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Religious festival · Paros & Naxos

Feast of Panagia Ekatontapyliani

15 August 2026

2026

15 August 2026

2027

15 August 2027

Where

Paros & Naxos

What it is

Feast of Panagia Ekatontapyliani explained

Parikia's 4th-century Church of a Hundred Doors, one of the oldest in Christendom, holds a candlelit icon procession to the harbour followed by an all-night feast in the square.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Paros & Naxos tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Feast of Panagia Ekatontapyliani, explained

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What is Feast of Panagia Ekatontapyliani?

Parikia's 4th-century Church of a Hundred Doors, one of the oldest in Christendom, holds a candlelit icon procession to the harbour followed by an all-night feast in the square. It's a religious event held in Paros & Naxos.

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When is Feast of Panagia Ekatontapyliani in 2026?

Feast of Panagia Ekatontapyliani runs 15 August 2026 in Paros & Naxos. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

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When is Feast of Panagia Ekatontapyliani in 2027?

The provisional 2027 dates are 15 August 2027, in Paros & Naxos.

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Is Feast of Panagia Ekatontapyliani free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Feast of Panagia Ekatontapyliani is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

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Where should I stay for Feast of Panagia Ekatontapyliani?

Book a room in Paros & Naxos itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Paros & Naxos also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026