Paphos Beer Festival 2026
The Paphos Beer Festival (officially Pafos Beer Festival) is an annual multi-day celebration of craft beer, food and live music held in August at Paphos harbour.
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The Paphos Beer Festival (officially Pafos Beer Festival) is an annual multi-day celebration of craft beer, food and live music held in August at Paphos harbour.
The 2026 edition runs 5–9 August at Paphos Old Harbour. This guide covers dates, tickets, what to expect and how to get there.
Paphos Beer Festival 2026 at a glance
- Dates: Wednesday 5 August – Sunday 9 August 2026
- Venue: Paphos Old Harbour (Kato Paphos waterfront)
- Format: evening sessions with craft beer taps, live music and food vendors
- Tickets: day passes via Ticketbox and sometimes at the gate
What to expect
The Paphos Beer Festival draws local breweries and imported labels to the scenic Old Harbour setting. Sessions run across five evenings with a main stage hosting live Cypriot bands and international acts on the busy weekend nights.
The harbour setting makes it one of Cyprus's more atmospheric beer festivals: you can hear the waves, see the illuminated Paphos Castle and drink craft lager — a hard combination to beat in August.
- Beer token system — pay at entry, exchange tokens at taps.
- Food stalls: souvlaki, fresh fish, street food and desserts.
- Peak nights are Friday and Saturday; arrive by 19:00 for a good spot.
- Dress code: casual. Evenings are warm but harbour breezes can arrive after 22:00.
Getting there
Paphos Old Harbour is in Kato Paphos, well served by taxis from Paphos town and Paphos Airport (15–20 minutes). Limited street parking is available nearby; festival organisers typically advertise overflow parking closer to the event.
From Limassol it is about 55 minutes by car — a comfortable day trip combined with a harbour walk and dinner before the session.
Other Paphos events in 2026
Paphos is busy through summer and autumn. Major events nearby include the Pafos Aphrodite Opera Festival (September, Paphos Castle), Minthis Music Festival (July, Paphos district) and the annual Anti-Skino outdoor theatre festival (August). Use our Paphos events guide for the full calendar.
FAQ
- When is the Paphos Beer Festival 2026?
- The Pafos Beer Festival 2026 runs 5–9 August at Paphos Old Harbour. Evening sessions typically open from 18:00.
- Is the Paphos Beer Festival the same as MEDFEST?
- No — MEDFEST is held in Limassol in June. The Paphos Beer Festival (Pafos Beer Festival) is a separate August event at Paphos Old Harbour.
- How do I buy Paphos Beer Festival tickets?
- Tickets are sold through Ticketbox ahead of the event. Door tickets may be available on the night but are not guaranteed on busy weekend sessions.