The summer is flying by. We are already in mid-July and the island is in peak season. Right now, it is all about holidaying, road tripping and festival-hopping. Approaching soon it’s the 12th edition of Fengaros Festival that will take artists, music lovers, campers, old and young to Kato Drys village. Over three hot summer days, from August 1 to 3, more than 60 acts will step onto the festival’s four stages.

“This year’s line-up is a melting pot of genres and cultures with artists from three continents,” says Fengaros, “as well as the cream of the crop of the local scene. Stepping on the Field Stage to headline the festival will be the incomparable and mesmerising Alice Phoebe Lou, the notorious Greek rapper Anser and Tamikrest with sounds from the Azawad desert. The unparalleled Negros Tou Moria will stir things up with trampetiko, Koza Mostra will start up a party while the iconic Tterlikkas x Fuzz Bus will be back by popular demand.

“The wonderful Berlin-based Melentini,” they continue, “French powerhouse Citron Sucré, the cinematic Electric Litany and the exhilarating Faizal Mostrixx from Uganda will light up the beloved Village Stage, along with Demetris Mesimeris and Alejjos among many others. The intimate CUPRA Museum will once again be home to experimental sounds and not only, while the Carlsberg Beer Garden will host an array of dynamic DJs for the entirety of the festival.”

Music from all around the globe will sound at Fengaros Festival once again this year with the rural Cypriot landscape as its backdrop. Apart from the music and village vibes, there will be free camping and sustainable food selections.

“Following Fengaros Music Village (25-30 July),” conclude organisers, “the series of workshops leading up to the festival, the village of Kato Drys will be filled with life all in time for the biggest celebration of music on the island.”

Fengaros Festival

Annual music festival. August 1-3. Kato Drys, Larnaca district. www.fengaros.com