Weekend lineup in Cyprus: festivals, concerts, a food market and a step toward sustainability
Cyprus this weekend will delight residents and visitors with a variety of events: from theatre and dance to crafts, street food and environmental initiatives. Here are the main events you shouldn't miss.
Nicosia
Dance performance Golden Age
Thursday 18 September and Friday 19 September
20:30
A joint project of the Greek National Opera Ballet and choreographer Konstantinos Rigos, combining classical ballet and contemporary dance.
Fork Food Market
Friday 19 September
From 19:00
A popular street food market with a wide selection of dishes — from burgers and Italian sandwiches to Asian cuisine.
Queer Wave Film Festival
Friday–Sunday, 19–21 September
NiMAC (Center for Contemporary Art)
Screenings of short and feature-length films, discussions, masterclasses and parties.
European Mobility Week
Saturday 20 September
From 16:00
Parade, bicycle and rollerblade rides, DJ sets.
Sunday 21 September
Throughout the day
Ayioi Omoloyites area, Nicosia
The streets will be closed to cars and the space will host art activities and entertainment for all ages.
Limassol
Stantar Kkomety Festival (comedy festival)
Thursday–Sunday, 18–21 September
Various venues in central Limassol
Programs featuring Cypriot and international stand-up comedians, evening shows and nightly events.
BEONIX electronic festival
Friday–Sunday, 19–21 September
From 18:00 until late at night
An electronic music festival with well-known DJs, light shows and art installations.
Paphos
Classical music at Technopolis 20 Classics
Friday 19 September, 20:00
Concert by cellist Андрей Ионицы and pianist Игорь Андреев.
Sunday 21 September, 19:30
Performance by young Cypriot pianist Анна Аврамиду: solo and chamber works.
Flasu (Troodos)
5th Traditional Festival
Saturday 20 September
From 17:00 until late evening
Craft workshops, traditional cuisine, live music and dancing.
Famagusta (Paralimni–Deryneia)
Municipal Music Festival
Friday–Sunday, 19–21 September
Open-air concerts by choirs and musical ensembles — many performances are free.
Ayia Napa
Days of Ceramic Art and Clay (Days of Ceramic Art and Clay)
Friday–Sunday, 19–21 September
From 10:00 to 20:00
Exhibitions, workshops, lectures and a fair of ceramic products.
Kalopanagiotis
Amalgamation choir concert
Saturday 20 September
20:00
Programme Earth, Water, Air: a cappella singing, sound art and elements of nature.
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