29th International Festival of Ancient Greek DramaΤετ 8 Ιουλ 2026Visitcyprus-annual

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29th International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama

Ancient Kourion Theatre, Nicosia and Pafos venuesΤετ 8 Ιουλ 2026 · 08:00 μ.μ. – 11:00 μ.μ.

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29th International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama στο Ancient Kourion Theatre, Nicosia and Pafos venues. Επίσημη καταχώριση από το ετήσιο πρόγραμμα εκδηλώσεων Visit Cyprus 2026. Ελέγξτε τον σύνδεσμο της εκδήλωσης για ώρες, εισιτήρια και πιθανές αλλαγές.

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Χρήσιμες πληροφορίες

  • Performances are held at open-air amphitheatres; bring a cushion for stone seats and dress for evening temperatures.
  • Check the specific venue for each performance: Curium Ancient Theatre (Limassol), Paphos Ancient Odeon, or Makarios III Amphitheatre (Nicosia).
  • The festival is organized by the Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture and the Cyprus Centre of the International Theatre Institute.
  • The festival has been honored with the EFFE Label (2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2021) as one of Europe's finest festivals.
  • Performances are in the original language of the company with possible surtitles; check individual show details.

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What are the dates of the 29th International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama?

The festival runs from Wednesday 08 July to Saturday 01 August 2026.

Where do the performances take place?

Performances are held at open-air amphitheatres: Curium Ancient Theatre in Limassol (Episkopi), the Ancient Odeon in Paphos, and the Makarios III Amphitheatre in Nicosia.

Which plays are being performed this year?

The lineup includes: 'The Trojan Women' by Euripides (Spain), 'Hecuba' by Euripides (Latvia), 'Lysistrata' by Aristophanes (Greece), 'Seven Against Thebes' by Aeschylus (Cyprus), and 'Alcestis' by Euripides (Greece).

Is the festival recognized internationally?

Yes, it has been honored with the EFFE Label (2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2021) as one of Europe's finest festivals.

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