NIF 2025

FESTIVAL PHILOSOPHY

The proposals submitted should be in line with the philosophy of the Festival, which in turn is aligned with the long-term strategy of the Nicosia Municipality for culture and which includes the following objectives:
 
1. To support and promote young professional creators, to showcase Cyprus' talent of all ages and to keep our cultural heritage alive.
2. To propose a wide range of cultural and artistic expression with the aim of bringing citizens into contact with internationally reputable artists and cultural organisations.
3. To propose cultural activities that promote acceptance and inclusion regardless of nationality, age, gender, colour, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
4. To honour freedom in all its forms: individual and national freedom, freedom of thought and freedom of speech.



18 Sep. (20:30)
“GOLDEN AGE" by Greek National Opera Ballet - Konstantinos Rigos

With a dazzling existential party presented by the Greek National Opera (GNO), the curtain rises on the Nicosia International Festival 2025.

19 Sep. (20:30)
“GOLDEN AGE" by Greek National Opera Ballet - Konstantinos Rigos

With a dazzling existential party presented by the Greek National Opera (GNO), the curtain rises on the Nicosia International Festival 2025.

21 Sep. (20:30)
“EAST TO WEST / PAST TO PRESENT” by Nicosia Fusion Trio

A fresh musical proposal makes its official debut at the Nicosia International Festival 2025: Nicosia Fusion Trio.

30 Sep. (20:30)
“TEBAS LAND” by Vangelis Theodoropoulos

The production “Tebas Land” by Vangelis Theodoropoulos and the New World Theatre, a theatrical “phenomenon” of recent seasons - now in its third...

01 Oct. (20:30)
“TEBAS LAND” by Vangelis Theodoropoulos

The production “Tebas Land” by Vangelis Theodoropoulos and the New World Theatre, a theatrical “phenomenon” of recent seasons - now in its third...

02 Oct. (20:30)
"SOTIRIA'S SONGS" with Christina Maxouri

The musical performance "The Songs of Sotiria", dedicated to the “Queen of Rebetiko” Sotiria Bellou, and starring Christina Maxouri in the title...

03 Oct. (20:30)
“NENA VENETSANOU IN KLELIA’S COURTYARD”

The Nicosia International Festival, in collaboration with friends of Klelia Petritou, presents the musical performance “Nena Venetsanou in Klelia’s...

23 Oct. (20:30)
“THE OLD LADIES WHO HARVEST THE NETTLE” by Konstantinos Ntellas

The production by the Experimental Stage of the Thessalian Theatre draws on the hidden stories of women from 19th and 20th century Thessaly.

25 Oct. (20:30)
BODIES AND NARRATIVES by Bodyterranean & Giannis Haroulis

The pioneering ensemble Bodyterranean, led by Simone Mongelli, joins forces with Yiannis Haroulis in a music-and-movement performance that once...

31 Oct. (20:30)
“WAITING FOR GODOT” by Samuel Becket

The internationally renowned Greek director Theodoros Terzopoulos and the theatrical masterpiece “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett, are...

01 Nov. (18:00)
“WAITING FOR GODOT” by Samuel Becket

The internationally renowned Greek director Theodoros Terzopoulos and the theatrical masterpiece “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett, are...

09 Nov. (10:30)
"CRAZY ANTONIS" by Penelope Delta

The Nicosia International Festival, together with director Panayiotis Larkou, collaborates with composer George Hadjipieris in an effort to show...

09 Nov. (16:30)
"CRAZY ANTONIS" by Penelope Delta

The Nicosia International Festival, together with director Panayiotis Larkou, collaborates with composer George Hadjipieris in an effort to show...

11 Nov. (20:30)
“THE RITE OF NO RETURN” by Olga Markari

As part of the #Under30 program, young choreographer Olga Markari draws inspiration from Igor Stravinsky’s iconic “The Rite of Spring”.

15 Nov. (20:30)
“MICHAEL KOHLHAAS” by Heinrich von Kleist

A contemporary voice on the concept of justice resonates through the classic text by German Romantic writer Heinrich von Kleist, Michael Kohlhaas.

16 Nov. (10:30)
"CRAZY ANTONIS" by Penelope Delta

The Nicosia International Festival, together with director Panayiotis Larkou, collaborates with composer George Hadjipieris in an effort to show...

