One of the island’s longest-standing cultural institutions, the 42nd Cultural Festival of the Municipal Community of Paradisi, returns this year from July 10 to July 17, 2026.
Featuring a diverse program that includes music concerts, theatrical performances, shadow puppet theater, and traditional dances, the festival promises unique evenings for all ages. The event is co-organized by the Directorate of Culture of the Municipality of Rhodes and the Region of South Aegean.
Detailed Schedule of Events
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Friday 10/07 (21:00) | Cultural Center (Upper School): Music concert with Aikaterini Lemoni and David O’ Doherty, featuring a parallel narration by Chrysanthis Lemoni.
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Saturday 11/07 (20:30) | Cultural Center (Upper School): Theatrical performance “A Night in Las Vegas” by the Maritsa Cultural Association “O Keroniatis”.
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Sunday 12/07 (20:30) | Central Square: Presentation by the dance departments of the Paradisi Cultural Association “Villanova”.
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Monday 13/07 (20:30) | Central Square: Children’s theatrical performance “Prince Lemon” by the “Quinta” Theater Group.
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Tuesday 14/07 (20:30) | Central Square: Shadow Theater performance “Karagiozis the Goldsmith” by the Paradisi Youth Association “Orionas”.
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Wednesday 15/07 (20:30) | Agia Marina Courtyard: Traditional dances and a musical evening with M. Kostakis, organized by the Parish of Agios Nikolaos.
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Thursday 16/07 (21:30) | Agia Marina Courtyard: Musical evening with Stratos Tsirakakis.
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Friday 17/07 (19:30) | Central Square: Student awards ceremony and presentation of traditional dances.
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Friday 17/07 (21:30) | Agia Marina Courtyard: Musical evening with Antonis Makris.
Parallel Events (July 15-17)
During the three-day period of July 15-17, two interesting exhibitions will be running concurrently at the Paradisi Junior High School:
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Painting Exhibition by the Paradisi Youth Association “Orionas”.
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Hagiography (Iconography) Exhibition by the Parish of Agios Nikolaos.
Event Locations: Cultural Center (Upper School), Central Square, Agia Marina Courtyard, Paradisi Junior High School
Organization: Municipal Community of Paradisi, Directorate of Culture of the Municipality of Rhodes & Region of South Aegean
