Cultural Calendar for the Week
Let’s take a look at some suggestions for the week of November 15–22.
A Journey into the Magical World of Theater
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On the occasion of the family show “Around the World in 40 Minutes,” which will be presented on December 5 at Synergio as part of the Beyond DisDance Festival, Yannis Savva, Maria Filippou, and Eleftheria Zachoudi invite children to a special two-hour experience filled with play and discovery! We’ll meet the actors, explore the theater stage, discover the props used in the performance, and let our imaginations run wild.
Double Consonants
For Cypriots all over the island, Cypriot music was once a way of life. How did it come to be considered old-fashioned, yet also experience a revival today as a hit? What elements of it unite us? Is there anything that divides us? Is Cypriot music sexist? Is it a relic of the past, or is it evolving? And how?
In the first discussion of the “Dipla Syphona” series for the new season, Dr. Nikoletta Dimitriou and Michalis Terlikkas, researchers and performers, discuss where their love for Cypriot music began, how that love has evolved, and where it’s taking them.
The Songs of the Polytechnic
On the occasion of the Polytechnic anniversary, the Hermes Café honors political songs—the music that became the voice of resistance, struggle, and freedom. From Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Loizos to Manos Eleftheriou and Nikos Gatsos, right up to the present day, our songs remind us that music can be a force, uniting voices and keeping memory alive.
Stelios Votsis – Beyond the Visible
Isnotgallery contemporary proudly presents an exceptional exhibition dedicated to the artistic universe of Stelios Votsis on November 18 at 7:30 p.m. The exhibition “Beyond the Visible” brings together rare works from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, complemented by selected paintings from the artist’s later period, drawn from the private collection of the artist’s son, Giorgos Votsis.
Cinema in Concert
A magical evening filled with music, cinema, and a love for animals! CINEMA IN CONCERT is coming to Nicosia for a special cause—to support Simba Animal Aid Cyprus! Following a series of sold-out performances, Orchestra Lumière’s spectacular production returns, inviting us on an unforgettable journey through beloved cinematic musical themes, brought to life with live music and stunning visual effects.
Starlight 2
A celebratory concert marking the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation. The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is delighted to welcome the renowned violinist Diana Tishchenko, one of the most captivating performers of her generation, under the baton of its Artistic Director, Myron Michaelides.
Nicosia: Thursday, November 19, 2026 – Strovolos Municipal Theater, 8:30
p.m. Limassol: Friday, November 20, 2026 – Patticheio Municipal Theater, 8:30 p.m.
Maria Papageorgiou at the Rialto Theater
Maria Papageorgiou is coming to the Rialto Theater for the first time with a new musical performance that encapsulates both her artistic journey and her current work, which has established her as one of the most important performers and creators of our time.
A Lie of the Mind
The “DIONYSOS” Theater is staging Sam Shepard’s play “A Lie of the Mind,” which will have its Cyprus premiere on November 20, 2026, at 8:30 p.m., directed by Aimilios Charalambides.
5th Limassol International Book Fair
The largest book event in Limassol returns in full force this year, inviting the public to a three-day celebration filled with books, authors, discussions, presentations, activities, ideas, and cultural encounters.
The 5th Limassol International Book Fair will take place from November 20 to 22, 2026, at the Lanitis Carob Mills, with this year’s event marking a significant milestone: the Fair opens its doors to the public as early as Friday, November 20. Over 120 exhibitors this year – Booths open from Friday through Sunday
