Kefalonia live music, events, festivals, church feasts, Greek nights and more
Kefalonia live music and events coming up the next days. Please contact me if you know of more events all over Kefalonia and I will include them in my updates.
Skala on 6/4 CANCELLED
At Loco Bar in aid of Flik:
Mr&Mrs Game Show Night – how well do you know your partner?
Start: 20:00
Suggested donation at the door: 5 Euro
Katelios on 30/3
KATs Bazaar at Jerrie’s Elleniko Restaurant with home made cakes, books, bric-a-brac and more. Refreshments & Raffle.
From 11:00 until 14:00
Lakithra on 21/3
Live at Mescalero Bar
Start: 21:00
Argostoli on 18/3
Invitation to a meeting for an update on the Brexit. Information for UK nationals in the Kefalos Theatre.
Start: 10:00
Programme of the Kefalonian Carnival 2019
Katelios on 11/3
Pancake Race to raise money for the school in Chionata.
Start: 11:00 in front of Katelios Taverna
Katelios on 3/3
Carnival Party at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Katelios.
Start: 22:00
Svoronata on 1/3
Karaoke Night at Legends Bar with Peter Lee.
Start: 20:00
Lakithra on 28/2
Live music at the Mescalero Bar with Phil, Roj & Elli
Start: 21:00
Lakithra on 14/2
Request Night with Phil & Roj at Mescalero Bar.
Lakithra on 3/2
Lazy Sunday at Mescalero Bar with Nancy and Costas.
Svoronata on 26/1
Karaoke Night at Legends Bar with Peter Lee.
Start: 20:00
Lakithra on 20/1
Lazy Sunday at Mescalero Bar with Nancy & Costas.
Lakithra on 31/12
Mescalero Party to enter 2019
Lakithra on 30/12
Lazy Sunday at Mescalero Bar with Nancy and Costas.
Svoronata on 22/12
Christmas Party at Legends Bar with Ruffle, Auction and free Meze. Entrance free. Start: 20:00
Argostoli on 19/12
A magic evening with music, magician, face-painting, sweets and wine at the post office square.
Start: 17:00
Lixouri and Argostoli on 16 & 17/12
Christmas tree lighting in Lixouri on 15/12 at 19:00 postponed to Monday due to bad weather
Christmas tree lighting in Argostoli on 16/12 at 19:00
After both events, there will be music and dance.
The Argostoli Christmas Village with their wooden selling cottages will be open.
Lakithra on 16/12
Lazy Sunday at Mescalero Bar with Nancy & Costas.
Start: probably around 13:00
Katelios on 9/12
KATs (Kefalonia Animal Trust) book club at Jerry’s Elliniko Restaurant. Book sale (4 for 1 Euro), CD, DVD, clothes and much more. Coffee and cakes available (please bring your own mug). From 11:00 til 13:00.
Argostoli 7-12/12
Harokopio Christmas Bazaar in Argostoli Harokopos Str.60 (near Napier’s Garden).
Unique handmade creations by the Horokopio workshop
From Wednesday to Friday open: 9:00-14:00 & 17:00-20:00
Lakithra on 2/12
Lazy Sundays at Mescalero Bar starting with live music by Nancy and Costas.
Free buffet.
Start: 13:00
Svoronata on 1/12
KATs Christmas Fayre at Dum Spiro Spero Taverna with tea, coffee and cakes.
Tombola, Raffle and more.
12:00-15:00
Lakithra on 29/11
Live at Mescalero Bar
Elly, Phil & Roj
Start around 21:00
Svoronata on 24/11
Karaoke Night at Legends Bar.
Start: 19:30
Svoronata on16/11
FLIK fundraising event: Books, Coffee & Cake at The Retreat in Svoronata.
Donations of cakes and books are most welcome. 10:00-13:00
Lakithra on 15/11
Live at Mescalero Bar: Elly, Phil and Roj
Mescalero will be closed from 16-25/11
Svoronata on 8/11
Line dance every Thursday at 16:00 at Legends Bar.
Lakithra on 4/11
Nancy and Costas in Mescalero Bar.
Start:21:00
Svoronata on 31/10
Halloween Party at Legends Bar in Svoronata. 3 Euro entrance, all money from entrance fee, food sales and raffle go to Kefalonia Animal Aid Network.
