Pafos Open Air Festival
Held annually, the Pafos Open Air Festival aims to promote the region as an international centre for high profile cultural events. Known locally as the Pafos Aphrodite Festival, it is one of the most highly anticipated events on Cyprus’ cultural calendar.
Visit the official website of the Pafos Aphrodite Festival for more information http://www.pafc.com.cy
Festivals in the Pafos District
April / Saint Rafael’s Day
Religious fair held at Pomos Village
May / To Aphrodite
An event, which includes poetry, music, chorus from ancient Greek tragedies and ancient hymns, dedicated to the ancient goddess Aphrodite. The event takes place at Kouklia, supported by the Ministry of Education and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
May / Saint Constantinos and Saint Helen Day
Religious fair held at Tsada Village
August / Pafia Aphrodite Festival
Pafia Aphrodite Festival Music and dancing, supported by the Ministry of Education and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
August / Village Festivals
A popular time of the year where most villages hold fairs with music and dance performances, as well as food-themed festivities.
August / Summer Nights at Polis
Various music and dancing activities, supported by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
August / Sultanina Grape Festival – Kathikas Village
“Paniyiri” fair with grape products based on the Sultanina grape variety, held at Kathikas Village.
August / Kallepeia Arkadia Festival
Visitors join the locals to experience traditional Cypriot hospitality at this fun-packed festival that includes live music, traditional dancing and great food, held at Kallepeia Village.
September / Agios Mamas’ Day
Religious fair held at Peristerona village, near Polis Chrysochous.
September / Paradise Jazz Festival
Popular Jazz festival held in Pomos Village.
Agios Andreas’ Day
Religious fair held in Polis on the Feast Day of Agios Andreas.
Pafos Open Air Festival
Held annually, the Pafos Open Air Festival aims to promote the region as an international centre for high profile cultural events. Known locally as the Pafos Aphrodite Festival, it is one of the most highly anticipated events on Cyprus’ cultural calendar.
Ancient Drama Festival
Festival held every July at the Pafos Ancient Odeon celebrating Ancient Greek Drama.
Flower Festival
Held every May in spring, the Flower Festival is a celebration of nature’s beauty, inspired by the ancient festival held in Athens in honour of Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility.
In the footsteps of the Tradition, Statos – Ayios Fotios
Dates: TBA
Dionysus Festival – Stroumbi Village
Dates: TBA
Flood Festival – Kato Pafos
Celebrations include folk dancing, singing, swimming competitions, and boat races.
Dates: TBA
Pafos Cultural Window
Various cultural events held from July – September
Ierokipia Festival
Traditional Music event held at Geroskipou Square
Dates: TBA
Summer nights in Polis area
Traditional dancing, music, folkloric events, classical music and jazz performances held in summer at the Polis Town Hall Square.