Must-see entertainment in Cyprus

  • Kandi Beach Party

    Agia Napa

    Billed as 'Europe's biggest beach party', this weekly bash is one of Agia Napa's hugest draws for young hedonists and clubbers. Ticket-holders (prebooking…

  • Weaving Mill

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Owner Leontios started this nonprofit educational and cultural association as a teaching base for the children of immigrants. These days the Mill has a…

  • K Cineplex

    Larnaka

    A cineplex with six screens, wide reclining seats and all the usual Hollywood blockbusters on show. All films are subtitled in Greek, except animated…

  • Cyprus National Theatre

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Purpose-built for the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (THOC), this contemporary theatre is the main venue for the national theatre company's productions…

  • Academy 32

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Housed in the basement of the Cyprus Academy of Music (the owner is the Academy’s artistic director) this is, unsurprisingly, one of the best places in…

  • Granazi Art Space

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Mellow bar, art space and live-music venue: intimate Granazi manages to roll all three into one. Thursdays and Fridays usually host live music, and each…

  • Savino Live

    Larnaka

    This live rock venue fits up to 300 people – and it needs to. Its well-amplified stage and open dance floor mean a great night of vivacious dancing. Bands…

  • Dance Cyprus

    Cyprus

    Dance Cyprus, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2016, is a highly professional neoclassical ballet company, which has its seat in Laneia. Check the…

  • Ennalax Live

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    This long-running live-music venue showcases everything from reggae and rock to traditional folk. The crowd here is always up for fun. The venue's…

  • K-Cineplex

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Located 2.5km out of the city in Strovolos, K-Cineplex shows all the latest movie releases on six screens, and offers ample parking, a cafeteria and high…

  • Pallas Theatre

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Home of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra (CYSO), this theatre has a regular program of recitals and concerts. Check the website to see if anything is on…

  • K Cineplex

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    The multiscreen K Cineplex shows new-release movies. It’s located in the tourist centre, 6km east of the historic quarter. See the website for current…

  • DownTown Live

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Nicosia's biggest live-music venue has a regular line-up of rock bands and musicians, both local and international. Check the Facebook page for upcoming…

  • Rogmes Live Music

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    A highly praised bouzouki bar touting a mad, wonderful tempo on weekend nights, when the musicians stay and play as loud and as late as the crowd wants.

  • Rialto Theatre

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    Exquisitely restored to its former art deco glory, the Rialto is the main venue in town for theatre, concerts and film festivals.

  • Skali Aglantzias

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    This bar and arts centre often hosts live-music nights.

  • Whirling Dervish Performance

    North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

    Performances of the mesmerising whirling dervishes are held in the Bedestan from April to September. Performances last approximately 30 minutes.

  • Avenue Cinemax

    North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

    Shows all the latest film offerings from Hollywood as well as Turkey. English-language films are generally shown in their original language with Turkish…

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