CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - STARLIGHT 3 - 16.1.2026
2026-01-16 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Nicosia Municipal Theatre, Mouseiou 4, Lefkosia, 1097, Cyprus
Lefkosia: Friday 16 January 2026 – Nicosia Municipal Theatre, 20:30
To kick off the new year, two internationally acclaimed artists join the CySO in Starlight 3 concerts. Celebrated soprano Miah Persson, admired for her luminous voice and expressive depth, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. At the podium, Wolfram Christ – former Principal Viola of the Berlin Philharmonic and now an active conductor with leading European ensembles—brings his refined musical insight and distinctive artistic leadership.
The programme opens with Fanny Mendelssohn’s vibrant Overture in C major, a radiant, finely crafted work that showcases her remarkable command of vibrant orchestral colour. The concert’s highlight are the two showcase moments for soprano Miah Persson: Mozart’s enchantingly lyrical ‘Deh vieni non tardar’ and Beethoven’s impressively poignant and powerful dramatic scena ‘Ah! Perfido’. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s spirited Symphony no. 8, a masterful blend of wit, clarity, and symphonic brilliance.
Gold Sponsor: Perestroika (Cyprus) Ltd

Programme
Fanny MENDELSSOHN: Overture in C major
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: ‘Deh vieni non tardar’ (Le Nozze di Figaro)
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: ‘Ah perfido’, op. 65 for soprano and orchestra
Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93

Miah Persson soprano
Wolfram Christ conductor

Ticket prices: Zone Α: €25 / €18, Zone Β: €20 / €15, Zone C: €17 / €12
Concession tickets are available to: Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.

Ticket presales:
Nicosia Municipal Theatre (Mouseiou avenue 4, 1097 Lefkosia):
Online at soldouttickets.com.cy, at the Box Office: Mon-Fri 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-19:00, Sat.: 10:00-13:00 and 2 hrs before the concert.

Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

Once upon a time... one country: A unique theatrical experience that unites three cultures on stage! - Λάρνακα: 18.1.2026
2026-01-18 11:00 - 12:30 (Asia/Nicosia) | Larnaca Municipal Theater, Municipal Gardens Leonida Kioupi, Larnaca, state, Cyprus
Three fairy tales from Italy (Pepito’s Hat), India (The Drum) and China (The Seed) come to life before the eyes of the audience, creating a performance full of imagination, humor and emotion, with the distinctive stamp of the Piccolo Theatre.
With a backdrop of a huge book , which unfolds to reveal the stories, the performance takes us on a journey through the three cultures in a unique way, combining actors, modern puppetry techniques, storytelling and audiovisual magic.
The morals, traditions and culture of each country unfold before us, through wise and everyday characters, creating a world full of wisdom, humor, courage, love, boldness and kindness.
A performance that reminds us that every people has their own stories, but deep down we are all looking for the same thing…
Credits:
Direction: Vasiliki Andreou, Marios Stylianou
Fairy tale adaptation: Marios Stylianou
Sets/costumes: Lakis Genethlis
Puppets: Vasiliki Andreou
Kinesiology: Eva Kalomiri
Music: Stelios Gerasimou
Cast: Marios Stylianou, Savvas Menoikou, Vasiliki Andreou, Maria Loïzidou
Performances:
Nicosia: 8, 9, 15, 16, 23, 30/11 and 6, 7/12 (Pantheon Theatre): Saturday at 15:30 and Sunday at 11:00
Paphos: 22/11 at 15:30 Markideio
Paralimni: 29/11 at 15:30 Xenion
Larnaca: 18/1 at 11:00 Larnaca Municipal Theatre
Ticket presale:
Ticketmaster (children)
Telephone: 94 409100
Main Sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Culture
Sponsors: Xcars, Expression copy centre, Thriasio, Almyra publications, Meze Tavern
TICKET PRICES
General admission: 12 Euros
Free entrance for ΑΜΕΑ, artists and unemployed.
Reduced entrance: Large families, Members of the Pancyprian Organization of the deaf
TICKET SALES
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Hambis Municipal Printamking Museum, Nicosia - 21.1-18.4.2026
2026-01-21 10:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum, 55-59 Αmmochostou Str., Lefkosia, 1016, Cyprus
The Evolution of Printmaking in Europe from the 16th Century to the Present Day through Works from the Hambis Printmaking Museum Collection
The exhibition includes only the first two printmaking techniques, Woodcut and Etching.
On the occasion of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of Europe, the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum in Nicosia, presents an important exhibition of prints from its collection. The exhibition offers an overview of the two basic techniques of printmaking, woodcut and etching in Europe. The works have been selected based on the variety of periods in which they were created – from the 16th century to the present day – as well as the variety of themes. Emphasis is placed on presenting the different methods of the two techniques.
The aim of the exhibition is to highlight the creativity and inventiveness of printmakers in relation to painting. With the aim of highlighting the primary and essential role of Printmaking in the dissemination of images across all social spectrum, the exhibition presents both independent works and book illustrations, aimed at a wide audience. It also offers an overview of European artistic movements, with works by the great names in painting and printmaking. The exhibition, presents the many exchanges in the art world between European countries.
A brief history of the two techniques
Printmaking appeared in the West World in the early 15th century and contributed significantly to the dissemination of texts and images. Woodcut, the original form of printmaking, was based on engraved wooden blocks that could be easily printed along with the typographic elements. In this technique, only the raised, unengraved parts of the wood retain the ink and are imprinted on the paper, a process called Relief. The ability to reproduce works gave artists the opportunity to disseminate their designs to a wider audience.
From the 15th century onwards, woodcut began to compete with etchings. Engraving on metal plates, mainly copper, allowed for greater precision and detail, as metal is more durable and uniform than wood. In copperplate printmaking, ink is retained in the engraved lines, while the smooth areas are cleaned, a process called intaglio.
Although printmaking made great strides, it never gained the prestige of painting, as it struggles to fully render the nuances of light and color. However, many important artists were also printmakers, creating original works of high artistic value that brought art closer to the general public.

Λεζαντες / captions
Johann GRÜNINGER – Βεργιλίου Αινειάδα Η άλωση της Τροίας (5091 III)
Frans MASEREEL La ville N° 13-42-72-100 (4918-21)
ΧΑΜΠΗΣ Η φραγκοεκκλησιά (4632)
Auguste RODIN & Auguste LEPÈRE Buste de Balzac (5254)
Francisco José de GOYA y LUCIENTES Nadie nos ha visto(3943)
Marc CHAGALL L’âne chargé d’éponges et l’âne chargé de sel (3480)

Curator – Texts: Helen Reeb
Collection: Hambis Printmaking Museum
OPENING HOURS
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY
10:00 – 13:00 / 15:00 – 17:00

CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - CYPROPHONIA 1 - Of Jasmine and Roses - 30.1.2026
2026-01-30 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Pallas Theatre, 24 Rigainis, Nicosia, 1513, Cyprus
Lefkosia: Friday 30 January 2026 – Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate, 20:30
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra and Silver Spotlight Productions present the concert ‘Of Jasmine and Roses’, a musical journey that unites contemporary Cypriot creation with the timeless epics of tradition.
The symphonic poem Khirokitia and Levantin – Small suite for orchestra by Giorgos Karvellos converse with newer compositions by Alex Panayi, Christina Georgiou, Savvas Savva and Michalis Christodoulides, illuminating the evolution of Cyprus’s musical identity.
Songs such as “Four young men’, ‘Triantafylleni’, ‘The girl from Tilliria’, and ‘The song of St. George’ evoke moments of struggle, resistance, love, and folk wisdom, while contemporary works like “Under the same sky’, ‘Thrown away dreams’, ‘In a suit and a tie’, and “In the fire’ convey personal and collective narratives of a land that continues to move forward with dignity and a steadfast belief in its ideals.
Centred on the jasmine and the rose – symbols of memory, sensitivity, and resilience – the concert weaves a vivid and moving portrait of the Cypriot soul, honouring both its past and its living creative spirit.
The concert is held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
PROGRAMME
Giorgos Karvellos: Khirokitia – symphonic poem
Levantin – Small suite for orchestra (world premiere)
Alex Panayi: Thrown away dreams, In the fire
Alex Panayi/ Stavros Stavrou: Under the same sky, The earth will go on
Alex Panayi/ Stergios Mavrikis: In a suit and a tie
Michalis Christodoulides: Triantafylleni (Made of roses)
Traditional Cypriot songs: The jasmin tree, Four young men, The song of St. George, The girl from Tilliria
(Songs orchestrated by Giorgos Karvellos)
Christina Georgiou: The passage of time, orch: Michael Doherty (world premiere)
Savvas Savva: I love you, yet I silence, orch. S. Savva (world premiere)

Alex Panayi, Myrto Meletiou, Margarita Elia – vocalists
Kyriaki Kountouri – conductor
Andreas Michalopoulos rehearsals pianist
In collaboration with Silver Spotlight Productions Ltd
Sponsor: Εurobank

Ticket prices: Zone Α: €18 / €14 (concession)
Zone Β: €13 / €10 (concession)

Concession tickets are available to:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.

Ticket presales:
Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate (Rigainis and Arsinois corner, 1010 Lefkosia, 22 410181):
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy
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CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - Chamber Music 4 - CYSO PIANO QUARTET - 31.1.2026
2026-01-31 20:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Nicosia) | Pallas Theatre, 24 Rigainis, Nicosia, 1513, Cyprus
Lefkosia: Saturday 31 January 2026 – Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate, 20:00
The concertmaster Wolfgang Schroeder, the principal cellist Jakub Otčenašék and the principal viola Kumiko Okutomi of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, alongside the distinguished pianist Gergana Georgieva join forces to present two landmarks of the Romantic chamber repertoire. In this programme, the CySO Piano Quartet contrast the French refined elegance of Gabriel Faure with the characteristic German passion and drama of Johannes Brahms.
Fauré’s Piano quartet no. 1 in C minor, blends luminous charm with quiet emotional depth, profuse with glowing harmonies and great melodic subtlety. Brahms’ Piano quartet no. 1 in G minor, unfolds with powerful drama and symphonic breadth, culminating in the exhilarating finale Rondo alla Zingarese.
A gorgeous programme and a powerful partnership that promise to deliver a highly engaging concert for the audience!
PROGRAMME
Gabriel FAURE: Piano quartet no. 1 in C minor, op.15
Johannes BRAHMS: Piano quartet no. 1 in G minor, op. 25
CYSO PIANO QUARTET
Wolfgang Schroeder violin
Kumiko Okytomi viola
Jakub Otčenašék cello
Gergana Georgieva piano
Supporters: Larnaka Municipality

Ticket price: €12 / €7 (concession)
Concession tickets are available to:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.

Ticket presales:
Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate (Rigainis and Arsinois corner, 1010 Lefkosia, 22 410181)
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

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CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - Chamber Music 4 - CYSO PIANO QUARTET - 1.2.2026
2026-02-01 20:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Nicosia) | Municipality Theatre G. Lykourgos, Municipal Gardens, Larnaka, Larnaka, 6021, Cyprus
Larnaka: Sunday 1 February 2026 – Municipal Theatre G. Lycourgos, 20:00
The concertmaster Wolfgang Schroeder, the principal cellist Jakub Otčenašék and the principal viola Kumiko Okutomi of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, alongside the distinguished pianist Gergana Georgieva join forces to present two landmarks of the Romantic chamber repertoire. In this programme, the CySO Piano Quartet contrast the French refined elegance of Gabriel Faure with the characteristic German passion and drama of Johannes Brahms.
Fauré’s Piano quartet no. 1 in C minor, blends luminous charm with quiet emotional depth, profuse with glowing harmonies and great melodic subtlety. Brahms’ Piano quartet no. 1 in G minor, unfolds with powerful drama and symphonic breadth, culminating in the exhilarating finale Rondo alla Zingarese.
A gorgeous programme and a powerful partnership that promise to deliver a highly engaging concert for the audience!
PROGRAMME
Gabriel FAURE: Piano quartet no. 1 in C minor, op.15
Johannes BRAHMS: Piano quartet no. 1 in G minor, op. 25
CYSO PIANO QUARTET
Wolfgang Schroeder violin
Kumiko Okytomi viola
Jakub Otčenašék cello
Gergana Georgieva piano
Supporters: Larnaka Municipality

Ticket price: €12 / €7 (concession)
Concession tickets are available to:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.

Ticket presales:
Larnaka Municipal Theatre G. Lycourgos (Leonida Kioupi, Larnaka, 24 665794):
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

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Limassol Carnival - 12-22.2.2026
2026-02-12 - 2026-02-22 | Limassol
For the programme click here

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra - Premiere 4 - 19.2.2026
2026-02-19 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Pallas Theatre, 24 Rigainis, Nicosia, 1513, Cyprus
Lefkosia: Thursday 19 February 2026 – Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate, 20:30
We are thrilled to welcome back as the featured soloist, the orchestra’s former principal cellist Peter Gospodinov from where he went on to become solo cellist in the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra in Finland. In this highly engaging programme the CySO also welcomes at the podium the highly reputable Finnish conductor Kalle Kuusava, winner of prestigious conducting competitions.
The evening will open with ‘Interruptions’, an exciting new work by the distinguished Cypriot composer Charis Sophocleous – a special commission by the CySO Foundation within its collaboration with the Centre of Cypriot composers. According to the composer, “the work is inspired by the many unwanted interferences that might occur throughout the course of an orchestral work”.
Peter Gospodinov’s unique artistic temperament will shine in the Cello concerto of yet another distinguished Cypriot composer and member of the CySO, Constantin Papageorgio.
Carl Maria von Weber’s Symphony no. 1 will provide a brilliant closure to this memorable concert. Composed when the composer was only 20, it bursts with youthful energy, sparkling orchestral colour, and the adventurous spirit that later defined his operatic style.

Supporters: Embassy of Finland in Nicosia, Larnaka Municipality

PROGRAMME
Haris SOPHOCLEOUS: ‘Interruptions’ (World premiere – Special commission by the CySO Foundation to the Centre of Cypriot Composers)
Constantin PAPAGEORGIO: Concerto for cello and orchestra (2022)
Carl Maria von WEBER: Symphony no.1 in C major, op.19

Peter Gospodinov cello
Kalle Kuusava conductor
Ticket prices: €18 / €14 (concession), €13 / €10 (concession)
Concession tickets are available to:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.