16 Nov. (16:30)
"CRAZY ANTONIS" by Penelope Delta

The Nicosia International Festival, together with director Panayiotis Larkou, collaborates with composer George Hadjipieris in an effort to show...

18 Nov. (20:30)
EXISTENTIAL SHADE ("SHIOS") by Savvas Chrysostomou (Sais)

Savvas Chrysostomou, known as Sais, presents a music performance titled “Existential Shade” ("Shios") as part of the Nicosia International Festival...

21 Nov. (20:30)
“THE ELEPHANT MAN” by Bernard Pomerance

Bernard Pomerance’s “The Elephant Man” premieres at the Nicosia International Festival 2025, in collaboration with Satiriko Theatre and Audere...

22 Nov. (20:30)
«MOMENTS» by Chloe Bellou

Inspired by the poetry collection “Moments” by Kostas Montis, emerging choreographer Chloe Bellou from Paphos creates an encounter between dance...

23 Nov. (10:30)
"CRAZY ANTONIS" by Penelope Delta

The Nicosia International Festival, together with director Panayiotis Larkou, collaborates with composer George Hadjipieris in an effort to show...

23 Nov. (16:30)
"CRAZY ANTONIS" by Penelope Delta

The Nicosia International Festival, together with director Panayiotis Larkou, collaborates with composer George Hadjipieris in an effort to show...

25 Nov. (20:30)
«ΤΙΚ ΤΑΚ» by Demetris Mesimeris

Singer-songwriter Dimitris Mesimeris presents his new album titled “TIK TAK” as part of the Nicosia International Festival 2025, on Tuesday, 25...

29 Nov. (20:00)
“AND/DNA” by Anna Fo

The audiovisual theatre performance “AND/DNA” by Anna Fo is coming to the Nicosia International Festival 2025, on Saturday, 29 November, at the...

29 Nov. (22:00)
“AND/DNA” by Anna Fo

The audiovisual theatre performance “AND/DNA” by Anna Fo is coming to the Nicosia International Festival 2025, on Saturday, 29 November, at the...

01 Dec. (20:30)
“WAVING HANDS” by Stavros Lantsias

Renowned Cypriot pianist and composer Stavros Lantsias presents his new album titled “Waving Hands” as part of the Nicosia International Festival...

02 Dec. (20:30)
"WITH NO SETLIST" by Panos Vlachos

Popular actor and singer-songwriter Panos Vlachos packs his bags with songs and heads to the Nicosia International Festival 2025.

10 Dec. (16:00)
SUZY’S CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: A WORLD OF CAROLS by the Cyprus Symphonic...

The Nicosia International Festival presents the performance “Suzie and Christmas Around the World”, a musical adventure for children with the...

10 Dec. (17:30)
SUZY’S CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: A WORLD OF CAROLS by the Cyprus Symphonic...

The Nicosia International Festival presents the performance “Suzie and Christmas Around the World”, a musical adventure for children with the...

12 Dec. (20:30)
"TWO WORLDS" by Panagiotis Loizou

Panayiotis Loizou presents his debut album titled "Two Worlds" on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre (20:30).

23 Dec. (20:30)
“GROUND STUDIES FOR PILOTS – BLUETS” by Pandelis Diamantides

The Nicosia International Festival 2025 presents Pandelis Diamantides in the performance “Ground Studies for Pilots – Bluets”, on Tuesday, December...

28 Dec. (00:00)
“THE NUTCRACKER AND I” by Alexandra Dariescu

Technology meets The Nutcracker in a performance presented as part of the Nicosia International Festival 2025, on Sunday, December 28, at the...

30 Dec. (16:30)
"CRAZY ANTONIS" by Penelope Delta

The Nicosia International Festival, together with director Panayiotis Larkou, collaborates with composer George Hadjipieris in an effort to show...


05 Oct. (20:30)
"VANYA" after Anton Chekhov

The Nicosia International Festival begins its collaboration with the NT Live programme of London’s National Theatre and presents a powerful...

17 Oct. (08:30)
BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL – school screenings

The Festival presents the first Bicycle Film Festival, taking place on October 17 and 19, 2025. In collaboration with OPU – Organisation for...

19 Oct. - 19 Oct. (20:30)
BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL

The Festival presents the first Nicosia Bicycle Film Festival, taking place on October 17 and 19, 2025.