AGP Executive Report

Visual Arts: Limassol’s new KOOL Gallery has opened with “ICONS,” a graffiti and urban-art exhibition featuring 49 works by 31 artists, including Banksy and Lady Pink. It runs until March 31, 2027. Film for Kids: Nicosia’s Pantheon Theatre is hosting STYX Film Encounters’ new children’s programme, with screenings and workshops through December 19. “Toy Story” screens November 14. Books and Poetry: The seventh International Literature and Poetry Festival is bringing 10 festivals from Europe, Africa and Asia together with Cypriot literary groups. Rally: Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah clinched a record 21st Middle East Rally Championship title with a dramatic 4.63-second victory at the Cyprus Rally, edging local driver Simos Galatariotis. Music: 1960s Greek rock band Aphrodite’s Child is set to return to Cyprus, bringing a dose of nostalgia to the island’s live-music scene.

Literature: Ideogramma’s 7th International Literature and Poetry Festival brings 10 festivals from Europe, Africa and Asia together with poets and cultural groups for a cross-border creative exchange. Film for Children: STYX Film Encounters has launched screenings and workshops at Nicosia’s Pantheon Theatre, including Toy Story on November 14 and hands-on sessions for ages 7 to 10. Halloween: Cyprus is gearing up for spooky-season fun, with pumpkin carving, crafts, markets and family events in Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca. On Stage and in the Gallery: Nicosia Municipal Theatre is launching an initiative for teens, while a Paphos exhibition explores the city’s hidden layers and 1960s band Hermaphrodite’s Child is set to return to Cyprus. Rally: Nasser Al-Attiyah won the Cyprus Rally by just 4.63 seconds, securing a record 21st Middle East Rally Championship title; local favourite Simos Galatariotis finished second.

Cyprus Rally: Nasser Al-Attiyah claimed a record 21st Middle East Rally title after edging local favourite Simos Galatariotis by just 4.63 seconds in a dramatic finish in Cyprus. Halloween Arts & Events: Cyprus is gearing up for a spooky week, with pumpkin-carving workshops, family crafts and pop-up celebrations in Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca, including events on October 28. Theatre & Art: Satiriko Theatre staged Lucy Prebble’s The Effect in Cyprus, while Nicosia’s Diatopos Art Centre continues Yiannos Economou’s exhibition A Planet in Common through November 13. On Screen: The Cyprus-set film Apart, which also explores apartheid South Africa, has unveiled an exclusive trailer ahead of Tallinn. Live Culture: Nicosia’s festival scene blends music, street culture and solidarity, while 1960s band Hermaphrodite’s Child is set to return to Cyprus.

Junior Eurovision: Armenia won the 2026 contest with “BOO!”, while Cyprus gave the winner its 12 jury points. On Stage: Satiriko Theatre is staging Lucy Prebble’s The Effect this weekend, a romantic drama that asks whether love can be separated from medication. In Nicosia, Yiannos Economou’s A Planet in Common exhibition runs at Diatopos Art Centre until November 13. Live Music: Athens band Hermaphrodite’s Child brings 1950s and ’60s rock to Savino Live in Larnaca on October 30, then Antonakis Music Hall in Nicosia on October 31 and November 1. Local Culture: Nicosia’s Golem Brewhouse and Crossline Brewing host a Halloween craft beer festival at Faneromeni Square on October 31, with music, family activities and a costume contest. On Film: Everybody Falls follows Cypriot downhill biking champion Savvina Koulle, who has won the women’s e-bike race at France’s Mountain of Hell for the past two years.

Live Music: Athens-based 50s-60s band Hermaphrodite’s Child returns to Cyprus for three shows: Oct. 30 at Savino Live in Larnaca, then Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at Antonakis Music Hall in Nicosia, playing hits from the Beatles, Elvis and Greek pop acts. Theatre and Art: Satiriko Theatre is staging Lucy Prebble’s The Effect for the first time in Cyprus, a love story that probes mental health and scientific ethics. In Nicosia, Diatopos Art Centre’s A Planet in Common, a solo exhibition by Yiannos Economou, runs until Nov. 13. Cypriot Stories: Documentary Everybody Falls: The Road to the Summit follows downhill biking champion Savvina Koulle from training at home to the icy Mountain of Hell race, which she won in 2025 and 2026. Old Town Festivities: Golem Brewhouse and Crossline Brewing bring a craft beer festival, Halloween activities and a costume contest to Faneromeni Square on Oct. 31. Music Legacy: Composer Manos Loizos, whose father came from Larnaca district, was remembered on the 89th anniversary of his birth; his songs remain staples of Greek music.

