By Flavia Voican · Updated April 14, 2026
By Flavia Voican · Updated April 14, 2026
Corfu hosts 12 major annual festivals attracting over 50,000 visitors, with the International Festival of Corfu drawing the largest crowds each August.
| Month | Event | Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Corfu Christmas Market | Food | FREE |
| February | Corfu Carnival Parade | Festival | €5 |
| March | Corfu International Music Festival | Music | €10-€25 |
| April | Corfu City Marathon | Sport | €45 |
| May | Corfu Wine Festival | Food | €8 |
| June | Corfu Food Festival | Food | FREE (entry), €5 (tastings) |
| July | Corfu International Film Festival Opening Night | Film | €15 |
| August | International Festival of Corfu | Festival | €12-€30 |
| September | Corfu Literary Festival | Art | €7 |
| October | Corfu International Film Festival | Film | €8-€15 |
| November | Corfu Christmas Market | Food | FREE |
| December | Corfu New Year's Eve Fireworks | Festival | FREE |
Corfu City Marathon (April 12, 2026): Spectators can watch the race along the waterfront from 8 AM to 12 PM. Cathedral Masses (daily, 10 AM, Corfu Cathedral): Free attendance for morning services. Free Old Town Walking Tours (Sundays at 10 AM, starting at the Liston): Led by Corfu Tourism Office guides, ending at the Old Fortress.
The peak event month is August. Book tickets for the International Festival of Corfu 3-4 months in advance via corfutourism.gr. The official Corfu Tourism website (corfutourism.gr/events) provides the most current listings and booking links.
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