Here’s what’s on across Cyprus this week — from traditional Cypriot music and satirical theatre in Nicosia to Camus on screen and gallery shows in Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos.
MUSIC
Nicosia, Axiothea Mansion, 8.30pm. The first part of the University of Cyprus’s 29th Cultural Festival closes with an evening dedicated to authentic Cypriot tradition. The Cyprus Music Archive production “Zournas and Ntaouli of Cyprus” stars Kemal Devetzi (zournas) and Aziz Kahraman (ntaouli), two of the last living traditional musicians in Cyprus who still know and perform the old Cypriot repertoire for these two instruments. 22894531.
THEATRE
Nicosia, Satirical Theatre, Lower Stage. The Satirical Theatre Festival 2026 continues with “Flat Shoes”, written by Giorgos Papakonstantinou, with artistic direction by Papakonstantinou and Michaella Kasinou, who also performs. A confessional one-woman show of contemporary Cypriot creation, combining speech, music and song with humour, emotion and disarming honesty. Katerina, a heroine of modern everyday life, narrates life in her 30s, between love affairs, expectations, small defeats and self-deprecation. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets and at the theatre box office before each performance.
Nicosia, Nicosia Municipal Theatre Studio, 8.30pm. A brand-new play by Lena Kitsopoulou, written specially for Theatro Dentro, premieres today at the Studio of Nicosia Municipal Theatre. “The Harmful Effects of Tobacco”, directed by Costas Silvestros, draws on Anton Chekhov’s one-act play of the same name. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets 99520835. Upcoming: 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23 and 26 July, 8.30pm. 24/7 Paphos, Markideio Theatre. 27/7 Limassol, Palio Xydadiko. Running time: 120′ (with interval).
Limassol, Rialto Theatre, 8.30pm. The summer production by AntiLogos & Solo gia Treis theatre companies, “The Square”, written by Eleni Anastasiou and Aris Kyprianou, is presented in Limassol. An enjoyable comedy full of laughter, thought and tenderness. Starring: Zoe Kyprianou, Haris Kkolos, Christina Christofia, Iliana Kakkoura, Rafaella Kavazi, Aris Kyprianou, Andriani Neokleous and musician Sais. Tickets: rialto.interticket and Stephanis stores, 99251331.
SCREENINGS
Nicosia, Pantheon Cinema. Screening of “The Stranger”, based on Albert Camus’s novel, directed by François Ozon. In the lead role, Benjamin Voisin plays Meursault, alongside Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Denis Lavant and Swann Arlaud. Running time: 122′. Next screening: July 15, 8.30pm. 22675787, pantheon-theatre.com.
EXHIBITIONS
Nicosia
Fotodou new exhibition space (25B Stasinou Avenue). Group photography exhibition by Fotodou members. Until 14/7.
NiMAC (22797400). Group exhibition titled “A Slight Indisposition”. Until 26/7.
Apokalypsi (22300150). Group exhibition titled “Code Reconstitution”. Until 12/9.
Leventios Gallery (22668838). “Dialogue: Niki Marangou – Rodi Konstantoglou”. Until 31/7.
Hambis Printmaking Museum. The exhibition “Mediterranean” features works from the collection of Andreas Nikolas. Until 25/7. hambismuseum.cy.
Limassol
Limassol Municipal Arts Centre – Papadakis Warehouses (25367700). Group exhibition by artist-members of the Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts (E.KA.TE.), titled “Dysfunctions in Contemporary Art / In Times of Conflict”. Until 26/7.
The Edit Gallery (25251710). “Unfolding Landscapes” by Alejandra Atares. Until 18/7.
125 Space (25733994). Group exhibition titled “New Forms, New Voices”. Until 18/7.
Platres, Minerva Hotel. “The Trilogy of Summering” by Christodoulos Panayiotou. Until 30/8.
XeniArtSpace – Trilogy West Tower (99980009). Photography exhibition “Women in Focus”. Until 19/9.
PSI Foundation. Exhibition titled “Bill Viola: Unspoken”. Until 1/8.
Larnaca
St-art Cafe (7A N. Laniti). Group exhibition where all works are priced the same, €250. Until 31/8.
Larnaca Municipal Gallery (24658848). Pancyprian Visual Arts Exhibition “Reflections of Clay”. Until 22/8.
Pierides Museum (22128175). “Nina Iakovou: Eyes That See and Hands That Touch”. Until 6.5.2027.
Paphos
Phsifida Art Gallery (26442111). “Echoes of HER” by Ira Iracleous. Until 2/8.
Blue Iris Gallery (26822446). Exhibition titled “Symbolic Presence: The Human Form in the Art of Glyn Hughes”. Until 31/7.
CINEMA
NEW RELEASES: Moana (directed by Thomas Kail, starring Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, Ron Clements), Tuner (directed by Daniel Roher, starring Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Alisen Richmond-Peck), Evil Dead Burn (directed by Sebastien Vaniceck, starring Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan) – RIO (Nicosia Mall and Limassol), tel. 25871410.
