Eleni Philippou

If you thought festival season ends when August does, think again. Just as summer does not really end in Cyprus (not for a while anyway), neither does the festival agenda. ...

Here to celebrate the last weekend of August is a huge array of events and festivals happening in towns and rural villages. Whether you are soaking up the sun by ...

As the events marking the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion continue, an upcoming concert in Larnaca brings together renowned singers from Cyprus and Greece. The Memories of Famagusta – 50 Years ...

A best-selling and award-winning indie rock band from South Africa is coming to Cyprus for an exclusive performance in Paphos. In front of the iconic Paphos Medieval Castle, the esteemed ...

Anticipation is reaching fever pitch as Cyprus gears up to welcome one of the world’s most beloved musical icons Ed Sheeran for a groundbreaking concert on September 7 and 8 at ...

A government-organised mountain festival to showcase small local businesses and support rural communities will be held in September at the Presidential residence in Troodos. Pame Troodos, the Traditional Flavours and ...

As we bid farewell to the summer season – though in Cyprus, summer seems to linger year-round – a type of event typically favoured in autumn and spring is making its return. ...

To wrap up the last week of August, a series of live music performances are happening across the island. Arriving to beat those back-to-school/back-to-work blues, local musicians are gearing ...

Two opera productions will enrich Cyprus’ cultural calendar in September, bringing together dancers, musicians and choirs from the island and abroad. First up is of course the Pafos Aphrodite Festival ...

The end of the mid-August holidays may signal the end of summer for many but in reality, that’s far from the truth. With hot temperatures lasting until September and ...

An upcoming voice and piano recital is set to bring masterful classic music melodies to Strovolos Municipal Theatre in Nicosia. The Contes a la Belle Etoile recital on September 10, organised ...

There’s one jazz bar in town that music lovers head to for a weekly dose of swing, blues and of course, jazz and soon it will re-open following a ...

Festival season in Cyprus seems to be never-ending. A new season of annual happenings is in the works, ready to launch new editions in the autumn. Come October, a beloved ...

FOMO is ruling the world. That’s Fear Of Missing Out and though it tends to resolve itself as one gets older, both children and adults feel it. Now, imagine ...

Cyprus’ annual two-day festival dedicated to the inclusion of people with disabilities is returning to the Old Port of Limassol on September 14 and 15, filling it with a diverse range of ...

Rural Cyprus locations have been brimming with life this summer season as event organisers, cultural institutions and youth councils organise fun happenings on city outskirts. Bringing art, music, food and ...

More secret music shows take place in Larnaca as the Follow the Music project continues. With the aim of promoting the island’s artists and the region of Larnaca, the ...

Another festival is planned this summer, focusing on collaborative art and research practices, unearthing cultural heritage and tradition. The newest edition of Xarkis Festival will take place between September 13 and 15 ...

Another weekend is approaching and it is going to be an eventful one. Wherever you are on the island, there is something to do this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here ...

From August festivals to intimate gigs, there are plenty of live music performances to enjoy this week. Bars and live music venues continue hosting the island’s talented local musicians ...

A theatre performance in a unique location is coming up. One of Honoré de Balzac’s most famous stories, The Unknown Masterpiece, will be presented as a theatrical reading this ...

Nicosia Municipality is busy organising a diverse series of cultural nights in the capital, enriching Nicosia’s events agenda. From festivals to free performances in public spaces, events for all ...

Street parties are synonymous with the summer season and there has been a fair share of them this year. As soon as September arrives, and the crowds return to Nicosia, ...

Cyprus Comic Con, the island’s largest pop culture extravaganza, is coming up shortly and with preparations well underway, organisers have announced the legendary Kamui Cosplay as a special guest ...