07/04 21:30 – Poetic Musical Night
Poetic Musical Night: “From Golgotha to Resurrection” with the St. Spyridon Choir. Holy Tuesday (April 7th), 21:30, at the Palace Peristyle.
08/04 19:00 – The Unction Service
The Unction Service performed by the Metropolitan Choir. Holly Wednesday (April 8th), 19:00, at the Holy Church of All Saints.
08/04 20:30 – Symphonic Thrumming
Symphonic thrumming by the Skripero Philharmonic Society. Holly Wednesday (April 8th), 20:30, at the Holy Church of St. George (Old Fortress).
08/04 21:00 – Choral Thumping
Choral thumping by the San Giacomo Municipal Choir and Ionian Symphony Orchestra. Holly Wednesday (April 8th), 21:00, at the Municipal Theatre.
09/04 20:00 – Foot Washing Ritual
Re-enactment of the Foot Washing by the Catholic Archbishop washing the feet of twelve children. Holy Thursday (April 9th), 20:00, at the Catholic Cathedral (Duomo).
10/04 11:30 – Apokathelosis Ceremony
Apokathelosis Ceremony (Descent from the Cross). Good Friday (April 10th), 11:30, in all churches. Followed by a series of processions with performing philharmonics.
For the complete schedule of processions, see the official guide.
11/04 09:00 – Litany and Epitaphios of St. Spyridon
Religious procession honoring St. Spyridon, considered the oldest procession in Corfu, accompanied by philharmonic bands.
Holly Sturday (April 11th), 09:00, in Corfu Town.
11/04 11:01 – The Mastella Tradition
Tradition where a decorated barrel filled with water is placed for passers-by to throw coins into for good luck. At the first Resurrection bell, a participant jumps into the barrel to collect the coins. Holy Saturday (April 11th), 11:01 at the Pinia Quarter.
11/04 11:00 – The Botides Tradition
Traditional Corfu Easter custom where large clay pots are thrown from balconies across the Old Town as the church bells ring at 11:00. This marks one of the island’s most famous Easter celebrations. Holy Saturday (April 11th), 11:00, on the streets of the Old Town.
11/04 21:00 – Easter Vigil
Easter Vigil celebration with choral polyphony. Holy Saturday (April 11th), 21:00, at the Catholic Cathedral (Duomo).