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Dyrrachi, Arcadia | Peloponnese, Greece
Saturday 21 – Monday 23 February 2026

Dyrrachi, the only village in the Faleisia area that has preserved the traditional Carnival custom known as “Barmpoutes”, invites visitors to a three-day celebration full of music, fire rituals and local traditions.

Event Programme

Saturday, 21 February | 21:00
Kantari Tavern
Carnival party with DJ.

Sunday, 22 February | 20:00
School courtyard
Traditional fire lighting, offering of homemade pasta and a festive gathering with dancing around the fire.

Clean Monday, 23 February | 11:00
Kefalaeika Square
“Koulouma” celebrations with live music by Sotiris Kanellakis Orchestra and traditional Lenten food.

Organiser: Cultural Association of Dyrrachi
Co-organiser (Clean Monday): Municipality of Megalopolis

Come and experience authentic Greek Carnival traditions in one of Arcadia’s hidden gems, in the heart of the Peloponnese.