Entertainment

Festivals, both rural and in towns, are happening this weekend alongside beachside parties, outdoor screenings and live music concerts in unique open-air locations. Here is a selection of some of ...

Right in the heart of summer, a favourite party makes its comeback, this time in Paphos. This August, the popular Nostalgia Parties are heading to Polis Chrysochous for the first ...

Sometimes, even if that “sometimes” is peak summer, you just get a craving for classic bar and grill – the deliberate duality of an establishment focused on serving alcohol (that’s ...

Inspire 2025 Festival is back this September with more talks by some of today’s most thought-inspiring people. Taking place in landmark locations in central Nicosia, this year’s agenda will ...

There is no end to live music nights in the summer. No one is complaining, of course, the island’s musicians and music lovers are happy to find each other ...

In the peak of summer we have been spoiled by artists entertaining us. One of them is beloved Cypriot singer Alkinoos Ioannides, who is getting ready to wrap up his ...

There is a line midway through Vera, or Faith, when the novel’s eponymous protagonist reflects that her family situation has become ‘worse than the time Daddy had gotten into ...

You read that right. A new and unique festival is reaching Cyprus soon, bringing a renowned global initiative to the island. Nicosia municipality joins forces with the NGO OPU – Organisation ...

Greek stars just cannot get enough of their Cyprus fans. Whatever the case, it is exciting to see the music scene fill up with more and more concerts. Though we ...

“With a deep sense of solidarity, the shop owners and the team of Ermou 272 invite you on Wednesday, from 5pm to 11pm, to a gathering of giving and support for ...

If in Cyprus this August, villages have a rich cultural agenda, bringing life to the countryside. And despite the recent wildfire, in Lofou, the 34th Akis Theodorou Festival returns on ...

Party lovers and electronic music fans, a beach party arrives in August. It has become a summer institution and an anticipated event for electronic dance music and techno music enthusiasts. ...

Val’s Place in the quiet village of Gialia will host yet another edition of the Paradise Jazz Festival this summer. This will be its 25th anniversary and so the ...

The distinguished Cypriot-Australian poet, author and performer Koraly Demitriades is back on the island this August and will host a writing workshop in English. Taking place in Limassol (exact location ...

The annual Countryside Animafest Cyprus – Views of the World returns to Salamiou village this August for its 24th edition. A weekend packed with animation screenings in the field, workshops all ...

August is all about traditional festivals and they are happening in every corner of the country. From nuts and fruits festivals in the mountains to potato festivals near the sea, ...

That’s right, the two international music stars are heading to our island for a unique, one-night-only performance this autumn. Just when you think Cyprus’ cultural agenda is about to ...

On Saturday, the 12th Basket Weaving & Traditional Culture Festival brings Livadia in Larnaca to life with crafts, flavours and dance rooted in Cypriot heritage. Taking place at the square ...

A good glass of local wine and a full moon sounds like the perfect pair. As long as the person serving it to you knows what makes good wine and ...

August arrives with a plethora of festivals, so if you are wondering how to beat the heat while enjoying the season’s events, here is our selection of what not ...

Thousands of heavy metal fans lined the streets of Birmingham on Wednesday for the funeral procession of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who died earlier this month at the age ...

This is the play that had everyone in London talking three years ago, hailed as a “theatrical phenomenon.” In Greece, it was first staged at the Alambra Theatre and later ...

Brunch plans always seem easier in theory. My partner, my dad and I decided we were overdue a proper one, something with eggs, bacon, coffee; the works. Bread and Spread, ...

Dark and comedic, Netflix’s Sirens delves into the complicated relationship of the DeWitt sisters. Masterfully created by Nicole Kassel and Quyen Tran, it’s captivating and unsettling. After Devon (...