The Cyprus Rocks Festival returns to Protaras this October, bringing together acclaimed tribute acts from the United Kingdom and Europe for a lineup dedicated to the music of AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Queen, Def Leppard, Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Aerosmith, The Who, Status Quo, and other bands that have left their mark on rock history.
From October 1 to 6, 2026, the Cyprus Rocks Festival will combine live performances, a loyal international community of festival fans, and the seaside backdrop of Protaras. At the heart of this year’s program are three nights on the Main Stage, on Agia Triada Beach, from Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4, giving the audience the opportunity to attend one of the three nights or enjoy the entire three-day program.
Since its inaugural event in Protaras in 2017, the Cyprus Rocks Festival has gained significant international recognition, particularly among visitors from the United Kingdom, many of whom return every year. With the central message “Where Rock Legends Live On” at the core of its identity, Cyprus Rocks 2026 once again brings together old and new friends of the festival, united by their love of rock music.
Three unforgettable nights of classic rock on Agia Triada Beach
The Main Stage lineup kicks off on Friday, October 2, with Motörheadache, Foo Forgers, and Live/Wire – The AC/DC Show, featuring a set dedicated to the music of Motörhead, Foo Fighters, and AC/DC. On Saturday, October 3, Ultimate Leppard, Mötley Crüde, and Guns Or Roses will take the stage, with tributes to the music of Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, and Guns N’ Roses.
The three-day Main Stage program concludes on Sunday, October 4, with Quo Connection, Maximum Who, and UK Queen, who will perform the music of Status Quo, The Who, and Queen.
The broader program also includes the Welcome Party at Polyxenia Isaak on Thursday, October 1, featuring ZZ Top GB and Aerosmith Rocks UK, as well as the Farewell Party on Tuesday, October 6, featuring Small Fakers and Fleetwood Bac.
Festivalgoers can choose a specific night, attend all three nights on the Main Stage, or combine the musical experience with a weekend in Protaras.
An international rock experience in Protaras
Cyprus Rocks has built its identity around powerful live performances and a particularly close-knit community of rock fans. The six-day festival, organized by Iron Stallion Promotions, brings this community to Protaras, with the seaside setting serving as an integral part of the overall experience. For rock fans, the lineup offers the chance to hear some of rock music’s most iconic songs performed live, all gathered together at one festival.
Tickets
Tickets are available online through TicketBox Cyprus. Admission to the Welcome and Farewell Parties is €35, while tickets for the Main Stage on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are €50 per day. Admission is free for children up to 14 years old when accompanied by an adult. Tickets for youth aged 15–18 are available at half price.
The Cyprus Rocks Festival 2026 is proudly presented with the support of KEO as the main sponsor. The festival is also supported by the Municipality of Paralimni–Deryneia.
For more information and the festival’s detailed schedule, visit the official Cyprus Rocks Festival website or follow Cyprus Rocks Festival on Facebook.
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Note to Editors
The Cyprus Rocks Festival is an annual classic rock music festival held in Protaras. Since its inaugural event in 2017, it has gained a loyal international following, with a particularly strong presence of visitors from the United Kingdom. The festival brings together acclaimed tribute bands from abroad and rock music fans through a program of live performances and events in Protaras.
