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Every event worth knowing about in Chania. Checked by locals from Chania, for everyone.
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Thursday Street Market — Nea Chora Laïkí
Thursday's laïkí on the old AVEA plot in seaside Nea Chora, entrances on Akti Kanari and Gerasimou Pardali. 7am–2pm.
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Saturday Street Market — Minoos Street Laïkí
Chania's biggest weekly farmers' market, along the old western wall. Fruit, cheese, honey, olives, from 7am.
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Monday Street Market — Párko Markopoúlou Laïkí
Monday's neighbourhood laïkí at the old Markopoulou camp, entrance off Malinou Street. 7am–2pm.
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Tuesday Street Market — Mournies & Nerokouros Laïkí
Tuesday's laïkí along Kolokotroni Street in Nerokouros, just south of the city. Local and unhurried, 7am–2pm.
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Wednesday Street Market — Pachiana Laïkí
Wednesday's laïkí on the old VIOCHYM factory grounds in Pachiana, off Therisou Street. 7am–2pm.
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Mikis Theodorakis — The Archive Exhibition at his Family Home
Rare papers from the Theodorakis archive, in the composer's own childhood house. Thursday to Saturday mornings by appointment, free.
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Sculpt & Sea — Morning Beach Pilates at Cabana Mare
A 60-minute pilates class on the sand at Agia Marina, every morning before the beach fills up.
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Traditional Cretan Crafts — Photography Exhibition
Twenty vanishing Cretan trades, photographed, with QR codes to the craftspeople telling it themselves. Free.
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Vamos Sunday Open Market
A Sunday producers' and artisans' market on the village square at Vamos, in the heart of Apokoronas.
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Live Music with Stavros Labropoulos
A standing Thursday-evening live set on the sand at Almira in Agia Marina, free to walk in for.
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Erotokritos for 2
Kornaros's Cretan epic Erotokritos, retold by two actors and a live musician, at the Old Customs House theatre, 30 Oct to 15 Nov.
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A Bag, Differently: Free Plastic-Bag Upcycling Workshops at Rosikos Stratonas
Turn old plastic bags into a pouch or tote: four free three-hour workshops for adults at Rosikos Stratonas, 2-25 Nov. Register first.
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APOCOSMOS: Sfakian Madares, photographs by Giorgos Patroudakis
Thirty years of photographs from Crete's mountain desert, the Sfakian Madares, at the Grand Arsenal and Yali Mosque, 8 to 28 Nov.
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Ubu Roi (O Igemonas kai o Ybu): Alfred Jarry's Satire at the Vlisidis Theatre
Alfred Jarry's savage satire of a greedy, cowardly tyrant: four nights at the Vlisidis Theatre in Koum Kapi. €10, in Greek.
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'night, Mother — Marsha Norman's Pulitzer Play at Theatre YouCA
Marsha Norman's Pulitzer-winning two-hander in Greek at YouCA, Sundays 20:00 and Mondays 21:00, 15 Nov to 21 Dec. From €10.
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Movement is Life (I Kinisi einai Zoi): Photography Exhibition at Chania Town Hall
Dozens of Chania photographers on movement in everyday life, in the Town Hall foyer from 16 to 29 November. Opening 16/11, 14:00.
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From Waste to Art: Recycled-Materials Exhibition at KAM
Sculptures and installations made by locals, artists and schools from things headed for the bin. KAM, 20 to 29 November, free entry.
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The Witch Sentouka and the Secret of Chrysalos: Kouklotheatro Kritis Puppet Show
Crete's own puppet company brings its new black-light show to the Venizelio Conservatory: three shows on Sunday 22 November.
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2nd History Days Festival (Imeres Istorias) at the Mikis Theodorakis Theatre
Five days of talks, screenings and musical storytelling on Crete's and Greece's history. Free, evenings from 19:00, 22-26 Nov.
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A Pack of Friends (Mia Ageli apo Filous): Children's Theatre at the Vlisidis Theatre
A polar bear who wants to be king, a wolf, a rabbit and a brave mouse. Theatre for ages 5 and up, two shows a day, three dates.
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The Sound of the Gun (O Ichos tou Oplou): Loula Anagnostaki at Theatro Kydonia
Loula Anagnostaki's 1987 classic of post-junta Athens, staged by Chania's Mnimi company. Seven nights, 11 to 20 Dec. From €8, in Greek.
November 2026
Thu
12
Nov
Giannis Giannoulakis & Nikos Sfinias at Kontylies
A midweek Cretan night in town: Giannoulakis and Sfinias at Kontylies on Kydonias, kitchen from 19:00, music from 20:30.
Thu
12
Nov
Thanasis Samaras — Eléftheros, Stand-Up at Bras de Frères
Thanasis Samaras brings his stand-up show Eléftheros to Bras de Frères, Thursday 12 November at 21:30. Tickets €13.
Fri
13
Nov
The Holy Sepulchre in Dialogue with Humanity: Antonia Moropoulou at KAM
The scientist behind the restoration study of Christ's Tomb in Jerusalem speaks at the Grand Arsenal. Fri 13 Nov, 18:30, in Greek.
Fri
13
Nov
Konstantinos & Giorgos Angelakis at To Alonaki, Vlites
Friday night lyra and laouto with Konstantinos and Giorgos Angelakis at To Alonaki grill house above Souda, from 20:30.
Fri
13
Nov
Ioanna Moneda Live at Oniros Lounge Resto (Friday)
Singer and actress Ioanna Moneda brings a night of Greek songs to Oniros on Souda's square, from 21:00. Book a table.
