Do the workshops require a separate ticket?

No. All traditional arts and dance workshops are free and open to all festival-goers throughout the two days.

Is the festival suitable for families with young children?

Absolutely. Antama is designed for all ages and includes hands-on activities, dance workshops and cultural experiences for children and adults alike.

Is the venue accessible for people with mobility needs?

The Nicosia Municipal Gardens is a public park with flat, open grounds. If you have specific accessibility requirements, it is recommended to contact the organisers in advance.

Can I buy food and drinks on site?

Yes. Local Cypriot food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the festival, including a participatory palouzes demonstration.

Antama Festival 2026: Music, Tradition & Culture in Nicosia

Name: Antama Festival 2026: Music, Tradition & Culture in Nicosia
Start: 2026-09-12T12:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-13T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Municipal Garden

About This Event

Antama Festival is a two-day outdoor celebration of music, tradition and culture held at the Nicosia Municipal Gardens in Cyprus on 12–13 September 2026. Now in its third edition, the festival brings together people of all ages through live music spanning Cyprus, Greece and the Mediterranean, traditional craft workshops, dance, open discussions, and local food and drink.

🎟️ Ticket prices start from €10 (single day) | €17 (two-day pass).

The musical lineup features KORMÒS (Tasos Kofodimos & Yvonne Melissa), Michalis & Petros Kouloumis, TAKIMIA & Fryderiki Tombazou, Trio Nikriz & Stelios Petrakis, the Proodeytiki Kinisi Larnakas choir, and Eirini Pelagia.

18:00 - 18:30 | Proodeytiki Kinisi Larnakas & Eirini Pelagia

18:45 - 20:00 | KORMÒS (Tasos Kofodimos & Yvonne Melissa)

20:30 - 00:00 | Traditional Glendi with Michalis & Petros Kouloumis

17:30 - 20:00 | Cretan Glendi with Trio Nikriz & Stelios Petrakis

20:30 - 23:00 | Musical Glendi with TAKIMIA & Fryderiki Tombazou

Free hands-on workshops in traditional arts and dance run throughout both days, including silversmithing, cross-stitch embroidery, basket weaving from Lividia, silk cocoon weaving, Mediterranean rhythms, the art of the pithkiavli (Cypriot flute), shadow theatre figure-making, and an open discussion on Cypriot traditional music today.

Local Cypriot dishes and drinks will be available on site, including a participatory presentation of the traditional sweet palouzes.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +35796185369