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

The Outdoor Adventure Show - 8-10.5.2026
2026-05-08 11:00 - 2026-05-10 19:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Nicosia Mall, 2 Madrid Street, Nicosia, 2306, Cyprus
The Outdoor Adventure Show is a three-day outdoor event where visitors can meet experts, get inspired, discover new brands and explore the latest products, all in one place. Hosted at the plaza of Nicosia Mall, it offers a unique opportunity to experience the outdoor lifestyle firsthand, learn something new and connect with a community that shares the same passion for adventure.

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.

CYPRUS SWIM SERIES – PAPHOS EDITION - 23-24.5.2026
2026-05-23 09:00 - 2026-05-24 15:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Alykes Beach, 7 Rigenis Str., Geroskipou, Paphos, 8200, Cyprus
Cyprus Swim Series is an international series of competitive open water swimming. The event will take place in Paphos (7th edition) on the 23rd and 24th of May 2026, at Alykes Beach in Kato Paphos. Cyprus Swim Series is comprised of a 5km endurance race, a 3km challenge race, a 2km fins race, a 1,25km juniors race and a 0,5km kids race. The event attracts people from all around Europe and locals. Junior races are aged from 13 to 17 years old; Kids races are aged from 8 to 12 years old; the other distances are categorized in groups like: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49 and 50+. All distances have different award ceremonies for men and women. Pre race gathering is also part of the event, where lines referees and FINA referees explain the race course, talk about safety, fair play and answer questions that participants might have.

For the programme click here

CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Orchestra 4 All 3 - COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONCERTS - 27.5.2026
2026-05-27 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Agioi Trimithias village square, Agiou Spiridonos, Agioi Trimithias, 2671
Agioi Trimithias: Wednesday 27 May 2026 – Village square, 20:00
This spring, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra brings its music close to the people, touring in three beautiful open-air theatres in three Cyprus districts! Under the direction of the distinguished Cypriot conductor Petros Stylianou, the orchestra performs a gorgeous programme of works brimming with bright energy, vivid imagery, rhythm, and emotion.
Among other highlights, the programme comprises two beloved works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, full of sparkle and charm, as well as Felix Mendelssohn’s The Hebrides Overture – a striking musical representation of the composer’s travelling through the Hebrides archipelago. The audience will also be transported musically to Spain and Italy with the passionate Habanera from Carmen by Georges Bizet, and the rhythmically exhilarating, high-spirited overture from L’italiana in Algeri by Gioachino Rossini.
Don’t miss this beautiful, invigorating musical evening under the starry sky!

PROGRAMME
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: Divertimento in D major K.136
​Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: Eine kleine nachtmusik, K. 525, 1st movt
​Felix MENDELSSOHN: Hebrides Overture
​George BIZET: Carmen Suite no. 2, Habanera
Gioachino ROSSINI: Overture from L’ Italiana in Algeri
Franz SCHUBERT: Symphony no. 1, 1st movt

Petros Stylianou, conductor
Entrance: free
In collaboration with the EXAPOLIS Community Cluster, Kourion Municipality and Tala Community Council
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Orchestra 4All 3 - COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONCERTS - 28.5.2026
2026-05-27 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Agioi Trimithias village square, Agiou Spiridonos, Agioi Trimithias, 2671
Episkopi, Kourion: Thursday 28 May 2026 – Municipal Amphitheatre “Christofis Antoniou”, 20:00
This spring, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra brings its music close to the people, touring in three beautiful open-air theatres in three Cyprus districts! Under the direction of the distinguished Cypriot conductor Petros Stylianou, the orchestra performs a gorgeous programme of works brimming with bright energy, vivid imagery, rhythm, and emotion.
Among other highlights, the programme comprises two beloved works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, full of sparkle and charm, as well as Felix Mendelssohn’s The Hebrides Overture – a striking musical representation of the composer’s travelling through the Hebrides archipelago. The audience will also be transported musically to Spain and Italy with the passionate Habanera from Carmen by Georges Bizet, and the rhythmically exhilarating, high-spirited overture from L’italiana in Algeri by Gioachino Rossini.
Don’t miss this beautiful, invigorating musical evening under the starry sky!