Fri
13
Nov
Anastasis Mpouchlis & Antonis Kourakis at Kontylies
Friday lyra and laouto with Anastasis Mpouchlis and Antonis Kourakis at Kontylies, the Cretan music house on Kydonias, from 21:00.
Sat
14
Nov
Little Herb Collectors: Children's Workshop on the Scents of Crete at the Russian Barracks
Kids aged 6-12 get to know Crete's herbs by sight and smell, then make a botanical collage. Saturday 14 November, book by phone.
Sat
14
Nov
Opening Glenti at Lazopoulakis Café-Mezedopoleio, Paleochora, with Nikos Polychronakis and Giannis Papadakis
A new café-mezedopoleio by the Paleochora bus station opens with a Saturday lunchtime glenti: lyra, laouto and bass from 13:00.
Sat
14
Nov
Tsikoudia Distillation Night in Souda with Nikos Dimotakis
Souda's cultural association fires up the raki still: tsikoudia, Nikos Dimotakis on lyra and three dance groups, from 18:00.
Sat
14
Nov
Michalis I. Kounalis and Lefteris Georgiladakis at Kontylies Cretan Centre (November)
Michalis Kounalis and Lefteris Georgiladakis return to Kontylies for a Saturday Cretan night on Kydonias Street, from 21:00.
Sun
15
Nov
Koiliaris Run 2026: Running with the Koiliaris in Apokoronas
Four races from Stylos through the Koiliaris villages: 13.6 km, 8.8 km, a 2.5 km run or walk and a 700 m kids' race. Sun 15 Nov, 10:45.
Sun
15
Nov
Sankt Martin Lantern Festival for Families at the Grand Arsenal
Kids make lanterns, hear the story of St Martin and parade them round the Grand Arsenal. Free, Sunday 15 Nov from 11:00.
Sun
15
Nov
Sunday Lunchtime Glenti with Lefteris Mathioudakis at To Alonaki, Vlites
A long Sunday lunch with live lyra: Lefteris Mathioudakis and band at To Alonaki grill house above Souda, from 14:00.
Wed
18
Nov
Giorgis Manousakis: A Tribute Evening at "O Chrysostomos"
The Philological Society "O Chrysostomos", founded 1899, honours philologist, writer and poet Giorgis Manousakis. In Greek.
Thu
19
Nov
Lilia Tsigara — Megalóno, Entáxei? Stand-Up at Bras de Frères
Lilia Tsigara's stand-up show on growing up past 30, at Bras de Frères on Thursday 19 November. Doors 20:00, show 21:00.
Fri
20
Nov
Fann Live at Bras de Frères
Fann's 2026 tour across Greece stops at Bras de Frères in Chania, Friday 20 November from 20:00. Tickets €15.
Fri
20
Nov
Nikos Spatharakis with Two Laoutos at To Alonaki, Vlites
Lyra player Nikos Spatharakis with two laoutos at To Alonaki, Vlites, on Friday 20 November from 20:30. Book ahead.
Sat
21
Nov
Cretan Glenti at the Kandanos Cultural Centre with Papadakis, Polychronakis and Kartsonakis
Papadakis, Polychronakis and Kostis and Giannis Kartsonakis play Kandanos's Cultural Centre. Sat 21 Nov, 21:00, €6.
Sun
22
Nov
Paris Roupos: Kyrile, stand-up at Fournos Bar
Paris Roupos brings his stand-up show Kyrile to Fournos Bar & Live Stage, Sunday 22 November at 21:00. €10 presale, €12 door.
Sun
22
Nov
The Blue Room with Loukia Papadaki and Tzoni Theodoridis at the Ellinis
Two actors, many identities, one unbroken chain of desire: The Blue Room plays the Ellinis for one night, Sunday 22 November.
Wed
25
Nov
Stand Up Therapy: Epanastasou! with Manos Chatzimalonas
Psychotherapist Manos Chatzimalonas brings Stand Up Therapy to the Venizelio Conservatory, Wednesday 25 November, 19:30. In Greek.
Fri
27
Nov
Danai Simou & Challice Live at Fournos, Halepa
Danai Simou and Challice share a Friday-night bill at Fournos in Halepa: live from 21:00, tickets €10.
Sat
28
Nov
Sofzog — Allá, Den Eínai Aftó to Théma! Stand-Up at Mega Place
Stand-up comedy from Sofzog, "But That's Not the Point!", at Mega Place in Souda on Saturday 28 November, 20:00. €12, in Greek.
December 2026
Sat
5
Dec
Christmas Tree Lighting — Platanos, Kissamos
The village tree goes on in Platanos, Kissamos. Free, and the whole village turns out.
Sat
5
Dec
Nikos Dimotakis Live at Eucalyptus, Kaloudiana
A Saturday of live Cretan music with Nikos Dimotakis at Eucalyptus, the taverna at Kaloudiana outside Kissamos, from 21:00.
Sat
5
Dec
Sofia Manousaki in Concert
Singer Sofia Manousaki returns to Chania for a night at the Theatro Mikis Theodorakis, Saturday 5 December at 21:00. €16.
Fri
11
Dec
Cilia Katrali x Savina: live at Bras de Frères
Two of the alternative scene's boldest voices, indie-pop and experimental, on one stage. Fri 11 Dec, 21:00, Bras de Frères. €7.
Sat
12
Dec
The Nutcracker: Paidiki Skini Thessalonikis at the Mikis Theodorakis Theatre
Hoffmann's Christmas tale with Tchaikovsky's music and ballerinas, for the whole family. Saturday 12 December, 17:00 and 19:00.
