September 2026 events calendar
Rethymno Events in September 2026
Art exhibitions, storytelling, live music, film, theatre, science nights and cultural events happening across Rethymno this September.
What’s on in Rethymno in September 2026
Late September brings exhibitions, storytelling, music, anti-racist festival events, family performances, film screenings, public talks and cultural evenings across Rethymno.
Event details can change. Confirm final times, tickets and reservations directly with the venue, organizer or ticket provider before planning around a specific performance.
Event dates in September 2026
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Our Silent Companions at Charoupomylos
Skiadareses at Mythodia Theatre
International Micro m Festival 2026
Nikos Alexiou Exhibition: Fragile Traces of Symbols
Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete, Mesolongiou 32, Rethymno
A retrospective exhibition of works by Nikos Alexiou, curated by Maria Marangou. The exhibition runs from May 9 to November 6, 2026.
Tickets / reservations: Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM and 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Closed Mondays.
Municipality of Rethymno Celebrates European Mobility Week
Agios Georgios Petaliotis area, Rethymno
Part of the Municipality of Rethymno program for European Mobility Week, focused on sustainable movement, cycling, walking, road safety and public-space awareness.
Tickets / reservations: Public municipal program.
Event Honoring Teachers in Rethymno
House of Culture, Vernardou 10, Rethymno
The Region of Crete honors teachers who retired in 2024 and 2025. The evening includes a keynote talk by Theodore Eleftherakis and music by the primary education orchestra.
Tickets / reservations: Public institutional event.
Portraits Differently and Other Stories
House of Culture, Rethymno
An exhibition by the Association Agapi and the KDI F AMEA art team. It opens on September 23 and runs through September 29.
Tickets / reservations: Free access. Opening September 23, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM; then selected morning and evening hours through September 29.
Sacred Trees Group Art Exhibition
Charoupomylos, Panormo, Rethymno
A group exhibition by 33 artists reflecting on the relationship between people, trees, forests and the natural environment. Open through October 31, 2026.
Tickets / reservations: Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM.
Our Silent Companions: Storytelling Night at Charoupomylos
Charoupomylos, Panormo, Rethymno
Storytellers Stelios Pelasgos and Maria Tsouknaki share old and new stories about trees, accompanied by Andreas Stamoulis on oud.
Tickets / reservations: Entry by free contribution.
Skiadareses at Mythodia Theatre
Mythodia Theatre, Gerani, Rethymno
Skiadareses bring their live show to Mythodia Theatre, joined by Fanis Zachopoulos, Charis Paraskevas and Alexis Stenakis, with sound by Kostas Chaikalis and production by IMAGINART.
Tickets / reservations: Presale available through more.com.
Karagiozis the Ice-Cream Seller
Cineland Pantelis, Emmanouil Portaliou 3, Rethymno
A shadow-theatre comedy by Athanasiou Shadow Theatre. Karagiozis searches for a clever business idea and ends up becoming an ice-cream seller.
Tickets / reservations: EUR8. Presale from the cinema box office. Information: 6972 717187.
Researchers’ Night in Rethymno
Institute of Plasma Physics and Lasers, Three Monasteries, Rethymno
A science and research evening with activities, talks, telescope observations and workshops at the Institute of Plasma Physics and Lasers.
Tickets / reservations: Public event.
18th Anti-Racist Festival of Rethymno – Day 1
Mikrasiaton Square, Rethymno Old Town
The first evening includes a discussion on solidarity and resistance, followed by live music from Lyric Bomb, Ekasto, Hydra and Lust Tone.
Tickets / reservations: Public event.
Photography Exhibition at the 18th Anti-Racist Festival
Mikrasiaton Square, Rethymno Old Town
A photography exhibition by Antonis Zouridakis titled The Beauty of Innocence, presented during the 18th Anti-Racist Festival of Rethymno.
Tickets / reservations: Public event.
Where Stone Sings: From Rizitiko to Minore
Ibrahim Khan Mosque, Fortezza, Rethymno
A performance for nine female voices and live orchestra, tracing songs from rizitiko and wider Greek traditions to Asia Minor, Pontus, Cyprus, the Ionian Islands and urban folk/rebetiko worlds.
Tickets / reservations: Free admission.
Music Night at Mezedopoleio 50/50
Mezedopoleio 50/50, Plastira 6, Rethymno Old Town
Dimitris Sakellaridis and Manos Choudetsanakis perform live at Mezedopoleio 50/50 in Rethymno Old Town.
Tickets / reservations: Reservations: 6972 055312.
Research Night Continues in the City of Rethymno
Museum of Education, House of Culture and Science in the City, Rethymno
Researchers’ Night continues in the city with post-event activities for children, young people, teachers, families and the wider public. The program includes interpretive visits at the Museum of Education and the Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler Museum Collection, plus climate-change and sustainable-development activities at Science in the City.
Tickets / reservations: Free admission.
Portraits Differently and Other Stories
House of Culture, Vernardou 10, Rethymno
An art exhibition by the Association Agapi and the KDI F AMEA art team, presenting portraits through photography, color and collage. The exhibition remains open through Tuesday, September 29.
Tickets / reservations: Free access. Listed hours for Saturday, September 26: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM.