Ticket presales:
Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate (Rigainis and Arsinois corner, 1010 Lefkosia, 22 410181):
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra - Premiere 4 - 20.2.2026
2026-02-20 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Municipality Theatre G. Lykourgos, Municipal Gardens, Larnaka, Larnaka, 6021, Cyprus
Larnaka: Friday 20 February 2026 – Municipal Theatre G. Lycourgos, 20:30
We are thrilled to welcome back as the featured soloist, the orchestra’s former principal cellist Peter Gospodinov from where he went on to become solo cellist in the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra in Finland. In this highly engaging programme the CySO also welcomes at the podium the highly reputable Finnish conductor Kalle Kuusava, winner of prestigious conducting competitions.
The evening will open with ‘Interruptions’, an exciting new work by the distinguished Cypriot composer Charis Sophocleous – a special commission by the CySO Foundation within its collaboration with the Centre of Cypriot composers. According to the composer, “the work is inspired by the many unwanted interferences that might occur throughout the course of an orchestral work”.
Peter Gospodinov’s unique artistic temperament will shine in the Cello concerto of yet another distinguished Cypriot composer and member of the CySO, Constantin Papageorgio.
Carl Maria von Weber’s Symphony no. 1 will provide a brilliant closure to this memorable concert. Composed when the composer was only 20, it bursts with youthful energy, sparkling orchestral colour, and the adventurous spirit that later defined his operatic style.

Supporters: Embassy of Finland in Nicosia, Larnaka Municipality

PROGRAMME
Haris SOPHOCLEOUS: ‘Interruptions’ (World premiere – Special commission by the CySO Foundation to the Centre of Cypriot Composers)
Constantin PAPAGEORGIO: Concerto for cello and orchestra (2022)
Carl Maria von WEBER: Symphony no.1 in C major, op.19

Peter Gospodinov cello
Kalle Kuusava conductor
Ticket prices: €18 / €14 (concession), €13 / €10 (concession)
Concession tickets are available to:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.

Ticket presales:
Larnaka Municipal Theatre G. Lycourgos (Leonida Kioupi, Larnaka, 24 665794):
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra - Orchestra 4all 2 - MAJESTIC NATURE - 28.2.2026
2026-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Panorama Movie Theatre Dali, Archiepiskopou Makariou III, Dali 2540, Cyprus, Dali, 2540, Cyprus
Dali: Saturday 28 February 2026 – Panorama Movie Theatre, 19:00
Join the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra for a special musical evening in the heart of Dali! The three gorgeous masterpieces that make up the programme are inspired by the beauty of nature and a Norwegian folk legend. The excellent Cypriot conductor Andreas Asiikkis will lead the orchestra, and share with the audience some enlightening nuggets about the music.
Smetana’s ‘Vltava’ (The Moldau) will sweep you along the river’s shimmering journey, while selected movements from Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’ Symphony bring to life scenes of rustic joy, turbulent storms, and peaceful renewal. Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suites – music composed for the famous play – will delight with its characteristic vivid Nordic colours and unforgettable melodies.
This will surely be an invigorating musical journey for all!

PROGRAMME
Bedřich SMETANA: Vltava (The Moldau) from Má vlast
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68, “Pastoral”
(III. Merry gathering of country folk, IV. Thunder, Storm)
Edvard GRIEG: Peer Gynt, op. 23, Suites nos. 1 & 2
Andreas Asiikis conductor
Entrance free
In collaboration with the Municipality of South Nicosia – Idalion
The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy
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19th annual blooming almond tree festival - 1.3.2026
2026-03-01 11:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Community of Limnati, Limnati, 4546, Cyprus
The beautiful landscape filled with blooming almond trees highlights the beauty and tradition of the region.
The festival offers a unique experience with live music, traditional dishes, local products, and activities for children.

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra - TRIBUTE TO VICKY STYLIANOU - 5.3.2026
2026-03-05 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Pallas Theatre, 24 Rigainis, Nicosia, 1513, Cyprus
CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – TRIBUTE TO VICKY STYLIANOU
Lefkosia: Thursday 5 March 2026 – Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate, 20:30
With this special concert, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra honours and celebrates the memory of Vicky Stylianou – an artist of remarkable musical contribution, both as a pianist and as an orchestrator. Having had the honour and joy of numerous collaborations with Vicky, the Orchestra holds in its heart many beautiful, vivid memories of her radiance as an artist and her warmth as a person.
Under the baton of the Orchestra’s Honourary Conductor Alkis Baltas, the concert will fittingly open with Maurice Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte, an elegiac meditation of profound tenderness and lyrical beauty.
We are delighted to be joined on stage for the first time by Antonis Manias, one of the most distinguished Greek violists of his generation, as the soloist in Weber’s Andante and Rondo Ungarese for viola and orchestra. In this work the viola sings with warm lyricism in the Andante and dazzles with fiery, Hungarian-inspired rhythms in the exuberant Rondo Ungarese. The acclaimed violist will also perform Alkis Baltas’ Makbule for solo viola and orchestra, based on the well-known ‘rebetiko’ melody “Makbule” and dedicated to Antonis Manias.
Alan Hovhaness’s Symphony no. 6, “Celestial Gate” is a deeply spiritual and luminous work that unfolds as a vast, transcendent sonic meditation. The symphony blends ancient modal melodies, shimmering orchestral textures, and a sense of timeless ritual to evoke a mystical passage between the earthly and the divine.

PROGRAMME
Maurice RAVEL: Pavane pour une infante défunte, M.19
Carl Maria von WEBER: Andante and Rondo Ungarese for viola and orchestra
Alkis BALTAS: “Makbule” for solo viola and orchestra
Alan HOVHANESS: Symphony no. 6, op. 173, ‘Celestial Gate’

Antonis Manias viola
Alkis Baltas conductor

The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Supporters: Pafos Municipality
Ticket prices: 15 / 10 (μειωμένο)
Concession tickets are available to:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.

Ticket presales:
Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate (Rigainis and Arsinois corner, 1010 Lefkosia, 22 410181)
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra - TRIBUTE TO VICKY STYLIANOU - 6.3.2026
2026-03-06 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Pallas Theatre, 24 Rigainis, Nicosia, 1513, Cyprus
CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – TRIBUTE TO VICKY STYLIANOU
Pafos: Friday 6 March 2026 – Markideio Municipal Theatre, 20:30
With this special concert, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra honours and celebrates the memory of Vicky Stylianou – an artist of remarkable musical contribution, both as a pianist and as an orchestrator. Having had the honour and joy of numerous collaborations with Vicky, the Orchestra holds in its heart many beautiful, vivid memories of her radiance as an artist and her warmth as a person.
Under the baton of the Orchestra’s Honourary Conductor Alkis Baltas, the concert will fittingly open with Maurice Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte, an elegiac meditation of profound tenderness and lyrical beauty.
We are delighted to be joined on stage for the first time by Antonis Manias, one of the most distinguished Greek violists of his generation, as the soloist in Weber’s Andante and Rondo Ungarese for viola and orchestra. In this work the viola sings with warm lyricism in the Andante and dazzles with fiery, Hungarian-inspired rhythms in the exuberant Rondo Ungarese. The acclaimed violist will also perform Alkis Baltas’ Makbule for solo viola and orchestra, based on the well-known ‘rebetiko’ melody “Makbule” and dedicated to Antonis Manias.
Alan Hovhaness’s Symphony no. 6, “Celestial Gate” is a deeply spiritual and luminous work that unfolds as a vast, transcendent sonic meditation. The symphony blends ancient modal melodies, shimmering orchestral textures, and a sense of timeless ritual to evoke a mystical passage between the earthly and the divine.

