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Theatre & showsMurder on the Orient Express at THOC Main StageAgatha Christie's most famous mystery, last season's sell-out, returns to the Cyprus Theatre Organisation's Main Stage. Poirot is aboard the luxurious Orient Express when a snowstorm brings it to a halt and a passenger is found murdered, leaving the great detective to read between the contradictions, lies and silences of everyone on board. Neoklis Neokleous plays Poirot in Takis Tzamargias's production. Performed in Greek on Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 6pm; tickets are €15 and €6 from thoc.org.cy.3 Oct – 7 DecSat 8pm, Sun 6pmNicosia, THOC Main Stage€€15 / €6
Theatre & showsThe Snow Queen — Satiriko Theatre Children's StageThe Children's Stage at Satiriko Theatre brings Andersen's fairy tale to life as a musical about a friendship stronger than winter. Aris and Aphrodite have promised each other that if one is ever lost, the other will come looking. When the Snow Queen whisks Aris off to her frozen kingdom, Aphrodite sets out to keep her word. Expect original music, songs, humour and movement, with a story that touches on things children feel today: change, emotions that are hard to share, and the need to be heard. The show lasts an hour and plays on Sundays at 11:00; tickets are €13, and entry is free for audience members with mobility difficulties.4 Oct – 20 DecSundays, 11:00Nicosia, Satiriko Theatre (Main Stage), NicosiaAges 3+€from €13
Theatre & showsBabies Are Brought by the StorkThanasis Papathanasiou and Michalis Reppas's much-loved Greek social comedy, directed by Marinos Xenophontos. Thessaloniki, 1943, under German occupation: two childless couples, Vangelis and Victoria and Mimis and Lela, are crammed into an old requisitioned café turned makeshift home, longing desperately for a child amid hunger and fear — until a hunted Jewish man who has escaped from Auschwitz arrives seeking refuge and turns everything upside down. Drama and comedy intertwine in a deeply human tale of solidarity, love and the unbreakable power of hope. At the Anemona Theatre it plays Fridays and Saturdays at 20:30 and Sundays at 19:00; tickets from €8 for concessions, €18 full price.10 Oct – 1 NovFri & Sat 20:30, Sun 19:00Nicosia, Anemona Theatre, Latsia€from €8
Workshops & classesOctober Ceramic Workshops at Tochka CeramicsOctober at Tochka is a run of one-off sessions, each making a single piece from start to finish in a couple of hours: a plate or set of plates, a cylindrical vase or short pot, a pinched mug, a chip and dip bowl, a wavy bowl, a cheese platter, a berry bowl, a moon jewellery holder, a peekaboo mug and a pasta bowl, plus a "make whatever you like" session. Sessions run at weekends during the day and on weekday evenings, in English with Greek or Russian; the full schedule is on the studio's Instagram.10 – 25 Octsee the studio's scheduleNicosia, Tochka Ceramics
Theatre & showsBrandy Sour: Bilingual Theatre ProductionTheatro AntiLogos stage Brandy Sour, adapted from Constantia Soteriou's award-winning novel and directed by Neoklis Neocleous. At its heart is the Ledra Palace — once one of Nicosia's most glamorous hotels, now standing abandoned on the Green Line yet etched for ever in Cypriot memory. Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot actors share the stage, performing in Greek and Turkish, dialects and all, with surtitles in both languages, and through a shared story they explore identity, history and the intricate mosaic of Cypriot life. Running time is about 70 minutes. In Nicosia it plays in the garden of the Goethe-Institut, inside the UN buffer zone right next to the Ledra Palace itself; curtain up at 20:00 or 21:00 depending on the night. Tickets €15, concessions €12.11 Oct – 1 Nov20:00 or 21:00Nicosia, Goethe-Institut Cyprus€from €12
Theatre & showsThe Big Book of Little CreaturesThe Big Book of Little Creatures, a children's play whose title says it all. General admission is €15.11 Oct – 20 Decto be confirmed on the websiteNicosia, Theatro Dionysos Nicosia€€15
Make autumn magicalSee Halloween events →Theatre & showsThe Father by Florian Zeller at Theatro DentroFlorian Zeller's The Father won the Molière Award and went on to become the film that earned Anthony Hopkins his Best Actor Oscar. It follows a man whose mind is slowly slipping its moorings — faces blur, times and places overlap — and rather than simply watching, the audience is drawn into the confusion itself, with flashes of humour offering a welcome breath of air. Stavros Louras takes the lead under Giannis Leontaris's direction; the play runs for 90 minutes in Greek. Given its weighty subject, it's recommended for adults and mature teenagers. Curtain up at 20:30; tickets are on sale from €18.12 – 27 Oct8.30pm (12, 19, 20, 26, 27 October)Nicosia, Theatro Dentro€from €18
Theatre & showsVigil for Pentheus: Reflections on the End of CivilisationA piece of theatrical research that sets out from Euripides' image of the torn body of Pentheus and travels through the dark forces running beneath human history. Philosophy, religion, myth and tragedy are woven together with paintings and historical documents, all gathered around Walter Benjamin's Angel of History, inspired by Paul Klee's Angelus Novus. Eirini Andronikou's production first played at the Adios Horos Festival in Athens; two performers and a live musician hold the stage for 1 hour 10 minutes, and it's very much one for grown-ups. Starts at 20:30; tickets from €15.13 – 27 Oct8.30pm on Tuesdays (13, 20, 27 October)Nicosia, Aigaia Theatre€from €15
Theatre & showsTo Gala (The Milk): Contemporary Greek Drama, 2nd SeasonVasilis Katsikonouris's The Milk is back for a second season, with the very same cast that won audiences over last year, directed once again by Marina Vronti. One of the landmark works of modern Greek drama, it speaks with rare tenderness and unflinching honesty about family, migration, being different, fragile minds — and the deep human need to be loved and to belong somewhere. Performed in Greek and running at 1 hour 45 minutes, it's recommended for teenagers and adults. The opening nights sold out, so an extra performance has been squeezed in. Starts at 20:00; tickets from €22.13 – 24 Oct20:00Nicosia, Theatro Dentro€from €22
Workshops & classesOne-Off Ceramic Workshops at Kuns StudioOnce a month Kuns Studio opens its doors for one-off sessions, each spent making one thing in two or three hours: mugs, large plates, a breakfast set, a fruit bowl or a pair of wine glasses to paint. No experience needed; all materials, glazing and firing are included, and the price depends on the piece. Sessions run on Thursday evenings and Saturdays; places go quickly, so book by message or on 96674020.15 Oct – 19 DecThu 6.30–8pm, Sat 10.30am–1.30pm and 3.30–5.30pmNicosia, Kuns Studio, Afroditis 17
For parentsThe Effect by Lucy Prebble at Satiriko TheatreSatiriko Theatre gives Lucy Prebble's The Effect its Cyprus premiere — the play she wrote for the National Theatre in London, winner of the Critics' Circle award for Best New Play. Connie and Tristan meet on a clinical trial for a new antidepressant and fall for one another — but is it love, or merely a side effect of the drug? Witty, humane and often darkly funny, it asks whether science that can change our minds can change our hearts as well. Directed by Evita Ioannou; ninety minutes without an interval, in Greek, with English surtitles at the 29 October performance. Curtain up at 20:00, Sundays at 18:30; tickets €16, concessions €13.15 Oct – 1 Nov20:00; Sundays 18:30Nicosia, Satiriko Theatre – Lower StageAges 16+€from €13
Festivals & fairsArtCargo Performing Arts Festival: Free Outdoor Shows in NicosiaFor the first time, Nicosia's Old Town becomes one big open-air stage for ten days, with contemporary circus, dance, street theatre and media art from performers of nine countries. Not a word is spoken, so toddlers and grandparents alike can follow along, and there are no tickets or booking to fuss over — just turn up. Highlights include Parametric Deep, a dance piece played out against a screen of water, a youth programme from Kanon Ito with slackline and trickline acrobatics, and a grand finale in which Basinga take to the high wire to live music. Shows run to a timetable between 12:00 and 20:00.16 – 25 Octsee schedule, between 12:00 and 20:00Nicosia, Old Town Nicosia and Eleftheria SquareAll ages€Free
Theatre & showsParametric Deep: dance on a water screen — ArtCargoA special ArtCargo project with choreographer Panos Malactos: a dancer is projected onto a screen made of water, and the body on it dissolves into currents and glints of light, then gathers itself again. Each droplet bends the light in its own way, so every showing is a little different. The installation runs as a ten-minute loop for three hours from 7pm in the Municipal Theatre garden, so you can drop by at any point. Entry is free.16 – 23 Oct7pmNicosia, Municipal Theatre garden, NicosiaAll ages€Free
Festivals & fairsWIP Festival 2026: Flows — Arts & Technology Festival in NicosiaWIP — short for Work in Progress — returns for its fifth edition, and for ten days CYENS becomes a meeting place for artists, creative technologists, researchers and the merely curious, from Cyprus and far beyond. This year’s theme, ‘Flows’, follows the seen and unseen currents that shape our world, from water and energy to data, memory and the way people move together. Expect exhibitions, performances, workshops, talks and the odd unexpected encounter where art, science and technology meet.16 – 25 OctNicosia, CYENS Centre of Excellence
Discover & learnMessages on Metal: A Timeless Dialogue with CyprusMessages on Metal brings a substantial part of the Alpha Bank Numismatic Collection, more than 11,000 coins strong, to Cyprus for the first time. On display are 136 coins: 110 from Alpha Bank, 23 from the museum's own holdings and three from the A. G. Leventis Gallery. The show is arranged in three sections, Transactions, Narration and Symbolism, tracing how coins were used, the stories and figures stamped on them, and what they said about power and identity over the centuries. Seen together, they place Cyprus firmly on the political, trading and cultural routes of the Eastern Mediterranean. Lectures, guided tours and activities for families with children run alongside. Doors are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 16.30, and the museum is closed on Mondays and public holidays.16 Oct – 10 JanTue–Sun 10:00–16:30, closed MondaysNicosia, Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia
Family fun & days outSpooky Tales: Magical Halloween Experience in NicosiaSomething wonderfully spooky is brewing at The House of Fairytales, where a cast of Halloween characters invites children on a three-hour magical adventure. Expect eerie storytelling, Fairy Witch potions, arts and crafts, Halloween games and a few enchanted surprises, and costumes are more than welcome. Tickets are €15 per child and cover every activity, handmade pieces to take home, a drink and a bag of Halloween sweets at the door, with one accompanying adult going free. Each session is capped at 50 children, so booking is essential on 97 87 0370 or 99 63 0159. Sessions start at 11:00 and 16:00.17 Oct – 1 NovNicosia, The House of Fairytales, Lakatamia€from €15 per child
Theatre & showsAh! This Wife of Mine: Comedy in Nicosia DistrictTheatrikos Polychoros Estia takes the much-loved Greek comedy Oh! That Wife of Mine, by Nikos Tsiforos and Polyvios Vasiliadis, on a tour of three villages in the Nicosia district, with Agis Paikos directing. The tour is part of the 2026 Cultural Decentralisation Programme, which means a proper night at the theatre without a long drive. The cast includes Marios Sarpetsas, Christina Gavriilidou, Fani Pietsa, Giorgos Konstantinou, Zina Kafkaridou, Katerina Skoufari, Giorgos Chatzikyriakos and Vasilis Kotsidis. The Saturday performances in Galata and Evrychou begin at 20:00, and the Thursday show in Klirou at 19:30.17 – 29 OctNicosia, Galata, Evrychou, Klirou
Outdoors & natureTzivertia: Living Structures — Art & Ecology in Lazanias, PitsiliaTzivertia were the traditional clay beehives of the Cypriot countryside, and Threading Stories borrow the idea to turn the trails of Pitsilia into an open-air studio. In Lazanias you hike the surrounding landscape, gather clay, stone and plant fibres, then sculpt them together into homes for native bees — with an exhibition to round the cycle off. It is free, with sessions from 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm. The hike and the workshop must be booked in advance with the organisers; the exhibition needs no booking at all. Run in English and Greek with translation; materials are found on the spot, so just bring comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes.17 – 25 Oct10:00–13:00 & 15:00–17:00Nicosia, Lazanias Community Council (meeting point)€Free
