Cyprus hosts a diverse series of cultural events and festivals

Cyprus is hosting a variety of cultural events from October 12 to 24, 2026. The 16th Cyprus International Short Film Festival continues at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol through October 16, featuring international filmmakers and screenings. In Nicosia, the Friends of Cinema Society is screening the film 'Miroirs No. 3', while the Pedagogical Academy hosts a lecture by Ioannis Eliades on cultural heritage and museum diplomacy.

Simultaneously, the 4th edition of the international poetry and performance festival 'Poetry MOVES' kicks off at ARTos House in Nicosia, running from October 13 to 24. This event features the 'PhOETRY IV' photography exhibition and the 'Cello Stories & a Poem' project. Additionally, the Lithuanian 'No Shoes Theatre' group is presenting the non-verbal performance 'Kuris kurį' in Larnaca's Zouhouri Square, targeting children aged six and up, with a follow-up performance scheduled for October 14 at the Old GSP Square in Nicosia. These events reflect a broad range of artistic expression across the island, including cinema, choreography, and academic research.