PROGRAMME
Maurice RAVEL: Pavane pour une infante défunte, M.19
Carl Maria von WEBER: Andante and Rondo Ungarese for viola and orchestra
Alkis BALTAS: “Makbule” for solo viola and orchestra
Alan HOVHANESS: Symphony no. 6, op. 173, ‘Celestial Gate’

Antonis Manias viola
Alkis Baltas conductor

The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Supporters: Pafos Municipality
Ticket prices: 15 / 10 (μειωμένο)
Concession tickets are available to:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.

Ticket presales:
Markideio Municipal Theatre (Andrea Geroudi 27, 8010 Pafos, 26 222286)
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.

Cyprus Backyard Ultra - 14-17.3.2026
2026-03-14 10:00 - 2026-03-17 23:30 UTC | Oroklini Picnic Area, Oroklini picknic area, Larnaka, Oroklini, Cyprus
The Cyprus Backyard Ultra (CBU) is a thrilling last-person-standing race that pushes runners to their absolute limits. Inspired by the iconic Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, this event combines relentless endurance, mental fortitude, and the breathtaking beauty of Cyprus into an unforgettable challenge.
As one of the very few ultra races on the island, and likely the only one that lasts this long in both distance and time, CBU stands out as a unique test of human endurance.
Race Format:
– Runners start together and must complete a 6.706-kilometer loop within one hour.
– Those who finish early must wait at the start line until the next loop begins.
– No breaks or outside assistance are allowed during the loop, rest is only permitted between loops.
– As the race progresses, each loop becomes a grueling test of physical stamina and mental resilience.
– The event continues until only one runner remains.
The Challenge:
With no set finish line, the Cyprus Backyard Ultra is a true battle of pacing, recovery, and sheer determination. The last runner standing after all others have DNF’d (Did Not Finish) is crowned the winner.
Set against the stunning landscape of Oroklini, Larnaca, which combines breathtaking views of the sea from a hill, this race is not just about endurance, it’s about camaraderie, pushing boundaries, and creating memories that last a lifetime.
For the Technical Race Instructions click here

Cyprus International Orienteering Festival 2026 - 18-22.3.2026
2026-03-18 09:30 - 2026-03-22 13:30 (Asia/Nicosia)
The Cyprus International Orienteering Festival (CIOF) is held over five days. Each day is a separate event at a different locaction. Orienteering is an individual sport and competitors start independently at intervals. At the start they are given a map with control sites already printed on it. Their aim is to use their navigational skills and a compass to find all the control sites in order in the fastest possible time. Electronic timing devices, called SI-cards, held on the finger, are used to mark the start, tag controls and mark the finish, so each competitor has an overall time. Missing a control means disqualification.
There are different categories and age classes for men (M) and women (W). The elite class is M/W21. The other classs are grouped in five year age groups over 35 (ie M/W35 ; M/W40 ; M/W45 etc). Under 21 they are grouped in two year age groups (ie M/W10 ; MW12 ; M/W14 etc).
Our youngest competitors are under ten years old and our oldest competitors are over 85 years !.(We are super proud of them !)
The first four events of the CIOF are middle distance « forest » type events, held in the rural countryside, with challenging terrain and technical maps. (Delikipos, Aetomotti and Sia/Mathiatis areas for CIOF2026) The first four events will count for an overall classification and prizes. The last day is a sprint type event, held on an urban map (Nicosia old city for CIOF2026 from Elefteria Sq.). This is a seperate event with its own prizes and medals.
Prizegiving for the whole event will be held in Elefteria Sq (lower level) at the completion of the event on the last day.
Venues
Day 1 – Delikipos picnic site
Day 2 & 3 – Aetomoutti area
Day 4 – Sia/Mathiatis area
Day 5 – Nicosia old city (from Eleftheria Square)

Social media
https://www.facebook.com/OrientactionOrienteeringInCyprus
https://www.facebook.com/orienteeringfestivalcyprus
https://www.facebook.com/OrienteeringCyprus/

Cyprus Symphony Ochestra - STARLIGHT 4 - 18.3.2026
2026-03-18 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Pattihio Municipal Theatre, Agias Zonis 4, Limassol, 3031, Cyprus
Lemesos: Wednesday 18 March 2026 – Pattihio Municipal Theatre, 20:30
Ιn the Starlight 4 concerts, two great artists of international standing join the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra: Sharon Kam, one of the world’s leading clarinetists and Michalis Economou, a world-esteemed conductor, composer, and educator.
Titled “a most imaginative and individual artist” by the ‘Gramophone’ magazine, Sharon Kam is praised for her rare expressive warmth, technical brilliance, and charismatic stage presence. Renowned for his deeply communicative musicianship, Michalis Economou brings his refined artistic vision to the three masterpieces of this concert.
Τhe concert starts with the work Kommos B, “Lament for Morton” written in 1996 by the celebrated Greek composer, conductor, and educator Theodore Antoniou. Dedicated to the memory of the American composer, conductor, and pianist Morton Gould, the piece uses the first phrase of a mourning song from Epirus.
Sharon Kam will shine in Carl Maria von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto no. 2, a work of dazzling virtuosity and lyrical charm, written to showcase the clarinet’s expressive range. From sparkling agility to warm, songful introspection, its elegance, theatrical flair, and playful wit make it one of the instrument’s most beloved concertos.
Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations is a masterpiece of orchestral imagination and emotional resonance. Each variation is a musical portrait of a close friend, revealing Elgar’s rich palette, subtle humour, and profound humanity – from the noble breadth of Nimrod to the work’s exuberant conclusion.
PROGRAMME
Theodore ANTONIOU: Kommos B (Lament for Morton)
Carl Maria von WEBER: Clarinet Concerto no. 2 in E flat major, op. 74
Edward ELGAR: Enigma Variations (Variations on an original theme, op. 36)
Sharon Kam clarinet
Michalis Economou conductor

The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Gold Sponsor: Perestroika (Cyprus) Ltd

Ticket prices: €25 / €18 Ι €20 / €15 Ι €17 / €12
Concession tickets are available to:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.

Ticket presales:
Pattihio Limassol Municipal Theatre (Ayias Zonis 4, 3027 Lemesos, 25 377277):
Online at soldouttickets.com.cy, https://soldoutticketbox.com/starlight4-2026 at the Box Office: Mon-Fri 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-19:00, Sat.: 10:00-13:00 and 2 hrs before the concert.
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

Cyprus Symphony Ochestra - STARLIGHT 4 - 19.3.2026
2026-03-19 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Strovolos Municipal Theatre, 100 Strovolos Avenue, Strovolos, 2020, Cyprus
Lefkosia: Thursday 19 March 2026 – Strovolos Municipal Theatre, 20:30
Ιn the Starlight 4 concerts, two great artists of international standing join the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra: Sharon Kam, one of the world’s leading clarinetists and Michalis Economou, a world-esteemed conductor, composer, and educator.
Titled “a most imaginative and individual artist” by the ‘Gramophone’ magazine, Sharon Kam is praised for her rare expressive warmth, technical brilliance, and charismatic stage presence. Renowned for his deeply communicative musicianship, Michalis Economou brings his refined artistic vision to the three masterpieces of this concert.
Τhe concert starts with the work Kommos B, “Lament for Morton” written in 1996 by the celebrated Greek composer, conductor, and educator Theodore Antoniou. Dedicated to the memory of the American composer, conductor, and pianist Morton Gould, the piece uses the first phrase of a mourning song from Epirus.
Sharon Kam will shine in Carl Maria von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto no. 2, a work of dazzling virtuosity and lyrical charm, written to showcase the clarinet’s expressive range. From sparkling agility to warm, songful introspection, its elegance, theatrical flair, and playful wit make it one of the instrument’s most beloved concertos.
Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations is a masterpiece of orchestral imagination and emotional resonance. Each variation is a musical portrait of a close friend, revealing Elgar’s rich palette, subtle humour, and profound humanity – from the noble breadth of Nimrod to the work’s exuberant conclusion.
PROGRAMME
Theodore ANTONIOU: Kommos B (Lament for Morton)
Carl Maria von WEBER: Clarinet Concerto no. 2 in E flat major, op. 74
Edward ELGAR: Enigma Variations (Variations on an original theme, op. 36)
Sharon Kam clarinet
Michalis Economou conductor

The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Gold Sponsor: Perestroika (Cyprus) Ltd

Ticket prices: €25 / €18 Ι €20 / €15 Ι €17 / €12
Concession tickets are available to:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.

