Eleni Philippou

For those staying on the island this July and August, fear not, there is plenty to enjoy. After all, we are a summer destination. Among the busy cultural agenda of ...

As July’s bright and captivating full moon makes its grand appearance in the night sky a local NGO organises a poetry night in Nicosia with eight exceptional young poets. ...

The summer period is not usually a busy time for exhibitions, new ones at least, yet the island’s art scene is very much alive and just before July ends, ...

Cyprus is definitely having its music moment this year as more and more international stars add it to their touring schedule. No complaints from music fans and as the summer ...

Beer lovers rejoice! The 6th edition of MedFest – Limassol Beer Festival is about to begin. And it is not just beer enthusiasts that the festival will gather through its five ...

Live music sounds can be found all around the island these months as festivals and concerts make up a big part of the cultural agenda. Local musicians and invited stars ...

2024 marks 50 years since the Turkish invasion, and throughout the year several events and cultural performances remember that harrowing summer of 1974 that changed the course of history for the island and ...

Music, dancing and theatre is what this weekend has in store! Culture lovers and fiesta-goers in every corner of the island will have something to enjoy this Friday, Saturday and ...

Cyprus’ villages have been known to welcome music festivals for years yet the forests, not so much. So the arrival of a music festival at the Forest Theatre in Kato ...

Here to add to Nicosia’s nightlife scene is the Summer Nights 2024, an annual festival organised by the Municipality of Nicosia. Running from July to September, the festival will fill ...

Returning for another summer is the festival at the stunning Paphos resort, Aphrodite Hills. Throughout July and August, the luxurious resort will host acclaimed musicians from all around the island. ...

A series of fun artistic workshops are taking place this July in downtown Nicosia, inviting participants of all ages and backgrounds to get to know Cyprus’ arts and craftsmanship. The ...

Billy Jo Sports & Rock Bar in Limassol presents a music-filled week starting on Wednesday, hosting local bands on stage. Five days of live music are planned from Wednesday to ...

There are plenty of reasons to go out and enjoy an ice-cold beer during the summer, not only to find some cool in the hot weather but also because there ...

If you are looking for a way to get active this summer and keep the body moving despite the heat, the Municipality of Nicosia is offering a series of free ...

Calling all Limassol rock fans, this music event is for you! An exhilarating show is coming to the coastal city this July to bring the very best of live rock ...

It has been a while since we’ve written about the Pafos Aphrodite Festival, not for reasons of overlooking it, it just has not been organised since 2019. First, due to ...

Art and womanhood take centre stage this July as KTIRION 53 – a space for hosting and supporting artists – begins its residency programme ROOMS by presenting the works of three women Cypriot ...

Festival season continues as we descend further into the summer calendar and this weekend there are more funky, musical events to enjoy in the city, the villages and the suburbs. ...

It is almost time for the second production of the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama to take the stage. Aristophanes’ comedy, Plutus will be presented by the National Theatre ...

Summer in the city goes hand in hand with movie nights. In Nicosia, at least. This year, the deputy ministry of culture and Theatre Ena are again hosting the Summer ...

“This year marks 50 years since the tragic events of 1974 in Cyprus that resulted in profound loss, widespread displacement and an ongoing division between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities,” say ...

While many abandon city life during the summer to cool down by the sea or in the mountains, Nicosia’s cultural scene remains busy. So, for those of you staying ...

Two nights of ballet await Nicosia audiences this week as acclaimed dancers from Greece take centre stage. In addition, free workshops will be held for dance students aged 12 and 18. With ...