Countdown to the 10th ANTI-SKENO, the Open-Air Theater and Performing Arts Festival, which on August 28 and 29 celebrates ten years of continuous operation with a rich two-day program at its new venue, Val’s Place, in Gialia, Paphos.
With “Crossroads” as its central theme, this year’s anniversary event presents a diverse program featuring theatrical performances, performances, music, participatory activities, and artistic interventions, bringing together creators from different generations and artistic approaches.
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Over the course of the two-day event, the audience will have the opportunity to attend, among others, the performances “The Return of Iphigenia,” “Flat Shoes,” “Shadows of the Learned,” “VIGIL FOR PENTHEUS: Reflections on the End of Civilization,” “Voice and Earth,” “The Belly,” as well as the interactive experience “The Path.” At the same time, the results of the festival’s educational activities will be presented, while the venue will host creative interventions, handmade creations, pop-up artists, tattoo artists, a barbershop, and other side events.
This year’s event concludes on Saturday night with a grand Closing Party featuring USURUM, celebrating a decade of theater, creativity, and community together with the audience.
ANTI-SKINO invites the public to become part of this traveling troupe and enjoy a unique experience of theater and the performing arts amidst the natural landscape of Gialia.
Practical Information
Val’s Place, Gialia, Paphos
Friday, August 28 & Saturday, August 29, 2026
Venue opens: 10:00 a.m. (Friday)
Two-day ticket
- Advance sale: €22
- At the door: €28
Advance ticket sales:
https://www.more.com/cy-en/tickets/happenings/festival/anti-skino-2026/
Quick tips for a great festival experience
You can come for just one day, enjoy the program, head back to your city in the evening, and come back the next day!
Gialia is closer than you think:
• 50 minutes from Paphos
• 1 hour and 35 minutes from Limassol
• 2 hours from Nicosia
(Travel times are approximate and depend on your starting point and traffic conditions)
Take a road trip. The ANTI-SKENO experience begins with the journey. Gather your friends, prepare your playlist, and hit the road to Gialia.
Set your own pace. Come for a day, enjoy the program until late, head back to your city in the evening, and do it all over again the next day. Or treat yourself to the whole weekend.
Arrive early and enjoy the scenery. Val’s Place is an open-air venue surrounded by nature, near the sea in Gialia, hosting festivals, live music, and food. This year’s ANTI-SKENO transforms the space into an open meeting place for artists and the public.
Come for the theater, stay for everything else. Between performances, you’ll find handmade crafts, pop-up creations, a barbershop, a tattoo artist, artistic installations, and little creative surprises.
Come hungry and thirsty. There will be quick bites and cold beers on site, so you can enjoy the program without straying from the action.
Save your energy for the finale. On Saturday, the two-day event wraps up with the 10th-anniversary closing party for ANTI-SKENO, featuring USURUM.
Get the full experience. The two-day pass costs €22 in advance and €28 at the door.
Want to extend your road trip? Val’s Place offers camping upon reservation. Availability and special arrangements for the festival dates must be confirmed in advance with the venue or the organizers.
Bring along
Your own pillow, comfortable clothes, a hat, sunscreen, and a willingness to stay up late for theater. Leave everything else to us.
The detailed program is available on the Festival’s official website at anti-skino.eu
The Festival is held with the support of the Deputy Ministry of Culture – Department of Contemporary Culture.
