Irakleion Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

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Irakleion lights up for the holiday season with festive events, seasonal performances, and the New Year's Eve Celebration with Swingin' Cats taking place near Lions Square and the Venetian Loggia. The Christmas season fills the old harbor and Eleftherias Square with craft stalls, concerts, and cheerful decorations. Visitors can enjoy holiday activities, Santa visits, and local markets while exploring historic streets under warm lights that celebrate Crete's unique holiday traditions.

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New Year's Eve Celebration with Swingin' Cats (Heraklion, Crete)

💰 $$
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
📍 Eleftherias Square
3 Plateia Riga Feraiou, Heraklion, Crete 712 01

Join the vibrant New Year's Eve celebration in Heraklion's Eleftherias Square! The evening kicks off with the energetic 'Swingin' Cats' band, taking you on a musical journey through the decades. As midnight approaches, the Municipality of Heraklion's Philharmonic Orchestra will fill the air with festive tunes, leading up to the...

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Christmas in Heraklion (Heraklion)

💰 $
Friday, November 29, 2024
📍 Various locations in Heraklion
Ag. Titou 1, Heraklion 71202

Heraklion transforms into a winter wonderland with a vibrant Christmas and New Year's celebration. Kicking off with a spectacular tree lighting ceremony featuring silent fireworks and live music from ONIRAMA, the festivities continue with a rich program of concerts, traditional carols, and family-friendly activities. Explore the city's festive decorations and...

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