Theatre & showsGuess Who Dies Tonight: Mystery ComedyA mystery comedy based on Robert Thomas's play, adapted by Michalis Reppas and Thanasis Papathanasiou and directed by Christian Vlad. A woman's husband has vanished — and when a man turns up claiming to be him, she flatly refuses to recognise him. From then on nothing is quite what it seems: everyone's a suspect, every answer raises another question, and the audience is invited to piece the puzzle together before the final curtain. Doors at 20:00, curtain up at 20:30; tickets from €17, concessions €15.17 – 25 Oct20:30Nicosia, Satiriko Theatre – Upper Stage€from €17
Discover & learnGuided Tour: The Sun and UsThe Sun and Us is a space weather exhibition created by Frederick University with funding from the European Space Agency, and here it comes with a guided tour by a member of the planetarium's scientific team. Interactive exhibits, immersive audiovisual installations and cinematic storytelling show how solar flares, coronal mass ejections and the solar wind affect life on Earth, from satellite communications and aviation to electricity networks and even human health. After 45 minutes in the exhibition, visitors move to the conference room for an award-winning documentary about the Northern Lights. The tour lasts about an hour and a half, is offered in Greek and English, and is free.17 – 31 OctNicosia, The Cyprus Planetarium, EpiskopioAges 6+€Free
Workshops & classesPlanetarium Glow LabA half-hour painting workshop at the Cyprus Planetarium that starts off calm and relaxed, with a twist the children won't see coming. Partway through, their artwork is transformed and turns out to glow in the dark. Sessions are run in Greek and cost €5.17 – 31 OctNicosia, The Cyprus Planetarium, EpiskopioAges 4+€€5.00
For parentsInterior Decorating Short Course by Pedro Ferro in NicosiaA hands-on, three-day interior decorating course with Pedro Ferro, for anyone who loves interiors and wants to understand what makes a space beautiful, practical and well balanced — whether it's your own home, a rental or a property you're getting ready to sell. You'll cover colour, lighting, materials, styling and a spot of DIY, learn to take a project from first idea to finished vision, and build moodboards of your own from real samples and magazines. No experience required. Sessions run 9:30 to 16:00; places are limited and registration closes on 11 October.17 – 31 Oct9.30am–4pm (17, 25 and 31 October)Nicosia, So Artsy Studio, 30A Machera St, Strovolos
Theatre & showsThe Magical Tales of the Brothers Grimm — interactive children's theatreWhat happens when a mysterious Portal opens and the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales get hopelessly tangled, leaving heroes stranded in the wrong story? Three actors switch nimbly between dozens of characters, and the best-kept secret is that the ending isn't written: the children decide it, so every performance finishes its own way. Humour, mystery and magic, making its Cyprus debut in Nicosia and Limassol. Shows at 11:00 and 16:00, or 11:30 in Limassol; tickets from €10.18 Oct – 1 Nov11:00 and 16:00 (Nicosia), 11:30 (Limassol)Nicosia, PASYDY Amphitheatre, Nicosia; Pano Polemidia Municipal Theatre, Limassol€from €10
For parentsSooshi Mango: Home Made World TourAustralia's record-breaking comedy trio, brothers Joe and Carlo Salanitri and their lifelong mate Andrew Manfre, play Cyprus for the very first time. With over a billion video views behind them, they bring Home Made, their biggest and most theatrical show yet: sketches, musical comedy and much-loved characters such as Johnny, Vince and Giuseppina, all a fond love letter to immigrant parents everywhere. Performed in English; the show starts at 20:00 and tickets are on sale.Tue, 20 Oct20:00Nicosia, Strovolos Municipal TheatreAges 16+
For parentsCarob Awards 2026: Cyprus Advertising Festival CeremonyThe Carob Awards ceremony crowns the 4th Cyprus Advertising Festival — the island's biggest night for advertising and communication. Work is judged across six categories, from Design & Illustration and Digital to PR and Production, and the evening is as much a get-together as a prize-giving: a toast to bold ideas, fruitful collaborations and the people who keep raising the creative bar in Cyprus. Starts at 19:00; tickets from €18.Tue, 20 Oct7pmNicosia, Nicosia Municipal Theatre€from €18
Discover & learnSeeking Safety: Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Cyprus — photographic exhibition by Sebastian RichSebastian Rich's photographs follow refugees and asylum seekers in Cyprus and around the world, from arrival and makeshift shelter to the struggle for food, care and a foothold in a new life. Above all, though, this is an exhibition about people: young and old, and children too, their faces marked by anxiety yet full of resilience, dignity and hope. It's open daily from 9am to 8pm, with the official opening at 6pm on the first evening, and admission is free.20 – 23 Octdaily 9am–8pm; opening 20 October at 6pmNicosia, Strovolos Cultural Centre, 34 Archbishop Kyprianos Avenue, Strovolos€Free
Festivals & fairsUniConnect Nicosia 2026 — 1st Youth FestivalNicosia Municipality is throwing its first ever student and youth festival, turning City Hall into a lively meeting point in the heart of the capital. From 6pm to 11pm there will be music, food and drink, live links and a few surprises, with DJ Steve Provis as the special guest behind the decks. Mix FM broadcasts live from 6pm to 8pm, with Kalia Eleftheriou and Elena Olympiou hosting. The idea is to bring together students from every university in the city, so expect plenty of chances to meet new people and make connections.Wed, 21 Oct6pm–11pmNicosia, Nicosia City Hall
For parentsWellness Talk: Osteoporosis at Holland & Barrett, Nicosia MallThis instalment of Holland & Barrett's Wellness Talks is all about osteoporosis, with Christos Tsangaras. Between 4pm and 5pm there's an hour to listen, come away with useful tips, ask whatever's on your mind and take a little time for yourself.Wed, 21 Oct4–5pmNicosia, Holland & Barrett, Nicosia Mall
Discover & learnCypriot Society and Art: Special Guided Tour at Leventis GalleryA special tour of the gallery's Cypriot Collection, travelling from the 1930s to the 1970s. It looks at how artists portrayed Cypriot society and how the social and cultural preoccupations of the day shaped modern Cypriot art, through works by Adamantios Diamantis, Telemachos Kanthos, Michael Michaelides, Georgios Pol. Georgiou, Loukia Nicolaidou-Vassiliou and Christoforos Savva. It runs from 18:00 to 19:00 in Greek; places are limited and booking is essential on +357 22 668838 or at [email protected].Wed, 21 Oct6pm–7pmNicosia, A. G. Leventis Gallery
For parentsTribute to Giorgos Mazonakis: Greatest Hits Night at TreladikoWith deep respect for the man and the artist, Treladiko The Reboot dedicates this evening to the memory of Giorgos Mazonakis, a voice that left its own mark on Greek song. His greatest hits will ring out live once more, so he can be remembered as he deserves. Starts at 20:00; bookings are open by phone.Wed, 21 Oct8pmNicosia, Treladiko The Reboot, 181 Stoa Papadopoulou
For parentsAproetimatos: Stand-Up Comedy Night at Karanti BarKonstantinos Ioannou brings his show Unprepared to the stage — because, let's face it, none of us was ever truly ready for grown-up life. Expect self-deprecation, relationships, everyday woes and all the things we think but never say out loud, with Harambe hosting and Lost warming up the room. The material is about adult life and pitched at adults. Doors at 20:00; tickets from €5.Wed, 21 Octdoors 8pmNicosia, Karanti Bar, Dali€from €5
Music & concertsThe Golden Voices of GospelNicosia rounds off the first-ever Cyprus tour by The Original Golden Voices of Gospel. A choir in red-and-gold robes gathered round a white grand piano, and gospel as it should be — joyful, powerful and thoroughly infectious. Presented by Atria Music. Starts at 19:30; tickets are on sale from €49.Thu, 22 Oct7.30pmNicosia, Nicosia Municipal Theatre€from €49
Music & concertsMad Mozart: Symphonic Rock ShowMad Mozart is no stuffy recital but a piece of theatre in which violins collide with rock, pop and electronic beats, played by virtuosos who never stand still. The new programme spans System of a Down, AC/DC and Nirvana through to The Prodigy, Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Hans Zimmer, all asking what Mozart might sound like were he alive today. Ninety minutes with no dialogue, so no language barrier; curtain up at 20:00, tickets on sale from €30.Thu, 22 Oct20:00Nicosia, Strovolos Municipal TheatreAges 6+€from €30
Theatre & showsElelei — Blindly: a blindfold game — ArtCargoThe Catalan duo Elelei turns a game everyone knows from childhood — guessing, blindfolded, who is touching you — into a funny, touching piece. Dance, physical theatre and daring partner acrobatics all rest on one thing: trust in each other. Twenty minutes, free, with no words needed.22 – 23 Oct6.30pm and 8pmNicosia, Eleftheria Square Bridge, NicosiaAll ages€Free
For parentsFUSE ft. Freidariki Tombazou: Live Night at Downtown LiveFUSE are back at Downtown Live, this time joined by singer Freidariki Tombazou, for a high-octane live set full of rhythm, crowd favourites and a crackling atmosphere. Doors at 22:00, show at 23:00; booking a table ahead is strongly advised.Fri, 23 Octdoors 10pm, show 11pmNicosia, Downtown Live
Theatre & showsJoan Català — Pelat: a show the audience helps to build — ArtCargoOne man, an enormous wooden pole and the audience around him. Catalan artist Joan Català builds the performance together with the crowd: lifting, holding and balancing are done as a group, so each showing takes its own shape. No machinery and no technology — just bodies, weight and trust. Pelat won Best Street Circus Show at the Zirkòlika Awards in Barcelona. Forty-five minutes, free.23 – 24 Oct5pmNicosia, Eleftheria Square Bridge (23 Oct) and Nicosia Town Hall (24 Oct)All ages€Free
Music & concertsA Tribute to Manos Loizos — ErgatesAn evening devoted to the songs of Manos Loizos, whose music has never gone out of date — tender, lyrical, socially aware and profoundly humane. Part of the Cultural Decentralisation programme; starts at 20:00.Fri, 23 Oct8pmNicosia, Saint Paraskevi Church, Ergates
Theatre & showsLouis Patsalidis: 20 Years of Stand-Up ComedyLouis Patsalidis, Cyprus's best-known stand-up, marks twenty years on stage and has invited a few friends along: special guests Giorgos Hatzipavlou and Katerina Vrana, two of the biggest names in Greek comedy, plus Teukros Neocleous, Hambis Damianos, Zacharias Zanettou, Konstantinos Psillidis and Marilena Zodiatou. A whole line-up of distinct comic voices and an evening of wall-to-wall laughs, performed in Greek. Starts at 21:00; tickets are on sale from €15.Fri, 23 Oct9pmNicosia, Pallas Theatre€from €15
Festivals & fairsInstagramers Go Second Hand charity bazaarSix content creators team up for a second-hand bazaar with a heart: part of the takings will support two people currently fighting cancer. It also launches the Little Shops Project, where small brands can set up a corner of their own and show off their work. There'll be beer from Golem Brewhouse, food from Omni Honest Food, coffee from Utopia Coffees and treats from the Melissa patisserie. Open 16:00–20:00 on 23 October and 11:00–20:00 on 24 and 25 October.23 – 25 Oct23 Oct 16:00–20:00; 24 and 25 Oct 11:00–20:00Nicosia, Yfantourgeio The Workplace
For parentsWellness Retreat '26: Women's Wellness Weekend at AeliaAn intimate one-night retreat for women who are long overdue a breather: a welcome drink, a back massage and mini facial, a three-course dinner and lunch, a goodie bag, and gentle sessions on nutrition, movement and self-development led by Marianna, Vasilia and Pantelina. With only seven places, nobody gets lost in the crowd, and you are just as welcome on your own as with a friend. Places from €250.23 – 24 OctNicosia, Aelia Wellness Retreat€from €250
Sport & active funHalloween Run & Karaoke in NicosiaRun & Roast invites everyone to dress up, run and then sing: a 3 km Halloween run sets off from Studio Taps Bar. The pace is easy and the route suits every level of fitness, as long as the spirit is willing and the costume is on. Once over the finish line, the evening carries on with a karaoke party back at the bar, so bring a favourite song. Runners meet at 20:00.Fri, 23 Oct8pmNicosia, Studio Taps Bar, Nicosia