Ticket presales:
Strovolos Municipal Theatre (Strovolos avenue 100, 2020 Strovolos, Lefkosia):
Online at soldouttickets.com.cy, https://soldoutticketbox.com/starlight4-2026 at the Box Office: Mon-Fri 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-19:00, Sat.: 10:00-13:00 and 2 hrs before the concert.
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

The European Meeting & Cocktail Championship 2026 - 20-21.3.2026
2026-03-20 12:00 - 2026-03-21 18:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | LAXIA PALACE PROTARAS, LEOFOROS PROTARA CAVO GRECO 40, Protaras, Cyprus
For the first time in Cyprus: The European Meeting & Cocktail Championship 2026.
Get ready to immerse yourself in cocktail paradise!
Experience four unforgettable days of mixology brilliance at the European Cocktail Championship Meeting, hosted for the first time by the Cyprus Bartenders Association, in collaboration with the International Bartenders Association (IBA), from March 19 to 22.
The Cyprus Bar Show will showcase the championship on March 20–21, the island’s ultimate cocktail extravaganza.
Witness the world’s most elite international bartenders from top bars around the globe performing mind-blowing tricks and flair shows.
Savor the excitement as they craft vivid, mouthwatering cocktails live before your eyes!

For the programme click here

Larnaka Spring & Easter 2026 Events
2026-04-01 - 2026-12-31 | Larnaka Region, Larnaka, Cyprus
Spring & Easter 2026 events in Larnaka Region.
FOR THE EVENT CALENDAR AND PROGRAMME CLICK HERE

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra - Events 1 - RUTTER: REQUIEM -2.4.2026
2026-04-02 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Rialto Theatre, Andrea Drousioti Street 19, Plateia Iroon, Lemesos, state, 3603, Cyprus
Lemesos: Thursday 2 April 2026 – Rialto Theatre, 20:30
Composed in 1985, John Rutter’s Requiem is an intimate, contemplative and lyric meditation on the themes of life and death. Leaving aside any grandiosity and drama, it is a gorgeous masterpiece that moves towards light rather than darkness. Αs Rutter openly stated, his approach to the genre was clearly influenced and inspired by Faure’s Requiem.
It is precisely because of this approach that Rutter’s Requiem has wide emotional appeal, one that clearly touches the heart of every listener. To bring out these qualities, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is delighted to collaborate with the superb Georgian conductor Levan Jagaev, the distinguished sopranos Mariza Anastasiades and Eleni Charalambous, as well as the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra Choir.
The seven sections of the work form an arch-like meditation: the first and last movements are prayers to God on behalf of all humanity. The second and sixth are psalms. The third and fifth are personal prayers to Jesus Christ. The Sanctus, which the composer describes as “celebratory and affirmative,” is the center and is an affirmation of divine glory, accompanied by bells as it is in the Roman Mass.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Exsultate, jubilate sets the seal on resurrection joy. Its virtuosic vocal brilliance, buoyant rhythms and luminous melodies beautifully project the radiant text of rejoicing and exultant praise.

John RUTTER: Requiem for solo soprano, mixed choir and orchestra
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: ‘Exsultate, jubilate’, K. 165

Mariza Anastasiades soprano
Eleni Charalambous soprano
Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra Choir (choirmaster: Loizos Loizou)
Levan Jagaev conductor

The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Co-produced by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation and Papadopoulos & Schinis Productions
Ticket prices: Stalls: €25 / 23, Balcony: €20 / 17
Ticket presales:
Concert 2.4: Online at www.rialto.com.cy and at the Rialto Theatre Box Office Monday – Friday 10:00 – 15:00, 77777745
Information: Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy, PAPADOPOULOS & SCHINIS PRODUCTIONS LTD: 25 372855, www.psproductions.com.cy

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra - Events 1 - RUTTER: REQUIEM -3.4.2026
2026-04-03 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Strovolos Municipal Theatre, 100 Strovolos Avenue, Strovolos, 2020, Cyprus
Lefkosia: Friday 3 April 2026 – Strovolos Municipal Theatre, 20:30
Composed in 1985, John Rutter’s Requiem is an intimate, contemplative and lyric meditation on the themes of life and death. Leaving aside any grandiosity and drama, it is a gorgeous masterpiece that moves towards light rather than darkness. Αs Rutter openly stated, his approach to the genre was clearly influenced and inspired by Faure’s Requiem.
It is precisely because of this approach that Rutter’s Requiem has wide emotional appeal, one that clearly touches the heart of every listener. To bring out these qualities, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is delighted to collaborate with the superb Georgian conductor Levan Jagaev, the distinguished sopranos Mariza Anastasiades and Eleni Charalambous, as well as the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra Choir.
The seven sections of the work form an arch-like meditation: the first and last movements are prayers to God on behalf of all humanity. The second and sixth are psalms. The third and fifth are personal prayers to Jesus Christ. The Sanctus, which the composer describes as “celebratory and affirmative,” is the center and is an affirmation of divine glory, accompanied by bells as it is in the Roman Mass.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Exsultate, jubilate sets the seal on resurrection joy. Its virtuosic vocal brilliance, buoyant rhythms and luminous melodies beautifully project the radiant text of rejoicing and exultant praise.

John RUTTER: Requiem for solo soprano, mixed choir and orchestra
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: ‘Exsultate, jubilate’, K. 165

Mariza Anastasiades soprano
Eleni Charalambous soprano
Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra Choir (choirmaster: Loizos Loizou)
Levan Jagaev conductor

The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Co-produced by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation and Papadopoulos & Schinis Productions
Ticket prices: Stalls: €25 / 23, Balcony: €20 / 17
Ticket presales:
Concert 3.4: Online at www.ticketmaster.cy and to all shops of ACS Courier, 77777040
Information: Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

