The Municipality of Rhodes, DERMAE, the Regional Union of Municipalities of the South Aegean (P.E.D. of the South Aegean), and the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Rhodes invite the residents of Rhodes and visitors to the island to the 61st Panhellenic Handicrafts & Agricultural Economy, to be held from August 9 through 23, 2026, at the Anthokipos Kremasti Exhibition Center.
For decades, the Panhellenic Exhibition has been one of the most important institutions in Rhodes and throughout the country, showcasing creativity, Greek tradition, local production, and quality entrepreneurship. This year, too, the event aims to serve as a meeting place for creators, producers, professionals, and visitors from every corner of Greece.
The Fair features Greece’s leading artisans, who present unique creations that highlight the artistry and authenticity of Greek craftsmanship, while at the same time, numerous producers exhibit and sell high-quality agricultural and packaged products, showcasing the richness of the Greek land and its culinary tradition.
The 61st Panhellenic Exhibition is not just an exhibition space, but a comprehensive experience for young and old alike. Throughout the event, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the exhibitors’ booths, discover high-quality products, chat with creators and producers, and explore authentic flavors and traditional techniques that keep our cultural heritage alive.
In the evenings, the exhibition grounds will be filled with music, joy, and vibrancy, as musical groups from Rhodes will present a rich artistic program every day, offering unique moments of entertainment and creating a special summer atmosphere for all visitors.
For yet another year, the festival reaffirms its enduring role as a benchmark for showcasing Greek crafts, agricultural production, and culture, while also contributing to the strengthening of the local economy and Rhodes’ tourism industry.
We look forward to welcoming you all to experience together a celebration of creativity, tradition, flavors, culture, and music, at an event that has been an integral part of Rhodes’s summer for 61 years.
Admission is free.
Detailed Cultural Program (Start Time: 9:00 PM)
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Sunday, August 9 (9:00 p.m.): Exhibition Opening with the Municipality of Rhodes Philharmonic.
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Monday, August 10 (9:00 PM): B POSITIVE Music Duet (Maria Vogiatzis, Nektarios Tsattalios).
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Tuesday, August 11 (9:00 p.m.): “Musical Journeys Through the Best of Greek Song” – Anna Nikitiadi, Nikos Tsimitsakos, Flora Patriki.
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Wednesday, August 12 (9:00 p.m.): Artistic Folk Songs – Vasilis Avgoustakis, Michalis Mantikos, Michalis Kalaentzis.
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Thursday, August 13 (9:00 p.m.): Concert featuring Manolis Vonakis.
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Friday, August 14 (9:00 p.m.): Traditional celebration with Manousakia.
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Saturday, August 15 (9:00 p.m.): Live Party with the Passengers.
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Sunday, August 16 (9:00 p.m.): Folk music night with Antonis Siganos (featuring Eleni Emmanouil).
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Monday, August 17 (9:00 p.m.): Greek Art Music & International Rock – Giorgos Daskalakis, Giannis Kastanidis, Michalis Mantikos.
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Tuesday, August 18 (9:00 p.m.): Traditional Dances by the Kremasti Cultural Association “Proodos.”
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Wednesday, August 19 (9:00 p.m.): Art Music Night “Nine Strings” – Kostas Antoniadis, Michalis Mantikos.
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Thursday, August 20 (9:00 p.m.): Traditional Evening – G. Agas, S. Chourdas, L. Chourdas, D. Adam.
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Friday, August 21 (9:00 p.m.): DJ set with Giorgos Manolas.
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Saturday, August 22 (7:00 p.m.): Book presentation of the anthology “A Just Society Is Not a Utopia; It Is a Choice” (published by Papazisis). Featuring: Children’s Choir, Mixed Choir, and Mandolinata of the Petaloudes Municipal Unit.
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Sunday, August 23 (9:00 p.m.): Award ceremony honoring outstanding students • DJ Panagiotis Christoforou • Municipality of Rhodes Philharmonic.
Organization & Sponsors
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Organized by: Municipality of Rhodes (Department of Culture), D.E.R.M. S.A., Regional Union of Municipalities of the South Aegean.
