The people of Corfu have a deeply rooted religious tradition, and the island’s most important celebrations are closely connected to Christ, the Virgin Mary, the Holy Spirit, and Saint Spyridon, the patron saint of Corfu. Throughout the year, especially during the summer months, villages across the island host traditional feasts, religious festivals, and cultural celebrations that bring together locals and visitors alike.
Below are some of the most notable summer festivals and religious events taking place in Corfu from June to September, along with their approximate distance and driving time from Corfu Town.
- 9 June – Festivals in Alykes Potamou, Petalia, and Potamos
(Approx. 5–10 km from Corfu Town | 10–20 min drive) - 12 June – Festival in Pelekas
(Approx. 13 km | 25–30 min drive) - 23–24 June – Festival in Kynopiastes
(Approx. 11 km | 20–25 min drive) - 29 June – Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Celebrations in Kompitsi, Stroggili, Vitalades, and Gaios in Paxos- Kompitsi: approx. 7 km | 15 min drive
- Stroggili: approx. 23 km | 40 min drive
- Vitalades: approx. 38 km | 1 hr 10 min drive
- Gaios (Paxos Island): accessible by ferry from Corfu Port
- 2 July – Panagia of Vlacherna
Procession in Garitsa and celebrations in Garitsa, Acharavi, Kamara, and Paxos- Garitsa: 2 km | 5 min drive
- Acharavi: 36 km | 1 hr drive
- Kamara: approx. 30 km | 50 min drive
- Paxos: ferry access required
- 8 July – Feast of Saint Prokopios
Celebrations in Agios Prokopios and Kavos Lefkimmi- Agios Prokopios: 8 km | 15 min drive
- Kavos Lefkimmi: 45 km | 1 hr 20 min drive
- 13 July – Celebration at Saint Rocco Square in honor of Saint Spyridon
(Located in Corfu Town) - 17 July – Feast of Saint Marina
Festivals in Benitses, Spartera, and Avliotes- Benitses: 13 km | 25 min drive
- Spartera: approx. 28 km | 50 min drive
- Avliotes: approx. 40 km | 1 hr 10 min drive
- 19+ 20 July – Feast of Prophet Elias ( One if not the biggest one )
Celebration in Magoulades
(Approx. 33 km | 55 min drive) - 6 August – Feast of the Transfiguration of the Savior
Festivals at Pontikonisi, Perivoli, Strinnylas, Paliochori, Agioi Deka, and Agios Matthaios
Plus a six-day pilgrimage (1–6 August) to the summit of Mount Pantokrator- Pontikonisi: 6 km | 15 min drive
- Perivoli: 35 km | 1 hr drive
- Strinnylas: 42 km | 1 hr 15 min drive
- Agioi Deka: 16 km | 30 min drive
- Agios Matthaios: 25 km | 45 min drive
- Mount Pantokrator: 40 km | 1 hr 15 min drive
- 11 August, Palm Sunday, Holy Saturday, and the first Sunday of November
On these four important dates, grand religious processions take place in Corfu Town accompanied by philharmonic bands from all over the island. - 16 August – Three-day festival in Kato Garouna
(Approx. 18 km | 35 min drive) - 23 August – Feast of Panagia Odigitria
Celebrations in Gastouri, Pelekas, Agioi Deka, and Agrafoi- Gastouri: 10 km | 20 min drive
- Pelekas: 13 km | 25–30 min drive
- Agioi Deka: 16 km | 30 min drive
- Agrafoi: 38 km | 1 hr drive
- 8 September – Festivals in Afra, Sinarades, Marathias, Agios Markos, and Potami Lefkimmi
- Afra: 10 km | 20 min drive
- Sinarades: 15 km | 30 min drive
- Marathias: 32 km | 55 min drive
- Agios Markos: 18 km | 30 min drive
- Potami Lefkimmi: 43 km | 1 hr 15 min drive
- 14 September – Feast of the Holy Cross
Celebrations at the Monastery of Saint John and in Sidari- Monastery of Saint John: approx. 12 km | 25 min drive
- Sidari: 36 km | 1 hr drive
- 24 September – Festival in Vatos
(Approx. 15 km | 30 min drive) - 26 September – Feast of Saint John the Theologian
Celebrations in Karousades and Porta Remounda- Karousades: 35 km | 1 hr drive
- Porta Remounda: approx. 22 km | 40 min drive