McDonald’s Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival 2026 - 4-9.4.2026
2026-04-04 09:00 - 2026-04-09 19:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | AYIA NAPA MUNICIPALITY SPORTS CENTER, Kokkines area, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
We would like to invite your team to participate in the Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival in a venue that can only be described as one of the most famous soccer activities in Cyprus and one of the biggest of its kind in the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. I assure you of a real soccer festival, with high standard of football and lots of fun for the young future soccer stars coming from many different countries.
Τhe next Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival will take place from Saturday 4 till Thursday 9 April 2026.The whole event is organized and coordinated by Soccerworldcyprus, an official member sports club of the Official Cyprus National Sports Organization. The event is supported every year by the Municipality of Ayia Napa tourist resort, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and is officially recognized and approved by the official Cyprus Football Association.
Categories & Age Group Competitions
Unlimited number of girls can join in the boys’ teams / girls can be up to 1 year over aged. With regards to age groups bear in mind that for next year age groups to be hosted (January 1st to December 31st) will be as follows.
For your correct travel and accommodation arrangements note carefully the below starting & ending dates per different age group which will be finalized upon team registrations completion.
GRASSROOTS EDITION (9 VS 9 / 7 VS 7 / 5 VS 5)
CATEGORY Α EAGLES (unlimited number of team participation)
2020, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Tuesday 07/04
2019, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2018, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2017, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2016, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2015, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2014, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2013, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
CATEGORY Β LIONS (unlimited number of team participation)
2019, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2018, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2017, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2016, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2015, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2014, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
LIONS CATEGORIES (THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE)
The LIONS category relates to the participation of theoretically lower level football teams in separate tournament groups and separate games and applies to the age categories from 2014 to 2019. There will be no LIONS separate groups in age group 2013 (9 vs 9) and the younger age category of 2020. For 2013 there is the option of 11 vs 11 edition to be held on Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04.
It is also forbidden for previous year lions competitions semi-finalists and finalist teams to enter this year’s LIONS competitions, provided that they still have almost the same roster with previous year.
The same competition rules and regulations as set out in our rules & regulations publication will apply to both category competitions (Eagles & Lions).
It is strictly forbidden to use or move EAGLES players to LIONS. However, Lions players can play in Eagles groups as described above in the registration process details. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
It is strictly forbidden to move players from EAGLES to LIONS.
GIRLS COMPETITIONS
Girls exceptionally can be registered to play both in girls and boys age groups competitions under different name academies.
U15 GIRLS 11 vs 11 OR 9 VS 9 (2 x 30) SUNDAY 05/04 – TUESDAY 07/04
The right to participate in the Girls’ U-15 Championship will be granted to female players.
who have not exceeded the age of 15 by 01/01/2025, i.e., those born on 01/01/2011 or later.
As an exception, three (3) players born in year 2010 will be allowed to participate. Each team can have an unlimited number of players born in 2010 on their roster, but only three (3) can play simultaneously. A different player born in 2010 can enter the game when a substitution is made, according to the rules of the game.
Unlimited number of girls can be declared.
U13 GIRLS 7 vs 7 (2 x 25) SUNDAY 05/04 – TUESDAY 07/04
The right to participate in the Girls’ U-13 Championship will be granted to female players who have not exceeded the age of 13 by 01/01/2025, i.e., those born on 01/01/2013 or later.
As an exception, up to two (2) players older than 13 years old born in year 2012 will be allowed to participate. Each team can have an unlimited number of players born in 2012, but only two (2) can play simultaneously. A different player born in 2012 can enter the game when a substitution is made, according to the rules of the game.
Unlimited number of girls can be declared.
U11 GIRLS 5 vs 5 (2 x 25) SUNDAY 05/04 – TUESDAY 07/04
The right to participate in the Girls’ U-11 Championship will be granted to female players who have not exceeded the age of 13 by 01/01/2025, i.e., those born on 01/01/2015 or later.
As an exception, up to two (2) players older than 11 years old born in year 2014 will be allowed to participate. Each team can have an unlimited number of players born in 2014, but only two (2) can play simultaneously. A different player born in 2014 can enter the game when a substitution is made, according to the rules of the game.
Unlimited number of girls can be declared.
YOUTH (TEENS 11 VS 11) EDITION
Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04.
Arrival prior and departure after the above starting and ending dates.
2013, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04 2012, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04 2011, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04 2010, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04 2009, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04

McDonald’s Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival 2026 - 4-9.4.2026
2026-04-04 09:00 - 2026-04-09 19:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | AYIA NAPA MUNICIPALITY SPORTS CENTER, Kokkines area, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
We would like to invite your team to participate in the Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival in a venue that can only be described as one of the most famous soccer activities in Cyprus and one of the biggest of its kind in the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. I assure you of a real soccer festival, with high standard of football and lots of fun for the young future soccer stars coming from many different countries.
Τhe next Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival will take place from Saturday 4 till Thursday 9 April 2026.
The whole event is organized and coordinated by Soccerworldcyprus, an official member sports club of the Official Cyprus National Sports Organization. The event is supported every year by the Municipality of Ayia Napa tourist resort, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and is officially recognized and approved by the official Cyprus Football Association.
Categories & Age Group Competitions
Unlimited number of girls can join in the boys’ teams / girls can be up to 1 year over aged. With regards to age groups bear in mind that for next year age groups to be hosted (January 1st to December 31st) will be as follows.
For your correct travel and accommodation arrangements note carefully the below starting & ending dates per different age group which will be finalized upon team registrations completion.
GRASSROOTS EDITION (9 VS 9 / 7 VS 7 / 5 VS 5)
CATEGORY Α EAGLES (unlimited number of team participation)
2020, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Tuesday 07/04
2019, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2018, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2017, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2016, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2015, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2014, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2013, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
CATEGORY Β LIONS (unlimited number of team participation)
2019, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2018, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2017, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2016, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2015, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2014, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
LIONS CATEGORIES (THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE)
The LIONS category relates to the participation of theoretically lower level football teams in separate tournament groups and separate games and applies to the age categories from 2014 to 2019. There will be no LIONS separate groups in age group 2013 (9 vs 9) and the younger age category of 2020. For 2013 there is the option of 11 vs 11 edition to be held on Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04.
It is also forbidden for previous year lions competitions semi-finalists and finalist teams to enter this year’s LIONS competitions, provided that they still have almost the same roster with previous year.
The same competition rules and regulations as set out in our rules & regulations publication will apply to both category competitions (Eagles & Lions). It is strictly forbidden to use or move EAGLES players to LIONS. However, Lions players can play in Eagles groups as described above in the registration process details.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
It is strictly forbidden to move players from EAGLES to LIONS.
GIRLS COMPETITIONS
Girls exceptionally can be registered to play both in girls and boys age groups competitions under different name academies.
U15 GIRLS 11 vs 11 OR 9 VS 9 (2 x 30) SUNDAY 05/04 – TUESDAY 07/04
The right to participate in the Girls’ U-15 Championship will be granted to female players who have not exceeded the age of 15 by 01/01/2025, i.e., those born on 01/01/2011 or
later. As an exception, three (3) players born in year 2010 will be allowed to participate. Each team can have an unlimited number of players born in 2010 on their roster, but only three (3) can play simultaneously. A different player born in 2010 can enter the game when a substitution is made, according to the rules of the game. Unlimited number of girls can be declared.
U13 GIRLS 7 vs 7 (2 x 25) SUNDAY 05/04 – TUESDAY 07/04
The right to participate in the Girls’ U-13 Championship will be granted to female players who have not exceeded the age of 13 by 01/01/2025, i.e., those born on 01/01/2013 or later. As an exception, up to two (2) players older than 13 years old born in year 2012 will be allowed to participate. Each team can have an unlimited number of players born in 2012, but only two (2) can play simultaneously. A different player born in 2012 can enter the
game when a substitution is made, according to the rules of the game. Unlimited number of girls can be declared.
U11 GIRLS 5 vs 5 (2 x 25) SUNDAY 05/04 – TUESDAY 07/04
The right to participate in the Girls’ U-11 Championship will be granted to female players who have not exceeded the age of 13 by 01/01/2025, i.e., those born on 01/01/2015 or later.
As an exception, up to two (2) players older than 11 years old born in year 2014 will be allowed to participate. Each team can have an unlimited number of players born in 2014, but only two (2) can play simultaneously. A different player born in 2014 can enter the game when a substitution is made, according to the rules of the game. Unlimited number of girls can be declared.
YOUTH (TEENS 11 VS 11) EDITION
Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04.
Arrival prior and departure after the above starting and ending dates.
2013, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04
2012, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04
2011, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04
2010, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04
2009, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04

