Thursday, 2nd April 2026

20:30 – “I am the Light”: A thumping symphonic concert by the Gastouri Philharmonic “Omonoia” and the Corfu Plucked String Orchestra at the 📍 Church of St. George (Old Fortress).

21:00 – Solemn religious and funeral marches performed by the Old Philharmonic Society (FEK) in the visceral setting of the 📍 Catholic Cathedral (Duomo).

Friday of Lent (Eve of Lazarus) — 3rd April 2026

18:00 – Traditional folk performance by the Lykeio Ellinidon dancers titled «Τώρα ειν’ Αγιά Σαρακοστή…» at 📍 Church of St. John and within the thrumming Plakada of St. Spyridon.

20:30 – “Angels’ Tear”: Choral concert by the “St. Spyridon” Choir at the 📍 Holy Metropolitan Church of Corfu.

20:30 – Symphonic thrumming by the Corfu Plucked String Orchestra and Gastouri Philharmonic “Omonoia” at the 📍 Palace of St Michael & George (Peristyle).

21:00 – Solemn evening at the 📍 Duomo with the Old Philharmonic Society.

Lazarus Saturday — 4th April 2026

11:30 – The Lazarus Carols: Choral groups from the entire island sing carols starting at 📍 St. Nicholas of the Elders. At 12:30, the groups gathering at 📍 San Giacomo (Old Town Hall) for a thundering join performance. Organised by the Foreas Korfiantikis Ekfrasis.

20:30 – The Old Philharmonic Society gala performance at the 📍 Municipal Theatre.

Palm Sunday — 5th April 2026

11:00 – Litany of St. Spyridon: The island’s most visceral litany follows the city walls to commemorate the 1629 miracle. Starts from 📍 Saint Spyridon Church led by the Metropolitan of Corfu.

20:00 – The Kapodistrias Philharmonic Union and the Metropolitan Choir perform Charles Nicholas Bochsa’s Requiem at 📍 St. George (Old Fortress).

Holy Monday — 6th April 2026

21:00 – “Epitaph Lament”: Dedicated to Ariel Ramirez, performed by the Mantzaros Philharmonic at the 📍 Municipal Theatre.

21:00 – Kinopiastes Philharmonic Society religious thrumming at the 📍 Catholic Cathedral (Duomo).

Holy Tuesday — 7th April 2026

19:30 – Municipal Gallery Opening: Inauguration of the “Oh My Sweet Spring…” exhibition featuring paintings and engravings from the thrumming municipal collection at 📍 Palace of St Michael & George.

20:00 – The “Spyros Samaras” Korakiana Philharmonic performs religious wind melodies at the 📍 Church of St. Francis of Assisi.

20:30 – “Chalkinon Alos”: The Brass and Trombone Ensembles perform sacred works by Handel, Brahms, and Bruckner at 📍 Holy Church of St. George (Old Fortress). Narrated by Petros Gallias.

21:30 – Poetic Musical Night: “From Golgotha to Resurrection” with the St. Spyridon Choir at the 📍 Palace Peristyle, organised by OKE.

Holy Wednesday — 8th April 2026

19:00 – The Unction Service: Performed by the Metropolitan Choir at 📍 The Holy Church of All Saints.

20:30 – Symphonic thrumming by the Skripero Philharmonic Society at 📍 Holy Church of St. George (Old Fortress).

21:00 – Choral thumping by the San Giacomo Municipal Choir and Ionian Symphony Orchestra at the 📍 Municipal Theatre.

Holy Thursday — 9th April 2026

20:00 – Foot Washing Ritual: The Catholic Archbishop washes the feet of twelve children in a visceral re-enactment at 📍 Catholic Cathedral (Duomo).

Good Friday — 10th April 2026

11:30 – Apokathelosis Ceremony (Descent from the Cross) in every church.

Processions begin in the afternoon, with philharmonics performing masterpieces: Albinoni’s Adagio, Verdi’s Marcia Funebre, Moreno’s La Madruga, and Chopin’s Funeral March.

Non Exhaustive Town Procession schedule:

• 12:30 – St. Irene (Hospital) & St. Artemios
• 14:00 – Pantokrator, Metropolis & St. Catherine
• 15:30 – St. Nicholas of Baths
• 16:00 – St. George (Old Fortress)
• 16:30 – St. Panteleimon
• 17:00 – St. Efimia (Mon Repos)
• 17:15 – Lady Odigitria (Porta Remounda)
• 17:30 – Kassopitra (Figareto), Ascension & St. George (Mantouki)
• 18:00 – Αγ. Πάντες, Resurrection & St. Theodores
• 18:30 – St. Sophia (Jewish) & St. Paraskevi
• 19:00 – St. Anthony, Trinity, St. Constantine, Mamalon & Jason & Sosipater
• 19:15 – St. Eleftherios & Vlacherna
• 19:30 – St. Spyridon Saroko, Three Martyrs & Panagia ton Xenon
• 20:00 – St. Basil (Pinia), St. John Lazos & St. Nicholas
• 21:00 – St. Spyridon (Internal)

Corfu’s Most visceral Tradition

Holy Saturday — 11th April 2026

06:00 – The Earthquake Custom: A thrumming re-enactment at 📍 Panagia ton Xenon. Faithful thrum the pews to simulate the earthquake described in the Gospels.

09:00 – Litany & Epitaphios of St. Spyridon: The oldest procession. Bands perform Amleto (Faccio), Calde Lacrimae (de Michellis), and Beethoven’s Heroica.

11:01 – THE MASTELLA TRADITION: As the echoes of the Botides fade in the 📍 Pinia Quarter, the visceral ‘Mastella’ begins. A large wooden barrel is filled with water and adorned with myrtle and ribbons. Passers-by cast coins into its depths for good luck. At the first strike of the Resurrection bell, a brave soul plunges into the thrumming water to claim the thumping bounty of coins. A truly unique and joyous Corfiot spectacle.

21:00 – Easter Vigil at the 📍 Duomo with thrumming choral polyphony.

23:40 – Resurrection Ceremony at the 📍 Upper Spianada Bandstand. Fireworks thundering at midnight as the anthem “Graikoi” plays.

Easter Sunday — 12th April 2026

Morning Icon Processions:

• 07:30 – St. Sophia (Jewish)
• 07:45 – Metropolis, All Saints & St. Paraskevi
• 08:10 – St. Eleftherios
• 08:15 – St. Spyridon Saroko
• 08:30 – Ascension, St. George, Faneromeni & Vlacherna
• 08:45 – St. Basil (Pinia)
• 09:00 – St. Nicholas Elders, St. John & St. Anthony

10:00 – Saint Spyridon Veneration: Old Philharmonic Society perform Wagner’s Tannhäuser and Mantzaros perform Anastasis at 📍 St. Spyridon Church.

19:30 – Vespers of Love at the 📍 Holy Metropolis. The Gospel read in all languages.

Explore our specific schedule for the Easter Sunday parades →

Tuesday of Renewal — 14th April 2026

18:00 – The Basmata: Sacred ritual returning the relic of Saint Spyridon to his shrine at 📍 Holy Church.