From July 30 to August 9, the villages of Rokka and Kera in Kissamos, Chania, are once again transformed into a natural setting for one of the most special cultural events in Crete. The Rokka Festival 2025 comes with a diverse program full of music, theater, speech, light, and collectivity, continuing its ten-year journey as a point of reference on the cultural map of the Mediterranean.
This year’s curtain call opens on Wednesday, July 30, with a major concert in Rokka Square. Panos Mouzourakis, along with a large band and stage companions Giorgos Mylonas and Sofia Christoforidou, presents a musical show performing songs from his new album “Megalono” as well as favorite hits. The evening marks the beginning of a ten-day event where art rediscovers its natural space, in squares, gorges, churches, and archaeological sites.
The Rokka Festival began in 2013 as a local initiative for cultural upliftment and has evolved into a model event for the entire country. The focus is on the active participation of residents, respect for the landscape, and the connection of culture with the everyday life of the hinterland. Every year, musical performances, theatrical events, visual interventions, and educational workshops create a meeting place for creators and audiences, locals and visitors, people of all ages.
This year’s program, which is expected to be announced in detail in the coming days, will host a multitude of artists and activities, continuing an institution that has managed to bring culture to where authenticity begins: in the village, on the path, in the eyes of people.
Tickets for the July 30 concert are available at a price of €15 (advance sale, student, unemployed, disabled), while general admission at the box office is €18. Admission for children under 10 is free.
The Rokka Festival 2025 is co-organized by the Region of Crete, the Regional Unit of Chania, the Municipality of Kissamos, the Ephorate of Antiquities of Chania, the Rokka Cultural Association, and the Kera Cultural Association “I Antonousa”.
