Entertainment

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 ...

By Andrea Kouyiali Nothing says Limassol more than a restaurant next to the beach. Sunbeds and umbrellas in full for those who want to enjoy a cocktail by the waves, ...

“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 ...

The inner workings of a Colt .45 “Peacemaker” revolver, a symbol of the American Wild West, have become the focus of Alec Baldwin’s trial for the 2021 fatal shooting of “Rust” ...

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 ...

The dual narrative juxtaposes a troubled teen suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder and an elderly woman sliding inexorably into full-blown dementia. They both hear ‘voices’: Cat’s include telling him ...

Once again culture comes alive as the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, in the Faneromeni area, opens its doors and invites the public to a dazzling arts festival where attendees ...

It has now become a staple of summer in Cyprus to wait for a Kostis Maraveyas concert. Every year, the popular Greek singer adds Cyprus gigs as part of his ...

In the past villains used to be two-dimensional, with no depth, and mostly cartoonishly evil. Bad for the sake of being bad. But modern writers understand that villains need to ...

The beloved local trio, Rumba Attack has three upcoming performances this summer in Paphos, Lefkara and Larnaca. Musicians Constantinos Lyras, Memnon Arestis and Savvas Thoma will take their flamenco and ...

Ten years after it all began, Windcraft Music Festival returns to Cyprus village Next week The Windcraft Music Fest celebrates its tenth anniversary in the intimate village of Katydata, with ...

Outdoor movie nights are a popular summer activity as with popcorn in hand audiences enjoy big screen screenings in open-air venues. This July and August, several cities in Cyprus will ...

Afrobanana Festival: July 4-7 Returning for the second year to its new location in Lefkara village is Afrobanana Festival, taking place this summer on July 4-7. Over four packed days, ...

In the first week of August, over 20 documentaries from the world cinema of the real will be screened in Limassol as the Lemesos International Documentary Festival returns. In its 19th ...

Another renowned musician is travelling to Cyprus in 2024, enriching the island’s cultural and spiritual scene. World-famous musician Estas Tonne, well-known for his aethereal guitar pieces, will host a single “...

Overshadowed by Papakaliatis’ Maestro, there is another Greek series on Netflix that is worth the watch. A second renowned and beloved Greek screenwriter has managed to get his show on ...

This month the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama returns for its new edition. Four productions will be presented in July and August at outdoor theatre venues around the island, ...

Music lovers and aficionados of virtuoso performances rejoice. This July, Minthis Amphitheatre in Paphos will host two exceptional music evenings, blending renowned masterpieces with contemporary favourites in an open-air venue, ...

By Regan Lipes While there have been popular TV shows featuring Jewish families or characters in recent years, gone are the Seinfeld days of benign Jewish cultural references mixed in ...

The first weekend of July is here and it brings with it the first music festivals! Get ready to enjoy fiestas and live music but also art events in the ...

A highly-anticipated music event makes its comeback towards the end of summer gathering electronic music fans. BEONIX Festival will take place at ETKO Limassol on September 20-22 and is getting ...