Rethymno Events

Rethymno Events Calendar: What’s Happening This Month

Discover the latest events in Rethymno! From live music and traditional festivals to food markets, theatre, and cultural happenings β€” we update this calendar regularly so you always know what’s going on in town. Scroll down to see what’s coming up this month.

πŸŽ‰ November 2025 Events in Rethymno

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Events in Rethymno – November 2025

πŸ‚ Events in Rethymno – November 2025

Art as a Weapon Exhibition

🎨 “Art as a Weapon” Exhibition Opening

πŸ“… Date: November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: University of Crete Library, Gallos, Rethymno

πŸ“ Details: Opening of the exhibition “Art as a Weapon: Engravings of the 1941-1945 Period” curated by postgraduate students of the History of Art program.

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Book Presentation

πŸ“– Book Presentation: “Akronafplia – Legend and Reality”

πŸ“… Date: November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Public Central Library of Rethymno, Mpiri 6

πŸ“ Details: Presentation of Giannis Manosakas’ book about the Akronafplia prison, a significant historical testimony about the period 1939-1945 and the struggles of left-wing fighters.

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Book Presentation

πŸ“š Book Presentation: “Years of Trial” by Dimitris Christopoulos

πŸ“… Date: November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM

πŸ“ Location: Xenia Student Center, Psarron 46, Rethymno

πŸ“ Details: Presentation of the latest book by Dimitris Christopoulos, professor of Political Science at Panteion University.

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Jeremy Stand-Up Comedy

πŸ˜‚ NTEKANTANS: Stand-Up Comedy with Jeremy

πŸ“… Date: November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Antivaro Theatre, Kritovoulidou 15-17, Old Town

🎟️ Admission: Early Bird: 10€, Student/Unemployed: 10€, Presale: 12€, Door: 14€

πŸ“ Details: A raw comedy show filled with social satire and observational humor about everyday life.

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Dimos Anastasiadis Live

🎡 Dimos Anastasiadis Live at Lux Cafe

πŸ“… Date: November 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM

πŸ“ Location: Lux Cafe, El. Venizelou 65, Rethymno

πŸ“ Details: Live music performance by popular Greek artist Dimos Anastasiadis.

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Grigoris Samolis

🎢 Grigoris Samolis at Taverna Popi

πŸ“… Date: November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Taverna Popi, Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno

πŸ“ Details: Traditional Cretan music with Grigoris Samolis and his ensemble.

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Photographic Exhibition

πŸ“Έ Photographic Exhibition: Arkadios Road

πŸ“… Date: November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Rethymno Municipal Garden (main entrance)

πŸ“ Details: Presentation of a photographic exhibition featuring material from the archive of Vassilis Manousakis about the Arkadios Road.

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Exhibition Tour

πŸ–ΌοΈ Guided Tour: “Notebooks of Phaestos” Exhibition

πŸ“… Date: November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Art Gallery Morfes, Govatzidaki 18, Old Town

πŸ“ Details: Tour and discussion with artist Manolis Zacharioudakis about his exhibition featuring works created in the Phaestos region (2020-2025).

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CrystAlex Live

🎸 CrystAlex Live at Kanavatso

πŸ“… Date: Every Friday at 8:30 PM (Nov 7, 14, 21, 28)

πŸ“ Location: Kanavatso, Pant. Prevelaki 24, Sohoura

πŸ“ Details: Live performances with CrystAlex featuring his own hits and Greek rock ballads.

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Music Night at Oinothiki

🎡 Music Night at Oinothiki

πŸ“… Date: November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM

πŸ“ Location: Oinothiki, Radamanthyos 17, Old Town

πŸ“ Details: Musical evening with Ilias Piteris (lauto, bouzouki, vocals) and Pavlos Tomzas (guitar, vocals) featuring Greek folk and popular songs.

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Live Music

🎢 Dionysis Spanoudakis & Michaela Vrythia at Cul De Sac

πŸ“… Date: November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Cul De Sac, Titou Petychaki 5-9, Old Town

πŸ“ Details: Live music performance featuring two talented local artists.

