This weekend promises a vibrant array of cultural delights across Cyprus, catering to music aficionados, party enthusiasts, and theatre buffs alike.
Rocking the Night Away
Kicking off the weekend on Friday night, Limassol’s Kiklos Music Venue hosts a nostalgic journey through the golden age of rock with Blaze of Glory. This British band, renowned for their electrifying performances, will pay homage to iconic hits from the 70s and 80s by legends like Queen, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, and U2 in a show dubbed The Ultimate Rock Show.
Dance into the BEONIX Spirit
Saturday night heats up at Ammos Beach Bar in Larnaca, setting the stage for the upcoming BEONIX festival in September. The pre-festival bash promises an unforgettable evening with a lineup of acclaimed DJs, offering a sneak peek into the energy and excitement that await festival-goers later this year. Doors open at 10 pm, ensuring a night of pulsating beats and vibrant vibes.
Theatre Extravaganza Across Cyprus
For theatre enthusiasts, this weekend offers a rich tapestry of performances in Paphos, Limassol, and Nicosia. The Cyprus Theatre Organisation presents The Phoenician Women, an adaptation of Euripides’ tragic masterpiece, gracing the ancient stage of Curium on Friday and Saturday. Meanwhile, the International Ancient Greek Drama Festival commences with Romania’s Tony Bulandra Theatre presenting Orestes, directed by Yiannis Paraskevopoulos. Catch these gripping performances on Friday at Paphos Ancient Odeon and Saturday at Nicosia’s Makarios III Amphitheatre.
Looking Ahead
While fans await Bonnie Tyler’s rescheduled performance in late September in Larnaca, the summer in Cyprus continues to sizzle with a myriad of cultural and artistic offerings. From live music to captivating theatre, there’s no shortage of entertainment to fuel the island’s vibrant arts scene.
Plan Your Weekend
- The Ultimate Rock Show
- By Blaze of Glory
- July 19
- Kiklos Music Venue, Limassol
- 8:30 pm
- From €30
- www.soldoutticketbox.com
- The Phoenician Women
- THOK presents Euripides’ tragedy
- July 19-20
- Ancient Kourion Theatre, Limassol
- July 24
- Paphos Ancient Odeon, Paphos
- July 27
- Pattihio Municipal Amphitheatre, Larnaca
- July 31
- Municipal Amphitheatre of Deryneia
- 9 pm
- In Greek
- www.thoc.org.cy
- Orestes
- Theatre production by Romania’s Tony Bulandra Theatre
- Part of the International Ancient Greek Drama Festival
- July 19
- Paphos Ancient Odeon, Paphos
- July 20
- Makarios III Amphitheatre, Nicosia
- 9 pm
- www.soldoutticketbox.com
- BEONIX Pre-Festival Party
- With a lineup of international DJs
- July 20
- Ammos Beach Bar, Larnaca
- 10 pm
- www.soldoutticketbox.com
Don’t miss out on a weekend filled with cultural richness and entertainment galore across Cyprus!