Discover & learnBooks for Burning 3 in NicosiaBooks for Burning returns to Nicosia for a third time, gathering anyone with a soft spot for books, independent publishing and knowledge shared in common. Three days of events run across El Taller and Social Space Kaymakkin, opening on Friday evening with a book bazaar and a rebetika night played by Zenonas Economides and Stelios Papamichael, followed at the weekend by a bookbinding workshop and a collective publishing workshop. Independent publishers from Greece and Cyprus present new titles, including a book on women in the anarchist publishing tradition and another on the antifa movement in Germany, while Street Society launches the second issue of Strata magazine. Saturday evening winds down with a kafeneio session and dj motherspiro. Friday gets going at 20:30, and Saturday and Sunday open at 12:00.23 – 25 OctNicosia, El Taller and Social Space Kaymakkin, Nicosia
Workshops & classesStorytelling & Song Workshop "Triantafyllenia" — NikitariTriantafyllenia, a workshop brimming with stories and songs.Sat, 24 OctNicosia, Nikitari€Free
Workshops & classesCeramic Pumpkin Jar Halloween Workshop for Kids at workshoplabFirst the children watch a live demonstration of how a ceramic pumpkin jar is made, then each is handed a ready-made jar of their own to decorate exactly as they please. Every material for the decorating is provided, so all they need to bring is imagination. For a little extra, they can take home a DIY Ceramic Autumn Kit, with ceramic plaster and autumnal moulds, and make another pumpkin at the kitchen table. The workshop runs from 14:30 to 16:30.Sat, 24 Oct14:30–16:30Nicosia, workshoplab, 9B Perikleous, Strovolos
Sport & active funTtavlaki at Prozak: Backgammon Social Gathering in NicosiaThe very first get-together of ttavlaki, a backgammon collective — no tournament, no pressure, just the game as it was always meant to be played. Pull up a chair, roll the dice and get chatting, with food, drinks and music on the go. Old hands and complete beginners are equally welcome; come on your own or bring friends, and if you've got a board of your own, bring that too. Starts at 17:00, and there's no ticket needed.Sat, 24 Oct5pmNicosia, Prozak Cafe
Workshops & classesThird Space Project: Street Art Workshop in NicosiaNicosia Municipal Theatre is launching the Third Space Project, a series of theatre and arts workshops where teenagers can meet, experiment and carve out a bit of the city for themselves. The first is a graffiti and stencil workshop led by the artist Vasilis Vasileiou, better known as Twenty Three. Participants learn stencilling and graffiti techniques, cut their own stencils and work with him on a small mural. No experience is needed, only a willingness to have a go. Saturday's session runs from 15:00 to 18:00 and Sunday's from 11:00 to 14:00, and places can be booked on +357 22797979 on weekdays between 10:00 and 13:00 or at [email protected].24 – 25 OctSat 3–6pm, Sun 11am–2pmNicosia, Nicosia Municipal TheatreAges 14–18
Theatre & showsBasinga — Soka Tira Osoa: a high-wire crossing above the crowd, ArtCargo finaleThe festival’s grand finale: French high-wire artist Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga crosses a 25-metre wire above the crowd without a safety harness, to live music. She can only make the crossing because of the audience — together with local volunteers, they pull and hold the rope taut, like a tug-of-war in which everyone pulls the same way. Fifty minutes, free.Sat, 24 Oct8pmNicosia, Old GSP Square, NicosiaAll ages€Free
Theatre & showsKanon Ito: slackline show for the Youth Programme — ArtCargoJapanese athlete Kanon Ito, a slackline World Cup champion, brings her tricks on a line just a few centimetres wide to the heart of Nicosia: jumps, spins and flips high above the line. For the festival’s Youth Programme, slackline is shown not as a contest but as a live street performance — close enough to see the precision behind every move. Thirty minutes, free.24 – 25 Oct24 Oct: 1pm and 3pm; 25 Oct: 5pmNicosia, Nicosia City HallAll ages€Free
Outdoors & natureVagabonding Cyprus: The Island Quest — Chapter II Into the WildThe second chapter of the Vagabonding Cyprus: The Island Quest series heads deep into the Machairas Forest on a 14 km trail to two forgotten places, the abandoned settlement of Chelidonia and the old monastery of Prophet Elias. The route is rated challenging, and the day ends with a barbecue and time to get to know fellow walkers. The full quest has eight trails covering around 100 km of the island, with stamps and achievements earned along the way. Newcomers can join at any chapter, so missing the first is no obstacle. There are only 30 places, registration is required through the organisers' Instagram, and tickets start at €15.Sat, 24 OctNicosia, Machairas Forest€from €15
Theatre & showsElelei — Too Much: dance, theatre and acrobatics — ArtCargoThree performers from the Catalan company Elelei send dance, theatre and acrobatics crashing into one another to ask when care turns into control and love becomes “too much”. It springs from a Catalan saying — roughly, “I love you so much I could poke your eye out” — and is funny, intense and very human. Thirty minutes, free, with no words needed.24 – 25 Oct24 Oct: 4pm and 6.30pm (Dimarchias Square); 25 Oct: 3pm (Eleftheria Square Bridge)Nicosia, Dimarchias Square and Eleftheria Square Bridge, NicosiaAll ages€Free
For parentsSocial FRQNS: Techno Night at Nonna Rosa Pizzeria in NicosiaFor one night only, much-loved Nicosia pizzeria Nonna Rosa becomes a dance floor: Social FRQNS brings techno sets from Kzen and Penny K while piping-hot pizza keeps coming out of the oven. Music, food and good company under one roof, in the least likely of places. From 18:00 until midnight; tickets are on sale from €14.70, with €5 going towards your pizza.Sat, 24 Oct6pm–11.59pmNicosia, Nonna Rosa Pizzeria, 1AB Evagorou St€from €14.70 (€5 towards your pizza)
Festivals & fairsCybersecurity for All Festival at Nicosia MallNow in its third year, Cybersecurity for All turns a Saturday into a playful crash course in staying safe online for children and grown-ups alike. There is a gamers' area, virtual and mixed reality, hands-on artificial intelligence activities and plenty of interactive games. Theatre performances send their heroes off into the world of technology and cyber security, while tips on safe internet use sit alongside a look at careers in the field. Gifts and surprises are promised for those who take part, with tablets among the prizes. Organised by the Commissioner of Communications, the festival runs from 10am to 8pm and entry is free.Sat, 24 Oct10:00–20:00Nicosia, Nicosia Mall, outdoor area€Free
Music & concertsSolidarity Beats Festival: Free Music & Arts Day in NicosiaThe very first Solidarity Beats Festival is a full day of music, rhythm and community spirit in the open air, running from 1pm until midnight. On stage: Troubles All Around Me x Bark O'Clock, Mira, Vikkie, Indra, Soluta and more, with DJ 2ns on the decks. Away from the stage there are dance and graffiti workshops, pop-up markets, food from around the world and Cypriot craft beers. Entry is free; you are kindly asked to bring food or toiletries, which are collected at the gate for Mission Solidarity.Sat, 24 Oct13:00–00:00Nicosia, Nicosia Municipal Gardens€Free
Festivals & fairsHalloween Boozar: Spooky Bazaar Weekend in NicosiaSpilia Bazaar is back with a Halloween edition of its open-air market: two days of local artists and makers, handmade jewellery, clothing and vintage treasures. There will be music, drinks and a generous helping of spooky magic. Fancy dress is not compulsory, but it will certainly get you into the spirit of things. Open from 2pm to 8pm.24 – 25 Oct14:00–20:00Nicosia, Parko Acropolis, By the Bridge
For parentsArt Psychotherapy and the Third Age: Presentation at the A. G. Leventis GalleryThe Leventis Gallery hosts an informative presentation for health professionals, Art Psychotherapy and the Third Age, tracing how the experience of a four-year programme grew into a working framework. Delivered in Greek from 10:00 to 12:30; entry is free, but places are limited and booking is essential.Sat, 24 Oct10am–12.30pmNicosia, A. G. Leventis Gallery€Free
Festivals & fairs3rd Tiganokinisi (Fry-Power) FestivalThe third Tiganokinisi (Fry-Power) Festival is a family day out devoted to sustainability, run by the Ministry of Education's Environmental Education Unit with the AKTI Research and Education Centre. Schools that collected the most used cooking oil last year collect their awards, while visitors can join a treasure hunt through Agios Georgios Athalassa Forest Park, dip into art-meets-nature workshops, play a water-footprint version of Snakes & Ladders, crack a museum escape room and plant a pot of vegetables to take home. The festival's mobile caravan lab lets children and grown-ups get hands-on with energy and water saving, renewables and composting. Runs from 10:00 to 13:00, and entry is free.Sat, 24 Oct10am–1pmNicosia, Athalassa Environmental Education Centre€Free
Festivals & fairsHalloween Festival at Mall of CyprusFor one weekend, the open-air car park on the first floor of the Mall of Cyprus turns into a sprawling Halloween playground from Inspired Family Fun. The free programme has Halloween photo spots, trick-or-treating, treats from Chester, spooky story-telling and a Halloween party. At its heart is the pumpkin workshop, where each child chooses a pumpkin and paints it however they like. Beyond that there are bungee trampolines, a pool with bumper boats and waterwalker balls, big inflatables, virtual reality, Halloween face painting, sugarcraft and remote-controlled cars. At 4pm on both days, the actor Michalis Christou drops by with Halloween games, plenty of laughs and a little spooky fun. Entry is free, activities start from €4, and visitors can support the Friends of the Americos Argyriou Centre for Preventive Paediatrics with a donation or a gift purchase.24 – 25 Oct11:00–19:00Nicosia, Mall of Cyprus (open-air parking, 1st floor)Family€free entry; activities from €4
Festivals & fairsDeftera Youth Street Food Festival Vol 2For the second year running, the young people of Deftera turn the courtyard of Panagia Chrysospiliotissa into a street food festival with music and plenty of fun. There is street food and handmade work, graffiti painted live in front of visitors, and games for children and grown-ups alike. Mix FM broadcasts live from 18:30 to 20:30, after which a DJ keeps the rhythm going until 23:30. Supported by the community councils of Pano and Kato Deftera, it runs from 18:00 to midnight, and entry is free.Sat, 24 Oct6pm–midnightNicosia, Courtyard of Panagia Chrysospiliotissa, Deftera€Free
Discover & learnWhere Do the Elements Come From? An Astrophysics Evening at The Cyprus PlanetariumWhere do the gold, platinum and other elements around us actually come from? The answer lies far beyond Earth, in the lives of stars, powerful stellar explosions and colliding neutron stars. Dr James Herbert Gillanders, a postdoctoral researcher in astrophysics at the University of Oxford, explains how astronomers find these events and work out which elements they forge. No scientific background is needed, just curiosity. Tickets are €17, wine and bites included.Sat, 24 OctNicosia, The Cyprus Planetarium, Episkopio€€17
Festivals & fairsPame Kaimakli Neighbourhood Festival 2026 on Synergasias StreetThis year the Pame Kaimakli festival moves to Synergasias Street in Kaimakli, a road local residents laid out in 1975 along the route of the old railway line. The story of the train that once crossed the neighbourhood runs as a thread through the programme. The programme takes in artists' installations, creative workshops, theatre, dance and music performances, radio broadcasts, podcasts, an orientation game and a sensory walk, with more than fifty artists taking part. This year the theme is cooperation between residents, artists and visitors. The festival is organised by Urban Gorillas.24 – 25 OctNicosia, Synergasias Street, Kaimakli
Family fun & days outHalloween Weekend of Spooky Fun at Mall of EngomiMall of Engomi is getting into the Halloween spirit for the weekend, with a run of activities laid on for little ones. Expect games, creative fun and a few spooky surprises, just enough to set the right ghoulish tone.24 – 25 OctNicosia, Mall of Engomi
