AUDIOBLAST Cyprus 2026: Sound & Radio Festival in Nicosia

AUDIOBLAST Cyprus 2026 is a week-long sound and radio art festival unfolding in Nicosia, Cyprus, as an extension of the long-running Audioblast festival. Hosted at the CYENS Centre of Excellence, the event explores sound creation through live performance, radio art, transmission practices, soundwalks, and networked listening environments.

This Cyprus edition introduces felt as a key material of listening, transmission, and filtering, grounding sound practices in tactile, architectural, and embodied processes. Throughout the week, artists, researchers, and participants collaborate in a collective workshop combining felt-making, sound experimentation, continuous AM and online broadcasting, and public soundwalks across Nicosia.

Framed by the 2026 theme “Interference Zone / Hyper-listening,” the festival approaches the city as a sonic and material field where radio waves, textiles, infrastructures, and human presence intersect. Organised by APO33 in collaboration with the Cyprus University of Technology and Nantes Architecture School, AUDIOBLAST Cyprus emphasises process, transmission, and shared listening experiences over fixed works.

FAQ:
Q: What kind of event is AUDIOBLAST Cyprus 2026?
A: It is a week-long sound and radio art festival combining workshops, broadcasts, soundwalks, and live performances.

Q: Where does the festival take place?
A: Activities unfold across Nicosia, with performances hosted at the CYENS Centre of Excellence.

Q: What is the main theme of the 2026 edition?
A: The theme is “Interference Zone / Hyper-listening,” focusing on expanded and material forms of listening.

Q: Is there a specific performance event during the week?
A: Yes, an evening of performances and concerts takes place on Friday, February 20, 2026.