August 2026 events calendar
Rethymno Events in August 2026
Concerts, theatre performances, festivals and cultural events happening across Rethymno this August.
What’s on in Rethymno in August 2026
August continues the summer season with major concerts, theatre at Erofili Theatre, village culture and Rethymno Rocks Festival at the Fortezza.
Event details can change. Confirm times, ticket availability and reservation details directly with the venue or official ticket outlet before planning around a specific performance.
Event dates in August 2026
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Stelios Rokkos Live
Giannis Haroulis Live in Rethymno
Rethymno Rocks Festival 2026
Haimalina Festival Returns to Anogeia
Anogeia, Rethymno
The Haimalina Festival returns to Anogeia with an anti-fascist cultural gathering shaped by memory, solidarity, music and community action.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Chrysanthos Makrakis Live in Vistagi
Vistagi, Amari, Rethymno
The Vistagi Cultural Association hosts a traditional Cretan village feast with Chrysanthos Makrakis and his band.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Michalis Kallergis Cretan Night in Spili
Spili, Agios Vasileios, Rethymno
A Cretan music night in Spili organized by A.O. Spili, with the music group of Michalis Kallergis.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Cinema Mondays: The Chorus
Chromonastiri, Rethymno
The Municipality of Rethymno’s Cinema Mondays series presents The Chorus, directed by Christophe Barratier, in Chromonastiri.
Tickets / reservations: Free admission.
Chainides Live at Mythodia Theatre
Mythodia Theatre, Gerani, Rethymno
The Cretan music collective Chainides brings its imaginative live performance to Gerani, combining lyra, guitar, laouto, brass, percussion and vocals.
Tickets / reservations: Admission EUR15. Organizer phone listed: 694 7441051.
Stelios Rokkos Live
Fortezza, Rethymno
Stelios Rokkos returns to Rethymno with his Sing Loud summer live show, bringing familiar songs, new hits and his energetic stage presence.
Tickets / reservations: Doors open at 8:00 PM. Presale EUR20, door EUR23. Online tickets: Ticket Services.
Aladdin: In the Cave of Wonders
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
Art Muppets Production presents a colourful children’s theatre adventure featuring Aladdin, Abu, Jasmine, Jafar and the magical lamp.
Tickets / reservations: Presale EUR10, door EUR12. Presale at the Municipality kiosk in Four Martyrs Square and More.com. Information / reservations: 694 9160175.
Panagiotis Margaris: Mediterranean
Municipal Garden of Rethymno
Classical guitarist Panagiotis Margaris and singer Katerina Ververi present a musical journey through Mediterranean fado, southern Italian melodies and songs by major Greek and European composers.
Tickets / reservations: Presale EUR20, door EUR25. Reduced EUR15 for students, people with disabilities, children up to age 12 and conservatory students. Tickets: More.com.
The Imaginary Invalid by Moliere
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
Vladimiros Kyriakidis stars in Moliere’s classic comedy, adapted and directed by Thanasis Papathanasiou and Michalis Reppas for a summer tour.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket price EUR25. Presale: More.com.
Inspector Drake and the Black Widow
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
A comic murder mystery by British writer David Tristram, staged in Greek for the first time and filled with absurd clues, twists and suspects.
Tickets / reservations: Presale EUR17, door EUR20. Presale at the Four Martyrs Square kiosk from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and More.com. Phone: 697 4845354.
Dimitris & Michalis Kounalis in Kissos Kampos
Kissos Kampos, Agios Vasileios, Rethymno
The Cultural Association of Kissos hosts a village feast in Kissos Kampos with the music group of Dimitris and Michalis Kounalis.
Tickets / reservations: Information / reservations: 698 3176715.
Manolis Kontaros Feast in Myrthios
Myrthios, Agios Vasileios, Rethymno
The Cultural Association of Myrthios organizes a Cretan village feast with the music group of Manolis Kontaros.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Gi Mylopotamou: Katerina Lioliou Live
Perama Mylopotamou, Rethymno
The three-day Gi Mylopotamou event opens in Perama with local producers, cultural associations, food, tradition and a concert by Katerina Lioliou at 9:30 PM.
Tickets / reservations: Entry listed at EUR5.
Giannis Haroulis Live in Rethymno
Fortezza Hill, Rethymno
Giannis Haroulis returns to Rethymno for a major summer concert with songs from his discography and new material created with Thanasis Papakonstantinou.
Tickets / reservations: General admission EUR17. Presale: More.com.