Outdoors & natureKakokefalos Hike: Machairas Trail Series Vol. 8The eighth instalment of the Machairas Trail Series takes on the Kakokefalos circuit: roughly 9 km through the hills near Machairas Monastery, mostly on country tracks and with lovely viewpoints along the way. It takes around four and a half hours and is rated intermediate, so a bit of hiking experience helps. A certified leader is with the group throughout; meet at 8:45 at Lazanias helipad for a 9:00 start, and bring boots, a snack and a litre and a half of water. Registration is compulsory, at €3 per person paid in advance.Sun, 25 Octmeet 8.45am, start 9amNicosia, Lazanias Helipad (Machairas Monastery)€€3 (pre-paid)
Workshops & classesJewellery Workshop at Workshop LabA hands-on jewellery-making session at Workshop Lab, where you put together pieces of your own. Places are reserved in advance — just drop the organisers a message.Sun, 25 OctNicosia, Workshop Lab
Sport & active funTichu Tournament: Competitive Card Game Event in NicosiaTichu is a classic partnership card game where strategy, teamwork and quick thinking carry the day. Ace Arena's tournament is aimed at players who already know the rules — it's played two against two, so do bring a partner along. The winners walk away with €200. Play starts at 11:00; entry is €10 per person and tickets are on sale.Sun, 25 Oct11amNicosia, Tablo Board Game Caffe€€10 per person
Outdoors & natureMeet the Farm: From Soil to Picnic Table at Riverland Bio FarmFriends of the Earth Cyprus are heading to Riverland Bio Farm in Kambia to show how food really travels from soil to table. The day includes a walk round the farm, a frank conversation with local growers about the realities of farming in Cyprus, and a brunch of local, seasonal produce, some of it grown on the spot. Coaches leave at 9:15 from the St George Havouzas church car park in Limassol and at 10:00 from the GSP Stadium car park in Nicosia, returning at 16:00. The visit is part of the European Good Food Good Farming campaign, held under the auspices of the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare. It is free for members, places are limited and registration is required.Sun, 25 OctNicosia, Riverland Bio Farm, Kambia
Festivals & fairsFestival of Traditional Products, FarmakasFarmakas invites you to its festival of traditional products, when the village square fills with stalls where you can taste local fare and take some home. There will be craftspeople at work too, along with the Cypriot music and folk dancing that every one of these festivals of tradition promises. From 10am to 6pm.Sun, 25 Oct10am–6pmNicosia, Village square, Farmakas
Discover & learnCoin – Message – History: Family Programme at Messages on MetalBuilt around the Messages on Metal exhibition, this family morning at the Leventis Municipal Museum sets out to show how a coin can speak. Ancient coins are treated as tiny carriers of history, and children and parents read their shapes, symbols and figures for clues about the people who made them. Learning stations, interactive digital screens and the museum's own hands-on minting workshop do much of the work. The programme runs from 10.30 to 12.00 in Greek, is free, and places must be booked in advance. It starts promptly, so arriving ten minutes early is wise.Sun, 25 Oct10:30–12:00Nicosia, Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia6–12 years€Free
For parentsThe Shrooms: Mushroom Dining & Disco Night in NicosiaAn evening where the humble mushroom takes centre stage. Kyriakides Mushrooms and Lost + Found Drinkery have Chef Noel turning it into all manner of surprising dishes, while the bar team makes the case that mushrooms belong in a glass too — cocktails that sound unlikely and taste rather wonderful. The plan is simple: eat, drink, dance. Starts at 19:00.Sun, 25 Oct7pmNicosia, Lost + Found Drinkery
Workshops & classesHandmade Puffy Bag Workshop at WorkshoplabA hands-on workshop for making your very own puffy bag — the squashy, pillow-soft sort that is very much having its moment. There are two sessions to choose from: 10:30–12:30 or 14:00–16:00.Sun, 25 Oct10:30am–12:30pm and 2pm–4pmNicosia, Workshoplab, 9B Perikleous St, Strovolos
For parentsBack to the Streets in NicosiaThe Old Souls Drinking House brings back Back to the Streets, one of the city's favourite party nights, this time at Lost + Found Drinkery. DJ Mr K and Mr Cause take the decks, with familiar faces, a relaxed crowd and the easy-going mood the series is known for. It all starts at 18:00.Tue, 27 Octfrom 6pmNicosia, Lost + Found Drinkery, Nicosia
For parentsPeak Halloween Edition: DJ Night with MKS & NtinosPeak's Halloween night brings dark energy, an immersive atmosphere and non-stop music to Asmation Experience. DJ MKS and DJ Ntinos go back to back to keep the dance floor alive into the small hours, and a Halloween costume is compulsory — the more inventive, the better. Kicks off at 22:00; tickets from €25 per person, with tables for groups of anywhere from one to sixty.Tue, 27 Oct10pmNicosia, Asmation ExperienceAges 17+€from €25
For parentsVaginaHood Vol. 2 in NicosiaFresh from a sell-out run in Athens, VaginaHood Vol. 2 comes to Nicosia, newly staged, for just two performances at DownTown Live. Five women tell five stories about relationships, desire, motherhood, freedom and strength, with humour, music, confessions and the kind of home truths usually kept between friends. The cast is Pinelopi Anastasopoulou, Tzeni Diagoupi, Zeta Douka, Anna Kouroupou and Dora Chrysikou, with Charis Botsis on live piano and Angelos Bouras directing. It is performed in Greek, and tickets and information are available on 99 810 011.27 – 28 OctNicosia, DownTown Live, Nicosia
For parentsTribute to Giorgos Mazonakis: Live Show at AntipinaAn evening devoted to the songs of Giorgos Mazonakis, one of the best-loved voices in Greek popular music, performed by Antipina's own live band. All the hits you've belted out a hundred times come back to life on stage, with plenty of feeling and no shortage of energy. Tables can be booked by phone.Tue, 27 OctNicosia, Antipina
For parentsBook Presentation: Mikrokosmika by Evangelia CharalambousEvangelia Charalambous's Mikrokosmika is a novel told in 52 stories of ordinary people in one city, one for every week of the year, like the cards in a pack. With humour and tenderness they take in love and parting, loneliness and the need to connect; from 7pm the book is discussed by philologist Elena Xanthoudaki-Varnava, writer Kostas Lymbouris and writer and psychotherapist Konstantinos Papageorgiou.Tue, 27 Oct7pmNicosia, Strovolos Cultural Centre, 34 Archbishop Kyprianos Avenue, Strovolos
Family fun & days outHalloween Pop-Up Café and workshops at YfantourgeioYfantourgeio throws open its doors for a whole day of autumn, Halloween and all the little things that make the season special. The Halloween pop-up café runs from 10:00 to 18:00 with freshly brewed coffee, homemade treats and warming drinks, while creative workshops carry on throughout the day (advance booking required). Expect pumpkins, cosy corners and every excuse to linger in their little haunted house — and do bring the children along.Wed, 28 Oct10am–6pmNicosia, Yfantourgeio TheWorkplace, Old Town Nicosia
For parentsThe Peak Halloween 2026 in NicosiaOne night was not enough: demand for The Peak's Halloween party was so strong that a second evening has been added at Asmation The Experience. DJ MKS sets the scene for a night of dark schemes and adrenaline. Doors open at 19:00, tickets are sold through fomo.com.cy, and tables can be booked on 96 30 29 29.Wed, 28 Octdoors 7pmNicosia, Asmation The Experience, Nicosia
Music & concertsGrecophilia: The Gathering of Ethnos at The Old PowerhouseGrecophilia — The Gathering of Ethnos returns to The Old Powerhouse with a carefully curated journey through ethnic sound, courtesy of George Krekos and Iacovos Hadji, the two names behind the Grecophilia spirit. Doors open at 14:00 and, as ever, the night unfolds as it pleases from there. Places are limited and bookings are taken by Instagram DM only.Wed, 28 Octfrom 2pmNicosia, The Old Powerhouse
Festivals & fairsParty Night: 13th Anniversary Celebration at To PotopolioTo Potopolio turns thirteen and is throwing a party to mark the occasion, with street food, handcrafted cocktails and DJ Dean behind the decks. Things get going at 16:00 and roll on into the evening; entry is free.Wed, 28 Octfrom 4pmNicosia, To Potopolio€Free
Workshops & classesHalloween Glass Painting at WorkshoplabA Halloween edition of the glass-painting workshop: two morning hours, 10.30am to 12.30pm, at Workshoplab in Strovolos. No experience is needed, just imagination and a good mood. Places are limited, so book early.Wed, 28 Oct10.30am–12.30pmNicosia, Workshoplab, Perikleous 9B, Strovolos
Music & concerts'Corfu – Cyprus: From West to East' — Anniversary Concert by the Philharmonic Society of CorfuThe historic Philharmonic Society of Corfu, known as the Palaia and founded in 1840, is bringing more than a hundred musicians to Nicosia. Its first artistic director, Nikolaos Mantzaros, set the Hymn to Liberty to music, and that tune became the national anthem of both Greece and Cyprus, which gives a concert on the national holiday a rather special ring. The programme travels from west to east, from Ionian music through Hadjidakis and Theodorakis to a tribute to Cyprus's own tradition. Soprano Elena Kelesidou, who has sung at Covent Garden and the Met, is joined by Giorgos Davlas and the young Cypriot tenor Ioannis Livanos, with Spyros Prosoparis conducting. Free admission; it starts at 7pm.Wed, 28 Oct7pmNicosia, Eleftheria Square, Nicosia€Free
Discover & learnInteractive Young Scientists Lab & Glow LabGoggles on — today your child is the scientist. In the Planetarium's hands-on lab, young experimenters carry out real experiments, watch chemical reactions happen before their eyes and get to the bottom of why each one works, before heading on to the Glow Lab. Sessions start at 11:30 and 16:30. There's no separate ticket to buy: it's all part of the Planetarium Day Pass, and every child's pass comes with a free soft-serve ice cream.Wed, 28 Oct11:30 and 16:30Nicosia, The Cyprus Planetarium, Episkopio
Music & concertsKonstantinos Argiros: 10 Years YCF Anniversary ConcertThe Yianis Christodoulou Foundation marks ten years of giving with a big celebration at the Tassos Papadopoulos – Eleftheria Stadium. From 16:00 to 19:30 there's a free youth festival full of games, activities and surprises for all ages, with a stand-out basketball challenge: the first ten people to sink a basket backwards, facing away from the hoop, win €1,000 each — €500 to keep and €500 for a charity of their choosing. At 19:30 comes the official ceremony and a concert by Greek star Konstantinos Argiros. Concert tickets from €5 (under-10s free), and every penny from those €5 tickets goes to the Foundation's work for children.Thu, 29 Oct4pm (youth festival) and 7:30pm (concert)Nicosia, Tassos Papadopoulos – Eleftheria Stadium€from €5; under-10s free
Theatre & showsStand-Up Open Mic in NicosiaStartup Comedy CY and Stantark Komety bring Nicosia its second bilingual open mic night at Common Ground, with comics doing sets in both Greek and English. Harambe hosts both halves of the evening. Entry is free, though a voluntary donation at the end helps keep the night going. Anyone fancying a turn at the mic can message the organisers on Instagram. The laughs start at 20:00.Thu, 29 Oct8pmNicosia, Common Ground, Nicosia€Free
For parentsHalloween Party 2026 in NicosiaUNIC Student Affairs and UNIC Eagles host two identical Halloween nights at Loft Restaurant & Bar, on the 12th floor of the SIX UNIC Residence. There is music, plenty of inventive costumes and a photo booth with a 360 degree view over Nicosia. UNIC students get in free with their student ID and a drink included, while their guests pay €10 at the door. The party runs from 21:00 to midnight, but doors shut firmly at 22:30, and registering beforehand earns priority entry.29 – 30 Oct9pm–midnightNicosia, Loft Restaurant & Bar, SIX UNIC Residence, Nicosia€free for UNIC students, guests €10
Workshops & classesPottery Wheel Course at Tochka: Five FridaysA new wheel-throwing course in Greek: five Fridays in a row, an hour and a half each, starting on 30 October. The first four sessions are all about the wheel and the clay; in the fifth you explore glazes and see a piece through from start to finish. It suits every level, classes are three or four people, and you keep your own wheel throughout. The course costs €225 with unlimited materials and firings, and most students make between five and nine pieces.30 Oct – 27 NovNicosia, Tochka Ceramics€€225
