Cyprus festivals to showcase folklore, music, film and dance

Nicosia, Cyprus. A series of festivals across Cyprus will present Mediterranean folklore, traditional music, queer cinema, choreography and international theatre productions during September and autumn.

Mediterranean Folklore Festival

The 19th Mediterranean Folklore Dance, Choir and Traditional Band Festival will take place from September 10 to 14 at the Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Oreinis.

The communities of Tamasou, including Anayia, Episkopeio, Ergates, Kambia, Kapedes, Pera Oreinis, Politiko, Deftera and Psimolofou, are collaborating to present the event. International groups will perform dances and live music over five days.

United Street Festival

The United Street Festival will take place at Eleftheria Square in central Nicosia, bringing together Cypriot artists, makers, producers and urban culture enthusiasts.

The programme will include a market featuring local designers, brands and small businesses, as well as street food vendors, cocktail bars and musical performances by Cilia Katrali, Papazó Full Band, DJ Manic Mike, Sunday Reunion, DJ Maria N and Triple Four & Instant Soup Consortium.

Tickets and information are available at www.more.com/cy-en/tickets/music/festival/united-street-festival-2026/.

Antama Festival

Antama Festival will return for its third year at the Municipal Gardens of Nicosia, with a two-day programme of traditional music from Cyprus, Greece and the Mediterranean.

The event will also include group dancing, handicraft workshops, shadow theatre and discussions. The full programme is available through the festival’s social media pages.

Nicosia International Festival

The seventh Nicosia International Festival will run from September 12 to November 1 and will present 22 productions from Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, France, Ireland and Spain.

The festival will open with Goodbye Lindita by Mario Banushi.

Cyprus LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

NiMAC will host Cyprus’ LGBTQIA+ film festival, featuring cinema screenings, performances and special events focused on queer expression.

The 10-day programme will bring together local and international filmmakers, members of the community and allies. Pre-festival events will also take place before the official opening.

Cyprus Choreography Showcase

The fourth Cyprus Choreography Showcase will take place in Limassol from September 18 to 20, organised by the Rialto Theatre and the department of contemporary culture.

Eight productions will be presented to international artistic directors and festival organisers. The programme includes works by Panos Malactos, Petros Konnaris and Rodia Vomvolou, Harry Koushos, Evie Demetriou/En Drasi, Milena Ugren Koulas and Stylish Junkies Collective, Elena Antoniou, Melina Sofocleous, and Andria Michaelidou.