Xylofagou International Potato Festival: Live..., Famagusta

Name: Xylofagou International Potato Festival: Live Concert Night in Famagusta
Start: 2026-09-11T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Xylofagou Packinghouse Outdoor Area

About This Event

The Xylofagou International Potato Festival is one of Cyprus's most beloved annual celebrations, and the 2026 edition promises to be its biggest yet. Taking place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at the Xylofagou Packinghouse Outdoor Area, this landmark event in Famagusta combines a spectacular live concert with the unique culinary traditions of the famous Xylofagou potato.

🎟️ Ticket prices: €5.

Two of Cyprus and Greece's most popular artists take the stage for a night you won't forget: Melina Aslanidou and Giorgos Papadopoulos headline a non-stop live programme packed with their greatest hits, performed together under the open autumn sky. This is a rare opportunity to see both artists in one evening.

🥔 Beyond the music, the festival celebrates the internationally acclaimed Xylofagou potato with creative, epic dishes and one-of-a-kind gastronomic experiences that capture the spirit of the local community.

🎤 Performers: Melina Aslanidou, Giorgos Papadopoulos

For more information and registration details, please contact the Xylophagou Community Council directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the festival takes place at the open-air grounds of the Xylofagou Packinghouse (ΚΥΠΕΠ). Dress comfortably for an autumn evening outdoors.

The venue is a large packinghouse facility, so parking space in the surrounding area is expected. Contact the organisers for specific parking guidance.

The festival is community-based and welcomes a wide audience. For any age-specific restrictions or guidance, please contact the Xylophagou Community Council directly.

The festival runs from 19:00 to 23:45 — approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes of music, food, and celebration.