Major cultural festivals and events across Cyprus in October 2026

Between October 12 and 18, 2026, Cyprus is hosting a variety of cultural events, ranging from film festivals to historical celebrations. The 16th Cyprus International Short Film Festival continues at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol through October 16, showcasing international and local cinematic works. Simultaneously, the 4th Poetry MOVES International Festival of Poetry and Co+Motion is being held at the ARTos House in Nicosia from October 13 to 24, focusing on the theme of time through poetry, music, and dance.

In Ayia Napa, the 21st Medieval Festival, themed 'Ayia Napa: The Crown of the Mediterranean', runs from October 14 to 18 at the Cultural Centre Square and the Medieval Monastery, featuring parades, exhibitions, and historical performances. Additionally, the 17th Pharos International Contemporary Music Festival concludes in Nicosia on October 14 at The Shoe Factory with a performance titled 'Silence is Golden' by soprano Sarah Maria Sun, clarinettist Julian Bliss, and pianist Jan Philipp Schulze. Younger audiences can attend the 'Kuris kurį' dance-theatre performance by the Lithuanian group No Shoes Theatre, which moves from Larnaca’s Zouhouri Square to Nicosia’s Old GSP Square on October 14.