Welcome to the ultimate guide to this summer’s events across the island of Kefalonia! Here you’ll find an evolving list of cultural happenings – from open-air concerts, traditional festivals, shadow theatre and dance performances, to art exhibitions, book presentations, and unique local celebrations.
This catalogue is continuously updated as local municipalities and cultural organisations announce new events.
September 14–17
🔬 14th International Conference on Instrumental Chemical Analysis (IMA 2025)
📍 Municipal Theatre “O Kefalos”, Argostoli
Conference on modern trends in analytical chemistry.
✏️ Organised by NTUA, University of Patras, and the Municipality of Argostoli
September 20
🎤 Tribute to Poet & Translator Rigas Kappatos
📍 Lixouri Museum | 🕘 20:00
Honorary event with presentation of his work, personal items, and book collection.
✏️ Organised by Iakovatios Library
September 21
📚 Literary Night & Book Presentation
📍 Svoronata, Leivatho | 🕘 not specified
Presentation of the book on the history of the Cultural Association of Svoronata.
✏️ Supported by the Municipality of Argostoli
September 22
🎨 Painting Exhibition by Kosmas Kroussos
📍 Municipal Theatre “O Kefalos”, Argostoli | 🕘 20:00–23:00
Solo exhibition. Runs until September 28.
✏️ Co-organised by the Municipality of Argostoli
✏️ Free entrance
September 24
✝️ Feast of Panagia Drapaniotissa
📍 Drapano Bridge & St. Spyridon Church, Argostoli | 🕘 evening
Religious procession of the icon of the Virgin across the bridge with ceremonial music.
✏️ Traditional celebration of the patron saint of Argostoli
September 26–27
🎶 41st Choir Festival of Kefalonia
📍 Municipal Theatre “O Kefalos”, Argostoli
Two-day event featuring choirs from Greece and Cyprus.
✏️ Organised by Argostoli Choir & Mandolinata
✏️ Free entrance