Cyprus festivals to feature music, food, books and short films
Upcoming festivals across Cyprus will bring experimental music, jazz, beer, local food, literature and short films to venues and public spaces.
Nicosia, Cyprus. A series of upcoming festivals across Cyprus will feature music, food, literature and cinema, with several events scheduled for October. Programmes include international performances, celebrations of local produce and activities for children.
Breach Festival
Breach Festival will take place soon at Ktirion 53 in Nicosia, bringing together artists from Cyprus, the Netherlands, Lebanon and Greece. Its alternative music performances aim to expand the boundaries of music-making and encourage improvisation and experimentation.
Beer celebration at City of Dreams Mediterranean
City of Dreams Mediterranean is organising its annual beer celebration, featuring a wide selection of brewed beers, German delicacies and a live performance by Die Kirchdorfer.
The weekend programme includes Bavarian specialities, freshly baked pretzels, pork schnitzel and würstl, alongside beer and music featuring German party tunes.
Further information is available at www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy/en/entertainment/oktoberfest-extravaganza
AglanJazz on October 10
AglanJazz will bring jazz and contemporary Cypriot creation to Skali Aglandjias on October 10, with live music scheduled from 7pm to 11pm.
The five-band programme features Steppin’ Out Jazz Band at 7pm, Pocket Migration at 7.50pm, The Charis Ioannou Quartet at 8.40pm, Fuzz Bus at 9.30pm and MOCA at 10.30pm.
Kyperounta Apple Festival
Kyperounta Apple Festival will take place over two days during the second weekend of October. The festival was recently named one of the 25 Best Autumn Food Festivals in Europe for 2026 by Big 7 Travel.
The village celebration focuses on tradition, local apple production, farmers and Cypriot delicacies. Activities, live music and experience corners will cater to visitors of all ages.
Nicosia Book Fest
Nicosia Book Fest returns for its 11th edition, bringing authors, publishing houses, bookshops, artists, readers and visitors to Acropolis Park for two days.
Spain is this year’s Guest Country of Honour. The programme will include tributes to the works of Miguel de Cervantes and Federico García Lorca, alongside workshops, performances, readings and children’s activities.
Food and drink at Salina Park
Salina Park in Larnaca will become a food hall featuring street food, Cypriot chefs, workshops, tastings, cocktail bars and music.
Visitors will be able to learn how to make Brandy Sour cocktails and pizza from scratch, pair Zivania, and match Cypriot craft beers and commandaria with food. Cypriot wine pairing and hot sauce making are also on the programme.
Outdoor music festival in Nicosia
A two-day festival in the capital will feature outdoor partying, street food and DJ sets.
The October 10 programme will focus on R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop and Dance music from the 2000s and 2010s. The second evening will feature Greek tunes, dance anthems and hits in an open-air setting.
International Short Film Festival of Cyprus
Rialto Theatre will host the 16th edition of the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus from October 10 to 16.
Alongside screenings of selected Cypriot and international films, the programme includes an Actors x Directors Speed Dating event and special screenings featuring student films, children’s films and other selections.
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