A Night for the Sacred Mountain: The Ellanion Oros Dig Comes to Pacheia Rachi on 23 August
Archaeologists have spent five summers on Aegina's highest mountain, uncovering a sanctuary of Zeus and a refuge from the collapse of the Mycenaean world. On Sunday 23 August the village of Pacheia Rachi hosts the team for an open evening of film, fresh findings, and live music under the August sky.
Greek Easter on Aegina: Candlelit Processions and Lamb on the Spit
Easter is the biggest event in the Greek Orthodox calendar, and Aegina celebrates it with genuine fervour — late-night church services, fireworks over the harbour, and entire neighbourhoods gathering around outdoor fires. Timing a visit around Easter is unlike anything else.
Summer Events on Aegina: What's On in July and August
Aegina's summer calendar includes open-air concerts, the Fistiki Fest, and local religious festivals that give visitors a glimpse of real island life.
The Aegina Music Festival Returns for Its 20th Year, Running Until August 22
For three weeks every August, some of Greece's finest musicians take over courtyards and open-air stages across the island. This year's edition is already underway, with several nights still to come.