The Waves Crashing: talk with VIMA Art Fair curator
With just a little while left until VIMA Art Fair presents its next edition in Limassol from May 14 to 17, preparations are in full swing and pre-fair events are coming up.
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Kicking off the week’s concerts with CYSO’s Starlight 4
This week, classical music will shine in Limassol and Nicosia as the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents its Starlight 4 concert series, joined by two great artists of international standing. Sharon Kam, ...
Music from the big screen to be performed live
Cinematic music, popular soundtracks and young musicians are coming together this spring to present a joyous concert in Nicosia.
The Symphony Orchestra and the Mixed Choir of the Nicosia Music ...
‘One Battle After Another’ takes best picture at the Oscars
The darkly comic thriller “One Battle After Another” won best picture at the Academy Awards, leading a haul of six trophies on a Sunday night when Hollywood handed its top ...
Cyprus Film Days is back
Returning for the 24th year, the international film festival is expected to make its comeback on April 17 to 25, bringing screenings, workshops, a children’s programme and industry events to Nicosia ...
And the Oscar goes to …
This Sunday is the day the Hollywood industry gathers together in a theatre to congratulate themselves and hand out awards to one another. It is one of the oldest award ...
Nicosia’s famous book bazaar to help strays returns
One of Nicosia’s biggest book bazaars makes its comeback this weekend, and, as always, all profits raised from the sales will be donated to a good cause.
The Buy ...
TV shows we love: Dark Desire
One word that comes to mind when I think of Dark Desire is obsession. This Spanish psychological thriller pulls you into a sultry, suspenseful spiral of betrayal, power and the ...
Where to catch live music this March
The island’s live music scene is alive and kicking as venues and musicians gear up for evenings to remember. This month, local musicians and artists from abroad are presenting ...
BBQ and jam session to raise funds for Palestinian film festival
The Palestinian Independent Film Festival is set to return for the third year, this time in Nicosia. The upcoming event will take place in May and to make it a ...
Comedian Dragos returns to tour the island
It is time to blow off some steam with a good dose of comedy. Coming soon are three evenings of stand-up comedy as the acclaimed European comedian Dragos returns to ...
What’s on this weekend
This spring weekend, comedy shows, plays, open mic nights, exhibitions, alternative concerts with unusual musical objects and charity book sales are happening all over the island. Here’s what not ...
art
The Man Who Carries Holes on show at Gloria gallery
A new exhibition is set to open as the Nicosia Gloria Gallery hosts Rinos Stefani’s showcase The Man Who Carries Holes. Running from Friday until April 3, the exhibition opens ...
Restaurant review: Nostalgia served it better
One of the downsides of always chasing somewhere new to try is that old favourites quietly fall off the radar. You don’t mean for it to happen, but suddenly ...
Upcoming concert explores connection between music and play
If you have ever wondered if a musical composition can be born from everyday objects or musical toys, this is the event to head to. A spin-off of the Toyful ...
theatre
Women’s English-language play this week
Local theatre productions are increasing this spring. The majority are in naturally in Greek, a few are in Russian, so it is particularly exciting for the island’s anglophones when ...
music
Two evenings with an exceptional pianist
Acclaimed Cypriot pianist Yiannis Georgiou is about to take over the stages of Cyprus again this March as he is ready to present two solo recitals in Paphos and Nicosia. ...
Immersive event turns Pedieos into a playground
A charity neighbourhood event all about turning Pedieos River into a fun playground for all is coming up this month. Organised by Protovoulia Drasis Archangelou, the Afternoon Project and the ...
Book review: Sprawling mosaic of speculative history
When a reviewer’s oldest friend publishes their first novel, it puts said reviewer in a potentially sticky spot from which there is only one satisfactory release: you need to ...
art
Exhibitions opening this week
Cyprus welcomes several new exhibitions this week, taking place in Nicosia, Paphos and Limassol. First up, and with a special heart-warming message and purpose is the experiential exhibition Behind Her ...
theatre
Boeing Boeing: a play of hilarious twists and misunderstandings
Some comic relief is much needed these days. Thankfully, the island’s cultural scene is alive, bringing blissful moments of escape and entertainment. Theatro Ena presents a legendary comedy of ...
What’s new on Netflix? Podcasts!
In a turn of events that probably signals the beginning of a battle with YouTube for online video supremacy, Netflix announced a deal last October to include video versions of ...
dance
Barcelona Flamenco Ballet to bring new Carmen to Cyprus
The Barcelona Flamenco Ballet travels to Cyprus this spring to present a bold interpretation of George Bizet’s masterpiece, Carmen. Yet this production goes beyond the classic narrative and addresses ...
Ayia Napa festivals to look forward to
The Ayia Napa Municipality, eager to enrich its cultural agenda and attract culture-loving visitors, has recently its festival line-up for 2026. Lasting from spring to the autumn months, the festivals will ...
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