Union of Dodecanese with Greece
31 March
Patriotic displays - including folk dancing in traditional costume -mark this date in 1947, when the Greek Army was transferred the control of the Dodecanese islands.
Aï Giórgi (St George’s Day)
April
Pylí village comes alive with horse racing after morning liturgy on 23 April each year, or on Easter Monday if Easter falls later. Afterwards, music and dancing punctuates the occasion as the crowds head to the more remote chapel of Saint George above Zipári, which is complemented by drink and roast meat.
Short Film Festival
May
Platía Eleftherías’ Orfeas cinema hosts this film festival over three days in mid-May, where short productions mainly from Greek filmmakers are showcased over the course of three hours.
Full Moon Beach Parties
May-August
Things get going at 10pm with these popular summer parties at Mylos Beach Bar at Aktí Zouroúdi, Lámbi (2km northwest of town), where you can expect DJ sets, live pop and electronica, and plenty of merrymaking.
Ippokrateia
July-September
Selected plazas around Kos Town play host to a variety of concerts and drama productions put on by the local municipality from mid-July to early September.
July-September
From mid-July to early September, various concerts and drama are presented by the local municipality at selected plazas around Kos Town.