Music & concertsXana: Tribute to Giorgos Mazonakis in NicosiaThe tribute to Giorgos Mazonakis sold out first time round, so Antipeina Live and Vioma Events have added a second night. Expect a journey through the best-loved songs of one of Greece's most celebrated singers. Bookings are taken on 99 157 577, and given how quickly the first show went, it pays not to dawdle.Fri, 30 OctNicosia, Antipeina Live, 26 Neas Engomis, Nicosia
Workshops & classesCarrot Cake and a Leafy Hedgehog: an Autumn Kids Cooking Club WorkshopThe young chefs of The Kids Cooking Club CY bake a carrot cake with raisins, then decorate a hedgehog of their own with real autumn leaves. Each session runs for an hour and a half and is two-in-one: first the cooking, then the making. Places are limited and booking is essential, with special prices for siblings.Fri, 30 Oct17:00–18:30Nicosia, ARC Nicosia, Paliometocho€€25 per workshop
For parentsNo Signal: Halloween Edition Night at Fever ClubNo Signal's Halloween edition takes over Fever Club with dark atmospheres, pounding beats and full-blown Halloween madness — time to switch off from reality and give in to the night. DJ Eirini Sterianou leads the decks alongside resident Alex Soleas. The dress code is strictly Halloween attire: no costume, no vibe. Starts at 22:00.Fri, 30 Oct10pmNicosia, Fever Club
For parentsNaughty Halloween Night at NOC Night ClubSugar Wave turns NOC Night Club into a Halloween stage of spooky atmosphere, sweet temptations and a decidedly mischievous mood. Geo Papadakis takes the decks and keeps the dance floor busy until dawn. Doors open at midnight, and reservations are on +357 97892741.Fri, 30 OctNicosia, NOC Night Club, Nicosia
Theatre & showsThe Bald Soprano by Ionesco — Dodeka kai Kati Theatre GroupAmateur company Twelve-and-Something stages Eugène Ionesco's The Bald Soprano, a cornerstone of the Theatre of the Absurd, in which polite drawing-room small talk slowly comes unstuck and words drift gloriously free of their meaning. The production is part of the 39th Pancyprian Amateur Theatre Festival, run by the Cyprus Theatre Organisation. Starts at 20:00.30 Oct – 4 Nov8pmNicosia, Artos House, 64 Agion Omologiton Ave
Workshops & classesHalloween Art Workshop at Busy Bees Art ClubA Halloween workshop for young artists: last year brought monster pumpkins, googly-eyed creatures and one seriously fabulous button ghost, and this year promises to be even nicer, with a spooky-fun morning and afternoon of art and crafts. Spaces are limited, so message on Instagram to save your child's place.Fri, 30 OctNicosia, Busy Bees Art Club
Music & concertsKelaidismata — an evening by Kinisi Politismou‘Kelaidismata’ — Greek for birdsong — is an evening presented by Kinisi Politismou. It begins at 8.30pm.Fri, 30 Oct20:30Nicosia, Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Workshops & classesLEGO® Activities for Little Builders at Public, Mall of CyprusPublic’s shops have handed a whole month over to little builders, and it is all about play, imagination and more LEGO creations than anyone can count. This session at Public in the Mall of Cyprus kicks off at 4pm — bring along anyone itching to build.Sat, 31 Oct16:00Nicosia, Public, Mall of Cyprus
For parentsTattoo or Treat Flash Day in NicosiaBad Choices Tattoo Club marks Halloween with its annual Flash Day, throwing open its Old Town Nicosia studio for the whole day. Walk in and get tattooed on the spot by the studio's resident ghouls, vampires and witches, with no appointment needed and strictly first come, first served, so an early start pays off. Drinks are on the house and GRIM supplies the spooky soundtrack throughout. The doors open at 11:00 and stay open until late.Sat, 31 Octfrom 11amNicosia, Bad Choices Tattoo Club, 8 Archiepiskopou Filotheou, Nicosia
Sport & active funACW: Battle for Cyprus 2026 in NicosiaAbsolute Cyprus Wrestling is back with its biggest show of the year, turning the Ayios Dometios Open Amphitheatre into an arena. The card features a 30-wrestler Rumble Match, the return of women's wrestling to the ACW ring and not one but two championship bouts. It is an evening of sports entertainment under the open sky, starting at 17:00, with tickets available at ACW.cy/tickets.Sat, 31 Oct5pmNicosia, Ayios Dometios Open Amphitheatre, NicosiaAges 6+
For parentsHalloween Night: Rock & Metal Party at Rock City NicosiaHalloween at Rock City, Nicosia's loudest rock bar, means rock and metal, dark décor, heavy riffs, drinks and a crowd that knows exactly how to celebrate the spookiest night of the year. Costumes are encouraged but never required — just bring the right energy. Gets going at 21:00.Sat, 31 Oct21:00Nicosia, Rock City
Workshops & classesHalloween Cookie & Cake Pop Workshop at Mikaella SweetsHalloween with a sugary twist: children decorate cookies and cake pops in the most creative (and frightfully delicious) way. There are two sessions, 10:00–11:30 and 14:00–15:30, at €26 a head. Spaces are limited, so drop them a message to book.Sat, 31 Oct10:00–11:30 and 14:00–15:30Nicosia, Mikaella Sweets, 2C Armenias, StrovolosAges 5+€€26
For parentsHermaphrodite's Child: 50s & 60s Live Rock ShowAthens retro outfit Hermaphrodite's Child are back in Cyprus for Halloween weekend, bringing the golden age of 1950s and 60s rock 'n' roll with them. The setlist roams from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, Roy Orbison and Chuck Berry to Greek favourites Paschalis & the Olympians, The Charms and Mimis Plessas. All four — Vasilis and Dimitris Tzelepis, Dimitris Amarantos and Yannis Voulgaris — sing as well as play, giving a big, full sound that's true to the era and impossible to sit still to. On Saturday doors open at 20:30, and Sunday's early show opens its doors at 19:30; table reservations are required — the sooner, the better.31 Oct – 1 Novdoors 8:30pmNicosia, Antonakis Music Hall
Workshops & classesHalloween Kids Workshop by Blue Bird Sweets in NicosiaBlue Bird Sweets invites children and their parents to a sugary Halloween workshop full of colour, sugarpaste and smiles. Each child decorates six Halloween biscuits, models their own sweet creations in sugarpaste and takes the lot home in a special Blue Bird box. Ingredients, an apron and packaging are all included, so there is nothing to bring. The first session runs from 11:00 to 12:30 and the second from 15:30 to 17:00. Places cost from €35 per child, with a special price for siblings, and can be booked with a message to Blue Bird Sweets on Instagram.Sat, 31 Oct11am–12.30pm & 3.30–5pmNicosia, Eminentia Trading Limited, Nicosia€from €35 per child
Theatre & showsThe Bubble Witch & Alice in Football Land – Teatro Angelico in NicosiaTeatro Angelico brings not one but two family shows to Nicosia — two different doors into the same magical theatrical adventure. The Bubble Witch takes the stage at 11am and Alice in Football Land at 3:30pm; each lasts about an hour, and both carry the Ministry of Education's seal of approval. Tickets are €12 per show, or €20 for a day pass covering both.Sat, 31 Oct11:00 and 15:30Nicosia, Satiriko Theatre (Upper Stage)€€12 per show, €20 for both
For parentsMaria Vardaki: Live Concert with Guest Nefeli KaprouMaria Vardaki returns to the Downtown Live stage with Nefeli Kaprou as her guest. Expect live music, plenty of sing-along moments and an electric atmosphere — a rather fine way to see October out. Starts at 22:00, and booking a table in advance is strongly recommended.Sat, 31 Oct22:00Nicosia, Downtown Live
Festivals & fairsNecroComicCon 2026: Halloween at Mall of EngomiNecroComicCon is Cyprus Comic Con’s annual Halloween takeover: twelve hours of horror, gothic fantasy, comics, games and gleefully spooky cosplay. Twenty tables of artists, makers, booksellers and collectors, plus a cosplay contest for your most haunting creation — though, as the organisers put it, the ghosts aren’t checking costumes. From noon to midnight. Entry is free with an RSVP, which sends a barcode to your inbox, or you can pick a €10 support ticket to help the volunteer-run team.Sat, 31 Oct12:00–00:00Nicosia, Mall of Engomi€Free
Workshops & classesHalloween Pumpkin Painting & Decorating Workshop at Wonder & Play Cafe, DaliThis Halloween the pumpkins are getting a makeover: every little artist is handed a pumpkin of their own to paint, decorate and carry home in triumph. Materials and spooky decorations are all laid on, there's suitably eerie music to set the mood, and costumes are very much encouraged — so come dressed up and don't mind a bit of mess. There's a Mommy & Me session for the tiniest ones and their mums from 10:00 to 11:30, and a kids' workshop for older children from 17:00 to 18:30. It's €30 per child with €5 off for siblings; places are limited and booking is essential.Sat, 31 Oct10:00–11:30 (Mommy & Me, ages 3–4); 17:00–18:30 (ages 4+)Nicosia, Wonder & Play Cafe, DaliAges 3+€€30 per child, €5 sibling discount
Discover & learnSpooky Explorer TicketSpooky stories and starry constellations inside the inflatable planetarium, just the thing for Halloween. Afterwards it's into Building 3 to collect a 3D-printed Halloween lamp to take home. Sessions run at 11.30am and 3pm, last 45 minutes in English and take 20 people each; tickets are €20 a head, separate from the Day Pass and buffet.31 Oct – 1 Nov11.30am & 3pmNicosia, The Cyprus Planetarium, Episkopio€€20
Workshops & classesHalloween Workshop by Gnosi & Chara at Plan V, AglantziaThe learning centre Gnosi & Chara teams up with Plan V for a Halloween morning: children decorate Halloween biscuits, make spooky sandwiches and mini pizzas and put together a fruit salad. Each child takes home a gift of Plan V products, a certificate of participation, a goody bag and a free drink, and there is a little bazaar with games and crafts. Booking is required.Sat, 31 Oct10:00–12:30Nicosia, Plan V, Plati Aglantzias (Kyrenias and Rigainis Avenue)€€10 per child
Workshops & classes‘One Picture, a Thousand… Silences’: Creative Workshop for KidsThey say a picture is worth a thousand words, but this workshop begins by listening to the silence. Through mime, children study selected works of art, read them in their own way and bring them to life as a gallery all of their own; then the words come flooding back and the living pictures grow into a story the group writes together, which is sent home to every participant as a keepsake. Led by Alexia Viktoros, 10:30 to 12:00, €10.Sat, 31 Oct10:30–12:00Nicosia, A. G. Leventis GalleryAges 6–10€€10
Workshops & classesHalloween Day at Tochka CeramicsA whole day of spooky ceramics at Tochka: a ghostly candleholder, a "Boo!" mug, a pumpkin plate and painting Halloween plates, cups and pumpkins. Children have their own Halloween Clay Play session from noon to 1.30pm. Sessions run from 10am to 6pm, each in English with Greek or Russian, and spooky drinks and snacks are included in every ticket.Sat, 31 Oct10am–6pm, sessions through the dayNicosia, Tochka Ceramics
For parentsMatrix Halloween: Face 2 Face NightMatrix brings back its signature Halloween night, Face 2 Face: two faces, one night, seven DJs and no rules after midnight. It's an evening that blurs the line between what you show the world and what lies beneath, so a costume is very much in order. Music from 22:00 until 04:00; tickets on the door from €25, with a drink included.Sat, 31 Oct10pm–4amNicosia, Matrix Club, Engomi€from €25
Family fun & days outHalloween Family Getaway Weekend at the PlanetariumHalloween on a cosmic scale. Families set off on a treasure hunt — the winning team takes home a Day Pass with buffet for their next visit — while children get stuck into toxic lab experiments, get their hands muddy at Mud Crafting and leave sporting Halloween tattoos. All day there are as many dome shows, VR experiences and VR games as you can manage, mascots wandering about, and a themed buffet from 13:00 to 16:00. Only the Day Pass with buffet is sold this weekend: €21 for children, €32 for adults and €85 for a family, with a free soft-serve ice cream for every child.31 Oct – 1 NovNicosia, The Cyprus Planetarium, Episkopio€Day Pass with buffet: child €21, adult €32, family €85
Music & concertsLoveletter – Camille O'Sullivan, Nicosia International FestivalThe Nicosia International Festival, Cyprus's largest celebration of theatre, music and dance, saves its closing night for a debut. The legendary Camille O'Sullivan makes her first Cypriot appearance with Loveletter, her internationally acclaimed show. Festival tickets are on sale from €20.Sun, 1 NovNicosia, Nicosia Municipal Theatre€from €20