PROGRAMME
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: Divertimento in D major K.136
​Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: Eine kleine nachtmusik, K. 525, 1st movt
​Felix MENDELSSOHN: Hebrides Overture
​George BIZET: Carmen Suite no. 2, Habanera
Gioachino ROSSINI: Overture from L’ Italiana in Algeri
Franz SCHUBERT: Symphony no. 1, 1st movt

Petros Stylianou, conductor
Entrance: free
In collaboration with the EXAPOLIS Community Cluster, Kourion Municipality and Tala Community Council
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Orchestra 4All 3 - COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONCERTS - 28.5.2026
2026-05-29 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Tala Amphitheatre, RCPV+993, Tala, Paphos, 8577
Tala: Friday 29 May 2026 – Tala Amphitheatre, 20:00
This spring, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra brings its music close to the people, touring in three beautiful open-air theatres in three Cyprus districts! Under the direction of the distinguished Cypriot conductor Petros Stylianou, the orchestra performs a gorgeous programme of works brimming with bright energy, vivid imagery, rhythm, and emotion.
Among other highlights, the programme comprises two beloved works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, full of sparkle and charm, as well as Felix Mendelssohn’s The Hebrides Overture – a striking musical representation of the composer’s travelling through the Hebrides archipelago. The audience will also be transported musically to Spain and Italy with the passionate Habanera from Carmen by Georges Bizet, and the rhythmically exhilarating, high-spirited overture from L’italiana in Algeri by Gioachino Rossini.
Don’t miss this beautiful, invigorating musical evening under the starry sky!

PROGRAMME
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: Divertimento in D major K.136
​Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: Eine kleine nachtmusik, K. 525, 1st movt
​Felix MENDELSSOHN: Hebrides Overture
​George BIZET: Carmen Suite no. 2, Habanera
Gioachino ROSSINI: Overture from L’ Italiana in Algeri
Franz SCHUBERT: Symphony no. 1, 1st movt

Petros Stylianou, conductor
Entrance: free
In collaboration with the EXAPOLIS Community Cluster, Kourion Municipality and Tala Community Council
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

25th INTERNATIONAL PHAROS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL - 29.5-6.6.2026
2026-05-29 20:30 - 2026-06-06 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia)
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the International Pharos Chamber Music Festival has firmly established a presence of formidable standing that extends far beyond Cyprus. Twenty-five years on, with hundreds of concerts and the participation of many of the most renowned artists of our time, the Festival has cultivated a clear artistic identity, shaped by consistency of vision and a steadfast commitment to chamber music at the highest level.
At the same time, the Festival remains deeply rooted in its commitment to the wider community, opening the world of classical music to a broader audience and offering transformative educational opportunities to students across the island.
The Festival is held annually at the Royal Manor House of Kouklia – a remarkable testament to Frankish architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site, a setting closely bound to its identity. This historic venue is adapted into a space where tradition is brought into direct contact with artistic creation. The intimacy of chamber music, performed by some of the finest musicians in the world, combined with the unique atmosphere of the surroundings, has established the International Pharos Chamber Music Festival as a cornerstone of the international classical music calendar and a source of inspiration for all who attend.
For its celebratory 25th anniversary, the International Pharos Chamber Music Festival presents an exceptional breadth of chamber music repertoire and beyond. From 29 May until 4 June, the Festival will offer six chamber concerts at the Royal Manor House in Kouklia, performed by 20 of today’s leading international virtuosos, and will culminate with a spectacular orchestral concert on 6 June at the Pharos Arts Foundation’s open-air venue, The Olive Grove, featuring two of the Festival’s soloists alongside the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra and the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra in a side-by-side performance!
THE ARTISTS:
Piano: Finghin Collins, Pietro De Maria, Enrico Pace, Christos Fountos
Violin: Boris Belkin, Anton Sorokow, Yura Lee, Daishin Kashimoto, Elly Suh, Fabiana D’Auria
Viola: Yura Lee, Diemut Poppen, Samuel Barsegian,
Cello: Claudio Bohórquez, Jing Zhao, Alexander Chaushian
Double-bass: Niek de Groot
Clarinet: Sharon Kam
Bassoon: Mavroudes Troullos
Horn: Ben Goldscheider
Soprano: Anush Hovhannisyan
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra & Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Yiorgos Kountouris