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Dimitris Spyridakis

🎡 Dimitris Spyridakis at UPANO

πŸ“… Date: November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: UPANO Bar & Eatery, Machis Kritis 149, Platanias

πŸ“ Details: Live music evening with popular Cretan musician Dimitris Spyridakis and his band.

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🎢 Giorgis Alexantonakis at Allou gi’ Allou

πŸ“… Date: Every Friday at 10:00 PM (Nov 7, 14, 21, 28)

πŸ“ Location: Mezedopoleio Allou gi’ Allou, Nikolaou Plastira 2

πŸ“ Details: Traditional Cretan music with renowned local musician and his ensemble.

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Live Music

🎡 Nikomanolis Nyktaris at Kentro Mythos

πŸ“… Date: Every Friday at 10:00 PM (Nov 7, 14, 21, 28)

πŸ“ Location: Kosmiko Kentro Mythos, Adelianos Kampos

πŸ“ Details: Live Cretan music performances at this popular venue.

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🎢 Nikos Zoidakis at Taverna Popi

πŸ“… Date: Every Friday at 10:00 PM (Nov 7, 14, 21, 28)

πŸ“ Location: Taverna Popi, Adelianos Kampos

πŸ“ Details: Traditional Cretan music with Nikos Zoidakis and his ensemble.

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Live Music at Beach

🎸 Nikos Gonianakis at Liakoni

πŸ“… Date: Every Friday at 10:00 PM (Nov 7, 14, 21, 28)

πŸ“ Location: Liakoni Beach, Ari Velouchioti 32

πŸ“ Details: Live Cretan music by the beach with talented local musician.

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Live Music

🎢 Musical Evening at Mezedopoleio Mpakalogatos

πŸ“… Date: Every Friday at 10:00 PM (Nov 7, 14, 21, 28)

πŸ“ Location: Mezedopoleio Mpakalogatos, Titou Petychaki 15

πŸ“ Details: Live music with Niki Stampouli and Stelios Gramilarakis.

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Live Music

🎡 Musical Evening at Mezedopoleio 50/50

πŸ“… Date: Every Friday at 10:00 PM (Nov 7 – Dec 12)

πŸ“ Location: Mezedopoleio 50/50, Pl. P. Plastira 6, Old Town

πŸ“ Details: Live music with Sakis Sakellaridis and Manos Choudetanakis.

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🎸 Giorgos Paximadakis & Iro Georgakaki at Living Room

πŸ“… Date: Every Friday at 11:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Living Room Lounge Cafe, El. Venizelou 5, Rethymno

πŸ“ Details: Live acoustic music in a cozy lounge atmosphere.

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QUEER LENS Film Festival

🎬 QUEER LENS: Film Festival on Diversity

πŸ“… Date: November 8-9, 2025 at 8:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Simeio Cultural Center, Patriarchi Athinagora 17

🎟️ Admission: 6€ general admission

πŸ“ Details: Two-day film screening dedicated to diversity featuring “Obscuro Barroco,” “Transistence,” and “Gayby Baby.” Followed by discussion with experts.

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Live Folk Music

🎡 Traditional Folk Night at MeRaki

πŸ“… Date: November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: MeRaki, Emmanouil Pachla 30, Perivolia

πŸ“ Details: Traditional Greek folk music evening with bouzouki, guitar, and vocals.

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Theatre Performance

🎭 “LOVE-EVOLution or EVOLution-LOVE” Theatre Play

πŸ“… Date: Every Saturday at 9:00 PM & Sunday at 7:00 PM (through Nov 15+)

πŸ“ Location: The Garage Theatre, Dimokratias 53, Rethymno

🎟️ Admission: 15€

πŸ“ Details: A theatrical exploration of love, memory, and human emotions in the age of technology and AI. Not suitable for under 18.

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Live Music at Beach

🎸 Giorgos Vranas & Giannis Michalas at Liakoni

πŸ“… Date: November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Liakoni Beach, Ari Velouchioti 32

πŸ“ Details: Live Cretan music by the beach with two talented local musicians.

