27th International Folk Dance Festival - Sinies 2026

Sinies Cultural and Educational Society in North Corfu announces the 27th International Folk Dance Festival - Sinies 2026, which will take place from June 24 to June 28, 2026, in North Corfu and in Corfu Town.

An institution that for twenty-seven years has consistently served the values of tradition, cultural creativity, and international friendship returns this year as well, hosting groups from Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Greece.

This year’s event is dedicated to the memory of the late Eleni Tsirimiagou, founding member of Sinies Cultural and Educational Society, who served culture, tradition, and collective action with dedication, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural life of the region.

The International Folk Dance Festival - Sinies has been established as one of the most important cultural events of Corfu and the Ionian Islands, serving as a reference point for the promotion of intangible cultural heritage and the development of bonds of cooperation between peoples and cultures.

Through music, dance, traditional costumes, and the customs of the participating countries, the festival creates a vibrant field of cultural dialogue, contributing to mutual understanding, respect for diversity, and the preservation of traditional values in a constantly changing world.

Participants

• Rank Folklore Foundation (India)
• Ángela Muñoz – Flamenco Dance Association (Spain)
• Compañía Folclórica Matambú (Costa Rica)
• Folklore Ensemble “Sider Voivoda” (Bulgaria)
• Sinies Cultural and Educational Society 
• Corfu Cultural Dance Association
• Kassiópi Cultural Society
• Kavalouri Cultural Society
• Acharavi Women’s Association

The International Folk Dance Festival - Sinies is an important cultural event that strengthens the outward-looking orientation of Corfu, promotes our region internationally, and contributes substantially to the cultural and tourism development of the area.

At the same time, it highlights the decisive role of cultural society in preserving cultural heritage, encouraging youth participation in public life, and creating bonds of cooperation between local communities and the international cultural community.

The event is held under the auspices of CIOFF®, the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts, an official partner of UNESCO for the safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, of which Sinies Cultural and Educational Society is an active member.

The co-organisers of the event are the Ionian Islands Regional Authority and the Municipality of North Corfu.

All events begin at 20:45 and admission is free to the public.

The Board of Directors of Sinies Cultural and Educational Society extends an open invitation to the residents and visitors of Corfu to attend the events and become part of a great celebration of culture, tradition, and international friendship.

ELENI KORONAKI