Cyprus Weekend Guide: Rock ’n’ Roll, Quatuor Diotima, Camille O’Sullivan and Halloween Events

Nicosia, Cyprus. The last weekend of October features a varied cultural programme, including music that revisits the 1950s and 1960s, internationally known Irish performers, film screenings with a spooky theme and free city events. Dozens of Halloween events are also planned around the island.

Rock ’n’ roll from Athens

A four-piece band from Athens, Hermaphrodite’s Child, is visiting Cyprus for three concerts of classic rock ’n’ roll songs from the 1950s and 1960s. The first takes place on Friday, October 30, at Savino Live in Larnaca. The group then moves to Nicosia, where Antonakis Music Hall hosts it on October 31 and November 1.

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French quartet at The Shoe Factory

Also on October 30, The Pharos Foundation presents the French string quartet Quatuor Diotima in a special performance at The Shoe Factory. The programme includes works by Beethoven and Brahms, as well as String Quartet No. 2 by Georges Aperghis.

Larnaca by Night

On the same evening, Larnaca by Night brings art and music performances and activities for the whole family. Shops in the central part of the town stay open until 11pm. From 7pm, live music, artistic acts and entertainment are planned for visitors of all ages.

Camille O’Sullivan closes the Nicosia International Festival

The Nicosia International Festival ends this weekend with the Irish performer Camille O’Sullivan, who presents ‘Loveletter’. She appears at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre on Sunday, November 1, accompanied by Feargal Murray on trumpet, keyboard and piano. The show pays tribute to friends and prominent figures of the entertainment world, among them Shane MacGowan, Sinéad O’Connor, David Bowie, Radiohead, Jacques Brel and Nick Cave.

Halloween across the island

Dozens of Halloween events are taking place throughout Cyprus this weekend.