For the programme click here
Venues:
Name: Royal Manor House, Kouklia
Postal address: within the archeological site of Kouklia
Phone number: 26 432155
Website: https://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/el/discovercyprus/rural/sites-monuments/item/708-palaipafos-kouklia-archaeological-site
Name: The Olive Grove
Postal address: Delikipos
Phone number: 26 432155
Website: https://pharosartsfoundation.org/venue/the-olive-grove/
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/TheOliveGrovePharos

Social Media Channels of Event and/or of Event Organiser:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PharosArtsFoundation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharosartsfoundation/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Pharosartsfoundation

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.

NICOSIA SUPPORTS THE CYPRUS WINE - 6.6.2026
2026-06-06 18:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | ELEFTHERIA SQUARE NICOSIA, Konstantinou Palaiologou 20e, Nicosia, 1010
Nicosia Supports Cypriot Wine”

The Lions Club Nicosia Within the Walls, in collaboration with the Municipality of Nicosia, is organizing the event “Nicosia Supports Cypriot Wine,” aiming to support social and cultural initiatives, as well as promote the Cypriot vineyard.
The event is held with the support of the Wine Lovers Group OINOATR, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, the Nicosia Regional Development Company, and Oinognosia.
🎯 Event Purpose:
✔️ Support for the students of the Akritiko School of Agios Kassianos
✔️ Promotion and highlighting of Cypriot wine
🍇 With a contribution of €5, visitors receive their own wine glass and have the opportunity to taste wines from 25 wineries across Cyprus, while also meeting the winemakers themselves.
📍 Location: Lower level of Eleftheria Square
🗓️ Date: June 6, 2026
🕕 Time: 18:00 – 22:00
🍷 A celebration dedicated to Cypriot wine, tradition, and social contribution!
🙏 We look forward to seeing you all there to support a wonderful cause together!

WINE EVENTS: GET TO KNOW CYPRUS WINES - 10.6.2026
2026-06-10 18:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Palia Ilektriki Cultural Centre, 8 Vladimirou Herakleous Street, Paphos, 8010, Cyprus
The events are organized within the framework of the 16th Cyprus Wine Competition – getting to know the award-winning – competing Cypriot wines.The events are open to the public (free admission) to give the consumer the opportunity to get to know Cypriot wine firsthand.

Running Under The Moon® – Nicosia Edition - 12.6.2026
2026-06-12 19:30 - 23:30 (Asia/Nicosia) | University of Cyprus, University Campus, Nicosia, Aglatntzia, Cyprus
Running Under The Moon® – Nicosia Edition is one of the most popular night running events in Cyprus and the biggest running party of the summer in Nicosia. The event combines sport, music, entertainment and a unique atmosphere under the moonlight, attracting runners, corporate teams and fitness enthusiasts from all over Cyprus.
The event includes 5km and 10km road races, starting and finishing at the University of Cyprus. The route is suitable for both experienced runners and participants who wish to enjoy a special night-time sports and entertainment experience.
The event stands out for its live music, vibrant atmosphere, professional organisation and exciting after-run party. At the same time, it contributes to the promotion of sports tourism and enhances Nicosia’s profile as a destination for sports and leisure events.

