Do I need to book a seat in advance?

No booking is required — entry is free. We recommend arriving early to secure a good seat, as capacity is limited.

Is the venue accessible for people with reduced mobility?

The Idalion Amphitheatre is an open-air venue. We recommend contacting the organisers directly for specific accessibility information.

Can I bring food and drinks to the performances?

As this is an outdoor amphitheatre event, light refreshments may be available or permitted. Contact the organisers for details.

Is there a different programme each night?

Yes — each evening features a different guest theatre group performing a unique production. See the full schedule above for details.

20th Theatre Festival Opening Ceremony at...

Name: 20th Theatre Festival Opening Ceremony at Idalion Amphitheatre
Start: 2026-08-26T17:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-11T17:30:00+00:00
Location: Idalion Amphitheatre

The Theatrical Group Paravasi Lympia presents its landmark 20th Theatre Festival in Nicosia, Cyprus, running from 26 August to 11 September 2026 at the Idalion Amphitheatre. The festival opens with a special ceremony dedicated to 20 years of the festival, featuring highlights from beloved past productions, and continues with performances by distinguished theatre groups from across Cyprus.

🎟️ Free entry.

The opening ceremony takes place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 8:30 pm and marks two decades of the festival with a presentation of selected scenes from memorable Paravasi productions. Each subsequent evening brings a different theatre group to the stage, showcasing the rich diversity of Cypriot amateur and community theatre.

Opening Ceremony Creative Team:

Text & Direction: Sofoklis Sofokleous

Choreography: Antri Giassoumi

Lighting: Giorgos Sofokleous

Sound: Marios Nikolaou

Technicians: Dimos Stavrou, Ioannis Paraskevas

Performed by members of the main Group and the Theatre Workshops of Paravasi.

For more information and registration details, please contact Theatrical Group Paravasi Lympia directly.