Pafos hosts an impressive programme of events throughout the year, including the prestigious Pafos Aphrodite Festival, an international opera event held annually in the square in front of the Medieval Castle at Kato Pafos harbour. Over the years, audiences have enjoyed productions by renowned opera companies from abroad, including Verdi’s *La Traviata* and *Aida*, Bizet’s *Carmen* and Puccini’s *Turandot*. Pafos also hosts an annual jazz festival, further enriching the region’s vibrant cultural calendar.