Alkistis Protopsalti & Nikos Portokaloglou: Live Concert at Paphos Castle Square
About This Event
Alkistis Protopsalti and Nikos Portokaloglou bring their celebrated joint concert to Paphos, Cyprus, performing at the iconic Medieval Castle Square on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 20:30. Two of the most important voices in modern Greek music unite on stage for an evening of authenticity, emotion and unforgettable songs against the backdrop of one of Cyprus's most historic landmarks.
The collaboration between Alkistis Protopsalti and Nikos Portokaloglou brings together two artists who have each left a deep mark on Greek music across decades of continuous presence. Their stage encounter unites two distinct musical worlds that share common values — respect for the song, a need for genuine communication, and a love for live performance. The result is a unified atmosphere where audiences travel through stories, memories and emotions.
Joining them on stage:
Thomas Kontogeorgis: arrangements, piano
Sakis Azas: guitar
Takis Vassiliou: percussion
Panagiotis Zafeiropoulou: trombone
Alexandros Zouganellis: saxophone, flute, vocals
Marios Laz Ioannidis: bass, vocals
Ilias Lambropoulou: violin, trumpet, bagpipes, vocals
Kostas Mylonas: drums
Sound: Zacharias Stamoulis, Akis Paschalakis, Stefanos Chatzopoulos
Lighting: Maria Venetaki
TICKET PRICES
Zone A: €35
Zone B: €30
Zone C: €25
Zone D: €20
Ticket pre-sales: 7777 7040
Official ticket outlets: ticketmaster.cy and ACS Courier stores
Admission
Date & Time
SEP
16
WED
Starts 20:30
Castle Square· Paphos
Location
Castle Square, Paphos
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Artists (2)
Alkistis ProtopsaltiAlkistis Protopsalti is one of the most celebrated voices in Greek music, born in Alexandroupoli and forging a career spanning over four decades. With a repertoire that crosses laiko, pop, and art song, she is known for her intense interpretive style and remarkable vocal range. She has collaborated with legendary composers including Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hadjidakis, and Giorgos Katsaros, and her albums have consistently topped Greek charts. Protopsalti has received numerous Arion Awards throughout her career. Her appearance in Cyprus at the School for the Blind Amphitheatre demonstrated her commitment to inclusive and meaningful cultural events.
Nikos PortokaloglouNikos Portokaloglou is a defining figure in Greek rock music, born in Athens in 1962. As a founding member of the legendary band Fatme in the 1980s, he helped shape the sound of Greek rock before embarking on a rich solo career. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, composer, and lyricist, Portokaloglou has created music that ranges from hard rock to introspective folk, always with literary depth. His collaborations have spanned generations of Greek artists. He has performed in Cyprus at the School for the Blind Amphitheatre, an intimate venue that showcases his artistry at its most personal.Organizer