Mitsikouri festival to bring 14 productions for young audiences across Cyprus
The third Mitsikouri International Performing Arts Festival for Children and Young People runs from October 10 to 18, with performances across all Cyprus districts.
Nicosia, Cyprus. The third Mitsikouri International Performing Arts Festival for Children and Young People will present 14 productions for audiences aged zero to 18 from October 10 to 18. Events will take place in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and the Famagusta district.
International programme
Organised by the Centre for Theatre for Children and Young People – ASSITEJ Cyprus, the festival is expanding to all Cyprus districts this year, bringing performing arts to young audiences across the country.
The festival announces performances from 11 countries. Its programme lists productions from France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, Switzerland, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Sweden, Luxembourg and Cyprus.
Particular emphasis is placed on non-verbal works or productions with limited dialogue, aiming to make performances accessible to as many children as possible. International productions are presented under the auspices of the respective embassies and cultural organisations of their countries of origin.
Inclusion and cultural partnerships
The fully inclusive Norwegian production Helix – The Hanging Garden will be presented in collaboration with the ENA Foundation and the University of Limassol. A roundtable discussion on inclusion and accessibility in the performing arts will follow its final performance.
The Lithuanian production Kuris Kuri will be staged in open public squares with support from the Cyprus Sports Organisation, as part of the BeActive and Sport for All programmes.
The Belgian production PLOCK! will be presented through the festival’s collaboration with the Leventis Gallery, connecting the performing and visual arts for children and their families.
The French production Souvenirs will be presented in collaboration with the Nicosia International Festival 2026.
Other productions
The programme also includes Immobile & Rebondi by French Compagnie Lamento, the participatory Archipelago from Italy, Club Origami from the United Kingdom and Japan, and The Story of Larry from Switzerland.
Other productions include WOW! and Be Kind from the Netherlands, DUST from Sweden, Coperta from Luxembourg and the Cypriot production Kiki and Koko go Loco.
Opening event and parallel activities
The festival will open on Saturday, October 10, with a festive walking event in central Nicosia. Music, surprises and creative interventions will accompany the procession to the Melina Mercouri Cultural Centre, where the official opening will take place.
The programme also includes parallel programmes, workshops, networking events and other activities.
Further information is available at www.assitej-international.org and www.soldoutticketbox.com/el/event/mitsikouri-festival-2026.
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