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 of religious festivals all around the island throughout the year, there are many cultural events with many associated activities centering around the promotion of a certain local product, a sporting event, movie and documentary showings, etc. There are also festivals with international recognition and fame such as the Classical Music Festival in Molyvos, the Women’s Festival at Eresos, etc.
Events and Festivals
“Arion” International Guitar Festival at Molyvos
AegeanDocs – International Documentary Film Festival
Agrotourism Festival at the Museum of Natural History of the Petrified Forest of Lesvos
Anise Festival at Lisvori
Cheese Festival (“Mantamadiotiko Glendi”) at Mantamados
Chestnut Festival at Agiasos
Christmas on Lesvos
Cinema Evenings at the Georgiadis Mansion
Easter on Lesvos
ELIA Lesvos confest
Eressos Lava Weekend
Fig Festival at Ippeios
International Mountain Bike Race Lesvos-Molyvos Urban MTB
International Music Festival at Molyvos
International Women’s Festival at Eresos
Lesvian Summer
Lesvos Euphoria International Festival
Lesvos Food Fest
Lesvostrail
Octopus Festival at Nees Kydonies
Ouzo Fest
Papalina Festival at Kato Tritos
Saint Valentine Festival
Sardine Festival at Skala Kallonis
Summer Festival of Western Lesvos
The Carnivals on Lesvos
Trahana Festival at Akrasi
Viticulture Festival at Anemotia