Family fun & days outSelect V2.0: a Curated Meet of 149 Machines at Mall of CyprusCMC Collective brings Select V2.0 back to Mall of Cyprus, lining up 149 hand-picked machines: supercars, performance builds, clean projects, classics and the odd car that refuses to fit any category. The meet runs from 16:00 to 20:00. Every car and bike is chosen by the organisers, and the 149 spots go by invitation and reservation only. A significant share of the proceeds will go to Always Ioanna, a charity supporting children with cancer. Two professional photographers will be on hand to capture each vehicle in the line-up.Sun, 1 Nov16:00–20:00Nicosia, Mall of Cyprus
Sport & active funCyprus Runners' Summit 2026 in StrovolosCyprus's first runners' summit brings everyone who loves running to Acropolis Park. Specialists in health, nutrition, training and recovery, along with seasoned marathon runners, share what they know in short, practical talks. There is also an exhibition area and food and drink trucks, which makes it an easy Sunday morning out for the family. The summit runs from 10:30 to 12:00, entry is free, and free registration is required at runnerssummit.com/register.Sun, 1 NovNicosia, Acropolis Park, Strovolos€Free
Workshops & classesNovember Ceramic Workshops at Tochka CeramicsTochka Ceramics has packed its November calendar with one-off workshops, and two of them are set aside for younger potters. Clay Play for kids runs on Saturday 7 November from 12:30 to 14:00, while the Parent & Kid Workshop on 21 November, at the same time, has grown-ups and children sharing a lump of clay. The rest of the month brings Portuguese techniques such as an Alentejan plate, majolica, mosaic patterns and corda seca, freeform sessions on the wheel, mugs, vases, candleholders and Christmas decorations. For anyone short of ideas, the Make Whatever you like sessions leave the brief wide open. Sessions are taught in English alongside either Greek or Russian.1 – 29 Novsee the studio's scheduleNicosia, Tochka Ceramics
Sport & active funRace for the Cure Cyprus: Biggest Run & Walk in NicosiaEurope's biggest run and walk for breast cancer awareness is back, organised by Race for the Cure Cyprus with Europa Donna Cyprus and Think Pink Europe. There are four distances to choose from: a timed half marathon at 7.30am (€20), a 10km run at 8am (€18), a 5km run at 9.15am (€15) and, for anyone who'd rather stroll, an untimed 3km walk at 9.25am (€10). Registration is open, whether you fancy going it alone or rounding up a team.Sun, 1 Nov07:30–09:25 (start times)Nicosia, UCY Sports Centre€from €10 (3km walk) to €20 (half marathon)
Festivals & fairsPalouzes Festival, SpiliaA festival in honour of palouzes, the silky set cream of white grape juice and flour that is the sweet heart of the Cypriot harvest. Once set it may be scented with geranium leaves, flower water, vanilla or mastic and eaten warm or cold, and it's also the starting point for soutzoukos and kiofterka. Drop in between 11am and 3pm.Sun, 1 Nov11am–3pmNicosia, Cultural Centre, Spilia
Theatre & showsThe Smurfs: The Green Mission — StrovolosThe Smurfs are back with a brand-new interactive show for all the family. Sneaky Gargamel has invented a dastardly machine to turn the green Smurf Forest into a rubbish tip, just as the Smurfs are getting Smurfette's birthday party ready. Can they save both the forest and the party? Young and old are invited to join in with dances, riddles and Smurfy challenges, with good messages about friendship, teamwork and looking after nature along the way. In Greek, 60 minutes with no interval, tickets from €13. Shows are at 11am and 1pm.Sun, 1 Nov11:00 and 13:00Nicosia, Strovolos Municipal TheatreAges 3+€from €13
Theatre & showsLos Vivancos Live: Spanish Dance & Music Show in CyprusLos Vivancos, seven brothers from Spain, make their Cyprus debut with a show that fuses flamenco, contemporary dance, acrobatics and martial arts, with the music played live on stage — electric cello, saxophone, flute, violin, cajón and keys. They've given more than 900 performances in 200 cities, hold the Guinness record for the fastest zapateado, and have worked with Antonio Banderas and Mylène Farmer. Los Vivancos Live gathers the best of '7 Hermanos', 'Aeternum' and 'Nacidos Para Bailar'. Starts at 19:30; tickets from €49.4 – 5 Nov7.30pmNicosia, Strovolos Municipal Theatre; Pattihio Municipal Theatre, Limassol€from €49
For parentsInclusion Fashion Week at YfantourgeioA fashion week celebrating diversity, inclusion and cultural richness, bringing designers, models, stylists and fashion professionals together around one idea: fashion that is accessible and human-centred. Expect runway shows, a VIP area and a cocktail. Tickets are €30.5 – 7 NovNicosia, Yfantourgeio€€30
Theatre & showsAwaiting: Black Comedy by Double Black Productions — LatsiaA group of friends wake up somewhere strange with no idea how they got there, and the receptionist who greets them has just one instruction: wait. Double Black Productions' darkly funny play wanders between the absurd and the mysterious, and runs for 80 minutes straight through, with no interval. Curtain up at 8.30pm; entry is free, but you'll need to book a seat by phone on 22408599.Thu, 5 Nov20:30Nicosia, Latsia Municipal TheatreAll ages€Free
Music & concertsHovig Live: Charity Evening for Ronald McDonald House CyprusHovig, one of Cyprus's best-loved singers, lends his voice to a charity evening for Ronald McDonald House Cyprus, which gives families of children being treated in hospital far from home somewhere to stay, free of charge. Every penny of the net proceeds goes to the charity, and the night is held under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Tina Pavlou. Starts at 19:30; tickets are on sale at €50, with food and drinks included.Thu, 5 Nov7.30pmNicosia, Royal Hall€€50 (food and drinks included)
Music & concertsToutes Enei in NicosiaAndrea Mavrou, Anna Chrysanthou and Noaina, three spirited performers from very different corners of music, share the Downtown Live stage for the premiere of Toutes Enei. The show mixes songs from their own records with explosive mashups and plenty of humour, swerving from pop and rock to much-loved Greek entechno without warning. Doors open at 20:30 and the show starts at 21:15, with tickets from €10 and bookings on 99810011.Thu, 5 Nov9.15pmNicosia, Downtown Live, Nicosia€from €10
Theatre & showsCroatia Magic Night: Live Magic Show in NicosiaFor one night only, the Cyprus Magic Society welcomes two working magicians from Croatia, Mister H and Kris, who fold their rather different styles into a single show of magic and mentalism. Expect impossible predictions, sleight of hand, a spot of mind-reading and plenty of audience participation, so the people in the seats are very much part of the act. The show runs for 90 minutes and is performed in English, with tickets from €15.Thu, 5 NovNicosia, Maskarini Theatre, LatsiaAges 13+€from €15
For parentsChampis: Breaking the Ice Stand-Up ComedyChampis Damianou, one of Cyprus's best-loved stand-ups, is back with his second solo show, Breaking the Ice. He isn't running for president this time; instead he's doing what he does best — breaking the ice — with tales of his grandmother's complicated relationship with TikTok, why he's afraid of having children, how he became the Secretary-General of Cancellations, his rather particular reasons for hating Christmas, the best and worst hate comments he's received, a spell inside a prison and how comedy helps him through loss. Part stand-up, part therapy: honest, funny and at times closer to home than you'd expect. Around 80 minutes, in Cypriot Greek; in Nicosia the show plays Black Brick, starting at 20:30, with tickets from motioncomedy.com.6 – 20 Nov20:30Nicosia, Black BrickAges 15+
Theatre & showsThe 39 Steps in NicosiaFour actors, more than a hundred roles and not a moment to catch your breath: Theatro Lexi stages Patrick Barlow's The 39 Steps, adapted from John Buchan's novel and Alfred Hitchcock's film. Richard Hannay is drawn into a spy plot after a mysterious woman is murdered, and every attempt to clear his name lands him in deeper trouble. Characters are swapped at breakneck speed, so the suspense keeps tipping over into gloriously absurd noir comedy. Directed by Marina Vronti and performed in Greek in Makis Papadimitriou's translation, the show runs for 1 hour 25 minutes. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 20:00 and Sunday ones at 18:30, with tickets from €22.6 – 29 NovFri & Sat 8pm, Sun 6.30pmNicosia, Theatro Dentro, Nicosia€from €22
Theatre & showsThe End of the Thread: Music-Theatre Performance in NicosiaThe End of the Thread is a music-theatre production marking a hundred years of AKEL and the Popular Movement, told through the eyes of a working-class Cypriot family. A red thread passes from hand to hand and from one generation to the next, standing for a struggle that carries on for as long as it is handed down. The story runs from the early twentieth century to the present day, taking in persecution, sacrifice and the ideals of freedom, democracy and social justice. Theatre, music, choral singing and archive projections are woven together, with direction and text by Neoklis Neocleous and artistic direction by Koulis Theodorou. Curtain up is at 8pm; entry is free, but seats are limited, so it is wise to book a ticket in advance.Fri, 6 Nov8pmNicosia, Strovolos Municipal Theatre€Free
For parentsMadame Marianna: Greek Detective ComedyAndreas Aristotelous's detective comedy Madame Marianna makes its Cyprus debut fresh from a successful Athens run. Piraeus, 1967: the madam of a brothel is found stabbed, the police lock everyone inside, and a special investigator hatches an ingenious plan to unmask the killer — though nothing goes quite as intended. Six suspects, six motives and a great many laughs; directed by Giannis Kleideris, performed in Greek and running at 1 hour 30 minutes. Fridays and Saturdays at 20:30, Sundays at 19:00; tickets are on sale at €20, €15 for students, pensioners and the unemployed, and free for disabled visitors.6 – 15 NovFri and Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7pmNicosia, Melina Mercouri HallAges 15+€€20; concessions €15
Music & concertsSkenes Rock: Tribute to Greek Rock of the 80s & 90s in NicosiaSkenes Rock returns to DownTown Live for a whole evening of Greek rock from the 80s and 90s, songs that pulled no punches and spoke for an entire generation. Giorgos Grigoriou, known as Kinezos, and his band Coverdose take the room back to the streets and bars of that era with music by Trypes, Pavlos Sidiropoulos, Xylina Spathia, Nikolas Asimos and Vassilis Papakonstantinou. Oneirovates open the night. It starts at 22:00, with tickets from €10 and reservations on 99 810 011.Fri, 6 Nov10pmNicosia, DownTown Live, Nicosia€from €10
For parentsThe Princess of the Forty Saints: Greek ComedyHaris Romas writes, directs and stars in his brand-new comedy, in which Pameinos, a publisher with an outsized ego and elastic ethics, sets out to convince a British investor that his wife was once a princess of Albania. What follows is an avalanche of mix-ups, intrigues, wandering husbands and mischievous secretaries, until a moment of real tenderness catches the audience off guard. Performed in Greek, 110 minutes with an interval; curtain up at 20:00, tickets on sale from €25.6 – 7 Nov20:00 (6, 7 November)Nicosia, Nicosia Municipal Theatre€from €25
For parentsVersus Reunion Series: 90s & 00s Night with Manic Mike in NicosiaVersus Reunion Series is a night for anyone who lived through the 90s and noughties and fancies going back, if only for one evening — the faces, the tunes and the atmosphere, all present and correct. Manic Mike headlines with the main set, joined by Pol.Em. Starts at 21:00; tickets from €12.Sat, 7 Nov9pmNicosia, Downtown Live€from €12
Theatre & showsElsa and the Magic Crown — children's theatreA brand-new children's show making its Cyprus debut: brave Queen Elsa sets off to find her lost magic crown. Along the way she meets loyal friends, mysterious creatures and unexpected trials, until she discovers that true power lies not in magic but in kindness, friendship and love. A snowy fairy tale for the whole family, playing in Nicosia and Limassol. Shows at 11:00 and 16:00, with tickets from €10.7 – 22 Nov11:00 and 16:00Nicosia, PASYDÝ Amphitheatre, Nicosia; Municipal Theatre of Pano Polemidia, Limassol€from €10
