Corfu culture information

The corfiots are very cultured people, they have a great heritage in music and arts. They’re special characteristic is that they have 32 philarminic bands.

At old times during the Venetian occupation it was build the opera the first opera in Greece. At those time anyone who was singing opera and want to be world famous must had sing at Corfu opera.

Today there are many art galleries that have permanent exhibitions by international or local artists. Corfu also during the summer host a variety of events (see Corfu events page). Like rock concerts, romantic nights, symphony nights and more. Some visitors says that Corfu’s past lives in the present.

The main culture event is the celebration of the Easter that a lot of people from all the corners of the world are coming to Corfu to see this celebration.