CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STARLIGHT 1 - Ruth Killius viola & Thomas Zehetmair violin /conductor - 7.11.2025
2025-11-07 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Nicosia Municipal Theatre, Mouseiou 4, Lefkosia, 1097, Cyprus
Lefkosia: Friday 7 November 2025 – Nicosia Municipal Theatre, 20:30
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no. 31 in D major, K. 297/300a, ‘Paris’
Benjamin Britten:Double concerto in B minor for violin, viola and orchestra (arr. Colin Matthews)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony no. 36 in C major, K. 425, ‘Linz’
Ruth Killius viola
Thomas Zehetmair violin /conductor
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra proudly shares the stage with two internationally acclaimed artists: the violinist and conductor Thomas Zehetmair, founder of the celebrated Zehetmair Quartet and former Music Director of the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris and his long-time musical partner, renowned violist Ruth Killius, celebrated for the emotional intensity of her interpretations and rich, refined tone.
The exceptional duo will showcase their interpretative artistry and exceptional musical chemistry in Benjamin Britten’s emotionally charged Double Concerto in B minor for violin, viola and orchestra. The concerto brings forth a compelling dialogue between the two soloists and the orchestra, exploring rich textures and dramatic contrasts.
Britten’s concerto will be preceded by Mozart’s radiant Symphony no. 31 in D major, ‘Paris’, a sparkling and charming work, composed to captivate the sophisticated audiences of 18th-century France.
The concert will conclude with Mozart’s Symphony no. 36 in C major, ‘Linz’, bursting with joyful energy and festive grandeur. It is truly astonishing that Mozart composed it in just four days upon receiving an unexpected invitation for a concert during his stopover at Linz.
Gold Sponsor: Perestroika (Cyprus) Ltd
Ticket prices:
Zone Α: €25 / €18 (concession)
Zone Β: €20 / €15 (concession)
Zone C: €17 / €12 (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:
Pattihio Limassol Municipal Theatre (Ayias Zonis 4, 3027 Lemesos, 25 377277):
Online at www.soldouttickets.com.cy, at the Box Office: Mon-Fri: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00, Sat. 10:00-13:00 and 2 hours before the concert.
Nicosia Municipal Theatre (Mouseiou avenue 4, 1097 Lefkosia):
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hours 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! - Lefkosia: 8.11-.7.12.2025
2025-11-08 15:30 - 2025-12-07 11:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Pantheon Theatre, 29 Diagoras Str., Nicosia, 1097, 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
ticketmaster.cy , Patticheion Theatre box office and ACS Courier stores

A Silent World: The Art of Memory in Ancient Paphos - 8.11.2025
2025-11-08 16:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Episkopi (Paphos) Environmental Centre, Pafos, Episkopi, 8524, Cyprus
The Episkopi Paphos Environmental Ctr is honoured to host Dr Efstathios Raptou, Archaeological Officer A’, Department of Antiquities, Cyprus. He will guide us along on a fascinating journey of the funerary art in ancient Hellenistic and Roman Paphos
Dr Raptou offers a taste of what we can look forward to: “Funerary architecture and the objects placed within tombs often stand among the most remarkable artistic achievements of their time. They do not only reflect the architectural styles and aesthetic preferences of the living but also incorporate symbolic and religious elements connected to beliefs about the afterlife. These monuments reveal insights into social hierarchy, cultural values and ritual practices, offering a window into the society, spiritual life and collective memory of ancient Paphos.”
This presentation will be in English with Greek transcript available to follow along. Discussion during Q & A time will be in Greek & English.
Entry €6 per person. Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited: epeicentre.com/contact or +357 26 642234, mornings.
Doors open: 3:45pm.