Nicosia Festival: Old-town breweries Golem and Crossline bring their craft beer festival to Faneromeni Square on October 31, with Halloween activities, a costume contest and DJ Fuzz. Teen Arts: Nicosia Municipal Theatre’s new Third Space Project invites 14- to 18-year-olds to explore theatre, street art, dance, music and visual arts through workshops running until May. Paphos Exhibition: A new show explores the city’s hidden layers. Street Culture: ArtCargo brought a 12-year-old Japanese slackline champion and street culture to Nicosia, while a high-wire spectacle recently closed the city’s festival. Music: The 89th anniversary of composer Manos Loizos’s birth renewed attention to songs still cherished across Greece and Cyprus. Film: Cyprus Film Days International Film Festival is inviting submissions.

Youth Arts: Nicosia Municipal Theatre has launched Third Space, a creative programme for 14- to 18-year-olds running through May 2027. Its first street-art workshops are on October 24 and 25, with theatre, dance, music and visual-arts sessions to follow. Nicosia Culture: ArtCargo is bringing a 12-year-old Japanese slackline champion and street culture to the capital, while another festival combines music, street culture and solidarity. Cyprus on Screen: Cyprus Film Days is inviting submissions for its next edition. Fashion: Cyprus-born designer Hussein Chalayan is back in the spotlight with a new Acne Studios capsule inspired by his experimental collections. Stage & Music: The Shoe Factory is hosting an acclaimed French string quartet, and singer Savina Yannatou is featured in a new “Behind the music” profile.

Film: Cyprus-born director Stelana Kliris’s new film Apart, shot in Cyprus and South Africa, explores displacement, belonging and love. It will premiere at Tallinn’s Black Nights Film Festival. Music: East Cyprus Music Meetings is bringing workshops and discussions to Famagusta and Larnaca, connecting musicians and industry professionals across the island. Nicosia: ArtCargo brought street culture and a Japanese slackline champion to the capital, while a festival featuring music and solidarity closed with a high-wire spectacle. Visual Arts: A Paphos exhibition invites visitors to explore the city’s hidden layers. Coming Up: The Presidential Palace will host a family Christmas village on December 19 and 20, with music, cultural activities and work by local craftspeople.

Paphos Arts: “What Does Not Finish Disappearing,” an exhibition by Marinos Houtris and Ekso exploring the city’s hidden layers through photography, sound and installation, opens today at Decade and runs until November 6. Nicosia Festival: ArtCargo brings 12-year-old Japanese slackline champion Kanon Ito to the old City Hall square on October 24–25, alongside workshops, graffiti and DJ sets. Live Shows: Comedy trio Sooshi Mango has cancelled its Nicosia show after its luggage went missing. Film: Cyprus Film Days International Film Festival is inviting submissions for its next edition. Young Talent: Thirteen-year-old Harry Georgiou will represent Cyprus at Junior Eurovision. Music Abroad: Cyprus joins eight other European countries at Doha’s European Jazz Festival, running November 4–7.

Live Shows: Sooshi Mango has cancelled its Nicosia performance after the trio’s luggage went missing; ticket holders are to receive refunds. Nicosia’s festival season also ended with a high-wire spectacle, while another city festival brought together music, street culture and solidarity. Film: Cyprus Film Days is calling for submissions, and the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus has announced its winners. On Stage: Limassol gets an art-and-punk take on Twelfth Night, while an acclaimed French string quartet is set to perform at The Shoe Factory. Local Culture: Alona and Pelendri are inviting visitors to their annual Zivania festival. Junior Eurovision: 13-year-old Harry Georgiou will represent Cyprus in the 2026 contest.