Festivals & fairsSocial Market CY: Local Brands Marketplace in NicosiaA marketplace for Cyprus's small businesses and home-grown brands returns, with clothes and accessories, jewellery, candles, homeware and décor, beauty and skincare, plus food and drink. It's shopping with a conscience — you'll know exactly whose work you're supporting. Open 10:00–18:00.Sat, 7 Nov10am–6pmNicosia, Strovolos Cultural Centre
Theatre & showsThe Seven Little Goats and the WolfTheatro Vestiario's children's company tells a tale everyone knows: Mother Goat and her seven kids live in the forest until the wolf turns up, and then the adventure begins. It is a story about acceptance, difference, trust and love, and a proper children's play rather than a mascot show. Written and directed by Giannis Spanos, with music by Nikos Papadopoulos. Advance tickets are €12, the same for young and old. It starts at 4pm.Sat, 7 Nov16:00Nicosia, Strovolos Municipal Theatre€€12
For parentsStampede: Jungle & Drum and Bass Night in NicosiaStampede brings jungle and drum and bass to the narrow lanes of old Nicosia, setting up in the small, snug Kala Kathoumena bar. Three artists, LOBNYA, CyFunk and Phat Finxxx, play their own music, ranging from classic jungle to the heavier end of drum and bass. It is pitched as an after-work session you can stay at to the last track, running from 17:30 to 21:30, and entry is free.Sat, 7 Nov5.30–9.30pmNicosia, Kala Kathoumena, Nicosia€Free
Sport & active funGods of Wrestling: Wrath of Athena in NicosiaPro Wrestling Cyprus returns to Nicosia with its most ambitious show yet, turning a school gymnasium into a professional wrestling arena for the evening. Both the men's and women's PWC championships are on the line, with rivalries set to keep the crowd on the edge of their seats from first bell to last. 17:30–21:00.Sat, 7 Nov5.30pm–9pmNicosia, Stavrou Gymnasio, Strovolos
For parentsMustafa Algiyadi: Your Finest Second Cheapest Wine, PleaseLibyan-born, Germany-based comic Mustafa Algiyadi brings his new hour, Your Finest Second Cheapest Wine, Please — a sharp, thought-provoking look at taste, status, self-image and the invisible forces that shape our opinions, from peer pressure to internet rabbit holes. His debut show toured 22 countries and sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, and he made The Times' Top Jokes of the Fringe 2024. The show is in English, runs for about 90 minutes and the venue is an intimate one. Doors 20:30, show 21:00; tickets from €14 online, or €25 on the door.Sat, 7 Novdoors 8.30pm, show 9pmNicosia, Pantheon TheatreAges 16+€from €14 online (€25 at the door)
Theatre & showsFrost/Nixon by Peter Morgan (THOC)Peter Morgan's Frost/Nixon is a gripping political drama built around one of the most famous television showdowns of the twentieth century. In the spring of 1977 the British presenter David Frost (Giorgos Anagiotos) sits down with Richard Nixon (Varnavas Kyriazis), not long after Watergate and his resignation, and what starts as an interview turns into a battle of wits in which every question, every pause and every answer can tip the balance. Strikingly topical, too: who controls the narrative, and who ends up writing history? Translated and directed by Andreas Araouzos. Performances on the THOC New Stage run on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 20:00 and Sundays at 18:00, and the pre-sale is already open.Sat, 7 NovWed, Fri, Sat 8pm; Sun 6pmNicosia, THOC New Stage “Nikos Charalambous”
Festivals & fairsSia Chilli Fest 2026: Food, Music & Chilli ContestA full day of fiery flavours, good music and high spirits, whether you are a seasoned chilli fiend or merely chilli-curious. JohnnyPep himself will be there, sharing secrets and stories from his microfarm. Food runs from mild to wild, with ice-cold beers, cocktails and a live DJ, and the brave can enter the Chilli Contest for the title of Chilli Champion — and a year’s worth of bragging rights. From 10am to 4.30pm.Sat, 7 Nov10:00–16:30Nicosia, Sia Village
Sport & active funCyprus Sport Dance Cup 2026 in NicosiaThe Cyprus Sport Dance Federation hosts the Cyprus Sport Dance Cup, one of the island's biggest dancesport competitions. Dancers from all over Cyprus take to the floor as couples, soloists and teams, judged by an internationally renowned panel. Spectators can wander in at any point while the competition is running, which makes it easy to fit around a family weekend. Both days get under way at 10:00, with tickets from €5 and VIP entry at €20.7 – 8 Novfrom 10amNicosia, Glafkos Klerides Athletic Centre, Nicosia€from €5
Theatre & showsThe One Shoe: Interactive Children's Theatre for TELETHON in NicosiaTo Papoutsi to Mono (The Single Shoe), a children's play in aid of TELETHON. General admission is €7.Sun, 8 Nov10:30Nicosia, Cyprus Institute of Neurology, Nicosia
Theatre & showsPut Yourself in My Shoes — Teatro Angelico at Artos HouseTeatro Angelico bring back their original play ‘Put Yourself in My Shoes’ for a second season, and it takes on just about everything life throws at a person: love, fear, anxiety, dreams, relationships, bullying, loss, choices, empathy and acceptance. Three actors swap roles and scenes before your eyes, with Man, Time and Life as the central characters. Physical theatre, movement and a good deal of humour hold up a mirror in which the audience may well recognise their own worries — and realise they are not alone. Written and directed by Angela Rizaki. Curtain up at 6.30pm; tickets are €12 and €10, and booking a seat by phone is essential.Sun, 8 Nov6.30pmNicosia, Artos House, Agioi OmologitesAges 12+€€12 / €10
For parentsThrift Shop: Preloved & Vintage MarketThriftaro.cy brings a preloved and vintage market to New Division pub: new and second-hand clothes from just €2, vintage bags, shoes, jewellery, homeware and plenty more besides. Circular fashion with style and a smile — and between rummages you can treat yourself to one of the house cocktails. Open from 11:00 to 18:00.Sun, 8 Nov11am–6pmNicosia, New Division
Theatre & showsKids Comedy Game Show: Prigkipas & Makris Live in NicosiaThe Kids Comedy Game Show with Kostas Prigkipas and much-loved YouTuber Pavlos Makris comes to Nicosia for the very last time. Stand-up, audience games and Pavlos himself on stage make for a lively, surprising morning that children — and their mums and dads — will thoroughly enjoy. Starts at 11:30, and it's best to arrive at least half an hour early; tickets from €11 in the balcony and €13 at the front, with an early-bird offer until 20 October or while tickets last.Sun, 8 Nov11:30Nicosia, PASIDY AmphitheatreAges 3+€from €11
For parentsJohn Cleese: Last Time To See Me Before I DieMonty Python legend John Cleese makes his first-ever live appearance in Cyprus, for one night only. In this deeply personal one-man show he looks back over more than sixty years of life and work — Flying Circus, Fawlty Towers, fame, getting old, death and whatever comes after — and no subject is too grave to escape that famously sharp wit. Billed as a farewell tour, it has somehow kept going around the world for years, and the evening closes with a Q&A: ask a cheeky question and expect an equally cheeky reply. Starts at 19:30; tickets are on sale via More.com from €35.Tue, 10 Nov7.30pmNicosia, Eleftheria Sports Arena16+ (recommended)€from €35
Discover & learnAwareness 2026: ReHeritAge in StrovolosFor the sixth year running, After:noon / Project brings an art gathering to Acropolis Park, this time under the title ReHeritAge. The exhibition treats cultural heritage as something alive and shifting, looking at how memory is reworked through technology, artistic experiment and changing social conditions. Over two days the park fills with work by more than 25 artists, alongside performances, art and music workshops, open activities, and musicians and DJs from Cyprus and abroad. It all takes place in the open air, with support from ONEK.13 – 14 NovNicosia, Acropolis Park, Strovolos
Discover & learnFrom 'I Want' to 'I Do': a talk by Pambos PallikarosFor the first time, Pambos Pallikaros steps in front of an audience not to fight but to talk. He'll speak about what he has lived through, the moments of doubt, the things that kept him going and what it really means to take the first step even when you don't feel ready. You needn't be ready — you simply have to begin. Starts at 19:00.Fri, 13 Nov7pmNicosia, Yfantourgeio, Old Nicosia
Music & concertsSamael: Live Black Metal Show in NicosiaSamael, the Swiss pioneers who started out in an Alpine bunker in 1988 and went on to shape symphonic black metal and industrial metal alike, are finally making their Cyprus debut. Nearly a thousand gigs and stages such as Wacken and Summer Breeze lie behind them, and 2026 brought fresh singles in Hidden Empire and Hail to the Sun. Local old hands Godblood and the ritualistic Temple of Evil open the night. The music starts at 20:00; tickets are on sale from €35, or €40 on the door.Fri, 13 Nov20:00Nicosia, Downtown Live€from €35 (€40 at the door)
Family fun & days outBoyz Stuff Show 2026: Cyprus Automotive ExhibitionCyprus's biggest motor show: two full days of cars, motorbikes, motorsport and everything a petrolhead could want. Wander from performance cars and wheels to detailing, car audio, off-roaders and automotive tech, then try your hand at gaming and sim racing. Open from 10:00 to 22:00.14 – 15 Nov10:00–22:00Nicosia, Cyprus State Fair
Theatre & showsJack and the Beanstalk: Children's Theatre Show Across CyprusThe much-loved English fairy tale gets a fresh coat of paint: plucky Jack swaps the family cow for a handful of magic beans, and by morning a beanstalk is climbing clean into the clouds. Loris Loizidis has adapted and directed the tale himself, placing the cast inside a world of interactive graphics and animation, so the whole thing sits somewhere between theatre and cinema, with music, dance and plenty of laughs along the way. The show tours the island with performances at 11:00 and 15:00, and tickets are on sale now from €16.14 Nov – 7 Feb11:00 and 15:00 (see schedule)Nicosia, Latsia Municipal Theatre, Nicosia; touring Larnaca, Paralimni, Paphos and Limassol€from €16
Workshops & classesMaterial Correspondence: Wild Clay & Territory Workshop in NicosiaA ceramics workshop spread over two weekends that follows clay all the way from earth to fire. On the first Saturday participants walk and map the land around Kapedes, gathering wild clay; on Sunday they clean it and shape test pieces; the following weekend the work goes into a wood-fired kiln, and on the final day the kiln is opened and an archive laid out. It's led by Alejandro Villacis, a researcher, craftsman and educator specialising in ceramics and natural building. No experience needed, places are limited; each day runs 10:00–14:00.14 – 22 Nov10am–2pmNicosia, Outdoor Field Studio, Kapedes
Theatre & showsThe Mr and Mrs Bubble Show: Interactive Soap Bubble Show in Nicosia & LarnacaMr and Mrs Bubble put on an interactive soap bubble show.14 – 15 NovNicosia, Maskarini Theatre, Nicosia
Theatre & showsMia Kypros Paramythkia: Cypriot Fairy Tales for All AgesTheatro Piccolo's new family show strings together three Cypriot fairy tales — The Golden Breads, The Name of Akis and The White Horse — told in Cypriot dialect with plenty of humour, handsome sets and original music. Children and grown-ups travel side by side through three different eras of Cyprus, with laughter, feeling, a dash of magic and the odd surprise along the way. Music is by Stelios Gerasimou, choreography by Marios Avraam and the ANTAMA Dance School, and the sets and costumes by Lakis Genethlis. The premiere starts at 11:00, after which the show runs on Saturdays at 15:30 and Sundays at 11:00; tickets from €12, with reductions for large families and free entry for disabled visitors, the unemployed and artists.Sun, 15 Nov11:00 (premiere); then Saturdays 15:30 and Sundays 11:00Nicosia, Pantheon Theatre€from €12
Festivals & fairsFarmers Fest in LythrothontasLexeko Estate opens its farm for its first Farmers Fest, a day given over to country life and all things vintage. The market brings antiques, vintage and Y2K clothing, collectables, art and fresh local produce. Grown-ups can try their hand at pottery, jewellery making, flower arranging, a cooking class or a sip and paint session. Younger visitors get the Little Farmers Club, a chance to roll up their sleeves and see farm life up close. A DJ and a live band keep things lively all day, with food and drink on site. It runs from 11:00 to 17:00, and tickets are €10 for adults and €5 for children.Sun, 15 Nov11am–5pmNicosia, Lexeko Estate, Lythrothontas€€10 adult, €5 child
