Christmas events in Cyprus 2026
Cyprus has 94 events listed for Christmas 2026 so far, from 11 Nov to 10 Jan. 7 villages stay decorated the whole season. Nicosia has the most, 32, then Limassol with 30. 27 events are free to enter. New Year's Eve has its own guide.
Christmas villages
Whole villages decorated for the season. 7 stay open from 21 Nov to 6 Jan.
21 Nov - 6 Jan 2027
Fikardou Christmas Village: Festive Season 2026–2027 in Nicosia
21 Nov - 6 Jan 2027
Fairytale Christmas Village - Magic Returns to Kalopanayiotis
Christmas markets
Stalls, food and gifts in squares, parks and malls. 11 of 17 are free to enter.
28 Nov - 29 Nov 2026
Christmas Street Festival: 8th Annual Market & Arts in Limassol
Holy Cathedral of Virgin Mary Pantanassis, Limassol
5 Dec 2026 · 10:00
Annual Christmas Bazaar at M.A Artistic Crafts
5 Dec - 6 Dec 2026
Fantasia Christmas Craft Fair at Strovolos Cultural Center
5 Dec - 6 Dec 2026
Christmas Square Agios Ioannis Pitsilias 2026
Plateia Agioy Ioanni Pitsilias, Agios Ioannis Pitsilias, Limassol
Tree lightings and festive shows
When each town switches on its lights, plus parades and Santa days.
Nicosia
NOV22SunAkaki Christmas 2026Plateia Akakioy · 12:00FreeNOV29SunNicosia Celebrates Christmas: City-Wide Festive Programme 2026Eleftheria Square · 11:00 · until 6 JanDEC5SatThe Magic of Christmas at the A. G. Leventis GalleryA. G. Leventis Gallery · 10:00DEC19SatChristmas at the Presidential PalacePresidential Palace · 11:00 · until 20 DecFreeLimassol
NOV11WedSparkling ChristmasFour Seasons Hotel · 17:00NOV20FriSanta Park FestKolossi Park · 17:00 · until 22 NovFreeNOV21SatChristmas on the Sea - Lighting CeremonyLimassol Marina · 16:00FreeDEC1TueFestive EventsAristos Kafkaris Square, Monagri · until 31 DecDEC12SatLimassol Christmas Show: Festive Magic at St. George HavouzasAgios Georgios Havouzas Church Hall · 11:00 · until 20 DecFreePaphos
NOV27FriChristmas 2026: Festive ParadeGriva Digeni Avenue and Kennedy Square · 18:30NOV27FriChristmas 2026: Switching On the Christmas LightsGriva Digeni Avenue and Kennedy Square · 19:30DEC19SatSanta's Embassy in Pano-ArodesMalietzis House · 12:00 · until 20 DecFreeDEC25FriChristmas Day lunch with Whitemouse Duo at ColosseumColosseum Restaurant Paphos · 12:30Larnaca
NOV13FriJoy to the World Metropolis Mall Christmas Lighting 2026Metropolis Mall · 17:30FreeDEC14MonMovie Mondays: Bitter ChristmasLarnaca Municipal Theatre · 20:00Kids' Christmas shows
Plays, musicals and puppet shows for children, from €7.
28 Nov - 6 Dec 2026
Olaf's Christmas Journey 2026
Cultural Hall of Pano Polemidia, Limassol
28 Nov - 6 Dec 2026
Olaf's Christmas Journey 2026 (kids' show)
5 Dec 2026 · 15:30
"The Christmas Cat": interactive children's book reading
Dandelion Library Kiti, Larnaca
5 Dec - 26 Dec 2026
Grinchmas: Children's Christmas Theatre Show Across Cyprus
Larnaca Municipal Theatre, Larnaca
Concerts and the Nutcracker
The Nutcracker, choirs and Christmas concerts.
5 Dec 2026 · 17:30
André Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It Snow (cinema screening)
Christmas workshops
Ornaments, wreaths and cookies to make yourself.
21 Nov 2026 · 16:00
Christmas Tree Workshop in Nicosia
Environmental Club Room, Nicosia
25 Nov 2026 · 10:00
An Advent Calendar to Empower Your Child | Creative Christmas Workshop for Mums
Location, Paphos
Our Christmas guides
Christmas in Cyprus: quick answers
When do the Christmas villages open in 2026?
7 villages open on Sat 21 Nov and stay open until Wed 6 Jan: Lofou Christmas Village, Kakopetria Christmas Village, Statos–Agios Fotios Christmas Village, Fikardou Christmas Village: Festive Season 2026–2027 in Nicosia, Lefkara Christmas Village, Fairytale Christmas Village - Magic Returns to Kalopanayiotis, Kalopanagiotis Christmas Village. Short ones: Christmas Village in Lakamia (4 Dec to 6 Dec); Christmas Village by CSI (5 Dec); Christmas Village Louvaras (13 Dec); Christmas Village EpiDrasi (18 Dec to 20 Dec).
Which Christmas events are free?
27 of the 94 events on this page are free, 11 of them markets. Among them: 2026 Christmas Market at Mall of Cyprus, Mall of Cyprus Christmas Market Opening Celebration in Nicosia, Nicosia Christmas Market, Christmas Street Festival: 8th Annual Market & Arts in Limassol.
What is on on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
On 24 and 25 December: Christmas Creative Camp in Nicosia, Christmas Day lunch with Whitemouse Duo at Colosseum, Christmas lunch at Mojito, Paralimni. 16 longer events run through Christmas, among them Lofou Christmas Village, Kakopetria Christmas Village and Statos–Agios Fotios Christmas Village. Check the hours on each event page before you set off.
When are the Christmas tree lightings?
Joy to the World Metropolis Mall Christmas Lighting on Fri 13 Nov; Christmas on the Sea - Lighting Ceremony on Sat 21 Nov; Paralimni Will Light Its Christmas Lights on Sun 22 Nov; Christmas Strawberry Land - Christmas Tree Lighting on Sun 22 Nov; Christmas 2026: Switching On the Christmas Lights on Fri 27 Nov.