FOR THE PROGRAMME CLICK HERE

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra - Chamber Music 5 - DUO NOIMA & RAMI SARIEDDINE - 23.4.2026
2026-04-23 20:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Nicosia) | Markideio Municipal Theatre, 18 Andrea Geroudi, Paphos, 8010, Cyprus
The dynamic flute duo ‘Duo Noïma’ teams up with the outstanding Cypriot pianist Rami Sarieddine. Sharing a genuine musical connection, the three artists feel eager to share with the audience a concert full of exuberance and sparkle!
Inspired by a variety of musical styles, their programme spans Baroque elegance to contemporary pulse, highlighting the flute’s kaleidoscopic voice as well as the unique interplay between the two flutes and the piano.
From Georg Philipp Telemann’s refined counterpoint to the colour-rich French tradition of Claude Debussy, Charles-Marie Widor, and Georges Bizet, clarity of line and impressionistic lyricism shine through. Jazz-inflected brilliance from Claude Bolling, rhythmic drive by Guillaume Connesson, and tango passion from Astor Piazzolla complete this vibrant stylistic journey.

PROGRAMME
Georg Philipp TELEMANN: Trio Sonata in A minor, TWV 42:a4
Claude DEBUSSY: Petite Suite (arr. for two flutes and piano: P. Proust)
Charles Marie WIDOR: Suite for flute and piano, Op. 34
Guillaume CONNESSON: Techno – Parade (arr. for two flutes and piano: Duo Noïma)
Ian CLARKE: Maya for two flutes and piano
Claude BOLLING: Suite for flute and piano (2 movements)
Astor PIAZZOLLA: Oblivion, Libertango (arr. for flute, alto flute and piano: G. McLearnon)
Georges BIZET – François BORNE: Carmen Fantasy (arr. for two flutes and piano: G. McLearnon)

Virginie Bove flute
Eleni Kappa flute
Rami Sarieddine piano
The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Supporters: Pafos Municipality

Ticket price: €12 / €7 (concession)
Concession tickets are available to:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.
Ticket presales:
Markideio Municipal Theatre (Andrea Geroudi 27, 8010 Pafos, 26 222286):
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.

Journeys through World Heritage Sites in Cyprus Tours, hikes and activities - 25 April - 16 May 2026
2026-04-25 - 2026-05-16
On the occasion of the new publication by the Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO, “World Heritage of Cyprus: History, Myth, Religion”, we invite you to join us in guided tours, hiking activities, and events at UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cyprus. These activities are co-organized by the Department of Antiquities, the Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO, and the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, in the framework of the International Day for Monuments and Sites, the International Museum Day, and the 80th anniversary of UNESCO.
The three inscriptions of Cyprus on the UNESCO World Heritage List —the Neolithic settlement of Choirokoitia, the Archaeological Site of Pafos (Palaepafos and Nea Pafos), and the ten Painted Churches of the Troodos Region —constitute emblematic testimonies of the island’s cultural identity, while also highlighting the close relationship between people and the natural environment.

🔸 25 April, Choirokoitia: Hiking, guided tour, visit at local workshop of basket weaving & traditional dairy production & light brunch
(Reservations here)
🔸 9 May, Painted Troodos Churches: Hiking on the Panagia tou Araka & Stavros Agiasmati trail and guided tour in the two churches
(Reservations here)
🔸 16 May, Palaepaphos: Guided tour, children’s art workshop & “Piano Tour” concert with Ars Nova Choir
(Reservations here)
📌 Free participation – reservations required
Saturday, 25 April 2026, Choirokoitia
Activity description
Hike and guided tour along the Choirokoitia trail (difficulty level 2 – moderate) and the archaeological site. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the archaeologist Odile Le Brun, recipient of the 2025 Award for the Promotion of the Archaeological Heritage of Cyprus. The activity will conclude with a visit and light brunch to a local workshop of basket weaving and traditional dairy production.
Programme
09:00 Departure by bus from Nicosia (Cyprus Handicraft Centre)
09:45 Arrival at Choirokoitia
10:00-12:00 Hike at the nature trail and guided tour of the archaeological site
12:00-13:30 Visit & light brunch at a local workshop of basket weaving and traditional dairy production
13:30 Departure – return to Nicosia (Cyprus Handicraft Centre)
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Reservations & information: Saturday, 25 April 2026 – Form submission Tel: 22809810
Saturday, 9 May 2026, Painted Churches in Troodos
Activity description
Hike along the Panagia tou Araka – Stavros tou Agiasmati Nature Trail (difficulty level 3 – demanding; for participants aged 15 and above) and guided tour in the two painted churches.
Programme
08:30 Departure by bus from Limassol (Agios Georgios Havouzas Church)
08:30 Departure by bus from Nicosia (Cyprus Handicraft Centre)
09:30-10:00 Guided tour of the Church of Panagia tou Araka in Lagoudera
10:00-13:00 Hike along the Panagia tou Araka – Stavros tou Agiasmati Nature Trail
13:00-13:30 Guided tour of the Church of Stavros tou Agiasmati
13:30-14:00 Light refreshments
14:00 – Departure for return to Limassol (Agios Georgios Havouzas Church) and Nicosia Nicosia (Cyprus Handicraft Centre)
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Reservations & information: Saturday, 9 May 2026 – Form submission Tel: 22691122
Saturday, 16 May 2026, Palaepafos Archaeological Site
Activity description
Guided tour of the archaeological site and the Local Archaeological Museum of Palaepafos-Kouklia and parallel hands-on art workshop for children. The event will conclude with a “Piano Tour” with the vocal ensemble Ars Nova, at the medieval manor in Kouklia, in collaboration with Avantgarde Cultural Organisation
Programme
16:00 Departure by bus from Nicosia (Cyprus Handicraft Centre)
16:45 Stop at Choirokoitia (Oasis Restaurant) for participants from Larnaca
17:15 Stop in Limassol (Agios Georgios Havouzas Church)
18:15 Guided tour of the archaeological site and the Local Archaeological Museum of Palaepafos-Kouklia & Parallel hands-on art workshop for children aged 6-12, by art therapist and visual artist Lenia Georgiou (reservation required: 22809810)
19:30 Concert “The Piano Tour” with the vocal ensemble Ars Nova, at the medieval manor in Kouklia, in collaboration with Avantgarde Cultural Organisation.
20:15 Reception
21:00 Departure for return
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Reservations & information: Saturday, 16 May 2026 – Form submission Tel: 22691122
For more information: www.unesco.org.cy | Tel: 22809810

11th Fish Festival 2026 Polis Chrysochous - 2.5.2026
2026-05-02 11:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Latchi Harbor, 29RW+R8, Polis Chrysochous
The Municipality of Polis Chrysochous will organize, for the 11th consecutive year, the “Fish Festival”, which will take place on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the popular picturesque harbor of Latchi.
The Municipality will offer visitors free fresh fried whitebait. The Festival will include a rich program such as live link broadcasts, interactive workshops for visitors, an artistic program with live music, and dance groups performing traditional Cypriot, island, and Greek dances.
Additionally, within the Festival area, there will be stalls featuring traditional Cypriot products and items such as resi, honey, bread, pastellaki (sesame brittle), koulouria with carob honey, soutzoukos, palouzes, and traditional pasta. There will also be live demonstrations of traditional crafts such as basket weaving and kolotzi decoration. At the same time, fishermen will demonstrate the art of fishing, while officers from the Department of Fisheries will inform the public about various fishing-related topics.
Furthermore, there will be various activities for the creative engagement of children and visitors in general, such as making sea-themed crafts in a specially designed workshop area, as well as rides on a small train. Moreover, mascots related to the Festival theme will be present at the venue, giving children the opportunity to take photos with them at a special photo booth.

