From free movie screenings all over the island to Cuban nights in Paphos, Gliko tou Koutaliou festival and comedy shows that won’t cost you a cent… Cyprus really said, “Why stay home re poullin?”

Our little island may be small, but somehow there’s always something going on. And yes, Theia Maroulla found it all for you. 👀

HERE WE GO!

***ALL WEEK, NICOSIA, QUEERWAVE WEEK - 21-27 HAPPENINGS EVERY DAY!, 🌺 QUEER WAVE 2026 🌺 Still planning your days for Queer Wave 2026? Check out the full festival program and start planning your own festival calendar. From screenings and events to conversations, celebrations, and everything in between. 📅 Browse the full programme, pick your dates, and join us at the Wave!, at Nimac, 5 euro Entrance Fee >>

***ALL WEEK, NICOSIA, INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL , The 21st Cyprus International Film Festival – CYIFF returns from 21 to 25 September 2026 at the Melina Merkouri Cultural Hall in Nicosia, inviting filmmakers, artists, actors, photographers, creators, cultural professionals and, of course, audiences to five days filled with images, stories, encounters and creative surprises. FREE SCREENINGS ALL WEEK!, Melina Merkouri Cultural Hall, FREE ENTRANCE >>

mon, NICOSIA, FREE SUMMER OUTDOOR CINEMA AT ERMA BOOKSTORE, Drakuliks Movie at Erma's outdoor space! 95 minutes long. Starts at 20:00., at Erma Bookstore, FREE ENTRANCE, >>

tue, 20:00, NICOSIA, WALK OUR CITY AND SEE IT DIFFERENTLY! BY STEPSWALKING CLUB, Two sleeps to go until our biggest event so far 🤩 Here’s the plan: 🏢 Meet at the new Nicosia Town Hall (Eptanisou 11) at 20:00 🚶🏼‍♀️Walk through downtown Nicosia for approx. 5km (1 hour) 🧺 Finish at Picnic (Asklipiou 36) for food & drinks 🍻, at Nicosia Town Hall, FREE ENTRANCE >>

tue, 20:00, PAPHOS, CUBAN NIGHT, Yenaya Son band is performing live this Tuesday at 8pm at the Municipality Market Square in Paphos (next to NOLA Est.2022 in Old Town). Cuban night, bring your salsa/bachata shoes, Municipality Market Square (Old Town), Free admission, >>

tue, 20:30, NICOSIA, MOVIE AT PANTHEON - VAROSHA, Experience the Haunting History of Cyprus through the Award-Winning Film “Varosha, the Hostage City”. We are proud to present a special screening of the critically acclaimed documentary “Varosha, the Hostage City” (2024)., Pantheon Cinema, Ticket: 7 euro >>

tue, 20:00, NICOSIA, COMEDY EXPRIENCE WITH RACHMAN BLAKE, Comedy show in English - You and your friends will laugh so hard you forget about that time you Googled “do you really live longer if you're single?” , Sarah's Jazz Place, Ticket: 22 euro, >>

tue, 19:00, NICOSIA, ART INSTALLATION AT RUSTEM BOOKSTORE, Expanding Sumer Erek’s Wedge installation at Rüstem’s Bookstore into sonic exploration by METATERME and Nevss Particles: movements as sound experience. Movements: 19.00 - 21.00, at Rustem's Bookstore, FREE ENTRANCE >>

tue, 20:00, NICOSIA, COMMUNITY KITCHEN BY OPU COLLECTIVE, Come join us for Community Kitchen in Ayioi Omologites during European Mobility Week - starts at 20.00, at OPU Collective, FREE ENTRANCE >>

tue, 20:00, LIMASSOL, FREE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING BY EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK, In Motion is an artistic mini-documentary by Maria Philippou and Yiannis Savva (Side Effect Productions), exploring how people in Limassol experience moving through the city in their everyday lives. The film is in the Cypriot Greek dialect, with Greek Cypriot subtitles. 2-hour long., at Polychoros Synergeio, Limassol, FREE ENTRANCE >>

wed, 07:00, PAPHOS, MOUNTAIN GAMES IN OMODOS, Four days where science, healthy living, culture, and community come together in the heart of the Troodos Mountains. Join us for a unique European celebration of sport, health, culture, inclusion, and sustainable living. The Mountain Calls., Omodos, FREE ENTRANCE >>