Start: 20:00
Travliata on 18/10
Mr & Mrs game show night in aid of FLIK.
Fun evening with Raffle Prizes.
Entrance: suggested donation of 5 Euro.
Start: doors open at 20:00
Skala on 13/10
Hollis live with Rock and Pop at the Tesoro Blu Hotel in Skala. Start: around 21:00
Lakithra on 11/10
Live music with Yianimac & Sarah at Mescalero Bar.
Start: around 21:00
Skala on 29/9
Hollis live with Rock and Pop at the Tesoro Blu Hotel in Skala.
Svoronata on 21/9
Hollis live with Rock and Pop at Sotiris Hotel in Svoronata.
Skala on 27/8
Music walk through the roads of Skala. Musicians sing traditional Kantades and Ariettes. Start: 20:00
Fokata on 25/8
“Sardine Festival” with wine, sardines and music with the Serbian band Abrasevic. Start:21:00
All day feast at Assos on 24/8
In the morning: Music and celebration of the icon of St. Kosmas.
In the evening: Musicians and serenaders sing the traditional Kantades from illuminated boats in the bay of Assos. Start at 21:30
“Meatpie Festival” in Tzannata on 24/8
Kreatopita feast with live music and dances at Tzannata square. Start: 20:30
Assos on 23/8
Swimming contest as part of the celebration of St. Kosmas. It takes place in the bay of Assos, from the beach to the cave.
Sami central square on 22/8
Greek music and dance on the central square. Start: 21:00
Argostoli central square on 22/8
A journey through Kefalonian music from traditional Kantades to newer Greek songs.Start 21:30
Lixouri central square on 21/8
A journey through Kefalonian music from traditional Kantades to newer Greek songs.Start 21:30
Argostoli on 21/8
Music walk from Kabana Square along the harbour front to the main sqaure of Argostoli. Musicians sing traditional Kefalonian Kantades and Ariettes. Start: 21:00
Themata (above Agia Efimia) on 20/8
Traditional feast with food and live music at the forest of Themata. Start:19:30
Argostoli central square on 19/8
“Veggera”, Open Art Installation. Start: 9:30
Fragata on 18 & 19/8
2-day Robola wine festival with music and dance, food and lots of free wine. Start: 20:30
Barkarola in Lourdas on 18/8
Musicians and serenaders sing the traditional Kantades from illuminated boats at the beach of Lourdas. Start at 21:00
Traditional feasts on 17/8
Traditional Panigiria with music, dance, food and drinks in Monopolata and Dilinata.
Fiskardo on 17/8
Live at the Fishbone Bar: Aaron Brooks.
Start: 22:00
Traditional Feasts on 16/8
Traditional Panigiria with music, dance, food and drinks in Skala and Pirgi.
Agios Gerasimos Church Omala 15/16Aug
On the 15/8 the big church is open all through the night. The casket with the holy relics of St.Gerasimos has been transferred to the big church and is open. The bazaar/market near the church can be visited all night.
The procession with the holy relics of St. Gerasimos takes place on 16/8 in the morning (around 11:00 / 12:00).
Traditional Feasts (Panigiria) on 15/8
Traditional feasts with music, dance, food and drinks in Haliotata, Kapandriti and Komitata (2-day feast).
Traditional Feasts (Panigiria) on 14/8
Traditional feasts with music, dance, food and drinks in Simotata, Arginia, Markopoulos, Pastra and at the monastery Anatolikou near Agia Efimia
Lourdata – Lourdas Beach on 12/8
2nd Lourdas Beach Colour Festival.
19:00 – 03:00
Valsamata – Wine festival on 11&12/8
Music, dance, food and free wine on the 2 nights of the yearly wine festival. Start at 21:00
Poros – at Poros square on 6/8
Traditional Panigiri with music and dance. Start: 21:00
Grisata – at the old school yard on 6/8
Traditional feast with live music, food and drink in Grisata (near Sami).
