Corfu Events and Festivals 2027: Dates and Calendar
The main Corfu events of 2027 with dates: the Carnival parade on 14 March, Easter from 25 April to 2 May with the Botides pot throwing on 1 May, the…
The biggest events in Corfu in 2027 are the Carnival, ending with the Grand Parade on 14 March; Orthodox Easter, from Palm Sunday on 25 April to Easter Sunday on 2 May, with the famous Botides pot throwing at about 11:00 on Saturday 1 May; and the Saint Spyridon procession on 11 August. Saint Spyridon is carried through Corfu Town four times a year, which makes these the dates to plan around.
Corfu events calendar 2027
| Date | Event | Where | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 February to 14 March | Corfu Carnival | Corfu Town | Three weeks of events, ending with the Grand Parade on Sunday 14 March |
| 15 March | Clean Monday | Across the island | Public holiday, kite flying and a meat-free picnic meal |
| 25 April | Palm Sunday | Corfu Town | Procession of Saint Spyridon with the town's philharmonic bands |
| 30 April | Good Friday | Corfu Town | Evening Epitaphios processions through the Old Town |
| 1 May | Holy Saturday and Botides | Old Town, around the Liston and Spianada | Saint Spyridon procession in the morning, clay pots thrown from balconies at about 11:00, midnight Resurrection on the Spianada |
| 2 May | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Across the island | Family meals and celebration |
| 21 May | Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece | Corfu Town | Local holiday marking the union of 1864 |
| Around 10 to 11 August | Varkarola | Paleokastritsa | Boat parade along the coast with music. Local sources give slightly different dates, so check before travelling |
| 11 August | Saint Spyridon procession | Corfu Town | Procession marking the defeat of the Ottoman siege of 1716 |
| 15 August | Assumption of Mary | Villages across the island | National holiday and many village celebrations with music and dancing |
| 7 November | Saint Spyridon procession | Corfu Town | The fourth procession of the year, on the first Sunday of November |
Easter and Carnival dates follow the Orthodox calendar. We worked out the 2027 dates from Orthodox Easter on 2 May. Times and detailed programmes are set locally and usually appear closer to each event, so confirm them with the official Corfu tourism site before you book. Last checked November 2026.
Easter in Corfu: what to expect
Corfu is known across Greece for its Easter. The Botides custom is the moment people travel for: residents throw large clay pots filled with water from balconies in the Old Town, and the crash fills the street. Arrive by about 10:00 for a place to stand, keep clear of the area directly under the balconies, and book your room early, because the town fills up. See the Old Town guide for the layout and hotels in the Old Town if you want to walk to it all.
When to go for events and good weather
Easter in 2027 falls in early May, so the weather is usually mild and the sea is still cool. For swimming as well as events, August has the most going on and the most people. Our month-by-month guide compares the seasons.
Frequently asked questions
When is Easter in Corfu in 2027?
Orthodox Easter Sunday is on 2 May 2027. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on 25 April, and the Botides pot throwing is on Holy Saturday, 1 May.
What time is the pot throwing in Corfu?
The Botides traditionally take place at about 11:00 on Holy Saturday in Corfu Old Town. Arrive by about 10:00 to find a place.
When is the Corfu Carnival in 2027?
The Carnival period runs from 21 February, with the Grand Parade on Sunday 14 March 2027 and Clean Monday the next day. Confirm the programme locally.
When are the Saint Spyridon processions?
There are four each year: Palm Sunday, Holy Saturday, 11 August and the first Sunday of November. In 2027 those dates are 25 April, 1 May, 11 August and 7 November.
What is Varkarola in Corfu?
Varkarola is a summer boat parade with music along the coast at Paleokastritsa, held around 10 to 11 August. Sources differ on the exact day each year, so check locally.
