Is there parking near the Nicosia Municipal Theatre?

The theatre is located in central Nicosia. It is recommended to check nearby public parking options before your visit, as central Nicosia parking can be limited on event evenings.

Are reduced-price tickets available?

Yes. Reduced tickets are available for senior citizens aged 65+, students, unemployed persons and PwD assistants. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) enter free of charge with appropriate ID.

Is the festival suitable for families with children?

Most productions are aimed at adult audiences. However, Souvenirs: Claire and Antho is a non-verbal, poetic performance suitable for all ages, making it an excellent choice for families.

Can I attend individual shows or do I need a festival pass?

Individual tickets are available for each performance separately. Tickets can be purchased through more.com or at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre Box Office.

Nicosia International Festival 2026:...

Name: Nicosia International Festival 2026: Theatre, Music & Dance in Nicosia
Start: 2026-09-12T16:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-01T19:00:00+00:00
Location: Nicosia Municipal Theatre

The Nicosia International Festival (NIF) is Cyprus' largest performing arts festival, held annually at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre in Cyprus, bringing together outstanding international and Cypriot productions across theatre, music, dance and performance. The 2026 edition runs from 12 September to 1 November, co-organised by Nicosia For Art Ltd and the Nicosia Municipality. Eight landmark productions from Greece, France, Lebanon, Ireland and Cyprus take the stage, spanning contemporary dance, music theatre, documentary performance and physical theatre.

🎟️ Ticket prices start from €20 (reduced rates available).

From Mario Banushi's award-winning theatrical work — fresh from a Silver Lion at the 2026 Venice Theatre Biennale — to the legendary Camille O'Sullivan making her Cypriot debut with Loveletter, the programme offers something for every lover of the performing arts. The Comédie-Française brings L'Événement (The Event) on 15 September, while choreographer Ali Chahrour presents When I Saw the Sea on 20 September. Fotis Nikolaou's physical theatre piece The Corridor arrives on 4 October, followed by Zoe Chatziantoniou's Amalia Melancholia on 10–11 October and the poetic non-verbal Souvenirs: Claire and Antho on 17 October. The festival closes on 1 November with Camille O'Sullivan's internationally acclaimed Loveletter.

Saturday–Sunday, 12–13 September 2026 | Goodbye Lindita – Mario Banushi (Nicosia Municipal Theatre)

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 | L'Événement (The Event) – Comédie-Française (Nicosia Municipal Theatre)

Sunday, 20 September 2026 | When I Saw the Sea – Ali Chahrour (Nicosia Municipal Theatre)

Sunday, 28 September 2026 | Echoes of Cyprus – PIO (Nicosia Municipal Theatre)

Sunday, 4 October 2026 | The Corridor – Fotis Nikolaou (Nicosia Municipal Theatre)

Saturday–Sunday, 10–11 October 2026 | Amalia Melancholia, the Queen of the Phoenicians – Zoe Chatziantoniou (Nicosia Municipal Theatre)

Saturday, 17 October 2026 | Souvenirs: Claire and Antho – NIF2026 × Mitsikouri Festival (Nicosia Municipal Theatre)

Sunday, 1 November 2026 | Loveletter – Camille O'Sullivan (Nicosia Municipal Theatre)

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