CYPRIEN KATSARIS MEETS THE CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - 30.6.2026
2026-06-30 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Nicosia Municipal Theatre, Mouseiou 4, Lefkosia, 1097, Cyprus
Lefkosia: Tuesday 30 June 2026 – Nicosia Municipal Theatre, 20:30
At the heart of this brilliant and celebratory concert, which marks the closing event of the cultural programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, stands the legendary virtuoso pianist Cyprien Katsaris, an internationally celebrated artist who holds a distinguished place in international musical life. Joining him is the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra under the direction of its new Artistic Director, the internationally acclaimed conductor Myron Michailidis.
An ideal work to open the concert is Dawn on the Parthenon by Solon Michaelides, an important figure in Greek and Cypriot musical creation. In this work, the ideas of light, serenity, and the gradual revelation of a landscape are transformed into a richly evocative musical atmosphere.
The pianistic artistry of Cyprien Katsaris has earned international recognition not only for its dazzling virtuosity, but also for its intensely personal artistic identity. He is one of the very few musicians of Cypriot origin to have achieved such international prominence while maintaining such enduring prestige on the world concert stage.
Internationally celebrated for his authoritative interpretations of Franz Liszt, Katsaris will captivate audiences with his incomparable brilliance, poetic sensitivity, and electrifying virtuosity in the dazzling works of the Hungarian composer: Fantasy on Themes from the Incidental Music “The Ruins of Athens” by Ludwig van Beethoven and the Hungarian Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra.
In the Fantasy on Themes from “The Ruins of Athens” by Beethoven, Franz Liszt transforms thematic material from the famous incidental music into a brilliant work for piano and orchestra, dominated by imagination, virtuosity, and creative musical elaboration.
At the same time, the Hungarian Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra reveals Liszt’s close affinity with rhapsodic writing, pianistic brilliance, and the Hungarian musical idiom of the nineteenth century. Closely connected to the world of the Hungarian Rhapsodies, the work conveys a characteristic blend of formal freedom, vibrant rhythm, theatrical contrasts, and extroverted energy.
The second half of the programme presents a feast of famous dances from the symphonic repertoire, forming a brilliant mosaic of European musical styles and traditions by composers such as Johann Strauss II, Georges Bizet, Johannes Brahms and Antonín Dvořák.
The world-famous Hungarian Dances by Johannes Brahms combine emotional immediacy, powerful rhythmic character, and exceptional compositional mastery, while the Slavonic Dances by Antonín Dvořák are original compositions inspired by Slavic dance forms. Dances such as the “Navarraise” from the ballet suite Le Cid by Jules Massenet and the “Aragonaise” from the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet evoke the brilliance of the French musical tradition. The Viennese creations of Johann Strauss II radiate elegance and festive spirit, while the Kleftikos Dance by Nikos Skalkottas highlights Greek traditional dance elements through a distinctive and highly personal orchestral language.
The programme concludes with the United Nations March by Robert Stolz, adding a distinctive ceremonial dimension to this festive evening.
PROGRAMME
Solon MICHAELIDES: Dawn at the Parthenon
Franz LISZT: Fantasy on motifs from Beethoven’s Ruins of Athens, S. 1
Franz LISZT: Hungarian Fantasy for piano and orchestra
Marc Antoine CHARPENTIER: Prelude from Te Deum
Jules MASSENET: Navarraise from ballet suite Le Cid
Georges BIZET: Aragonaise from the opera Carmen
Johannes BRAHMS: Hungarian Dance no. 5
Antonín DVOŘÁK: Slavonic Dance no. 8, op. 46
Johannes BRAHMS: Hungarian Dance no. 4
Antonín DVOŘÁK: Slavonic Dance no. 15, op. 72
Johann STRAUSS: Thunder and Lightning Polka, op. 324
Johann STRAUSS: Voices of Spring, op. 410
Nikos SKALKOTTAS: Kleftikos from 36 Greek Dances
Robert STOLZ: United Nations March

Cyprien Katsaris, piano
Myron Michailidis, conductor

Ticket prices: Zone Α: €30 / €25, Zone Β: €25 / €20
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:
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.