Nicosia Arts: Friends and collaborators will honour late Moufflon bookshop owner Ruth Keshishian today with “A Cascade of Messages for Ruth,” sharing memories at Dance House Lefkosia from 7pm. Festival Scene: A high-wire spectacle closed a Nicosia festival, while another brought music, street culture and solidarity to the capital. Cyprus Traditions: Alona’s zivania festival takes place Sunday, with traditional distilling, local food, music and dance; Pelendri hosts its celebration on November 7–8. Film: Cyprus Film Days is inviting submissions, following the announcement of winners at the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus. Young Talent: Thirteen-year-old Harry Georgiou will represent Cyprus at Junior Eurovision.

Nicosia Festivals: ArtCargo’s final days bring circus, dance and high-wire performances to city squares, while Solidarity Beats takes over the Municipal Gardens on Saturday with live music, DJs, street art, dance and food. Local Design: Cypriot artist Michalis Pantelidis has turned Athienou’s halloumi, bread and traditional sweets into a new collection of silk scarves. Cyprus on Screen: Cyprus Film Days 2027 is accepting feature-film submissions until November 30; meanwhile, the island makes its first entry in the Oscars’ International Feature race with Hold Onto Me. Live Music: Singer Margarita Levchuk returns to the stage in Limassol on November 14 for a chamber concert of 20th-century music. Junior Eurovision: Thirteen-year-old Harry Georgiou will represent Cyprus at this year’s contest.

Film: Cyprus Film Days 2027 is inviting feature submissions from local and international filmmakers. The festival runs April 16–24, with entries due by November 30. On Stage: French string quartet Quatuor Diotima brings Beethoven, Brahms and a contemporary work by Georges Aperghis to Nicosia’s Shoe Factory on October 30. Soprano Margarita Levchuk also returns to the stage in Limassol on November 14 for a chamber concert of 20th-century American and Latin American music. Visual Arts: “Blue Mind,” a solo exhibition, is coming to Nicosia. Young Talent: Thirteen-year-old Harry Georgiou will represent Cyprus at Junior Eurovision 2026. Local Cinema: Winners have been announced at the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus.

Creative Learning: Limassol’s Tsireio Primary School has opened Lib Lab, a flexible space for books, learning and creative expression, created with support from Exinity and the Andrey & Julia Dashin’s Foundation. Visual Arts: “Blue Mind,” a solo exhibition, is coming to Nicosia, while another solo show has opened in Limassol. Film: Winners have been announced for the 2026 International Short Film Festival of Cyprus. Music: The Cyprus Museum is hosting an album presentation by Giannis Koutis, and “Cinema in Concert” is set to bring a sold-out musical experience to Nicosia for a special cause. On Stage: A punk-inflected take on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” is among Limassol’s theatre offerings. Young Talent: Thirteen-year-old Harry Georgiou will represent Cyprus at Junior Eurovision 2026.

Nicosia Art: Ioanna Philippou’s Blue Mind, a colourful solo exhibition inspired by Mediterranean marine life, opens at IN TOTO on November 26 and runs until December 13. Food & Dining: Public voting is open until November 15 for Cyprus Eats’ first People’s Eating Awards, spanning 22 categories; winners will be announced on December 7. Junior Eurovision: 13-year-old Harry Georgiou, from Enfield, will represent Cyprus at the 2026 contest. Film: The winners of the 2026 International Short Film Festival of Cyprus have been announced. Stage & Music: Limassol is set for a punk-inflected take on Twelfth Night, while the Cyprus Museum will host an album presentation by Giannis Koutis.

Junior Eurovision: Thirteen-year-old Harry Georgiou will represent Cyprus with “Who I Can Be” at the contest in Malta on October 24. The young performer, who has appeared in West End musicals, is inviting fans to vote online. Cypriot Cinema: Christos Artemiou won the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus’s top local prize for Kinds of Fathers, his second consecutive win. Alexandra Matthaiou’s Free Eliza picked up three awards. Cyprus is also making its first submission to the Oscars’ International Feature Film race, part of a record 105 entries. Fashion & Culture: King Charles praised a youth-led Cypriot project using sustainable fashion to bring Greek and Turkish Cypriot young people together. On Stage: A first-of-its-kind clowning retreat will bring performers and curious beginners to Ananke Home in Nicosia on November 7–8, with workshops in movement, comedy and stage presence.