For the past 30 years, every summer in Kos has been brightened by the cultural festival of Ippokrateia. This celebration of Kos’ unique traditions and heritage, as well as a showcasing of the island’s profound products and characteristics is the centerpiece of the summer, and this year, the institution proudly boasts its 30 year anniversary. Following are the scheduled events of the 2016 Ippokrateia festival, for the end of August, September and October, when the festival officially ends, even though some events are carried out throughout the year. All events are admission free, unless stated otherwise.

Date : Tuesday, August 30th

Event : “Sons and Daughters” theatre play by the theatrical team of Leros Island.

Location : Greek-Roman Odeon

Time : 21:00

Date : Wednesday, August 31st

Event : Ending ceremony of the creational activities for children

Location : Kos’ Marina

Time : 19:00

Date : Wednesday, August 31st

Event : Music Concert with Christina Kalotinis and Popi Ksylouras

Location : Kapioka Park of Zipari

Time : 21:00

Date : Saturday & Sunday, September 3rd & 4th

Event : 2nd Traditional Music and Dance Reunion of Kos

Location : Little Theatre of Evangellistria Asfendiou

Time : 20:30

Date : Friday, September 9th

Event : “The little succhini” a children’s theatre play

Location : Medieval Castle of Kos

Time : 21:00

Date : Saturday, September 10th

Event : Wine festival

Location : Little Theatre of Evangellistria Asfendiou

Time : 20:00

Date : Saturday, September 10th

Event : Electric guitar performance with Antonis Chatzinikolaou

Location : Historical Folklore Museum of Kos

Time : 21:00

Date : Saturday & Sunday, September 10th & 11th

Event : “5 years of Theatre – Sfageio multitheatre- a cultural celebration” two-day celebration with lots of surprises

Location : Multi-theatre Sfageio *entrance fee applies

Time : 19:00

Date : Saturday, August 17th

Event : “Violin virtuosity in works of Greek and foreign composers” concert with Tania Sikelianos

Location : Greek – Roman Odeon of Kos

Time : 21:00

Date : Sunday 18th September until Sunday 25th

Event : Art Exhibition “Throes and liberation” by Konstantinos Katagas

Exhibition Opening: Sunday, September 18th at 19:00

Location : Αίθουσα Πρώην Εβραικής Συναγωγής

Opening Hours: 11:30 -13:30 &19:00-21:00

Date : Sunday, September 25th

Event : Joint show of the ARION Friends of Music Club and the English Adult Choir ‘’Songs without borders ‘’ .

Location : Cultural Centre of Pyli

Time : 20:30

Date : Saturday, October 1st

Event : “Choirosfagia”

Location : Agiou Nikolaou Square, Pyli

Time : 19:00

Date : Saturday & Sunday, October 1st & 2nd

Event : “The slaves” By Jean Genet a theatre play by the Theatre Workshop of Kos/ Stage B

Location : Multi-theatre Sfageio *entrance fee applies

Time : 21:00

*Entrance fee applies

Feel free to address the Kos Diamond Deluxe Hotel concierge for any additional information concerning this year’s Ippokrateia festival and for the end of August, September and October events. We will make sure to keep you fully informed for the event agenda of Kos throughout the summer and the entire year.