For parents100 Years of the Bauhaus Dessau: An Evening of LecturesA century ago Walter Gropius's Bauhaus building in Dessau opened its doors, and the Cyprus German Cultural Association is marking the anniversary with an evening of lectures during the Weeks of the German Language. Architect Karin Georgiades opens with a brief look back at the Bauhaus and its long reach, before Professor Marios C. Phocas of the University of Cyprus traces the line from the Bauhaus workshop to today's digital one, with its computer-aided design and automated fabrication. Questions from the floor are followed by a reception hosted by the German Embassy. In English, free of charge, from 7pm to 9.30pm.Thu, 19 Nov7pm–9:30pmNicosia, CYENS, 1 Plateia Dimarchou Lellou Demetriades, Nicosia€Free
Theatre & showsSam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind at Dionysos TheatreDionysos Theatre's 77th production is the Cyprus premiere of Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind. Written in 1985, the play looks at domestic violence not as an isolated incident but as the result of deeper problems within the family and society, and at how trauma and cruelty pass from one generation to the next. Directed by Emilios Charalambides and performed in Greek, it plays in Nicosia on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8.30pm and Sundays at 6.30pm; tickets are €15, or €12 for pensioners and students.20 Nov – 7 DecWed, Fri, Sat 8.30pm, Sun 6.30pmNicosia, Dionysos Theatre€€15, concessions €12
Festivals & fairsFairytale Christmas Village: Magic Returns to KalopanagiotisA fairytale Christmas village up in the Troodos mountains, where a hill village turns storybook for the winter.21 Nov – 6 JanNicosia, Fairytale Christmas Village, Nicosia
Festivals & fairsKakopetria Christmas Village 2026Kakopetria, tucked into the Solea valley at around 670 metres between the Karkotis and Garillis rivers, is one of the nine official Christmas Villages of Cyprus. Its chief charms are Old Kakopetria and the remarkable Byzantine monuments nearby. Festive decorations, wooden stalls of local produce and crafts, workshops, walks, bike rides and guided village tours are planned. Open at weekends until 20 December, then daily from 21 December.21 Nov – 6 Janweekends until 20 December, daily from 21 DecemberNicosia, Kakopetria Christmas Village
Festivals & fairsMall of Cyprus Christmas MarketA Christmas programme of performances, choirs and children's shows at the shopping centre.21 Nov – 31 DecNicosia, Mall of Cyprus
Festivals & fairsFikardou Christmas Village 2026Fikardou, a whole historic settlement of special architectural value at around 900 metres in the Machairas area, is one of the nine official Christmas Villages of Cyprus. Cars are kept out of the old core, so the visit is on foot, which is rather the point. Festive decorations, stalls of local produce and crafts, workshops, walks and guided tours are planned. Open at weekends until 20 December, then daily from 21 December.21 Nov – 6 Janweekends until 20 December, daily from 21 DecemberNicosia, Fikardou Village
Sport & active funRunIdalion 2026The 8th family race in Dali (Idalion), with separate children's races. The organiser has officially moved the date from 29 to 22 November.Sun, 22 Nov09:00Nicosia, Dali (Idalion)
Music & concerts200 Guitars with Giorgos Perris: Cyprus Guitar Orchestra — Music of the WorldThe Cyprus Guitar Orchestra shares the stage with the French-Greek singer Giorgos Perris, joined by vocalist Mariza Anastasiadi. Their musical journey runs from Spain and the Mediterranean all the way to Latin America, mixing fiery rhythms and wistful melodies with much-loved Greek songs. It starts at 8.30pm; tickets are €25, €28 and €30, or €15 for children, from Ticketmaster and ACS Courier.Mon, 23 Nov8.30pmNicosia, Strovolos Municipal Theatre€€25, €28, €30; children up to 12 €15
Discover & learnBlue Mind: A Solo Exhibition by Ioanna PhilippouThe artist Ioanna Philippou brings her solo exhibition Blue Mind to the IN TOTO exhibition space in the Agioi Omologites district of Nicosia. It opens on 26 November from 7pm to 9pm and then runs until 13 December. Visitors can drop in on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5.30pm to 7pm, and at weekends from 4.30pm to 6pm.26 Nov – 13 DecNicosia, IN TOTO exhibition space, Kanari 8a, Agioi Omologites
For parentsOne Night in Paradise: Greek Comedy TheatreLoris Loizidis's comedy launches its tour of Cyprus at the Latsia Municipal Theatre. At the gates of Heaven, St Peter is taking down a new arrival's details — until the Devil himself turns up to claim his share, prompting a riotous flashback through the night before, full of recognisably Cypriot characters, quick wit and plenty of banter with the audience. Beneath the laughs lies a warm-hearted message about kindness, forgiveness and the age-old tussle between good and evil. Starring Loris Loizidis, Sofoklis Kaskavounis, Michalis Sofokleous and company; ninety minutes in Greek, curtain up at 20:30, tickets from €18.27 Nov – 3 Jan20:30Nicosia, Latsia Municipal TheatreAges 15+€from €18
Theatre & showsEktos Ylis Reloaded (Off Curriculum)One of the most talked-about Greek productions of recent years comes to Cyprus for two nights only. In Kostas Leimonis's Ektos Ylis Reloaded (Off Curriculum), an MP and former minister prepares to make his final speech to Parliament on the night of a confidence vote — a reckoning, a confession and a long-overdue apology rolled into one. Gerasimos Skiadaresis takes the lead under Konstantina Nikolaidi's direction, and the show, now in its fifth year of sell-out runs, has played the Greek Parliament, Brussels, Canada and the European Parliament. In Nicosia it plays the Municipal Theatre. Seventy minutes without an interval, performed in Greek; starts at 21:00, tickets from €15.Sat, 28 Nov9pmNicosia, Nicosia Municipal TheatreAges 12+€from €15
For parentsTowards Performance: Dance & Improvisation Workshop in NicosiaA two-day improvisation and composition workshop with dancer and choreographer Alexis Tsiamoglou, open to performers, actors, dancers, performing-arts students and anyone curious about the creative process. Starting with a warm-up and 'tuning in', participants build performable material step by step from simple instructions, making constant choices about space, time, quality, gaze and dynamics. Movement, reading, writing, listening and observation all play a part, alongside image-editing ideas such as scale, rotate, crop and fade, group games and Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt's 'Oblique Strategies'. Both days 17:30–21:30; €130, or €100 for early birds booking by 30 October; places are limited.28 – 29 Nov5.30pm–9.30pmNicosia, Dance House€€130 (early bird €100 until 30 October)
Sport & active funRunIdalion 2026: Road Race & Family Fun Run in DaliRunIdalion, staged with the Municipality of South Nicosia–Idalion, is all about getting every generation up and moving. Pick from 10 km, 5 km, a 3 km walk, a 1 km family fun run for parents with children up to six, or a separate 1 km children's race; every finisher earns a medal, and massage, water, fruit and loukoumades await at the end. Part of the proceeds goes to charity. The 10 km sets off at 09:00, the family run at 10:20 and the children's race at 10:40; online entries close on 26 November.Sun, 29 Nov10km start 09:00; Family Fun Run 10:20; Children's Race 10:40Nicosia, Dali Footbridge
Theatre & showsThe Nutcracker BalletTchaikovsky's Nutcracker in the grand manner: Grand International Classical Ballet dance Sergei Bobrov's choreography with a company drawn from England, Italy, France and Spain, and in Nicosia the leading roles go to Iana Salenko, principal of the Berlin State Ballet, and Boris Zhurilov. Lavish costumes and video sets turn the stage into a proper fairy tale, the sort that holds the grown-ups quite as firmly as it holds the children. Tickets from €49, with 30% off for the under-twelves.Sun, 29 Nov15:00Nicosia, Nicosia Municipal TheatreAges 3+€from €49 (30% off children under 12)
Outdoors & natureMachairas Trail Series Vol. 9: Kionia HikeThe ninth outing of the Machairas Trail Series heads for Kionia: a circular route of around 14 km through Machairas Forest, almost entirely on footpaths, with fine views all the way round. Allow about five and a half hours; it's rated intermediate to difficult, so complete beginners may prefer to sit this one out. A certified leader takes the group; meet at 8:45, because at 9:00 sharp they're off and won't wait. Registration is compulsory and your place is confirmed with a €3 prepayment.Sun, 29 Novmeet 8.45am, start 9amNicosia, Kakokefalos View Point€€3 (pre-paid)
Theatre & showsMountains on Stage: Winter Edition Film Festival in NicosiaThe international mountain film festival returns with its winter programme: three films on trail running, mountaineering and snow. 'The Struggle' follows Benjamin Védrines on a solo winter climb of the fabled Drus face in the Mont Blanc massif, where the doubts behind the records come out to play. 'Blandine' is a candid portrait of Blandine L'Hirondel, a gynaecologist who discovered at 27 that she had what it takes for the great ultra-trails. And the short 'Kids' joins three young snowboarders for whom deep Japanese powder becomes one enormous playground. All films are shown in their original language with English subtitles; it starts at 19:30, doors at 19:00.Fri, 4 Dec7.30pmNicosia, Pantheon Theatre
Festivals & fairsFantasia Christmas Craft Fair at Strovolos Cultural CenterFantasia Best Crafts in Show brings its much-loved Christmas craft fair back to the Strovolos Cultural Centre. Talented local makers fill the halls with handmade goods, one-off gifts and festive decorations — just the place to track down something truly special for Christmas over a leisurely family weekend. Open on both days from 10:00 to 19:00.5 – 6 Dec10:00–19:00Nicosia, Strovolos Cultural Center
Theatre & showsAlice in Wonderland on IceLewis Carroll's tale told on the ice: Alice in Wonderland comes round as a touring ice show. Tickets from €49, with 30% off for the under-twelves.Sat, 5 Dec15:30Nicosia, Nicosia Municipal Theatre€from €49 (30% off children under 12)
Theatre & showsRirikkos: Christmas Puppet ShowA warm, funny and touching Christmas puppet show based on the much-loved Cypriot festive song and fairy tale by composer Kostas Kakogiannis. Its hero is a Cypriot donkey who is green with envy of Rudolph and longs to give Father Christmas a ride on his present-delivering rounds. Comic mishaps, unexpected twists and a good helping of Cypriot tradition add up to a gentle tale about being true to yourself. Fifty minutes in Cypriot dialect; starts at 11:00, tickets from €7.Sun, 6 Dec11amNicosia, Acropol Cinema, LympiaAges 2–12€from €7
For parentsA Monday to Die For: English Comedy in NicosiaA Monday to Die For is a brand-new English-language comedy from Cut the Drama Productions, and every penny from its four performances goes to the Blind School, for a new main hall, and to the Nicosia Red Cross, for wheelchairs. Ryan runs an office in the heart of London selling investments that are rather too good to be true, while he and his wife Laura have agreed that on Mondays the rules of marriage simply don't apply. Add a party-loving secretary called Kathy, her husband Sam and his peculiar habits, Freddy the most gullible multi-millionaire alive, and a parrot that rings for ambulances, and chaos is more or less guaranteed. Improbably, part of the plot is drawn from a true story. Written by Anthony T. Ashiotis and directed by Elmos Neocleous, it runs for 1 hour 40 minutes in English, starting at 20:00. Tickets start at €10, with seats also at €15 and €20.9 – 14 Dec8pmNicosia, Wherehaus612 Theatre, NicosiaAges 15+€from €10
Sport & active funKambos Mountain RaceA mountain race for sports enthusiasts and families, out in nature.Sun, 17 JanNicosia, Kambos tis Tsakistras€€18
Music & concertsThe Music of Hans ZimmerA concert of Hans Zimmer's music.Sat, 23 Jan19:30Nicosia, Nicosia Municipal Theatre
Sport & active funBank of Cyprus Nicosia MarathonThe Bank of Cyprus Marathon in Nicosia.Sun, 24 JanNicosia
Music & concertsThe Music of Ennio MorriconeA concert of Ennio Morricone's music.Sun, 24 Jan19:00Nicosia, Nicosia Municipal Theatre
Theatre & showsPIAF! The ShowA musical show about the life of Édith Piaf.Sat, 30 Jan20:00Nicosia, Pallas Theatre
Theatre & showsCinderellaA Cinderella told without a single word: La Fiesta Escénica spin the tale out of imagery, theatre, puppetry, dance and circus, so the language in the auditorium makes no odds at all. Not a ballet. Tickets from €40, and from €30 for children under twelve.6 – 7 MarNicosia, Nicosia Municipal Theatre€from €40; children under 12 from €30