Celebrate Clean Monday in Koronos! Join us in the village of Koronos for a festive celebration marking the beginning of Lent. Experience the revival of local traditions with the sounds of bagpipes and violins, the presence of the bell-wearing revelers (Koudounatoi), and enjoy wine and traditional lenten treats. Koronos Ecomuseum Hall 23 February 2026 Organised by: The Koronos Cultural Association

Clean Monday in Komiaki village! Masqueraders with traditional bagpipes and “toumbakia” Traditional Lenten treats Μusic, dancing and local village wine 23 February 2026 At “Rodinon” square (if weather conditions do not permit, the event will take place at the Cultural Centre hall) Time: 14:00 Organised by: Women’s Association of Komiaki & Koronida Cultural Centre

“Koulouma” in Filoti village! Filoti celebrates Clean Monday! • Bell-wearing revelers (Koudounatoi) • Traditional wedding reenactment • Moskaríes (traditional masquerade figures) • Lenten delicacies Clean Monday 23 February 2026 From 11:00 a.m. at the central square Organised by: Filoti Cultural & Athletic Association Parents’ Association of Filoti Primary School Filoti Women’s Association

The Apeiranthos Cultural Association “Ta Fanaria” invites us to experience the ritual mystagogy marking the transition from winter to spring season, featuring a traditional wedding procession, masked performers, and the bell-wearing Koudounatoi. Sunday, 22 February 2026 Time: 16:00 Location: Village Square (Platsa), Apeiranthos

DIONYSIAN CARNIVAL OF NAXOS 2026 The Dionysian Carnival of Naxos comes full of satire, colour, music and carnival spirit. Groups of performers, dacorated parade floats and festive happenings transform the heart of the town into a vibrant stage of celebration. Sunday, 22 February 2026 Time: 14:00 Location: Naxos Town Seafront We look forward to welcoming you to the Naxian Carnival parade!

The Cultural Association of Glinado village, Naxos, presents “Traditional Carnival Feast with dancers wearing the iconic Vrakades and Kordelatoi costumes” At Glinado village Square Sunday 22 February 2026 Starting time: 12:30 pm

Kordelatoi – “Reviving the old ways” The Cultural and Educational Youth Association of Tripodes and the Cultural-Eco Association of Agios Arsenios revive the traditional custom of Kordelatoi followed by traditional treats, live music and dancing! Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026 12:00: The celebration begins in Agersani village! 13:30: The festivities continue in Tripodes village!

Kordelatoi – “Reviving the old ways” The Cultural and Educational Youth Association of Tripodes and the Cultural-Eco Association of Agios Arsenios revive the traditional custom of Kordelatoi followed by traditional treats, live music and dancing! Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026 12:00: The celebration begins in Agersani village! 13:30: The festivities continue in Tripodes village!

The Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades is once again this year organizing the Dionysian Carnival, which will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026. As part of the preparations for this vibrant Carnival event, the Municipality extends an open invitation to cultural associations, organizations, groups, school communities, and groups of citizens who wish to participate with parade floats, costumes, or other creative carnival activities. Inspired by the Dionysian spirit, the carnival satire, and the island’s vivid traditions, this year’s Carnival invites you all to become part of the celeb

NAXOS TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION 2026 The Naxos Film Club and the Municipality of Naxos & Small Cyclades invite everyone to join the ritual procession of light — bring a white sheet and become the torch bearer of Dionysos! Saturday, 21 February 2026 Procession starts: 21:00 Preparation from: 19:00 Meeting points: Agios Minas & Cultural Centre (Former Ursuline School)– Kastro