The presentation of Nikos Kazantzakis’ piano in the museum courtyard, full of people

November 2026

Events

The courtyard and the rooms of the museum fill with music, theatre performances and activities for young and old.

Coming up

Poster: The Night Duellists, shadow theatre

Sunday 8 November · 11:00 · Admission 8€

The Night Duellists

Shadow theatre with Athos Danellis. Karagiozis and Barba-Giorgos face a mysterious villain of the night. For young and old.

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Poster: Musical Paths, free workshops for children aged 6–12

7–22 November · Children aged 6–12 · Free

Musical Paths of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Five hands-on sessions: rhythms, wind instruments, strings, and making instruments with the instrument maker. Saturdays 11:00–12:30 and Wednesdays 17:30–19:00. A big celebration on Sunday 22 November at 11:00.

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Poster: The Art of the Lyra in Crete, documentary premiere

Friday 27 & Saturday 28 November · 20:00 · Free admission

The Art of the Lyra in Crete

Premiere of the new documentary by the Thirathen Museum, at the Heraklion Municipal Polycentre. Ten leading figures of the Cretan lyra in front of the camera. Screening, awards and a discussion with the audience. Organised by the Region of Crete and the Thirathen Museum.

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See also our events archive: concerts, workshops, seminars and school visits from 2014 to today.

Regular events

Every Wednesday · 21:00

Music Wednesdays

Live music at the museum with musicians from Crete and guest artists.

Sundays

Sunday events

On Sundays the museum opens only for events: performances, concerts and workshops.

For children

Shadow theatre

Karagiozis in the museum courtyard, with live music.

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All year round

Lessons and groups

Learn music where the instruments live. Classes, days and fees are announced each season.

Instrument lessons

Lyra, mandolin, laouto, bouzouki, guitar, violin, piano and percussion, with experienced teachers. Individual and group lessons every week, for all ages, from beginners to advanced. Registration is free.

“Lakkos” choir

The museum’s choir. Singing together, no experience needed.

Painting

Painting lessons inside the museum.

For children

Hands-on workshops on music, rhythm and instrument making, such as “Musical Paths” above.

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