Festival of Butterflies 2026
A week of butterflies and moths
Online - In the field - Capodistrias Museum
We are happy to announce that Ionian Butterfly Conservation (IBC) is holding its annual Festival of Butterflies during the first week of May. This festival is a series of free events open to the public and it is held every spring to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the amazing butterflies and moths that fly around us. On January 1st of this year, Corfu Butterfly Conservation formally transitioned into Ionian Butterfly Conservation and we are celebrating our expansion into the wider Ionian island region. There is something for everyone in our festival and you can participate from home on line, join us in the field, or attend events at the Capodistrias Museum!
Festival schedule
Online events
The 3rd Trevor Davenport Photographic Competition (Greek and English):
The aim of this contest is to encourage a greater awareness of the rich biodiversity of our butterflies and moths. In light of our recent expansion, we are making a special request for images from the entire Ionian region for this year's competition. [Currently open for submissions - closing on May 11th]
Please go to our competition page for more details on how to enter:
Butterfly Fun Facts (Greek and English):
Each day of the festival we will be posting an interesting fun fact about butterflies and moths on our public Facebook pages. We welcome any comments and questions you may have about these incredible insects!
Museum event - Corfu
Sat 2nd May 2026 - Butterfly Craft Day for young children at the Capodistrias Museum (in Greek and English) 11:00 - 13:00 hrs.
Learn about the butterflies of Corfu with a fun programme of crafting and butterfly hunting in the museum gardens. There are a limited number of places for this event, so please book by 01/05/26 providing your name, ages of children, and contact details to info@capodistriasmuseum.gr
Field events - Corfu
Sun 3rd May 2026 - Butterfly Masterclass at Mon Repos (Greek and English) 11:00 - 13:00 hrs.
This is a popular informal walk and talk event around the lovely gardens of the estate with a chance to learn about the butterfly species on the grounds and how to identify and record them. Meeting point is in front of the Palaiopolis Museum - Mon Repos. There are a limited number of places for this event, so please book by 02/05/26 providing your name and contact details to anne@ionianbutterflyconservation.org
Wed 6th May 2026 - Old Perithia Butterfly Walk (in Greek and English) 12:00 – 13:30 hrs.
This is an all-new event and will feature an informal walk in one of Corfu's richest areas for butterflies. The course is of moderate difficulty with some rocky tracts so please wear suitable footwear and sun protection. Meeting point is in the Old Perithia car park area in front of the pink bell tower of St.Iakovos Persis church.There are a limited number of places for this event, so please book by 05/05/26 providing your name and contact details to anne@ionianbutterflyconservation.org
Museum event - Corfu
Sat 9th May 2026 - Butterfly Migrations in the Ionian (Talk in English) at the Capodistrias Museum 11:00 - 12:00 hrs.
Come and learn about the extraordinary phenomenon of butterfly migrations in the wider region of the Ionian. There will be a chance
to meet other butterfly enthusiasts and see butterflies flying and nectaring in the lovely museum gardens!
Speakers: Anne Sordinas and Jane Barry - No booking necessary!
Free butterfly posters will be given at all festival events and are also available at the Capodistrias Museum during opening hours. In the event of inclement weather on the morning of the field walks, please check the Corfu Butterfly Conservation Facebook page as some events might be cancelled or postponed to a later date.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ionian Butterfly Conservation's Festival of Butterflies 2026!
Disclaimer: All participants take part in IBC's Festival of Butterflies entirely at their own risk.
Festival organizers can accept no responsibility for injury or for loss/damage to personal property.
All participants consent to being photographed and these images can be used for promotional purposes and on social media by the
organizers without compensation or prior approval. Participants should ensure they are fit for the festival activities and are responsible
for their own safety and hydration. Please wear suitable footwear and sun protection. Children under 18 years of age must be
accompanied by a guardian at all festival events.
