Festivals, performances and cultural events across Cyprus in October

Nicosia, Cyprus. Festivals and cultural events across Cyprus will bring music, literature, art, film and food to cities and villages in October. The programme includes community celebrations, performances for young audiences and parallel Pride marches in Nicosia.

Larnaca neighbourhood festival and Scalifornia

Larnaka 2030 will welcome the MahallArt Cultural Festival to the Ais Yiannis neighbourhood from October 8 to 10. Walks, workshops, art performances and open-air screenings will bring together residents and visitors.

Larnaca’s Salina Park will also host Scalifornia, featuring street food, workshops, beers and tastings, with a focus on Cypriot makers and hospitality.

Books and experimental music in Nicosia

The ninth Nicosia Book Fest will take place at Acropolis Park, with readings, workshops for all ages, performances and stands from bookshops and publishing houses. This year’s festival honours Spain and includes events dedicated to Spanish literature.

Breach Festival will mark its fifth year at Ktirion 53 in downtown Nicosia on October 9 and 10. Musicians from Cyprus, the Netherlands, Lebanon and Greece will present experimental and improvisational music.

Oktoberfest, art walks and short films in Limassol

City of Dreams Mediterranean will host its annual Oktoberfest Extravaganza from October 9 to 11. The three-day event will feature craft beer, other brewed selections, Bavarian food and live music.

The fifth Limassol Art Walks will take place in the city’s historical centre from October 9 to 11, featuring exhibitions, performances, installations and gallery visits.

At Rialto Theatre, the 16th International Short Film Festival of Cyprus will run from October 10 to 16, with screenings and parallel events.

Jazz and performances for young audiences

AglanJazz Festival 2026 will take place for one night only on October 10. Five bands will perform at Skali Aglandjias from 7pm to 11pm.

The Mitsikouri Festival will launch its performances and activities on Saturday, with events in Nicosia, Limassol and Pelendri village during its first weekend. Running until October 18, it will offer young audiences performances by international and local artists, many of which are already sold out.

Village food and seasonal festivals

The Kyperounta Apple Festival will take place this weekend, celebrating the apple season, local producers, tradition and culture.

Palaichori’s Street Food & Art Festival will be held at Palaichori Park this weekend. Street food vendors, crafters, local producers, DJs, dance groups and live music will feature from 3pm on Saturday and 11am on Sunday.

In the Paphos area, the Argaka Avocado Festival will take place at Sedigep on October 10 from 4.30pm. Local producers will showcase the region’s avocados, while chef Christos Christodoulou, Chryso Lefou and students of the Polis Chrysochous Hotel School will prepare avocado recipes in live cooking demonstrations. The event will also include live entertainment.

University festival finale and Pride marches

The 29th Cultural Festival of the University of Cyprus will conclude on Sunday with a performance by the TratSik String Quartet, honouring the work of seven younger-generation Cypriot composers.

United by Pride, organised by Queer Collective CY, will take place on Saturday. Two parallel marches will start at 5pm from Eleftheria Square in southern Nicosia and Kuğulu Park in northern Nicosia. Participants will meet at the Ledra Palace buffer zone for an evening celebrating love, peace and harmony.