Here’s what’s on around Cyprus this week — from Alkinoos Ioannidis’ return to the stage in Paralimni to rebetiko heritage nights, contemporary dance, and gallery shows across the island.
MUSIC
Paralimni, Kyriakou Pelagia Municipal Amphitheatre, Wednesday 12 August, 9pm (part of the Paralimni-Deryneia Municipal Music Festival). Beloved singer-songwriter Alkinoos Ioannidis returns to the stage with a refreshed musical offering, joined by four acclaimed Cypriot musicians. The new arrangements, built around string and percussion sounds, cast fresh light on songs spanning his entire recording career. Performing alongside him are Marios Takousis (keyboards), Lefteris Moumtzis (bass), Yiannis Koutis (oud, guitar, percussion) and Nikolas Tsangaris (drums). Sound engineering is by Vangelis Lappas and Vasilis Drougas, with lighting design by Christos Charalambous. Produced by Roll Out Vision Services. Paphos, Talas Amphitheatre, Friday 14 August, 9pm. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets, Fabricca Coffee n’ Bites (Paralimni) and Time Out kiosk (Paphos)
Galataria, Sykaminia Square, Wednesday 12 August, 8.30pm. A music and dance performance dedicated to Cypriot musical tradition is presented by Michalis and Petros Koulioumis, as part of the Deputy Ministry of Culture’s 2026 Cultural Decentralisation Programme. Performers include Michalis Koulioumis (violin), Petros Koulioumis (voice, laouto) and Eleni Koki (santouri), alongside the Dionysos Cultural and Dance Club and the Ierous Kipous Cultural Club, who frame the music with traditional Cypriot dance presentations. Kedares, Cultural Centre Square, Thursday 13 August, 8.30pm. Nikokleia, Church of Agios Dimitrios, Monday 17 August, 8.30pm
Mitsero, Kostis Damianou Amphitheatre, Wednesday 12 August, 8.30pm. A tribute to rebetiko song — recognised by UNESCO as an element of humanity’s Intangible Cultural Heritage — is offered by the musical performance “Rebetiko – World Cultural Heritage”, presented as part of the 2026 Cultural Decentralisation Programme. The production features acclaimed rebetiko performer Yiorgos Tzortzis, whose many years of experience and deep knowledge of rebetiko lend the show authenticity and artistic weight. Performers include Konstantina Fella (vocals, baglamas, violin), Panayiota Fella (vocals, percussion), Michalis Fellas (vocals, bouzouki), Kyriakos Georgiadis (vocals, guitar), Angelos Ioannou (vocals, bouzouki) and Yiorgos Tzortzis (vocals, baglamas). Prastio Avdimou, Community Cafe, Friday 14 August, 8.30pm. Arsos, Square, Saturday 15 August, 8.30pm
DANCE
Alithinou, Central Square, Wednesday 12 August, 8.30pm. An experiential journey into memory, time and transformation is offered by “Frear”, a contemporary dance performance by Selas Dance Company, being presented throughout August in six Cypriot communities as part of the 2026 Cultural Decentralisation Programme. Research and choreography are by Maria Kamberi, with music composition and live performance by Dimitris Yiasemidis, alongside dancer Apollonas Anastasiadis and Sotos Charalambous on sound and lighting.
SCREENING
Nicosia, Konstantia Open-Air Cinema, 9pm. The 27th Summer Screening Marathon runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 13/9. Tonight and on 11/9, the film “Who Killed Lady Winsley”, directed by Hiner Saleem, is being screened. 90′. Lady Winsley, an American writer, is found murdered on a small, isolated Turkish island in the Princes’ Islands. The famous, methodical yet eccentric Inspector Ferhan arrives from Istanbul to solve the crime. During his investigations, he comes face to face with deeply hidden secrets, prejudices and the taboos of the closed local community. 22348203
EXHIBITIONS
Nicosia
Sic. Contemporary Culture, siccontemporary.com. Visual artist Marina Kassianidou presents a new site-specific installation titled “Aggregate”. Until 13/8
Vitrina (16 Pentadaktylou). Visual installation by Christina Siakola titled “Things I Forget”. Until 25/8
Apokalypsi (22300150). Group exhibition titled “Code Reconstruction”. Until 12/9
Limassol
Platres, Minerva Hotel. Christodoulos Panayiotou’s “Trilogy of Summer Holidays”. Until 30/8
XeniArtSpace – Trilogy West Tower (99980009). Photography exhibition “Women in Focus”. Until 19/9
Larnaca
Cyprus Corner (99564131). Exhibition by Andreas Asprofta, Stelios Votsis and Glyn Hughes. Until 22/8
St-art Cafe (7A N. Laniti). Group exhibition where all works are priced the same, €250. Until 31/8
Municipal Art Gallery (24658848). Pancyprian Visual Arts Exhibition “Reflections of Clay”. Until 22/8
Pierides Museum (22128175). “Nina Iakovou: eyes to see and hands to touch”. Until 6/5/2027
Paphos
Almyra Hotel (26888700). Group exhibition titled “Temporary Forever”. Until 6/9
CINEMA
NEW FILMS: The Money Maker (L’Affaire Bojarski – directed by Jean-Paul Salomé, starring Reda Kateb, Sara Giraudeau, Bastien Bouillon) – RIO Limassol, tel. 25871410.
