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Launching December’s cultural calendar at The Shoe Factory in downtown Nicosia is the celebrated Quartet Gerhard, which makes its Cyprus debut next week. December 4’s concert is a much-anticipated ...

In between this season’s theatre shows, markets, and Christmas workshops are the year’s last few art exhibitions. During a time when the island’s cultural agenda is buzzing, ...

November’s last weekend is brimming with festivals, exhibitions, events for foodies and of course, markets. Here’s what’s on this weekend all around Cyprus! In Paphos, a solo ...

A new exhibition opens its doors this weekend at Garage Art Space in old Nicosia, organised by The Lefteris Economou Foundation. Titled SIMONIS, SIMONIS, the exhibition presents archive material of ...

If I had the time and word-count limits didn’t exist, I’d tell you how this restaurant review veered into film-noir territory. I’d tell you how I combed ...

Have you ever thought about Cyprus’ monuments? Its public art and landmarks? One artistic research initiative, from both sides of the island, has looked into just that. Titled Of Monumental, ...

An art talk in Larnaca tonight places the focus on the intersection of curating and anthropology, inviting Dutch/Spanish curator Sana López Abellán to share her work and ...

The Cyprus Christmas Parade returns to Nicosia for the 11th consecutive year, spreading joy, music and Christmas magic in the heart of the city. Kickstarting its route from Makarios Hospital ...

Christmas brings the spirit of giving, and so Telethon presents a festive concert in support of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics and the Cyprus Muscular Dystrophy Association. Musicians ...

The late Kyiakou Pelagia is a figure Cyprus knows well. Her unexpected fame in her sixties, her passion for Cypriot tradition and songs such as Eipa sou Xtenistou Lio, have ...

By Philippa Tracy At the centre of the tragicomic debut novel At the Table is the Maguire family, Linda and Gerry, and their two 30-something children, Nicole and Jamie. Over ...

December’s arrival brings many exciting events but for the anglophone theatre community, it usually means one thing – pantomime! This year, Emba’s Stage One Theatre presented a glimmering production ...

Until December 16, Art Seen in Nicosia displays the works Amy Stephens in an exhibition called Nature’s Stage. Opened just last week, this is the artist’s third solo exhibition ...

When all major players on a set carry around their massive egos, it is only a matter of time before they clash, usually with disastrous consequences. We all have colleagues ...

Just a handful of days remain until the 4th Larnaca Biennale draws to a close after seven weeks full of art showcases, public installations, participatory performances and creative workshops for ...

A new exhibition in Nicosia brings together a group of artists who despite their varied art practices have one thing in common – the use of paper. Papiers-Fountain of Desires by ...

The holiday season (yes, it is here!) has plenty of magic to share for old and young. Throughout December and January, eight unique creative workshops are taking place at Centre ...

Singer-songwriter Demetris Mesimeris presents his new album titled Tik Tak at the Nicosia International Festival on November 25. This concert/presentation touches on human experiences through the passage of time and ...

An exhibition opening this month at Ibrahim’s Khan, brings artworks to Paphos’ old town. Cyprus-based artist Anastasia Krivenko presents her solo art exhibition The Way Out from November 28. A ...

Bringing the charm and elegance of imperial Vienna and its royal waltzes is the Viennese Christmas evening that will enchant audiences this December. For the 10th consecutive year, Viennese Christmas ...

“Join us for an unforgettable tasting experience dedicated to Cyprus’ most iconic spirit — Zivania,” says Brewfellas as the downtown Nicosia bar prepares for an eventful Saturday night. Brewfellas will switch ...

Not strictly a TV show but if you’re into the weird and wacky, the Why Files? YouTube channel is highly engaging which can’t be said for most of ...

Two unique concerts are coming up to fill Paphos’ nightlife with blissful sounds. First up at Technopolis 20 is the Triptycho Ensemble which returns to the venue on Saturday. Titled Cyprian ...

A new, temporary exhibition opens at the AG Leventis Gallery presenting a previously unknown archive of well-known artists Christoforos Savva’s work that was recently discovered. In Christoforos Savva: Simple – ...