Chamber Music 2 - TRIO MILONGUERO Argentinian Tango - 8.11.2025
2025-11-08 20:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Nicosia) | Municipality Theatre G. Lykourgos, Municipal Gardens, Larnaka, Larnaka, 6021, Cyprus
Trio Milongero was formed in 2024 by three distinguished Cypriot musicians: Nicos Ioannou – principal double bass of the CySO, guitarist Vasileios Avraam and accordionist Fotis Mousoulidis. Globally, it is perhaps the second ensemble with this combination of instruments, which makes it unique and fascinating in terms of the timbres mixture.
The Trio will present works by the Argentinian composer Máximo Diego Pujol, in which he combines traditional tango with classical and contemporary elements. Influenced by Astor Piazzolla, his music is characterized by strong melodies, tempo and rhythm alternations, and a particularly expressive use of the guitar and the bandoneon (accordion), thus conveying the passion and melancholy of the Argentinian tango.
Pujol’s works also incorporate elements of the milonga and the waltz, whilst maintaining the dance and narrative character of the music of Buenos Aires.
Trio Milonguero’s programme features stunning pieces such as ‘Gris de madrugada’, ‘Maria Rosario’, ‘Tangazo a medianoche’ and ‘Estacion Retiro’, among others.
Vasileios Avraam guitar
Fotis Mousoulidis accordion
Nicos Ioannou double bass
rs.
Supporter: 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

Chamber Music 2 - TRIO MILONGUERO Argentinian Tango - 9.11.2025
2025-11-09 20:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Nicosia) | Pallas Theatre, 24 Rigainis, Nicosia, 1513, Cyprus
Trio Milongero was formed in 2024 by three distinguished Cypriot musicians: Nicos Ioannou – principal double bass of the CySO, guitarist Vasileios Avraam and accordionist Fotis Mousoulidis. Globally, it is perhaps the second ensemble with this combination of instruments, which makes it unique and fascinating in terms of the timbres mixture.
The Trio will present works by the Argentinian composer Máximo Diego Pujol, in which he combines traditional tango with classical and contemporary elements. Influenced by Astor Piazzolla, his music is characterized by strong melodies, tempo and rhythm alternations, and a particularly expressive use of the guitar and the bandoneon (accordion), thus conveying the passion and melancholy of the Argentinian tango.
Pujol’s works also incorporate elements of the milonga and the waltz, whilst maintaining the dance and narrative character of the music of Buenos Aires.
Trio Milonguero’s programme features stunning pieces such as ‘Gris de madrugada’, ‘Maria Rosario’, ‘Tangazo a medianoche’ and ‘Estacion Retiro’, among others.
Vasileios Avraam guitar
Fotis Mousoulidis accordion
Nicos Ioannou double bass
rs.
Supporter: 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

Great Opera Moments - 10.11.2025
2025-11-10 19:30 - 20:30 (Asia/Nicosia) | Panos Solomonides Municipal Cultural Centre, 8 Panos Solomonides Street, Limassol, 3032, Cyprus
The Municipality of Limassol, as part of the Classical and Contemporary Inspiration Music Encounters, presents the concert “Greatest Opera Moments – Μεγάλες Στιγμές της Όπερας” featuring soprano Ksenia Belolypetskaya, tenor Andreas Aroditis, and pianist Zbyněk Maruška.
The concert promises a captivating journey into the world of opera, with a selection of arias, duets, and piano intermezzos that highlight the expressiveness and emotional depth of the lyrical repertoire. The program includes works by some of the greatest composers — Puccini, Verdi, Bellini, Donizetti, Gounod, Hahn, Suk, and Lehár — offering the audience moments of refined artistry and musical delight.

