Events & Activities going out Famagustagoing out Larnacagoing out Limassolgoing out Nicosiagoing out PaphosTop News Things to do on Wednesday, August 26 Things To Do On Wednesday, August 26 Relevant News Things to do on Wednesday, August 26 26 August 2026 Four Cypriots summit Mount Elbrus, raise Anti-Cancer Society flag 26 August 2026 Up to 20,000 Israelis now call Cyprus home as emigration rises 26 August 2026 Newsroom 26 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber What’s on this week — theatre marking two decades, a summer film marathon, mandolin music in Paphos and a handful of exhibitions across the island. THEATRE Dali, Idalio Amphitheatre, 8.30pm. The Theatrical Group “Paravasi” of Lympia’s Theatre Festival marks twenty years of continuous presence this year, returning from August 26 to September 13 at the Idalio Amphitheatre with ten evenings of performances by amateur groups from across Cyprus. The anniversary edition honours two decades during which the festival became a landmark for Cypriot amateur theatre, giving a platform to dozens of groups, creators and actors while building a loyal audience that follows its productions every year. The curtain rises today with an anniversary ceremony dedicated to the festival’s twenty years, bringing together past and present actors from “Paravasi” to share memories from the festival’s history, alongside footage from all previous editions. SCREENING Nicosia, Konstantia Summer Cinema, 9pm. The 27th Summer Screenings Marathon runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until September 13. Tonight’s screening is the award-winning Spanish social drama “Sorda” (Sirens’ Call) by Eva Libertad, following a deaf woman whose deepest fears about motherhood and communication surface when she becomes a mother. Starring Miriam Garlo and Alvaro Cervantes. Running time: 99 minutes. 22348203 MUSIC Paphos, Technopolis 20, 8pm. The concert “Echo of the Mandolins” brings to life the atmosphere of old Athens, with the audience hearing songs and Athenian serenades from another era arranged for mandolin orchestra and piano. Performing: Christina Papatziakou and Sofia Eleftheriou. Tickets: www.technopolis20.com EXHIBITIONS Nicosia Apokalypsi (22300150). Group exhibition titled “Code Recomposition”. Until September 12 Limassol Platres, Minerva Hotel. “The Trilogy of Summer Holidays” by Christodoulos Panayiotou. Until August 30 XeniArtSpace – Trilogy West Tower (99980009). Photography exhibition “Women in Focus”. Until September 19 Larnaca St-art Cafe (7A N. Lanitis). Group exhibition with all works priced at €250. Until August 31 Pierides Museum (22128175). “Nina Iakovou: eyes to see and hands to touch”. Until May 6, 2027 Paphos Almyra Hotel (26888700). Group exhibition titled “Temporary Forever”. Until September 6 CINEMA NEW FILMS: Insidious: Out of the Further (directed by Jacob Chase, starring Lin Shaye, Sam Spruell, Amelia Eve), Mutiny (directed by Jean-Francois Richet, starring Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, Adrian Lester), One Night Only (directed by Will Gluck, starring Callum Turner, Tyronne Chambers, Grace Dumday), Minions & Monsters (animated film directed by Pierre Coffin) — RIO Limassol and Nicosia Mall, tel. 25871410. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Four Cypriots summit Mount Elbrus, raise Anti-Cancer Society flag Up to 20,000 Israelis now call Cyprus home as emigration rises Binge it or skip it: Scarpetta – Between past and present, a divisive puzzle EAC advances battery storage projects to cut renewable energy curtailments Wednesday to be scorching as yellow warning for extreme heat issued Fire in industrial Aradippou brought under control (videos) Footballer Charles Eloundou released from Limnes deportation detention centre Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.
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