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A Year of
Celebrations
From open-air opera to harvest festivals, the Paphos cultural calendar runs year-round. These are the events worth planning a trip around.
The Calendar
Where Culture
Meets the Coast
Paphos has been a cultural crossroads for millennia. Today that spirit lives on in a calendar packed with festivals, sporting events, and celebrations that honour the region's wine, music, history, and natural beauty. Whether you time your visit around a marquee event or stumble upon a village celebration, there is always something happening.
The Highlights
Seven Events Not
to Miss
Pafos Aphrodite Festival
SeptemberOpen-air opera performed against the dramatic backdrop of Paphos Medieval Castle. World-class productions under the stars, drawing international audiences to one of the most atmospheric settings in the Mediterranean.
Read more →AfroBanana Festival
SummerAn eclectic celebration of music, art, workshops, and community spirit — now marking its 10th anniversary. Independent artists, DJs, and performers converge in the Paphos hills for a festival unlike any other on the island.
Read more →Maratheftiko Day
AutumnTwelve Paphos wineries unite to celebrate Maratheftiko — the indigenous red grape that is uniquely Cypriot. Tastings, vineyard tours, and cellar door experiences across the wine region.
Read more →Grape Harvest Festival
SeptemberPanagia village celebrates its ancient wine heritage with traditional grape pressing, live music, dancing, and communal feasting. A harvest tradition rooted in centuries of mountain viticulture.
Read more →Paradise Jazz Festival
AnnualIntimate jazz performances in one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful settings. International and local musicians share the stage in a celebration of improvisation and musical craft.
Anthesteria
SpringAn ancient flower festival revived — the inauguration of the Municipal Park of Colours brings spring to life with floral displays, music, and celebration of renewal.
Logicom Cyprus Marathon
AnnualNow in its 27th edition, this international running event draws athletes from across the globe. Coastal and mountain routes showcase the Paphos landscape at every pace.
Read more →Planning Your Visit
Tickets
Major festivals sell out early. The Aphrodite Festival and AfroBanana announce tickets months in advance — book as soon as dates are confirmed.
Transport
Our concierge arranges transfers to all festival venues. Village events in the mountains are best reached by car or organized tour.
Season
The cultural calendar peaks from May to October, but winter brings its own charm — wine events, Christmas markets, and fewer crowds.
Never Miss an Event
Our concierge keeps track of the cultural calendar so you don't have to. Tell us when you're visiting and we'll match you with what's happening.
Ask the Concierge