WIP LΑΒ 25: Invisible Waters - 19.11-5.12.2025
2025-11-19 - 2025-12-05 | CYENS Centre of Excellence, 23 Dimarchou Lellou Demetriadi (formerly Dimarchias Square), Lefkosia, 1016
The WIP Arts & Technology Festival returns with a bold new vision, transforming into a biennial initiative that merges creativity, research, and innovation across disciplines. Organized by the CYENS Centre of Excellence, WIP now unfolds as a two-year cycle—alternating between an
Incubator Year and a Festival Year—designed to deepen impact and expand global reach. This year’s Incubator theme, Invisible Waters, tackles one of Cyprus’s most pressing environmental challenges: water. From November 19 to December 05, WIP LAB 25 invites
artists, scientists, technologists, and the public to engage with water’s hidden dimensions— exploring climate resilience, traditional knowledge, and urban infrastructure through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Set in the heart of Nicosia’s old city, the program features:
• Workshops | November 17–19
Hands-on sessions exploring emerging tools and collaborative creative methods.
• POP UP Lab for Students | November 20–21
A two-day workshop inviting students to address water scarcity and desertification
through artistic research.
• Participatory Installation & Dinner | November 27
A shared installation and dinner experience reflecting on shifting Mediterranean
ecologies.
• Showcase Opening | November 28
Launch of the WIP LAB 25 Showcase with works-in-progress from the residency
programme and a live DJ set.
• Showcase-in-Progress | November 29 – December 11
A living laboratory exhibition where artistic processes unfold in real time.
• Creative Talks & Screenings | November 29 – December 05
Public talks and screenings exploring environmental resilience, memory, and place.
Key venues include the CYENS Agora, STOA building, and Dimarchou Lellou Demetriadi
Square.
WIP LAB 2025 is a launchpad for speculative thinking and a celebration of the future of arts and technology in the Mediterranean. Join us in shaping tomorrow’s creative ecosystem.
🔗 wip.cyens.org.cy 📸 Instagram: @wipfestival | @cyens.thinkermakerspace | @cyens_coe
Directions | https://maps.app.goo.gl/EqczdS8qjtdXtbCP8
WIP LAB is made possible with the grand support of KYPRIA scheme by the Deputy Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus and the STUDIOTOPIA EU funded project, as well as the kind contribution of the Austrian Embassy in Cyprus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, the Emerging Digital Artists Award (EDAA) and ΕQ Bank, the Municipality of Nicosia and the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs.
Organised by CYENS COE – CYENS Thinker Maker Space

CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - PREMIERE 3 - 19.11.2025
2025-11-19 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Pallas Theatre, 24 Rigainis, Nicosia, 1513, Cyprus
Lefkosia: Wednesday 19 November 2025 – Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate, 20:30
Described as “one of the most versatile conductors of our time,” Paul Goodwin is an internationally renowned expert in historically informed performance. Passionate about bringing deep period-style insight to modern orchestras, he leads the CySO in a vibrant programme of works by the Bach family and Haydn.
Τhe concert features three highly distinguished musicians of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra as soloists. Violinist Sorin Alexandru Horlea will perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s brilliant Violin concerto in E major, BWV 1042 — a vibrant and virtuosic work shaped by Italian influences, particularly the style of Vivaldi. CySO principal oboist Simeon Spasov together with violinist Constantinos Anastasiades will interpret Bach’s expressive Double concerto for oboe and Violin in D minor, BWV 1060, which develops a richly rewarding musical dialogue between the two soloists.
The concert will open with Johann Christian Bach’s Symphony in G minor, op. 6, no. 6 — a striking work of emotional depth and drama, infused with the Sturm und Drang style, and highlighting his pivotal role as a bridge between the Baroque and Classical eras.
The evening will conclude with Joseph Haydn’s Symphony no. 82 in C major, nicknamed ‘The Bear’. The first of his Paris Symphonies, the work brims with energy, elegance, and a finale that playfully evokes the rhythm of a dancing bear.

Johann Christian Bach: Symphony in G minor, op. 6 no. 6
Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042
Double concerto for oboe and violin in D minor, BWV 1060
Joseph Haydn: Symphony no. 82 in C major, Hob. I:82, ‘The bear’

Sorin Alexandru Horlea violin
Simeon Spasov oboe
Constantinos Anastasiades violin
Paul Goodwin conductor
Supporters: Larnaka Municipality

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

CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - PREMIERE 3 - 20.11.2025
2025-11-20 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Municipality Theatre G. Lykourgos, Municipal Gardens, Larnaka, Larnaka, 6021, Cyprus
Larnaka: Thursday 20 November 2025 – Municipal Theatre G. Lycourgos, 20:30
Described as “one of the most versatile conductors of our time,” Paul Goodwin is an internationally renowned expert in historically informed performance. Passionate about bringing deep period-style insight to modern orchestras, he leads the CySO in a vibrant programme of works by the Bach family and Haydn.
Τhe concert features three highly distinguished musicians of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra as soloists. Violinist Sorin Alexandru Horlea will perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s brilliant Violin concerto in E major, BWV 1042 — a vibrant and virtuosic work shaped by Italian influences, particularly the style of Vivaldi. CySO principal oboist Simeon Spasov together with violinist Constantinos Anastasiades will interpret Bach’s expressive Double concerto for oboe and Violin in D minor, BWV 1060, which develops a richly rewarding musical dialogue between the two soloists.
The concert will open with Johann Christian Bach’s Symphony in G minor, op. 6, no. 6 — a striking work of emotional depth and drama, infused with the Sturm und Drang style, and highlighting his pivotal role as a bridge between the Baroque and Classical eras.
The evening will conclude with Joseph Haydn’s Symphony no. 82 in C major, nicknamed ‘The Bear’. The first of his Paris Symphonies, the work brims with energy, elegance, and a finale that playfully evokes the rhythm of a dancing bear.