Traditional Sheep & Goat Halloumi Festival - 3.5.2026
2026-05-03 11:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Multipurpose Center & surrounding square Prastio, Arch. Makarios III 62, Prastio, 4601, Cyprus
The picturesque, and spotlessly clean, village of Prastio (Avdimou), honors every aspect of the history and culture of halloumi, for another year, with a purely thematic festival, which will indulge your senses with the interactive and experiential activities, and will take you on a gastronomic, historical and religious journey, while experienced instructors will give unique experiences to the children.
The halloumi made with sheep and goat’s milk, is considered the flag of authentic Cypriot cuisine and a part of the cultural heritage of Cyprus. Its history “travels” to the depths of the centuries, making it one of the oldest cheeses in the world. Its production is directly linked to the traditional rural life and social solidarity that characterizes the community of Prastio (Avdimou).
Halloumi is history. Halloumi is culture.
In addition to the rich traditional gastronomy, and the live music, the festival provides the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the nearby chapel of St. John the Theologian, where Father Athenodoros will talk to you about the history and art of iconography.
The halloumi Festival is organized by the Community Council and all the organized groups of the village. and the gold sponsor is the Deputy Ministry of Tourism.

For the programme click here

CEV BEACH VOLLEYBALL NATIONS CUP PRELIMINARY PHASE POOL B PROTARAS - CYPRUS - 9-10.5.2026
2026-05-09 09:00 - 2026-05-10 21:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Protaras Beach (Fig Tree Bay), Protara 54, Paralimni, 5296, Cyprus
The CEV Beach Volleyball Nations Cup – Preliminary Phase Pool B Protaras forms part of the European national teams competition in Beach Volleyball organised under the auspices of the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV).
The event will take place in Protaras, in the Famagusta district, on the beachfront area of the region, and will have a duration of two days (09–10 May 2026). In this pool of the preliminary phase, the national teams of Cyprus, Poland, Israel and Bulgaria will participate.
Each country will be represented by two pairs of athletes, while the matches will be played under the country vs country format, where all participating countries compete against each other. The team finishing first in the pool will qualify for the final phase of the European CEV Beach Volleyball Nations Cup competition.

Cyprus Sympnony Orchestra - A MAGICAL NIGHT Maria Farantouri sings Mikis Theodorakis - 14-15.5.2026
2026-05-14 20:30 - 2026-05-15 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Pallas Theatre, 24 Rigainis, Nicosia, 1513, Cyprus
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is greatly honoured and excited to join forces for the first time with the distinguished Greek artist Maria Farantouri in a special tribute to Mikis Theodorakis, for a truly magical night! The concert also marks the first performance of the Orchestra under the direction of the its new Artistic Director, the internationally acclaimed conductor Myron Michailidis.
Maria Farantouri, the iconic interpreter of Mikis Theodorakis, will perform with her uniquely profound expressiveness and inner intensity a selection of the composer’s most celebrated songs, alongside seven songs from the song cycle Odyssey (2007, poetry by Kostas Kartelias).
‘Odyssey’ is the final song cycle composed by the great Greek composer. Its creation was sparked by the emotion Mikis Theodorakis experienced, upon first reading the poetry of Kostas Kartelias in 2006, at the age of 81: “When I read Kostas Kartelias’s poems, I suddenly felt a stirring, as I did when I was younger,” the composer confides in the album’s presentation. It was only natural that Theodorakis entrusted both the interpretation and recording of these songs to his quintessential interpreter, Maria Farantouri. “Mikis Theodorakis surprised us with this new, fresh and romantic work. We are accustomed to his austere expression, yet lyricism has always glowed beneath the surface of his songs,” Farantouri herself has remarked about the cycle.
The songs of ‘Odyssey’ form a journey into the depths of the modern human soul: love, loneliness, and existential impasses, as each of us, like a contemporary Odysseus, inevitably confronts “clashing rocks” in the search for our own “Ithaca.” As Theodorakis eloquently writes: “Here, the very subject matter points to the exaltation of the ‘individual’, who, like Odysseus, struggles alone—himself and the sea. Thus, the ‘individual’, that is, our very self, must ultimately come to terms with the idea that Ithaca does not exist, and must instead cling to his own passions and emotions in order to remain afloat on the foaming sea that is life.”
The concert culminates in a selection of the composer’s most emblematic songs. The incomparable melodies of Mikis Theodorakis—so deeply cherished—interweave creatively with the poetry of leading Greek poets, illuminating the timeless power and universal resonance of his work. The orchestrations, both of the ‘Odyssey’ cycle and the songs, are by Antonis Sousamoglou and Lazaros Tsavdaridis.
The evening is further enriched by the symphonic ballet suite ‘The Carnival’ (1953), a work that vividly reflects Theodorakis’s creative assimilation and transformation of Greek popular music. As the composer writes: “In 1947, I was in exile on Ikaria, and it was then that I first came into meaningful contact with our popular (laïkó) music. The first song I heard was ‘Captain Andreas Zeppos’… Immediately afterwards, I began systematically collecting popular (laïkó) songs.” This song, along with other Greek popular (laïkó) and folk melodies and dances, is imaginatively orchestrated by Theodorakis, “seeking those orchestral colours that respond to the character of the work’s rhythmic and melodic material.”

‘The Carnival’ was first presented in November 1953 in Athens by the Athens State Orchestra under the direction of Andreas Paridis. It was later staged as a ballet at the Rome Opera in 1954 by the Greek Dance Theatre of Rallou Manou, with the Rome Opera Orchestra. Subsequent symphonic premieres followed, in Paris in 1958 and London in 1959.
The authentic interpretations of Maria Farantouri, the dynamic presence of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, and the interpretative vision of conductor Myron Michailidis offer a unique musical journey, illuminating the multifaceted work of Mikis Theodorakis—from the deeply human and intimate creator to the leading Greek composer of global stature.

PROGRAMME
Mikis THEODORAKIS:
Popular and emblematic songs
Seven songs from the cycle ‘Odyssey’ (poetry: Kostas Kartelias)
Orchestrations: Antonis Sousamoglou, Lazaros Tsavdaridis
“The Carnival” – symphonic suite

Maria Farantouri, vocalist
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
Myron Michailidis, conductor
The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.

Ticket prices: Zone Α: €35 / €30 (concession) and Zone Β: €30 / €25 (concession)
Ticket presales:
Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate (Rigainis and Arsinois corner, 1010 Lefkosia, 22 410181):
Online at cyso.interticket.com and at the theatre box office 1,5 hrs before the concert.

WINE – FLAVOR OF CYPRUS - 31.5.2026
2026-05-31 17:00 - 23:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Old Port Square, Lemesos, Limassol, 3037, Cyprus
This event has been held every year since 2013, with considerable success and has become an institution for wine events in our country. Around 30 wineries usually participate in it, which have the opportunity to offer their wines for tasting to a large number of wine lovers, connoisseurs, and visitors to the island, restaurant and wine cellar owners, as well as other professionals related to wine and who promise visitors special tastings.
