Events

The Wine Festival is held during the first week of August in the village of Mastichari in Kos. Being proud of the high-quality wine they produce; locals celebrate and treat all visitors with free wine accompanied by delicious food and live music. So, make sure you around Mastichari for the Wine Festival in August.

The Honey Festival in Antimachia is held on the first Saturday following the Feast of the Assumption on August 15th. Honey-based sweets are shared to visitors, who have the opportunity to taste and buy locally-produced honey. The festival is accompanied by traditional music and dances by local groups.

This is the island’s most famous festival. It lasts from the beginning of June to the end of August and its rich schedule features many cultural and sport events. The festival is organized by the municipality of Kos in honor of Hippocrates, father of modern medicine and undoubtedly one of the world history’s most noted figures. The program includes theatrical performances, music concerts, dance performances by both Greek and international groups, traditional dances, various exhibitions (painting, sculpture and photography), film festivals, creative workshops for kids, ancient drama, scientific discussions and conferences, basketball tournaments and equestrian skill shows. The festival has been organized for over 30 years and is very popular among both locals and visitors.

A traditional festival in honor of Agios Ioannis Klidonas (Saint John) is organized in Pyli every year on June 23.

The festival in honor of Agios Panteleimon is held in Pyli of Kos every year on July 27.

The Feast of the Savior takes place in the village of Asfendiou on the 6th of August every year.

Festivals in honor of the Virgin Mary are held in Antimachia and Kefalos every August 15.

Feasts in honor of Agios Ioannis take place in the villages of Mastichari, Kardamena and Kefalos on August 29 every year.

On September 8, a traditional festival is held in the village of Kardamena, in honor of the Virgin Mary.