanting maritime tradition where locals and visitors board boats at sunset to sing traditional island songs. Shore celebrations continue until dawn.\n\nLocation: Kefalonia ports (Sami port 5 min from cave, Argostoli 45 min)\nTiming: Sunset boat singing, shore celebrations until dawn\nTransportation: Walk to Sami port from cave or taxi to other ports\n\nCave Integration: Afternoon cave visit + sunset boat singing\nUnique Experience: Authentic maritime tradition, magical atmosphere\nBooking: Contact local boat operators or tourist office
π Location: Kefalonia ports (Sami, Argostoli)
π·οΈ Categories: Cultural, Traditional, Maritime, Kefalonia, Music, Sunset, Unique
π More Information: Official Website
π Religious Events
Assumption of Virgin Mary
π Saturday, August 15, 2026
Major Orthodox holiday honoring Virgin Mary. Religious processions, church services, family gatherings. National holiday.
π Location: Greece (nationwide)
π·οΈ Categories: Religious, Orthodox, Holiday, Virgin Mary
Feast of St. Gerasimos (Kefalonia Patron Saint)
π Saturday, August 15, 2026
Major celebration for Kefalonia's patron saint at the monastery of St. Gerasimos. Processions with local philharmonic, religious services, traditional festivities.
π Location: Monastery of St. Gerasimos, Kefalonia
π·οΈ Categories: Religious, Orthodox, Local, Kefalonia, Patron Saint
Assumption of Virgin Mary
π Saturday, August 15, 2026
Major Orthodox holiday honoring Virgin Mary. Religious process
π Location: Greece (nationwide)
π·οΈ Categories: Religious, Orthodox, Holiday, Virgin Mary
Feast of St. Gerasimos (Kefalonia Patron Saint)
π Saturday, August 15, 2026
Major celebration for Kefalonia's patron saint at the monaster
π Location: Monastery of St. Gerasimos, Kefalonia
π·οΈ Categories: Religious, Orthodox, Local, Kefalonia, Patron Saint
Assumption of Virgin Mary (Major Orthodox Holiday)
π Saturday, August 15, 2026
Major Orthodox holiday honoring Virgin Mary with religious processions, church services, and family gatherings. National holiday.\n\nKefalonia Celebrations: Major processions in Argostoli and villages\nCave Experience: Traditional holiday atmosphere\nTransportation: Limited KTEL service\nNote: Peak summer tourism period, book cave visits early
π Location: Greece (nationwide), Major Kefalonia celebrations
π·οΈ Categories: Religious, Orthodox, Holiday, Virgin Mary, Summer
π More Information: Official Website
Feast of St. Gerasimos - Kefalonia Patron Saint (Major Local Event)
π Saturday, August 15, 2026
Major celebration for Kefalonia's patron saint at the monastery. Religious processions with local philharmonic, traditional festivities. Most important local religious event.\n\nLocation: Monastery of St. Gerasimos, Kefalonia (15 min from Melissani Cave)\nEvents: Religious processions, traditional music, local festivities\nTransportation: Easy access via local bus or taxi (β¬15-20)\n\nCave Integration: Perfect combination - morning cave visit + afternoon saint celebration\nLocal Experience: Authentic Kefalonian religious tradition
π Location: Monastery of St. Gerasimos, Kefalonia
π·οΈ Categories: Religious, Orthodox, Local, Kefalonia, Patron Saint, Essential
π More Information: Official Website