Entertainment

An exhibition of works by Hambis Tsangaris featuring engravings and illustrations spanning 46 years from 1973 to 2019 is ongoing at the Hambis Printmaking Museum in Plataniskia village, connecting the art form with ...

A series of upcoming events this weekend will take curious wanderers around Nicosia’s streets, neighbourhoods, stories and art. Although these weekend events are independent of one another, they all ...

If it is comedy shows you are after, this month has plenty to choose from and not just in Greek. The local stand-up comedy scene has picked up in recent ...

This weekend the spotlight shines on Nicosia as it welcomes unique performances by local creatives, new festival editions, carnival fiestas and events that celebrate women. Here’s what’s happening ...

Francophonie Month is celebrated every March, dedicated to honouring the French language and the diverse Francophone cultures around the world. Each year, the celebrations reach Cyprus as well as the ...

Unlike most of my restaurant visits, this one was spur of the moment. I was out for a walk, luckily accompanied by my faithful dining companion, and we both realised ...

The arrival of March brings with it a new wave of art exhibitions around the island and particularly in Nicosia. Two showcases open their doors soon exploring themes such as ...

Music venues around the island are bursting with live performances this week. With the arrival of spring and the return of the carnival, music will sound at every corner. Musicians ...

The title of Isabel Waidner’s fourth novel refers to the name of the talk show that her eponymous narrator is offered after they play their part in the sudden ...

Two stand-up comedy shows are coming up this week and both are in English! Preparing to offer nights of laughter and connection is Costa Carastavrakis, who will visit Cyprus for ...

Get ready for a night of electrifying performances as three of Cyprus’ top bands come together for one music-filled evening, part of the LeFUNKosia event. Taking over a downtown Nicosia ...

There are plenty of other worlds to imagine a life in on the small and silver screen finds CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES Dune 2 premiered this week to universal acclaim. Dennis Villeneuve’s ...

Eight days of film screenings, activities and events that celebrate the world of cinema are approaching as Cyprus Film Days prepares for its latest edition. From April 12 to 20, Cyprus cinephiles ...

Israel has agreed to revise the lyrics of its potential submission to the Eurovision Song Contest after the contest organizers took issue with verses that appeared to reference Hamas’ Oct. 7 ...

Upcoming performance in English invites audience to get involved in what is happening on stage finds ELENI PHILIPPOU Have you ever been to a theatre performance that is built around ...

Is there such a thing as medieval graffiti or is street art a more contemporary form of expression? For many, graffiti is considered to be a relatively new movement yet ...

With the change in the season comes a string of annual events to look forward to finds ELENI PHILIPPOU Cyprus truly comes to life in spring. Flower fields bloom, the ...

On the last day at university, Dev and Em meet each other at a leaving ball. From different worlds, they work their way through a bottle of champagne and wind ...

The solo exhibition of visual artist Yiannis Sakellis will open at the Blue Iris Art Gallery in Paphos this weekend exploring the beauty of the female body and its subsequent ...

In upcoming concerts by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in Nicosia and Paphos, the works of three acclaimed composers from Cyprus will be showcased. Cyprophonia 3 is the next concert series of ...

Three exciting musical happenings will take place in old Nicosia this March as the Pharos Arts Foundation welcomes esteemed musicians to The Shoe Factory. Get ready for recitals, sopranos and ...

Titania is the new exhibition by Greek painter Vassilis Karakatsanis and from this Friday, it will be showcased at Morfi Gallery in Limassol. The exhibition touches on the painter’s ...

Another vibrant weekend is approaching. As we bid adieu to February, a new season of spring events arrives to add colour to the island’s cultural agenda. Get ready for ...

After extensive construction works that started in September 2023 for the earthquake safety of its building, the Goethe-Institut is finally back and fully operational again. To celebrate the completion of these ...