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Episkopi Village cultural festival 1st - 31st of July
Food, drink, dance, music, and exhibitions mark the Episkopi Village cultural fest, the location of this festival is in Episkopi, 14 km west of Limossol. In this festival artists display various handicrafts, pottery work, hand weaved baskets, lacework, and wine making techniques, folk dances, folklores, and ethnic music are some interesting events in this festival.
Beach Volleyball Tournaments 1st of July - 31st of September
Beach Volleyball Tournaments are held in July each year at Limassol beaches, both men and women from different parts of Cyprus participate in volleyball tournaments, though there are three official venues for playing this game, informal venues are located in many beaches in Larnaca.
Ancient Greek Drama Festival 4th of July - 2nd of August
Limassol celebrates the Ancient Greek Drama Festival as an important event during July and August each year, epic stories and adventurous deeds of Greek heroes are presented in a classic manner through tragedy and comedy shows, the dramas are staged in unique settings in three archaic theatres in Cyprus.
The Curium Drama Festival 1st of July - 31st of August
The Curium Drama Festival is quite similar to the Shakespeare’s festival where classical and modern plays are enacted to celebrate the Curium Amphitheatre stages. The festival is a month long annual event that begins from July and ends in August, the Curium Amphitheatre is a 2000 year old stage where various plays including Shakespeare’s plays were enacted.
The International Arts Festival 1st of June - 31st of July
The International Arts Festival is a festive occasion that helps to build a synergy between local and international artists, the 10 day annual event is hosted in June at the Municipal Gardens, song, dance, and music are performed by various domestic as well as international artists during this festivity.
The Festival of Flood 4th of July - 2nd of August
The Festival of Flood is one of the major festivities in Limassol, this festival takes place 40 days after Easter where residents of Limassol as well as tourists play with water as a mark of respect for the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, taking a plunge in water and splashing around in it also symbolize cleansing ones soul.
Cyprus Cultural Festival 1st of July - 31st of September
In Limassol, cultural activities are given a lot of attention, in fact the festival is celebrated as a mark of respect for modern and traditional music. The festivity begins from July each year and ends in September, during these summer months, Limassol hosts a series of music shows such as ballets, theatres, bands, and orchestras.
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