From jazz vibraphone to satirical theatre, summer photography exhibitions to outdoor cinema, here’s what’s on around the island today.
Music
Nicosia, Archontiko Axiotheas, 8.30pm. Vibraphonist and composer Dimitris Angelakis presents his personal album “Long Way Home,” a musical journey balancing lyricism, improvisation and contemporary jazz, as part of the 29th Cultural Festival of the University of Cyprus. Performing: Dimitris Angelakis (vibraphone), Menios Gounaris (piano), Giorgos Pantazopoulos (double bass), Alekos Spanidis (drums). Tel. 22 894531.
Nicosia, Acropolis Park, 8pm. The Strovolos Municipality presents the concert “Tragoudia Diamantia” (Diamond Songs) with Giorgos Stamataris and Stavriana Koutra, as part of the “Culture in Every Neighbourhood” initiative. Free entry.
Screenings
Nicosia, Goethe-Institut Cyprus, July 6–10, 8pm. The Sommerkino summer cinema continues with Skin Deep (Aus meiner Haut, 2022), directed by Alex Schaad, starring award-winning actors Mala Emde (who also stars in Köln 75) and Jonas Dassler as a young couple who travel to a remote island to work through their problems, in a space where they can almost literally transform into someone else, a striking thought experiment on the connection between body and soul. Tel. 22674606. Free entry.
Theatre
Nicosia, Satirical Theatre, Lower Stage, 8.30pm. The 2026 Satirical Theatre Festival opens with “Hear Me Raw,” a satirical comedy by Daniela Isaacs about the wellness industry. Translated and directed by Fotis Fotiou, performed by Teresa Evripidou. A lively, popular blogger, Instagrammer and aspiring influencer develops an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating, until the filters crack and she must face the raw truth. Sold out via SoldOut Tickets and at the theatre box office.
Nicosia, Skali Aglantzias Amphitheatre, 9pm. Fotis Georgides presents his new play “Antikristo,” a social satire targeting familiar pathologies of Cypriot reality. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets. Upcoming dates: Skali Aglantzias, July 8; Tala Amphitheatre, Thursday July 9 & Friday July 10; Limassol, Heritage Amphitheatre, Wednesday July 15, Thursday July 16 & Friday July 17; Nicosia, Lakatamia Amphitheatre, Monday July 20 & Tuesday July 21; Deryneia Amphitheatre, Monday July 27 & Tuesday July 28; Larnaca, Pattichio Amphitheatre, Sunday August 2 & Monday August 3.
Performances
Limassol, Kipotheatro, 8.30pm. With striking acrobatics, soul-stirring music and an aesthetic blending childlike innocence with artistic polish, “Flying Kids of Denmark,” featuring 35 performers on stage, captivates audiences of all ages. Upcoming: Pattichio Amphitheatre, Larnaca, July 9; Tamasos Metropolis Cultural Stage, July 10.
Exhibitions
Nicosia
New exhibition space Fotodou (25B Stasinou Avenue). Group photography exhibition by Fotodou members. Until July 14.
NiMAC (22797400). Group exhibition titled “A Slight Indisposition.” Until July 26.
Art Seen (22006624). Group exhibition titled “Summer Constellations.” Until July 10.
Apokalypsi (22300150). Group exhibition titled “Code Recomposition.” Until September 12.
Leventis Gallery (22668838). “Dialogue: Niki Marangou – Rodi Konstantoglou.” Until July 31.
Hambis Printmaking Museum. The exhibition “Mediterranean” features works from the Andreas Nicolas collection. Until July 25. www.hambismuseum.cy.
The Edit Gallery (25251710). “Unfolding Landscapes” by Alejandra Atares. Until July 18.
Limassol
Limassol Municipal Arts Centre – Papadakis Warehouses (25367700). Group exhibition by member artists of the Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts (E.KA.TE.), titled “Dysfunctions in Contemporary Art / In Times of Conflict.” Until July 26.
125 Space (25733994). Group exhibition titled “New Forms, New Voices.” Until July 18.
Platres, Minerva Hotel. “The Trilogy of Summer Holidays” by Christodoulos Panayiotou. Until August 30.
XeniArtSpace – Trilogy West Tower (99980009). Photography exhibition “Women in Focus.” Until September 19.
PSI Foundation. Exhibition titled “Bill Viola: Unspoken.” Until August 1.
Larnaca
St-art Cafe (7A N. Laniti). Group exhibition where all works are priced the same, at €250. Until August 31.
Larnaca Municipal Gallery (24658848). Pancyprian Visual Arts Exhibition “Reflections of Clay.” Until August 22.
Pierides Museum (22128175). “Nina Iakovou: Eyes to See and Hands to Touch.” Until May 6, 2027.
Paphos
Phsifida Art Gallery (26442111). “Echoes of HER” by Ira Iraklous. Until August 2.
Blue Iris Gallery (26822446). Exhibition titled “Symbolic Presence: The Human Form in the Art of Glyn Hughes.” Until July 31.
Cinema
New releases: O Erotas Grafetai… (directed by Vasilis Myrianthopoulos, starring Pavlos Orkopoulos, Eleni Tringou, Giannis Poimenides), The Death of Robin Hood (directed by Michael Sarnoski, starring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård), The Invite (directed by Olivia Wilde, starring Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penelope Cruz), Leviticus (directed by Adrian Chiarella, starring Tyallah Bullock, Stacey Clausen, Joe Bird) – RIO (Nicosia Mall and Limassol), tel. 25871410.
Also showing: The Birthday Party (directed by Lea Mysius, starring Hafsia Herzi, Benoît Magimel, Bastien Bouillon) – RIO Limassol.
Screening
Nicosia, Pantheon Cinema. Screening of “The Stranger” by Albert Camus, directed by François Ozon. Benjamin Voisin stars as Meursault, alongside Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Denis Lavant and Swann Arlaud. Running time: 122 minutes. Screenings: July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15, 8.30pm (weekends also 6pm & 8.30pm). Tel. 22675787. pantheon-theatre.com
