Events and Festivals

The island of Lesvos is the stage of various cultural events, especially in the summer months. All these events have seasonal character, taking place on the occasion of commemoration of historical or social incidents, such as religious festivals. Besides the multitude...

Ouzo Fest

Ouzo Fest has been organized on Lesvos since 2013. This is a special annual festival to promote ouzo, its culture and its secrets. The visitors have the opportunity to try over 40 ouzo brands, talk with ouzo makers, be initiated into the secrets of ouzo and taste the...

Cinema Evenings at the Georgiadis Mansion

The Regional Administration of North Aegean, in cooperation with ELORIS SA and the framework of the Project Cinematopedia – Cinema as Innovation Hub for Local Societies, make possible for island inhabitants and visitors to enjoy the Cinema Evenings in open-air...

Summer Festival of Western Lesvos

The Summer Festival of Western Lesvos includes many cultural events taking place in all municipal units in Western Lesvos in the summer months. The artistic program is significant as its purpose is to support the identity, the traditions, the gastronomy of the island,...

International Women’s Festival at Eresos

The International Women’s Festival held at Eresos started in 2000 and it is now an international destination for thousands of women from around the world. Eresos, the birthplace of Sappho, the ancient Greek poet who celebrate her love for women, is the meeting place...