Entertainment and events

Naxos has become the permanent home of many artists, including internationally known sculptors and potters.
The cultural calendar is weighted towards the summer months, reaching its peak during July and August Naxos
Festival to catch the influx of Greeks and foreigners on holiday. However, some cultural activities flower off-season
to cater for the year-round population, including Greek lessons at the town hall and some adult education courses.
The cinema moves from its al fresco summer venue to the town hall. (see what's on)

Many traditional festivals take place throughout the year. Most are tied in with the Greek Orthodox Church calendar,
such as Kathari Dheftera (Clean Monday, heralding the beginning of the Lenten fast); others commemorate key
moments in Greek history, such as independence from Turkish occupation. Panaghyri, when villagers gather at a
local chapel for a service of blessing followed by a feast with local food and wine, and often dancing and music,
celebrate a saints day or give thanks for produce in the farming or fishing year. Visitors are welcome and may even
be given priority seating. (see what's on for updates)

Media

English-language: Paro-Naxos Life, a monthly news sheet covering events on Naxos and neighbouring Paros.
Greek language: Kykladhiki, a weekly
Naxos Radio (Mesogios Radio 105,4 FM with a daily slot in English shortly after 2.00pm