Nikos Alexiou Exhibition: Fragile Traces of Symbols
Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete, Mesolongiou 32, Rethymno
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete continues its retrospective exhibition of works by Rethymno-born artist Nikos Alexiou, curated by Maria Marangou. The exhibition runs from May 9 to November 6, 2026.
Tickets / reservations: Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM and 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Closed Mondays.
Theatrikos Periplous Educational Programs Info Meeting
Periigitiki Club of Rethymno, Agiou Frangiskou 1, Rethymno Old Town
An open information meeting for the new theatre workshops of Theatrikos Periplous, covering programs for adults, teenagers and children. Visitors can meet the instructors, ask questions and learn how the workshops will work.
Tickets / reservations: Open to all. No prior registration required.
International Micro m Festival 2026 in Rethymno
Centre for Byzantine Arts, Ethnikis Antistaseos 82, Rethymno Old Town
The International Micro m Festival presents 15 Greek short films from the competition program. The screening is held in three parts, lasts nearly four hours and includes live audience voting across participating cities.
Tickets / reservations: General admission EUR8 through more.com. Active KIN.LER members EUR5 at the club box office before the screening; membership renewal or new registration is also available at the box office.
18th Anti-Racist Festival of Rethymno – Day 2
Mikrasiaton Square, Rethymno Old Town
The second evening includes an open discussion on fascism and society, with speakers from the Anti-Fascist Teachers’ Group of Rethymno, Thanasis Kampagiannis and Loukia Kotronaki. The night continues with Giagos Chairetis and a traditional feast.
Tickets / reservations: Public event.
Dimitris Kaziales Live at Kanavatso
Kanavatso Cafe, Panteli Prevelaki 24, Sochora, Rethymno
Dimitris Kaziales performs live at Kanavatso in Sochora, Rethymno. The event runs on Saturday, September 26 from 8:45 PM.
Tickets / reservations: Information / reservations: 6955 644727.
Theano Chairetaki Live at Vibes
Vibes All Day Coffee & Bar, Kountourioti 137, Rethymno
Theano Chairetaki performs live at Vibes All Day Coffee & Bar in Rethymno.
Tickets / reservations: Reservations: 28310 55106.
Traditional Solidarity Feast at KENTA Bar
KENTA Bar, Kerame, Rethymno
A traditional solidarity feast at KENTA Bar in Kerame, organized to support a friend who lost her home in the fire last August. Six musicians join forces for an afternoon of music and community support.
Tickets / reservations: For details, contact the organizer: 6972 541298.
Famous Lightning: 160 Years Since the Arkadi Sacrifice
Rethymno Conservatory, Pantelis Prevelakis Hall, Vernardou 2
A memorial evening for the 160th anniversary of the Arkadi sacrifice, with hymns and songs performed by the Cretan chanters Krites Maistores and the Pavlos Vlastos traditional music choir and orchestra.
Tickets / reservations: Public event.
Music Night at Tzepeto
Tzepeto Cooperative, Katechaki 3, Rethymno Old Town
Michalis Zegas, Despoina Anastasopoulou, Michalis Avlonitis and Andreas Stamoulis perform live at Tzepeto in Rethymno Old Town.
Tickets / reservations: Information / reservations: 28310 25527.
World Older Persons Day Event
House of Culture and Mikrasiaton Square, Rethymno Old Town
The Social Service of the Municipality of Rethymno marks World Older Persons Day with creative intergenerational activities, traditional games, music, dance, gentle exercise and a prevention and health-care corner with information and basic health measurements.
Tickets / reservations: Public municipal event.
Do I Travel Safely on the Internet?
Cultural Association event hall, Roumeli Mylopotamos, Rethymno
A public talk by the Prevention Centre of Rethymno on internet safety, digital risks, problematic internet use, personal data, responsible social media use, online scams and harassment.
Tickets / reservations: Public event.
The Maestrinas of Rethymno: 2nd Autumn Choir Meeting
Erofili Theatre, Fortezza, Rethymno
A choir meeting presented as part of the Crete Festival Women program, featuring Rettimo Cantus, the Municipal Choir of Rethymno and the University of Crete Choir, with accompanying musicians on piano, accordion and violin.
Tickets / reservations: Free admission.
Rethymno Events FAQ
Are there free events in Rethymno in September?
Yes. Several September events list free admission or public access, including selected exhibitions, Research Night activities, the choir meeting and some cultural performances.
Do I need reservations for September events?
Reservations are needed where noted, especially for ticketed performances. Live music venues usually list a phone number, while ticketed events use more.com or another ticket provider when available.
Where do most September events happen?
Events are spread across Rethymno Old Town, the Fortezza, House of Culture, Charoupomylos in Panormo, Mikrasiaton Square, local venues and nearby villages.
Is this Rethymno events page updated?
This page is organized as a monthly archive and was updated from the latest September calendar file on September 26, 2026.
Planning your September evenings?
- Book ahead for ticketed theatre, music and family performances.
- Check exact venues before travelling to Panormo, Gerani or village events.
- For free public events, arrive early when seating or space may be limited.
Looking for other months?
Visit the main Rethymno events hub for June, July, August, September and October archives.
Event information is compiled from public local calendars and organizer announcements, then translated, edited and organized by RethymnoGreece for easier trip planning.
