If it is May, then it is festival time on the list of Cyprus events. You have the chance to see how the locals party and celebrate the traditions and the fruits and vegetables they are growing here.
Also, we start to have music festivals, theatre ones, and many other interesting events that will make you think twice about where you want to go at the end of the day.
Sea to Sky 2-3 Day Challange
3-5 May
Alaminos Beach, Larnaca
Run the epic Sea to Sky Cyprus 135 km route over two days, or three if you prefer. It starts at the sea at Alaminos Beach and ends at Troodos during daylight hours, with some (very limited) backup along the way.
The events is organised by Cyprus Trail Runners.
👉 More about the event, HERE
Spring Games & BBQ Day @ The Beehive
Saturday, May 11
Kampi Tou Kalogirou, in Troodos
Forget about everyday life and problems, and go and have some fun in the mountains. Leave your phone in the car since it is an event without phones, and choose your race: the egg, sack, relay, or maybe go treasure hunting.
Whatever you choose, for sure it will be fun.
You can also camp overnight in the area.
👉 For more info, you can check HERE …. and you can ask for more info from The Beehive
Classic Car Festival
Sunday, May 12
Finikoudes, Larnaca
Last year’s festival had over 400 beautiful Classic Cars and over 100 Classic Motorcycles, so maybe you don’t want to miss the 5th edition!
All those who love old cars are expected at Finikoudes, at the fountain, from 09:00-18:00.
Cars will be 30 years old and over
Classic bikes, 30 years and over.
Free entrance!
👉 For more info, HERE
Snail Festival
Sunday, May 12
Tersefanou village, Larnaca
Get ready to try some … snails. The festival will start at 3 in the afternoon and last until the evening. There will be food, including street food and music, so it is a good occasion to spend some time outside.
Endoro in May
12-16 May
Limassol
Your next Enduro adventure in Cyprus! You will learn and develop your hard Enduro riding skills, get trained in motorbike mechanics (so you can take good care and fix your own bike when needed), eat delicious Cypriot food, see flamingos around the salt lakes (if we are lucky) and chill in a jacuzzi in the evening.
👉 You can find out more from Enduro Goats
Needle Festival
Sunday, May 12
Zouhouri Square, Larnaca
Music and art for 8 hours in the old town of Larnaca. Soon we will also know the festival lineup!
👉 Keep an eye HERE
Rose Festival
11-12 & 18-19 May
Agros
Two weekends to go to the traditional Rose Festival in Agros. The locals will have stands to present and sell their products, there will be food, music and lots of roses.
You can visit also the Rose factory and see how the rose water is made.
👉 Check more info HERE
Infamous Ramirez Hoffman – International Theater Festival
15-16 May
Pattihio Theatre, Limassol
Don’t miss the chance to see John Malkovich in Cyprus. In this musical trio, he is telling the story of a fascist poet, aviator, and murderer who drew poems in the sky before disappearing.
👉 You can check HERE for tickets
Outdoor Reggae Vibrations
Saturday, May 18
Utopia Farm, Flasou village, Troodos
Utopia Farm in collaboration with Rhythm in Green Sound, is organizing an outdoor Reggae sound system session up in the beautiful hills of Solea Valley at Flasou village where Utopia Farm is located, a very warm welcoming spot surrounded by nature with an amazing horizon as a view.
Space for camping will be available at Utopia but there are also Airbnb options close by as well as in nearby villages.
The event starts at 6 PM and there is a 10 euros fee entrance with one drink.
👉 See for more info HERE
Dekantas! The Streetparty
Sunday, May 19
Zouhouri Square, Larnaca
There will be music, food and a lot of fun, they say. If you want to party in the open ai, on a nice Sunday, then get your ticket and enjoy!
👉 More about the prices and the names of those who will sing, you can find it HERE.
Limassol Boat Show
23-26 May
Limassol Marina
You will Have 4 days to admire all kinds of boats. The event takes place every year at the Marina, in Limassol. You can look, you can dream, or you can buy. It depends on the budget.
👉 See more about the event HERE
Concerts – Rumba Attack
Thursday, May 23
Agrovino Wine Shop & Bar, Lofou – Limassol
Rumba Attack is a Cyprus-based music group. The trio performs original instrumental material in their distinctive Flamenco-Rumba style, blended with sounds from Middle Eastern and Greek origins.
The event starts at 8:30 pm and there is a 15 euros entrance fee.
👉 More about it, HERE
Strawberry Festival
Friday, May 24
Deryneia Stadium
The Deryneia Strawberry Festival returns for its 13th edition on May 24th, 2024 with lots of surprises! You can take pictures with the mascot, try the local food and sweets, listen to live music, and dance!
👉 Why go to the Strawberry Festival? Because…
Pharos Chamber Music Festival
24 May – 1 June
Kouklia, Paphos
The 23rd International Pharos Chamber Music Festival, which takes place at the Royal Manor House in Kouklia, encompasses seven concerts during the last week of May and first day of June.
👉 Check HERE the lineup of the festival.
Concerts – Locomondo
Saturday, May 25
Pyrga Community Stadium, Larnaca
Locomondo are celebrating! Twenty one years of live concerts and they continue to celebrate it in Greece and abroad. One of the most famous and beloved bands among young people is coming to Cyprus to give us an unforgettable live concert party
Entrance fee – 15 euro
👉 More HERE
Art and Sculpture Exhibition by Judith Constantinou
25-26 May
4 Ayiou Stephanou, Tala, Paphos
If you feel like discovering a village in Paphos and enjoying some art, then there is your chance!
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🚩 Check here the list of the other events happening until the end of the year 👉 Main events in 2024 in Cyprus
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