The Street Festival Returns to Eleftheria Square with Papazó and Cilia

One of the city’s most vibrant and fast-growing institutions returns, once again putting contemporary creativity, music, and urban culture in the spotlight.

The United Street Festival is making a dynamic comeback on 12 & 13 September 2026 at Eleftheria Square, Nicosia.

United Street Festival has established itself as one of the city’s most vibrant and rapidly growing events, showcasing contemporary creativity, music, and urban culture. This two-day festival brings together art, design, music, street food, and lifestyle experiences, creating a unique meeting point for audiences of all ages.

At the heart of the festival are Cypriot creators, artists, designers, and small businesses, who will present their work through specially designed booths located on the lower level of Eleftheria Square. The covered and fully organized space will be transformed into a lively creative marketplace.

At the same time, the festival is complemented by a dynamic music programme featuring acclaimed artists from Cyprus and Greece, further enhancing the visitor experience and the overall appeal of the event.

With the festival continuing to grow and attract larger audiences every year, United Street Festival offers an excellent opportunity for brands and businesses to gain visibility and connect with consumers in a modern, creative, and highly engaged environment.

Music Programme

On Saturday, 12 September, the live stage will open with Triple Four & Instant Soup Consortium, the Cypriot collective/studio project that brings together independent artists, rappers, producers, and musicians in a creative musical melting pot. With original singles, raw energy, and a fresh sound, they are set to kick off the evening in style.

They will be followed by Cilia, one of the most promising rising stars of the new Greek music scene. Her viral single “Vanilia” has already become one of the soundtracks of the summer, playing everywhere from beach bars to late-night parties. At United Street Festival, she will perform with her band in a high-energy show full of summer vibes.

The programme then continues with an uplifting DJ set by Cypriot artist Manic Mike, a name closely associated with the island’s contemporary electronic dance scene.

On Sunday, 13 September, the live music stage will once again open with Triple Four & Instant Soup Consortium, followed by Papazó (Full Band), returning to United Street Festival in a full-band format.

Following last year’s explosive performance, where he shared the stage with Aκύλας (Akiylas), whom the festival brought to Cyprus for the very first time shortly before his remarkable rise and success at Eurovision 2026, Papazó returns to the stage alongside Artemis Kyriakopoulou, a vocalist known for her distinctive tone and emotional depth, who brings her own magic to the Papazó universe.

With the viral “Papazó’s Balcony”, millions of TikTok views, appearances at the MAD Video Music Awards, and collaborations with renowned artists such as Evridiki, Kostis Maraveyas, Giannis Ploutarchos, Rena Morfi, Klavdia, Demy, and Lila, Papazó has become one of the most talked-about live concepts on the Greek music scene.

The musical baton will then be passed to Sunday Reunion, where the crowd will dance to the sounds of the 80s, 90s, and 00s, with DJ Maria N behind the decks.

Important Information

Festivalgoers can secure their place with presale tickets at €10 through More.com and the official United Street Festival website.

At the gate, tickets will be available at:

• €12 until 20:00
• €15 after 20:00

The festival experience will also feature a carefully selected range of street food options, ice-cold beers, and refreshing cocktails, allowing visitors to enjoy the music, art, and summer atmosphere exactly as it should be enjoyed.

Festival opening hours are 18:00 to 00:00, giving attendees plenty of time to experience the full programme and everything the United Street Festival has to offer.