Events & Festivals

From the Aphrodite Festival to Carnival — the best annual events in Paphos and nearby.

Annual Highlights

Flagship Festivals

Early September

Paphos Aphrodite Festival

An annual open-air opera festival held at the Paphos Medieval Castle.

Paphos Medieval Castle Opera lovers, culture enthusiasts
Tickets Website
Pentecost

Kataklysmos - Festival of the Flood

A unique Cypriot festival with religious and popular celebrations, including water-based activities and games.

Paphos Harbour and other seaside locations Everyone, families
Website
Early to mid-August

Paphos Beer Festival

A four-day festival celebrating craft beer from around the world, with food, music, and entertainment.

Kato Paphos Medieval Castle Beer lovers, foodies, music fans
Website
May

Anthestiria (Flower Festival)

A celebration of spring and nature's renewal, featuring a parade of flower-adorned floats.

Various locations in Paphos Everyone, families
Website
Late August

Paradise Jazz Festival

An annual jazz festival featuring local and international artists in a relaxed, scenic setting.

Val's Place, Gialia Jazz lovers, music enthusiasts
Tickets Website
Mid-May and mid-October

Seaside Street Food Festival

A three-day festival offering a wide variety of street food, drinks, and live music by the sea.

Medieval Castle Square Foodies, families, everyone
Website

By Month

February

10 days before Lent

Paphos Carnival

A vibrant 10-day celebration with parades, parties, and traditional festivities leading up to Lent.

Various locations in Paphos Everyone, families
Website
3-4 February

Open Corks 2026: Wine Tasting Event

A two-day wine tasting event featuring over 100 wines from 16 producers across four countries.

Palia Ilektriki Multicultural Centre Wine lovers, foodies
Tickets Website
First day of Lent

Green Monday

The first day of Lent, celebrated with vegetarian picnics and outdoor activities.

Various parks and public spaces Everyone, families
Website

March

10 days before Lent

Paphos Carnival

A vibrant 10-day celebration with parades, parties, and traditional festivities leading up to Lent.

Various locations in Paphos Everyone, families
Website
First day of Lent

Green Monday

The first day of Lent, celebrated with vegetarian picnics and outdoor activities.

Various parks and public spaces Everyone, families
Website

April

Greek Orthodox Easter

Easter Celebrations

A series of solemn and joyous celebrations for Greek Orthodox Easter, including church services, processions, and family feasts.

Various churches and public spaces Everyone, those interested in religious and cultural traditions
Website

May

Greek Orthodox Easter

Easter Celebrations

A series of solemn and joyous celebrations for Greek Orthodox Easter, including church services, processions, and family feasts.

Various churches and public spaces Everyone, those interested in religious and cultural traditions
Website
May

Anthestiria (Flower Festival)

A celebration of spring and nature's renewal, featuring a parade of flower-adorned floats.

Various locations in Paphos Everyone, families
Website
Mid-May and mid-October

Seaside Street Food Festival

A three-day festival offering a wide variety of street food, drinks, and live music by the sea.

Medieval Castle Square Foodies, families, everyone
Website

June

Pentecost

Kataklysmos - Festival of the Flood

A unique Cypriot festival with religious and popular celebrations, including water-based activities and games.

Paphos Harbour and other seaside locations Everyone, families
Website

August

Early to mid-August

Paphos Beer Festival

A four-day festival celebrating craft beer from around the world, with food, music, and entertainment.

Kato Paphos Medieval Castle Beer lovers, foodies, music fans
Website
Late August

Paradise Jazz Festival

An annual jazz festival featuring local and international artists in a relaxed, scenic setting.

Val's Place, Gialia Jazz lovers, music enthusiasts
Tickets Website

September

Early September

Paphos Aphrodite Festival

An annual open-air opera festival held at the Paphos Medieval Castle.

Paphos Medieval Castle Opera lovers, culture enthusiasts
Tickets Website

October

Mid-May and mid-October

Seaside Street Food Festival

A three-day festival offering a wide variety of street food, drinks, and live music by the sea.

Medieval Castle Square Foodies, families, everyone
Website

December

Throughout December

Paphos Christmas Events

A series of festive events throughout December, including Christmas markets, concerts, and tree lighting ceremonies.

Various locations in Paphos Everyone, families
Website