Hania
Established in 1978, this Hania institution in a Venetian building offers smooth jazz and blues, and occasionally live bands or DJs, in an intimate…
Must-see entertainment in Crete
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Cultural and Conference Center of Heraklion
Iraklio
This new and modern five-building complex, opened in 2019, is Crete's most important cultural and events venue. It includes the gorgeous 800-seat Andreas…
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Rethymno
This small open-air cinema near the fortress shows mostly new-release movies. It's lovely on a balmy evening, and has a bar for drinks.
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Nikos Kazantzakis Open-Air Theatre
Iraklio
In summer the Nikos Kazantzakis Open-Air Theatre also screens movies. It’s behind the Jesus Bastion: follow Evans south for about 700m, then turn right on…
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Iraklio
If you’re into rock and roll, this funky place scores high on the reverb-meter.
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Rethymno
In the Fortezza, this modern amphitheatre surrounded by pine trees kicks into action every summer during the Renaissance Festival. The name Erofili…
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Iraklio
Located in the Talos Plaza mall on the waterfront west of the centre, Odeon is good for non-dubbed Hollywood blockbusters. Buy tickets in advance at www.i…