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🎢 Nontas Tziligkakis & Kostas Kalaitzakis at Allou gi’ Allou

πŸ“… Date: November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Mezedopoleio Allou gi’ Allou, Nikolaou Plastira 2

πŸ“ Details: Traditional Cretan music with renowned local musicians.

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Autumn Bazaar

πŸ›οΈ Autumn Bazaar at Tzepeto

πŸ“… Date: November 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Tzepeto Cooperative, Katechaki & Heimaras, Rethymno

πŸ“ Details: Local artisan market featuring handmade prints, jewelry, paintings, stickers, ceramics and more from local creators. Coffee and snacks available.

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Museum Tour

🎨 Guided Tour: “What You Wear Is What You Are” Exhibition

πŸ“… Date: November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete, Mesologgiou 32

🎟️ Admission: Free

πŸ“ Details: Final guided tour of the fashion-art exhibition featuring 32 Greek and international artists, led by the museum’s Artistic Director

Farmasea Music Night

🎡 Live Music Night at Farmasea

πŸ“… Date: November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Farmasea, El. Venizelou 35, Rethymno

πŸ“ Details: Farmasea turns into a musical haven for the night! Enjoy live performances by Kostas Tsarkas and Giorgos Vakonakis in a cozy beachfront setting. Reservations recommended.

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Aristotelis Rigas Stand-Up Comedy

🎀 Stand-Up Comedy: β€œI Have No Idea” with Aristotelis Rigas

πŸ“… Date: November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Cineland Pantelis, Emm. Portalio 3, Rethymno

🎟️ Admission: €10

πŸ“ Details: Popular Greek comedian and musician Aristotelis Rigas brings his hit show β€œI Have No Idea” to Rethymno. Expect sharp humor, witty wordplay, and a unique mix of music and social satire. A must-see for comedy lovers!

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Serra Theatre Performance

🎭 β€œSerra – The Soul of Pontus” Theatre Performance

πŸ“… Date: November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Cineland Pantelis, Emm. Portalio 3, Rethymno

🎟️ Admission: €15–€17

πŸ“ Details: Based on the acclaimed novel by Giannis Kalpouzos, this emotional one-woman performance by Chrysa Papa depicts the struggles and resilience of the Pontic Greeks through love, war, and displacement. Directed by Sotiris Chatzakis.

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Apopse Trome Stis Iokastis

🎭 β€œTonight We’re Dining at Iokasti’s” – Crete Regional Theatre

πŸ“… Date: November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM

πŸ“ Location: House of Culture, Vernardou 10, Rethymno

🎟️ Admission: €12–€15

πŸ“ Details: A sharp and hilarious play by Akis Dimou, performed by the Crete Regional Theatre (DPT). A chaotic family dinner unravels secrets, emotions, and misunderstandings in this modern Greek dark comedy directed by Aris Ninikas.

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Theatrical Play Ego ki Esy

🎭 Theatre Play: β€œMe and You” by Theatrical Periplous

πŸ“… Dates: November 27–30, 2025

πŸ“ Location: Travel Club of Rethymno, Agiou Fragkiskou 2, Old Town

🎟️ Admission: €13–€15

πŸ“ Details: A moving coming-of-age story about two teenagers who explore friendship, poetry, and life through Walt Whitman’s verses. Directed by Maria Kantife and starring Maria Skordili and Marios Marangoudakis.

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Children’s Reading Club

πŸ“š Children’s Reading Club Meeting

πŸ“… Date: November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Public Central Library of Rethymno, Mpiri 6

πŸ“ Details: Discussion inspired by David Walliams’ book β€œMr. Stink” β€” a humorous yet thought-provoking story about kindness, appearances, and modern-day β€œsmells.” Led by coordinator Chrysoula Korkou. Participants should have read at least half of the book before attending.

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Teen Reading Club

πŸ“– Teen Reading Club: Horror Stories Workshop

πŸ“… Date: November 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM

πŸ“ Location: Public Central Library of Rethymno, Mpiri 6

πŸ“ Details: A themed reading session inspired by Philip Kerr’s β€œThe Most Frightening Story of All Time” and classic works by Poe, Dickens, Stevenson, Shelley, and Lovecraft. Discussion led by coordinator Chrysoula Korkou.

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