Johann Christian Bach: Symphony in G minor, op. 6 no. 6
Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042
Double concerto for oboe and violin in D minor, BWV 1060
Joseph Haydn: Symphony no. 82 in C major, Hob. I:82, ‘The bear’

Sorin Alexandru Horlea violin
Simeon Spasov oboe
Constantinos Anastasiades violin
Paul Goodwin conductor
Supporters: Larnaka Municipality

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:
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

Once upon a time... one country: A unique theatrical experience that unites three cultures on stage! - Paphos: 22.11.2025
2025-11-22 15:30 - 17:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Markideio Municipal Theatre, 18 Andrea Geroudi, Paphos, 8010, Cyprus

Once upon a time... one country: A unique theatrical experience that unites three cultures on stage! - Paralimni: 29.11.2025
2025-11-29 15:30 - 17:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Xenion High School, 1st April 55, Paralimni, state, 5281, Cyprus

Atlantic Senior Fours 2025 - 30.11.2025-12.12.2025
2025-11-30 08:00 - 2025-12-12 19:00 UTC | Athena Beach Hotel, Poseidonos Avenue, Paphos, 8101
An International Lawn Bowls Competition for players from around the world. This is the second staging of this biennial event here in Cyprus.

12th Cyprus Jazz & World Music Showcase 2025 - 5-7.12.2025
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-07 | Rialto Theatre, Andrea Drousioti Street 19, Plateia Iroon, Lemesos, state, 3603, Cyprus
The Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture and Rialto Theatre, organize the 12th Cyprus Jazz & World Music Showcase 2025 on 5 – 7 December at Rialto Theatre in Limassol.
The main mission of the event is to offer a platform of artistic expression to musicians and bands who are active in the broader field of improvisational music by presenting, in three days, a comprehensive, wide-ranging and vibrant perspective of contemporary Cypriot musical creation to Cypriots as well as to professionals from abroad. At the same time, emphasis will be drawn on developing networks as well as educational actions.
​​International festival organisers and professionals from the international music industry will also be invited to this event to discover, connect and engage themselves with the Cypriot music scene. The event primarily aims at the future involvement of Cypriot artists in international festivals and overseas organisations, thus creating a platform for exchanging artists’ experience and practice on an international level. As with last year, discussions with music industry experts will be organised, which shall focus on keeping the Cypriot musicians updated on the structures and operational mechanisms of the international music industry.

For more information click here

Christmas is coming to Lania… - 7.12.2025
2025-12-07 10:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Lania Village Square, 4744, Cyprus
On Sunday, 7th of December, we are waiting for you in Lania, the beautiful village of Limassol. Through various activities, we will feel the spirit of Christmas by sending the message of love, giving and solidarity.
The Santa Claus team will be with us in order to raise money for the Funraising Charity Foundation with many other surprises.
For the programme click here

Once upon a time... one country: A unique theatrical experience that unites three cultures on stage! - Limassol: 11.1.2026
2026-01-11 11:00 - 12:30 (Asia/Nicosia) | Rialto Theatre, Andrea Drousioti Street 19, Plateia Iroon, Lemesos, state, 3603, 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
Limassol: 11/1 at 11:00 Rialto
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
ticketmaster.cy , Patticheion Theatre box office and ACS Courier stores

CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - STARLIGHT 3 - 15.1.2026
2026-01-15 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Pattihio Municipal Theatre, Agias Zonis 4, Limassol, 3031, Cyprus
Lemesos: Thursday 15 January 2026 – Pattihio 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:
Pattihio Limassol Municipal Theatre (Ayias Zonis 4, 3027 Lemesos, 25 377277):
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

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

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
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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
