Nicosia International Festival 2025: Music, Theatre & Arts in Cyprus
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👉 Scroll down for English version 🎭 Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Λευκωσίας 2025 📅 14 Σεπτεμβρίου – 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2025 Από τις 14 Σεπτεμβρίου μέχρι τις 30 Δεκεμβρίου, η Λευκωσία φιλοξενεί ένα από τα πιο πολυσυζητημένα καλλιτεχνικά γεγονότα της χρονιάς: το Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Λευκωσίας 2025. Ένα φεστιβάλ που συνδυάζει μουσική, χορό, θέατρο και παραστατικές τέχνες, με στόχο να φέρει κοντά τοπικούς δημιουργούς, διεθνείς καλλιτέχνες και το κοινό. ✨ Φιλοσοφία του Φεστιβάλ Το Φεστιβάλ εναρμονίζεται με τη στρατηγική του Δήμου Λευκωσίας για τον πολιτισμό και στοχεύει: Στην υποστήριξη νέων επαγγελματιών δημιουργών και τη διατήρηση της πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς. Στην προβολή διεθνών συνεργασιών και την προώθηση διαφορετικών μορφών καλλιτεχνικής έκφρασης. Στην καλλιέργεια αποδοχής και συμπερίληψης, ανεξάρτητα από φύλο, ηλικία, θρησκεία ή εθνικότητα. Στην τιμή στην ελευθερία: σκέψης, λόγου, ατομικής και συλλογικής. 🎶 Πρόγραμμα 2025 14.09 (18:00) Opening Party με Παντελή Διαμαντίδη 18.09 – “Golden Age” – Greek National Opera Ballet (Konstantinos Rigos) 19.09 – “Golden Age” – Greek National Opera Ballet (Konstantinos Rigos) 21.09 – “East to West / Past to Present” – Nicosia Fusion Trio 30.09 – “Tebas Land” – Vangelis Theodoropoulos 01.10 – “Tebas Land” – Vangelis Theodoropoulos 02.10 – “Sotiria’s Songs” – Christina Maxouri 03.10 – “Nena Venetsanou in Klelia’s Courtyard” 05.10 – “Vanya” after Anton Chekhov 23.10 – “The Old Ladies Who Harvest the Nettle” – Konstantinos Ntellas 26.10 – “Existential Shade (Shios)” – Savvas Chrysostomou (Sais) 31.10 – “Waiting for Godot” – Samuel Beckett 01.11 – “Waiting for Godot” – Samuel Beckett 05.11 – “The Elephant Man” – Bernard Pomerance 09.11 – “Crazy Antonis” – Penelope Delta (10:30 & 16:30) 11.11 – “The Rite of No Return” – Olga Markari 15.11 – “Michael Kohlhaas” – Heinrich von Kleist 16.11 – “Crazy Antonis” – Penelope Delta (10:30 & 16:30) 22.11 – “Moments” – Chloe Bellou 23.11 – “Crazy Antonis” – Penelope Delta (10:30 & 16:30) 25.11 – “Tik Tak” – Demetris Mesimeris 29.11 – “AND/DNA” – Anna Fo (20:00 & 22:00) 01.12 – “Waving Hands” – Stavros Lantsias 02.12 – “With No Setlist” – Panos Vlachos 12.12 – “Two Worlds” – Panagiotis Loizou 23.12 – “Ground Studies for Pilots – Bluets” – Pandelis Diamantides 28.12 – “The Nutcracker and I” – Alexandra Dariescu 30.12 – “Crazy Antonis” – Penelope Delta (16:30) 🔗 Δείτε αναλυτικά το πρόγραμμα: https://nicosiaforart.cy/en-gb/home/ EN 🎭 Nicosia International Festival 2025 📅 September 14 – December 30, 2025 From September 14th to December 30th, Nicosia becomes the beating heart of culture with the Nicosia International Festival 2025. An inspiring celebration of music, theatre, dance, and performance arts that bridges Cypriot talent with acclaimed international creators. ✨ Festival Philosophy The Festival is aligned with the City of Nicosia’s cultural vision and aims to: Support young professional creators and safeguard cultural heritage. Present a wide range of artistic expressions with international collaborations. Promote inclusion and acceptance across all communities. Celebrate freedom in all its forms: thought, speech, individual and collective. 🎶 Program Highlights 2025 14.09 (18:00) Opening Party – Pandelis Diamantides 18–19.09 – “Golden Age” – Greek National Opera Ballet (Konstantinos Rigos) 21.09 – “East to West / Past to Present” – Nicosia Fusion Trio 30.09 – 01.10 – “Tebas Land” – Vangelis Theodoropoulos 02.10 – “Sotiria’s Songs” – Christina Maxouri 03.10 – “Nena Venetsanou in Klelia’s Courtyard” 05.10 – “Vanya” after Anton Chekhov 23.10 – “The Old Ladies Who Harvest the Nettle” – Konstantinos Ntellas 26.10 – “Existential Shade (Shios)” – Savvas Chrysostomou (Sais) 31.10 – 01.11 – “Waiting for Godot” – Samuel Beckett 05.11 – “The Elephant Man” – Bernard Pomerance 09.11 – “Crazy Antonis” – Penelope Delta (10:30 & 16:30) 11.11 – “The Rite of No Return” – Olga Markari 15.11 – “Michael Kohlhaas” – Heinrich von Kleist 16.11 – “Crazy Antonis” – Penelope Delta (10:30 & 16:30) 22.11 – “Moments” – Chloe Bellou 23.11 – “Crazy Antonis” – Penelope Delta (10:30 & 16:30) 25.11 – “Tik Tak” – Demetris Mesimeris 29.11 – “AND/DNA” – Anna Fo (20:00 & 22:00) 01.12 – “Waving Hands” – Stavros Lantsias 02.12 – “With No Setlist” – Panos Vlachos 12.12 – “Two Worlds” – Panagiotis Loizou 23.12 – “Ground Studies for Pilots – Bluets” – Pandelis Diamantides 28.12 – “The Nutcracker and I” – Alexandra Dariescu 30.12 – “Crazy Antonis” – Penelope Delta (16:30) 🔗 Full program details: https://nicosiaforart.cy/en-gb/home/ FAQ Section: Q1: When is the Nicosia International Festival 2025 taking place? A: The Festival runs from September 14th until December 30th, 2025, featuring more than 20 performances across music, theatre, dance, and cultural events. Q2: Where is the Nicosia International Festival held? A: Events take place at multiple cultural venues across Nicosia, Cyprus, including the Municipal Theatre and other artistic spaces in the city. Q3: How can I see the full program of events? A: The complete program is listed above, and you can also check the Official Festival Website for updates and ticket links. Q4: Are tickets available online? A: Yes, tickets for individual performances are available online through the official festival partners. Some events may also offer physical ticket sales at local cultural venues. Q5: What kind of performances will be included? A: The festival covers theatre, music concerts, ballet, contemporary dance, children’s performances, and international productions, showcasing both Cypriot and global talent. Q6: Is the festival suitable for families and children? A: Yes! Several performances are tailored for young audiences, including “Crazy Antonis” by Penelope Delta and family-friendly music events. Q7: Why is the Nicosia International Festival important? A: Beyond world-class performances, the Festival promotes cultural diversity, freedom of expression, and artistic inclusion, making it one of Cyprus’s most significant annual cultural events.