wed, LARNACA, SLOMOSA CONCERT - YEAR OF THE HORSE TOUR, We’re just days away from SLOMOSA’s first-ever show in Cyprus, with STONUS and PAPPUPAPA joining them for one seriously heavy night., at Savino Live, Ticket: 25 euro >>

wed, 20:00, NICOSIA, NICOSIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL | Cyprus’ largest performing arts festival., Nicosia Municipal Theater, Ticket pricing varies per performance, more details >>

wed, 20:00, LIMASSOL, MUSIC EVENT «ΣΤΗΝ ΑΡΧΗ ΤΩΝ ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙΩΝ» | ΜΟΥΣΙΚΌ ΣΎΝΟΛΟ «ΕΣ ΑΕΊ», A musical journey through the roots and evolution of Greek song, ranging from Cypriot tradition to the most significant works of the contemporary Greek repertoire. Original arrangements and brief narratives illuminate the stories and messages behind beloved songs, connecting the past with the present., at Pissouri Amphitheatre, FREE ENTRANCE, registration required >>

wed, 19:00, NICOSIA, FREE MOVIE SCREENING BY GOETHE-INSTITUT, Our GoetheKino series "Questions of what Remains" begins on 23 September, during World Alzheimer’s Month, with the film A FADING MAN (Der verschwindende Mann) by Welf Reinhart, a moving film about love, memory, dementia and reconciliation, made with care and humour. ⏰Wed. 23 September 2026, 7 p.m. 📍Goethe-Institut Zypern, 21 Markou Drakou Ave., 1102 Nicosia 🗣In German and English, with English subtitles. Discussion in English, FREE ENTRANCE, >>

wed, 19:00, LIMASSOL, SARDAM FESTIVAL, international interdisciplinary literature festival [since 2013] - 23 until 27 of September! The festival presents the work of writers, writers-performers and other artists from Cyprus and abroad, through hybrid and interdisciplinary acts/collaborations, Limassol - multiple locations, free attendance, check the program >>

wed, 20:00, NICOSIA, FREE TANGO CLASSES - A TANGO FOR EVERYBODY, Come have a drink with us, meet the tango community in Nicosia and try social tango! No experience, or partner needed ;) During our social tango nights we will be at YALLA at 20:00, where you can join with no experience or partner. Just come sit, have a drink, a dance or a chat with us!, at Yalla Collective Space, FREE ENTRANCE >>

thu, 18:00, NICOSIA, ARMENIAN CULTURAL GALA, 35th year anniversary of Armenia! A night to celebrate heritage, music and community. Feel the spirit of Armenian culture come alive on stage through powerful performances and timeless traditions, at Strovolos Municipal Theater, Ticket: 30 euro >>

fri, 17:45, NICOSIA, EVENING NATURE WALK AT AGIOS SOZOMENOS! , Against the backdrop of a stunning sunset, we will observe Little Owls, and if we are lucky, we might even spot some bats!
During our short walk, you will also learn about the artificial nesting boxes we have installed in the area, as well as our other nature conservation and protection initiatives., at Agios Sozomenos, FREE - registration required >>

fri, LIMASSOL, LUNARPHOS FESTIVAL - OPENING PARTY, Lunarphos Festival takes place on September 25 to 27 for a weekend out in nature full of music, art, nature under the light of the moon. Tickets are 10 euro per day., Ayios Pavlos - Koinotiko Gipedo, More details >>

fri, NICOSIA, OPENING STREET PARTY AT EL TALLER, after a long summer break, el taller space is soo back with a street fiesta. find diy goodies at the distro stalls, fresh cocktails at the bar, our beloved vegan seitan burgers, and ofc dj sets to move your butts to., EL TALLER Social Multispace, FREE ENTRANCE >>

fri, 20:30, NICOSIA, STAND UP COMEDY - BY COLLECTIVE BEAT, Peace, love, positivity ✌🏿🫰🏾🪄 a rebel movement by Collective Beat performers. The 2nd season of 2026 will start with a 'Peace, Love & Positivity Exhibition and Comedy Festival' at Rüstem Book Store. **25th — Turkish** **26th — English** , at Rustem's Bookstore, FREE ENTRANCE >>

fri, LARNACA, BOOK ME ON A SUNSET IN LARNACA, Our Annual charity book fair where books, giving hearts & the sunset meet. Friday, 25 Sept | 18:00–22:00 | Regatta All Day, Larnaka - All proceeds will support the initiative 'For a better world', supporting children and families in need. , Regatta All Day, FREE ENTRANCE >>