Nikos Karkanis Live in Mourne
Mourne, Rethymno
Nikos Karkanis performs live with his band in Mourne for a Cretan music night.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Another Thebes by Sergio Blanco
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
The acclaimed production from Theatre of the New World returns for a short summer tour, exploring identity, violence, punishment and the act of making theatre.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket price EUR22. Presale: More.com.
With a Guitar as Company at Mythodia Theatre
Mythodia Theatre, Gerani, Rethymno
A special Greek art-song acoustic evening at Mythodia Theatre, presented in an intimate format with guitar and voice.
Tickets / reservations: Admission EUR10. Tickets are sold only at the venue entrance on the night of the concert. Reservations / information: 697 3333165 or 28310 31800.
Chrysanthos Makrakis Live in Armeni
Armeni, Rethymno
The Cultural Association of Armeni hosts a traditional Cretan village feast with Chrysanthos Makrakis and his band.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Nikos & Giorgos Stratakis Feast in Agios Vasileios
Agios Vasileios, Rethymno
A village feast in Agios Vasileios with the music group of Nikos and Giorgos Stratakis.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Giannis Giannakakis Live in Charkia
Charkia, Rethymno
Giannis Giannakakis performs live in Charkia for a Cretan music night.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Snail Night in Krya Vrysi
Krya Vrysi, Agios Vasileios, Rethymno
A traditional chochlidovradia, or snail night, in Krya Vrysi with live music by Ilias Gialitakis and Manolis Vavourakis.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Save Yourself Who Can
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
A warm comedy by Eduardo De Filippo about a travelling theatre troupe, rehearsals, misunderstandings, secrets and the chaos behind a show.
Tickets / reservations: Presale EUR18 at physical outlets and More.com. General admission EUR22.
The Little Mermaid: Under the Waves
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
Art Muppets Production presents a colourful children’s theatre adventure with Ariel, underwater creatures and the sea witch Ursula.
Tickets / reservations: Admission EUR10. Presale at the Municipality kiosk in Four Martyrs Square or More.com. Information / reservations: 694 9160175.
Lefteris & Manousos Kallergis Live in Mixorrouma
Mixorrouma, Rethymno
Lefteris and Manousos Kallergis perform live with their band in Mixorrouma.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
The Tsekme Family by Tolis Papadimitriou
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
A chaotic Greek family comedy by Tolis Papadimitriou, with cousins, tourists, secrets, misunderstandings and a deliberately over-the-top comic plot.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket price EUR25. Presale: More.com.
Giorgos Alexantonakis in Koxare
Koxare, Agios Vasileios, Rethymno
Giorgos Alexantonakis performs with his band at a dance evening in Koxare organized by the Koxare Cultural Association.
Tickets / reservations: Admission EUR20.
Grigoris Samolis Live in Koxare
Koxare, Agios Vasileios, Rethymno
Grigoris Samolis performs live with his band in Koxare at a dance evening organized by the local cultural association.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Frangios Papadogiannakis Feast in Saktouria
Saktouria, Agios Vasileios, Rethymno
The Cultural Association of Saktouria organizes a village feast with the band of Frangios Papadogiannakis.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Stelios Vamvakas Live in Monastiraki
Monastiraki, Amari, Rethymno
The Monastiraki cultural association Kokkino Charakas hosts a live concert with Stelios Vamvakas.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Anthropoleipos: The Ascent on Stone Toward an Open Horizon
Arkadi Monastery, Rethymno
The first evening of a two-day musical, narrative and experiential production exploring the relationship between people, stone, nature, memory and spiritual resistance.
Tickets / reservations: Free, offered by the Ministry of Culture. Advance seat reservation is mandatory; reservations open June 24. The source listing does not provide an outgoing booking link.
Charity Concert at Nikos Xylouris Theatre
Nikos Xylouris Theatre, Anogeia, Rethymno
Lykourgos Pasparakis and his group perform at a charity concert in Anogeia, organized with local cultural groups.
Tickets / reservations: Admission EUR5.
Strakastroukes by Dimitris Samolis
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
A powerful and sharply funny monologue set in a Cretan village just before the Easter bells ring, mixing loneliness, humour and emotional release.
Tickets / reservations: Standard EUR20, reduced EUR17 for students, unemployed people and people with disabilities. Limited promotional tickets EUR15. Tickets: More.com.
Anthropoleipos: The Ascent on Stone Toward an Open Horizon
Arkadi Monastery, Rethymno
The second evening of the two-day production at Arkadi Monastery, combining dialogue, narrative performance and live music around humanity’s relationship with stone, memory and transcendence.
