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Festivals

Φεστιβάλ Κλασικής Μουσικής

Organise: Municipality of Larnaca Classical music is considered one of the most distinct genres of music. In 1988, the Cultural Services established an institution aimed at becoming a catalyst for the dissemination, appreciation, and love of classical music by a wider audience (in the city of Larnaca and beyond). The Festival has presented excellent examples...

Festival of the Flood ( Kataklysmos)

Organiser: Municipality of Larnaca The Festival of the Flood or Kataklysmos Fair, with deep roots reaching back to ancient Greek antiquity, adapted to today’s realities but preserving tradition, is celebrated with grandeur in the city of Zenon. Throughout the centuries of foreign conquests, it endured uninterrupted. Every year, a rich festive program is compiled. Traditional...

Larnaka Festival

Organiser: Municipality of Larnaca The Larnaka Festival is considered as one of the most successful institutions created by the Cultural Services of the Municipality of Larnaca. Taking a historical look back, the Larnaca Festival began timidly in 1985, lasting only a week and taking place solely in the Medieval Castle. However, much has changed since...

Arts & Crafts Market

In collaboration with the Larnaca Municipality, we organize an art and crafts sale event every first Sunday or Saturday-Sunday of the month at Finikoudes beach. Once a month, from February to November. Contact Person: Maria Tsiamparta +357 24532305 / +357 99461812 matsia73@gmail.com

European Cultural Winter Larnaca

Organise: Municipality of Larnaca The European Cultural Winter is an integral part of the municipality’s cultural identity. The decision to create this institution arose from the realization that the municipality couldn’t host large spectacles during the winter period due to the lack of a large theater venue. By organizing a series of major events covering...

Anthestiria (Flower) Festival

Organiser: Municipality of Larnaca The Anthestiria is a festival characterized by dominant elements of colors and scents. The tradition of Anthestiria is celebrated during the most beautiful time of the year, Spring, specifically in May. The coastal front is flooded with flower-decorated floats and groups parading competitively, in front of thousands of people applauding them....

Clean Monday Event

Organiser: Larnaca Municipality The Municipality of Larnaca places special emphasis on the traditional Orthodox tradition of Tsiknopempti. It offers Cypriot delicacies and plenty of drinks to the citizens, marking the beginning of the Great Lent. In the following days, the tradition of revelry, masquerade, and dressing up continues with the Children’s Carnival Parade. Citizen groups,...

Carnival Parade

Parade / Fiesta The Sunday following Tsiknopempti, the tradition of revelry, masquerade, and dressing up takes place with the Children’s Carnival Parade. Citizens’ groups, schools, kindergartens, and organized ensembles of the city participate in the parade. Event Frequency: Once every year Location: Leoforos Athenon, Larnaca Contact Person: Akis Ioannou +357 24629333 culturalservices@larnaka.com larnaka.org.cy

Pierides Museum – Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Archeological Museum, of the collections of the Pierides family, housed in the family’s 200 year old mansion. The collection covers 9000 years of consolation in Cyprus. Contact Person: Peter Ashdjian +357 24145375 pieridesmuseum@bankofcyprus.com