fri, 19:30, FAMAGUSTA, 42ND AYIA NAPA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, 3 Days of Free Concerts at the 42nd Ayia Napa International Festival! Ayia Napa is hosting one of the biggest cultural events of the year! From September 25 to 27, join the celebration at the "Giorgos Seferis" Central Square for three evenings of live music, cultural programs, and Cypriot traditions., "Giorgos Seferis" Central Square, Ayia Napa, FREE ENTRANCE >>

fri, NICOSIA, 4TH ANNUAL ESPERIDES FESTIVAL - FREE ENTRY, The 4th Esperides Festival returns to the village of Pera Orinis in Cyprus, running from 25 to 27 September 2026 with free entry for all. This beloved annual celebration brings together music, dance, theatre, traditional crafts and community spirit across three evenings in the heart of this Nicosia district village. 🎟️ Free entry. , at Pera Orinis Village, FREE ENTRANCE >>

fri, 20:30, LARNACA, NEPHELES, BY ARISTOPHANES - MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE, Join us for 3 days at different locations for the performance of Nepheles by Aristophanes, presented by the team of "Kokones". Παραστάσεις: 📍 Ξυλοτύμβου | Πλατεία 25.09.2026 | 20:30 📍 Φοινί | Πλατεία 26.09.2026 | 20:30 📍 Αγρός | Πλατεία 30.09.2026 | 20:30, FREE ENTRANCE, >>

sat, 10:00, NICOSIA, ALL AROUND THE WORLD - KID'S WORKSHOP, Kid's workshop ages 0-6 at OPU House in Ayioi Omologites - Time: 10am - 12pm - Book your ticket!, at OPU HOUSE, 25 euro entrance fee, >>

sat, 19:00, NICOSIA, BYOB VISUAL ART & ELECTRONIC MUSIC EVENT BY HANGAR SPACE, Visual, sound and performances. Free vent. You are welcome to join us. Also feel free to apply for jam session we have at 7-9 pm, at Hangar Culture Space, FREE ENTRANCE >>

sat, NICOSIA, PAME KAIMAKLI Trapezoma, Come to the neighborhood Potluck on Saturday 26.09.2026 at 7:00 pm at Synergasias street in Kaimakli. We bring and share vegetarian food, drinks, plates, glasses, cutlery, napkins, tables, chairs, games,music, your friends and pets to set up a big community dining. FREE ENTRANCE >>

sat, LIMASSOL, METAL BEACH PARTY, Join us for a headbanging frenzy by the sea, with a diverse metal playlist from our DJs blasting until you drop. Expect everything from Heavy Metal to Thrash, Death, Black, Doom, Punk, Nu Metal, Industrial, and all the glorious sub-genres in between. Food menu will be available until late, and drinks will be served at Oceania Bar at reasonable prices. FREE ENTRANCE >>

sat, PAPHOS, DOG SHOW: LONG STAY LEGENDS , Join us for a truly special day dedicated to Cyprus’ long-stay shelter dogs — the ones who have been waiting the longest for their second chance 💛 This event is all about giving these incredible dogs the spotlight they deserve, connecting them with the public, and helping them find their forever homes., In the garden behind My German Doener, Emba, FREE ENTRANCE >>

sun, NICOSIA, GLIKO TOU KOUTALIOU FESTIVAL, The grand celebration of traditional sweets has already been scheduled and awaits us on September 27th, from 11:00 to 23:00, in Kakopetria. Now in its seventh year—having first launched in 2017—the festival returns with free admission and a packed program featuring competitions, handmade crafts, stalls offering fruit preserves (*spoon sweets*), dance and martial arts schools, tsiattista (traditional rhyming couplets), food vendors, and live demonstations., Kakopetria Village, FREE ENTRANCE >>

sun, NICOSIA, FREE PING PONG tournament - CONNECTING ACROSS THE DIVIDE!, Free ping pong + amateur friendly tournament - & a chance to practice the languages of the island - Open to everyone! - Sun 27 Sep | 3–7 PM | Home for Cooperation - Part of “PING PONG FOR EVERYONE”, co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps., at Home for Cooperation, FREE ENTRANCE >>

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Till next time pourekkia mou,

i Thkeia sas i Maroulla