Tickets / reservations: Free, offered by the Ministry of Culture. Advance seat reservation is mandatory; reservations open June 24. The source listing does not provide an outgoing booking link.
Rita Antonopoulou at Mythodia Theatre
Mythodia Theatre, Gerani, Rethymno
Rita Antonopoulou performs at Mythodia Theatre in Gerani, presenting songs connected with major Greek composers and her own musical path.
Tickets / reservations: Presale EUR16, door EUR19. Reduced EUR14 for students, unemployed people, people with disabilities and large families with the relevant document. Organizer phone listed: 694 7441051.
Alekos Came Out of Paradise
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
A musical-theatre tribute to the life and work of Greek writer and director Alekos Sakellarios, starring Alexandros Bourdoumis and Matina Nikolaou with a five-piece live orchestra.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
The Gods of the Earth
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
Inspired by Khalil Gibran’s The Earth Gods, this performance combines theatre and live visual art to explore humanity’s relationship with the divine, power, mortality and love.
Tickets / reservations: Free, offered by the Ministry of Culture. Advance reservation is mandatory and opens July 24. The source listing does not provide an outgoing booking link.
The Gods of the Earth
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
The second Rethymno performance of the production inspired by Khalil Gibran, combining performance and live visual action in a ritual-like stage environment.
Tickets / reservations: Free, offered by the Ministry of Culture. Advance reservation is mandatory and opens July 24. The source listing does not provide an outgoing booking link.
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
A modern Greek play inspired by the Beatles song, balancing humour and emotion through two people looking for connection, companionship and tenderness.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket price EUR25. Presale: More.com.
Rethymno Rocks Festival 2026 – Day 1
Agios Pavlos Bastion, Fortezza, Rethymno
Opening night with Arcana, Vestigial and New Risen Throne.
Tickets / reservations: Free admission. Tickets for the paid festival dates: official festival ticket page.
Sexy Laundry
Perama Mylopotamos Open Theatre, Rethymno
Spyros Papadopoulos and Renia Louizidou star in Michele Riml’s warm comedy about a long-married couple trying to reconnect during a night in a hotel room.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket or reservation details were not listed.
Rethymno Rocks Festival 2026 – Day 2
Fortezza, Rethymno
The second night features Memfis, City Kids, Lusttone and Seih Sou.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket listing shows EUR15. Tickets: official festival ticket page.
Rethymno Rocks Festival 2026 – Day 3
Fortezza, Rethymno
Friday’s lineup features Sacred Reich, Enforcer, Yoth Iria and Karma Violens.
Tickets / reservations: Ticket listing shows EUR40. Tickets: official festival ticket page.
Rethymno Rocks Festival 2026 – Day 4
Fortezza, Rethymno
The closing night features Alcest, Tankard, Innerwish and Druid.
Tickets / reservations: Tickets: official festival ticket page.
Visiting Mr Green
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
A moving play about an elderly New Yorker and the young man who visits him every week, slowly forming an unlikely relationship that changes them both.
Tickets / reservations: Presale listed through More.com.
Rethymno Events FAQ
Are there free events in Rethymno in August?
Yes. Cinema Mondays, the August 26 opening night of Rethymno Rocks Festival, the Arkadi Monastery production and The Gods of the Earth list free admission. Some free events still require advance reservation, so check the individual event card.
Do I need tickets for Rethymno Rocks Festival?
The August 26 opening night is listed as free admission. Tickets are required for August 27-29 and are linked to the official festival ticket page in each event card.
Where do most August events happen in Rethymno?
Many performances take place at Erofili Theatre and the Fortezza. Other events are held in the Municipal Garden, Gerani, Perama, Arkadi Monastery and villages in Amari and the wider Rethymno region.
Is this August events page updated?
Yes. This monthly archive was updated from the latest local calendar files on July 2, 2026, then translated and edited into an English guide for RethymnoGreece readers.
Planning your August evenings?
- Book early for theatre, Fortezza concerts and Rethymno Rocks Festival dates.
- Check whether your event is at Erofili Theatre, Fortezza Hill or another venue before setting out.
- For late-August festival nights, confirm the daily lineup before buying tickets.
Looking for other months?
Use the month links above or return to the main Rethymno events hub to browse monthly archives as they are added.
Event information is compiled from public local calendars and organizer announcements, then translated, edited and organized by RethymnoGreece for easier trip planning.
