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Good to Know
- Most signature events (Medieval Festival, International Festival, Children's Festival, Kataklysmos) are free to attend and family-friendly.
- The Medieval Festival in October and International Festival in September are the two largest annual events, attracting visitors from across Europe and Cyprus.
- Cultural Winter runs November through April, offering indoor cultural programming during lower tourism season.
- The Medieval Festival features international performing groups from across Europe, making it a major regional celebration.
- Most events are centered on the town square and monastery area, which dates back to 1500 AD.
Events
Ayia Napa International Festival
- Month
- September
- Location
- Town square and monastery
- Admission
- Free
- Established
- 1985
- Typical Dates
- Last week (around 25-27)
- Description
- Annual celebration reflecting local and agricultural traditions, featuring theatrical performances, concerts, folk dancing, craft exhibitions, and traditional food stalls
Highlights
- Theatrical performances
- Concerts with Cypriot and Greek performers
- Cypriot and foreign folk dancing
- Art exhibitions
- Traditional craft demonstrations
- Food and drinks stalls
Medieval Festival
- Month
- October
- Location
- Town centre and monastery square
- Admission
- Free
- Established
- 2006
- Duration Days
- 5
- Typical Dates
- Mid-October (approximately 14-18)
- Description
- Week-long medieval-themed celebration with international and local groups, recreating medieval Cyprus with street parades, theatrical performances, and craft demonstrations
Highlights
- Street parades with knights and costumed performers
- Medieval theatrical plays and dramatic performances
- Music and dance performances from European groups
- Medieval workshops (pottery, basketry)
- Medieval food and wine market
- Acrobats and flag groups
Children's Festival
- Month
- June
- Location
- Main square
- Admission
- Free
- Established
- 1994
- Typical Dates
- Early June (varies annually)
- Description
- Annual family-friendly event for children with entertainment, performances, games, activities, and sports contests
Highlights
- Children's shows and performances
- Games and activities
- Fun fair
- Face painting
- Sports contests
Kataklysmos Festival (Festival of the Flood)
- Month
- May-June
- Location
- Ayia Napa Harbour
- Admission
- Free
- Typical Dates
- Pentecost holiday (May 30-June 1 for 2026)
- Description
- Religious and cultural celebration related to Pentecost, combining religious ceremony with water-based traditions and community gathering
Highlights
- Religious ceremony
- Watersports
- Diving for the cross
- Fish festival elements
- Water-based activities
Cultural Winter
- Month
- November-April
- Location
- Various venues in town
- Admission
- Varies by event
- Established
- 1997
- Description
- Season-long series of indoor cultural events organized by the municipality, featuring performances by local and international artists
Highlights
- Symphonies and concerts
- Recitals
- Art exhibitions
- Theater performances
- Dance performances
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