Forthcoming Events in Cyprus

If you are staying in Limassol the Rialto Theatre has an excellent range of concerts and performances year round.

Expected Cyprus Events for 2008

We can only give expected information for 2008 as many of the events are still to be confirmed.  We will keep updating this information.

February

Limassol Carnival is usually in late February or early March – 2008 dates have not been confirmed yet, it is two weeks before the 50 day Greek Orthodox Lent period, which is later than the traditional Catholic Lent.  This is a 10 day event of parades and festivities.
Carnival is celebrated in most other towns on the island too.

March

7th Platform of Contemporary Dance  held in the Railto Theatre in Limassol. Date still to be announced

April

April to June sees the European Dance Festival, 2008 with be the 11th year this has been held in Limassol.  16 countries participate in a two month extravaganza of contemporary dance.

May

Mid-May  -Anthestiria" - Flower Festival  A celebration of the coming of spring, the programme includes flower exhibitions and parades and festivals are held in Laraca, Limassol and Paphos.

June

Windsurfing – RS:X European Championships an annual event organised by the Cyprus Yachting Association.

Shakespeare Festival organised by Cyprus Tourism Organization and the Cyprus Theatre Organization. Performances of ancient dramas and comedies are presented in Greek and are held in the ancient Theatre of Citrium, 19 km west of Limassol

July

July usually sees a series of cultural events organised by the Limassol Municipality  these events will be posted here when they have been announced for 2008.

Festival of Ancient Greek Drama – this is held for several weeks during July and August at the Ancient Odeon of Paphos and includes performances of tragedies and comedies by theatre companies from around the world. Some events are held at the Curium Theatre.

The lovely village of Pissouri hosts a week long cultural festival which includes dance and theatre performances, live music and other activities.

August

August sees most of the village fiestas take place - there will almost certainly be one near where you are, these are good for getting to know locals and enjoy their annual celebrations. 

Limassol Wine Festival is usually on late August early September the dates for 2008 have not been published yet.  This is a great event with free wine tasting, food and music and there are lots of other events such as plays and concerts as part of the programme.

Also in late August is the Paphos Aphrodite Festival with world famous opera performances in the open air in front of the Medieval Castle in Paphos.  More details as they are announced for 2008.

Events for September 2008 onwards are not currently available we will update this page as soon as they are.