Svoronata – Legends Bar on 5/8
Rock Acoustic Live at Legends Bar. Start: 21:30
Argostoli – Botanical Garden on 4/8
Jazz at the lake. Start: 21:30
Skala – streets of Skala on 3/8
Musicians walking through the streets of Skala singing the traditional Kefalonian Kantades and Ariettes. Start:21:30
Old Vlachata – Saristra Festival from 3-6/8
Music and Arts Festival in Old Vlachata near Sami. Summer festival with arts, work shops, music and films.
Poros square- Live music on 31/7
Rewind the Band live at Poros square with Greek Rock, Pop and RocknRoll.
Start: 21:30
SeaNema Open Air Film Festival 30/7 – 2/8
30/7: Start of the film festival at Platis Gialos Beach in Lassi and Fikia Beach in Lixouri at 21:00.
For 4 days, on various beaches around the island, you can watch international and Greek films. Entrance free.
The whole programme can be found on www.seanemafestival.com
Lixouri – Harbour front on 30/7
Fish Festival with dance, wine, music and fish snacks.
Start: 21:00
Svoronata – Ai Helis Beach on 29/7
Beach Party at Watermill Beach Bar at Ai Helis beach.
Start: 16:00
Argostoli – Live music at 90 Degrees Bar
Wednesday: Greek music
Friday: Greek Rock music
Saturday: Rock music
Start: 22:00
Lakithra – Traverso Festival at Kalithea on 20-22/7
3rd Traverso Festival in Lakithra at Kalithea. 3 days with international and traditional music, dances and theater.
Start: every evening at 20:30
On 22/7 there will be a traditional feast with food and drinks…everybody brings something to be shared with all.
Lassi – Da Veronica Bar on 20/7
Phil & Roj live with Pop and Rock. Start: 21:30
Rasata – 2-day festival on 19/7 & 20/7
Traditional church feast (Panigiri) with wine, food,live music and dance on 19/7. On 20/7 : live traditional music with “Laika Dromena”.
Vlachata – Panigiri on 17/7
Traditional festival with wine, food, live music and dance. Start: 20:30
Poros square- Sardine Festival on 15/7
Festival with wine, Sardines, music and dance. Start: 21:00
Korianna – Panigiri on 14/7
Traditional festival in Korianna with music, drink and food. Start: 20:30
Skala – Pikiona on 13/7
Elphi live at Pikiona Bar.
From 21:00 to 23:30
Sami – Traditional dances on 12/7 & 13/7
Two days of traditional dances and live music in Sami. Start: 21:00
Agia Efimia – Traditional Festival on 11/7
Litany of the sacred icon and traditional festival afterwards with live music, drink and food. Start: 20:00
Lakithra – Mescalero Bar on 11/7
Live at Mescalero Bar : Brothers in Farms
Star: 21:30
Lourdas – every Tuesday at Andromeda
Every Tuesday Greek Night with live music and dancers. Buffet: 14,95 Start:20:15
Argostoli – Open theatre at “Bastouni” (cruise ship landing place) on 8/7
Art&Style Dance Studio presents a variety of modern and classic dances. Start: 19:30
Lixouri – Central Square on 7/7
Summer Dance Week. Dance performance by Greek and international dance groups. Start: 20:00
Magganas – Ionio Taverna
Every Wednesday live Greek music.
Lakithra – Mescalero Bar on 5/7
Yiannimac & Sarah live at Mescalero Bar. Start: 21:00
Svoronata – Legends Bar on 2/7
Quiz night at Legends Bar. Free entry and prices.
Start: 21:00
Lourdata – Lourdata school yard on 1/7
Panigiri / church feast with live music, dance, food and drink. Starting in the evening until late.
Svoronata – Astra Village on 28/6
Live Greek music and traditional dances at the Elia Restaurant of Astra Village.
19:30 – 22:00
Skala – Pikiona Bar on 21/6
Hollis live at Pikiona Bar with Rock and Roll.
Svoronata – Sotiris Hotel on 21/6
Live at Sotiris Hotel. Elly, Phil and Roj.
Skala – Anassa Hotel on 19/6
Rock & Roll live with Hollis at Anassa.
Skala – Pikiona Bar on 14/6
Rock & Roll live with Hollis at Pikiona Bar on Skala Beach. Start: 21:00
Fiskardo – Fishbone Bar on 14/6
Live at the Fishbone Bar
Johnny Vavouras live with Rock & Blues
Start: 22:00
Lakithra – Mescalero Bar on 14/6
Roof opening at Mescalero and live music with Sarah.
