Festivals, exhibitions and theatre productions scheduled across Cyprus this weekend

Nicosia, Cyprus. Festivals, exhibitions, theatre productions and a heritage event are scheduled across Cyprus this weekend, with programmes featuring music, comedy, food, art and traditional crafts.

Music festivals in Aradippou, Protaras and Paphos

The 3rd Ermis Fest takes place in Aradippou on October 1. Bands Yaraman and Bratimia will perform live at Apostolos Loukas Square, with traditional melodies and dancing throughout the night.

In Protaras, the Cyprus Rocks Festival begins today and continues until October 6, featuring international tribute bands performing the music of rock legends.

The 1st Technopolis 20 Jazz Festival takes place on October 2 and 3 at Ibrahim’s Khan. Local and international musicians will perform original compositions and jazz classics.

Chocolate and wine festivals

The two-day Platres Chocolate Festival takes place in the mountain village this weekend. Its programme includes chocolate workshops, mosaic sessions for children, markets, live performances and village walks.

The Limassol Wine Festival enters its final weekend before closing on October 4. Live music, wine tasting, exhibitions and other activities continue until then.

Comedy in Limassol and Paphos

The 4th International Limassol Comedy Festival brings more than 45 comedians to several venues around Genethliou Mitella Street this weekend. The programme includes solo acts, new material, performances in Greek and English, and open-mic sessions.

In Paphos, Stage One Theatre presents its latest production, Dirty Dusting, on October 1, 2 and 3. The English-language comedy explores growing old, friendship and fighting back, combining humour with heartfelt stories.

Buffer Fringe returns to Nicosia

The Buffer Fringe Festival returns after a brief break, with performances and events on October 2, 3 and 4. Its venues are Home for Cooperation, CYENS Centre of Excellence and Rustem Bookshop.

Exhibitions in Nicosia and Limassol

Ioannis Sazeidis presents a new body of work in Nicosia in Forking Through Time, an exhibition running only this weekend. His sculptures use repurposed forks, transforming everyday cutlery into creative objects and artworks as part of his ongoing practice of giving ordinary objects unexpected new uses. The opening event begins at 7.30pm on October 2.

The Nikos Kouroussis: labyrinths exhibition at the Limassol Municipal Arts Centre – Apothikes Papadaki closes on October 4. Before it ends, an interactive game for families will take place on Saturday morning, with sessions listed at 10.3am and noon.

Traditional tailors mark European Heritage Days

The Cyprus Oral History Association marks European Heritage Days 2026 with Every Stitch, a Memory in downtown Nicosia on October 3.

A route planned for Saturday will introduce visitors to the stories, techniques and workplaces of traditional tailors. Researchers will interview the tailors, while visitors can drop in to listen, view their workshops and observe how the historic profession is practised. The event runs from 10am to noon.