Start: 21:00
Lassi – Olive Garden on 8/6
Live at Olive Garden: Singapore Strings
Start: 20:30
Sami – Traditional church festival on 3/6
Church feast in Sami with live music, traditional dances, food and drinks.
Start at 21:00 in the port police area.
Lakithra – Mescalero Bar on 3/6
Rock Trio live at Mescalero Bar.
Start: 21:30
Skala – Pikiona Restaurant/Bar on 31/5
Live music by Hollis. Open air music night.
Svoronata – Sotiris Hotel on 30/5
Live music at Sotiris Hotel and Village. Food, drinks and a lovely location. Start: 21:00
Skala – Tresoro Blu Hotel on 26/5
Jerry Hollis live at Tresoro Blu Hotel. Start around 21:00.
Svoronata – Astra Village Elia Restaurant on 24/5
Greek night in Elia Restaurant of Astra Village with live Greek music.
Buffet with grilled meat, salads, starters and side dishes. 20:00 – 23:00
Lakithra – Mescalero Bar on 24/5
Sarah live at Mescalero.
Start: 21:00
Lassi – Da Veronica Bar on 19/5
Live music every Saturday at Da Veronica Bar in Lassi.
Lourdas – Bar 360 on 18/5
Quiz night at Bar 360 at 21:00.
General knowledge Quiz.
Svoronata – Legends Bar on 18/5
Hollis Rock Show at Legends Bar.
Start: 21:00
Argostoli – Cine Anny on 17/5
The open-air cinema Cine Anny opens on 17/5 with the film “Three billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri”.
Start: 21:30
Svoronata – Legends Bar on 12/5
Live music from 50’s, 50’s and 70’s with Keith at Legends Bar.
Entry and food charges go to Flik Charity.
Start: 19:00
Lakithra – Mescalero Bar on 10/5
Live at Mescalero Bar : Yiannimac, Sarah and guest singer.
Start around 21:00
Spartia – Ag. Nikolaos / Klimatsia beach on 1st of May
Traditional dances, food, drink and an exhibiton of local products and flowers at Agios Nikolaos/Klimatsia, organized by the Association “Sparto”.
Sports games for children between 5-18 years old.
Start: 11:00
Lourdas Beach on 1st of May
Music and traditional dances at Lourdas Beach. Start at 11:00am.
Lakithra – Mescalero Bar on 22/4
Lazy Sunday live music at Mescalero Bar with D. Kalafatis
Start: 15:00
Svoronata – Dum Spiro Spero Taverna on 21/4
Flik Fun Day with children’s fancy dress and face painting. Also with spring hat, cake and horticulture competitions.
There will be coffee, tea and beers as well as a cake stall.
From 13:00-16:00
Lakithra – Mescalero Bar on 12/4
Live music with Elly, Phil and Roj at the Mescalero Bar in Lakithra.
Argostoli – Libretto on 10/4
Live music with Nancy and Kostas at Libretto in Argostoli.
Start: 21:30
Mavrata – Community Center on 1/4
In aid of the local firefighters: there will be traditional music, dancing and fried fish at the Community Center in Mavrata.
Start: 13:00
Katelios – Lighthouse Restaurant on 31/3
KATs spring Bazaar. Many stalls will offer a variety of goods, there will be refrehments, coffees and teas, pastries, cakes and sandwiches. Also there will be a raffle with some great prizes.
Starting at 11:00 until 14:00
Svoronata – Legends Bar on 30/3
General knowledge Quiz at Legends Bar.
Free entry. Start: 20:30
Prizes for the winning team.
Lakithra – Mescalero Bar on 29/3
Phil & Roj playing in Mescalero Bar.
Start : around 21:00
Travliata – Stateri on 23 & 24/3
Fete Fatale – Murder Mystery. With fete side stalls, meze dinner and disco. Tickets for 10 Euro are on sale at the FLIK annual meeting or one of the cast members (contact Donna). Doors open at 18:00, start at 19:00.
Svoronata – Legends Bar on 16/3
Music Quiz with Keith. Teams of 4 suggested and a 10 Euro donation per team for FLIK.
Start: 20:30
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