Christmas events in Paphos 2026
Paphos has 11 events listed for Christmas 2026 so far, from 21 Nov to 6 Jan. 2 events are free to enter. New Year's Eve has its own guide.
Christmas villages
Whole villages decorated for the season.
Christmas markets
Stalls, food and gifts in squares, parks and malls.
Tree lightings and festive shows
When each town switches on its lights, plus parades and Santa days.
Paphos
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 · 12:30Kids' Christmas shows
Plays, musicals and puppet shows for children, from €12.
Concerts and the Nutcracker
The Nutcracker, choirs and Christmas concerts.
Christmas workshops
Ornaments, wreaths and cookies to make yourself.
25 Nov 2026 · 10:00
An Advent Calendar to Empower Your Child | Creative Christmas Workshop for Mums
Location, Paphos
Our Christmas guides
Christmas in Paphos: quick answers
When do the Christmas villages open in 2026?
Short ones: Statos–Agios Fotios Christmas Village (21 Nov to 6 Jan).
Which Christmas events are free?
2 of the 11 events on this page are free. Among them: Statos–Agios Fotios Christmas Village, Santa's Embassy in Pano-Arodes.
What is on on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
On 24 and 25 December: Christmas Day lunch with Whitemouse Duo at Colosseum. 1 longer event runs through Christmas, among them Statos–Agios Fotios Christmas Village. Check the hours on each event page before you set off.
When are the Christmas tree lightings?
Christmas 2026: Switching On the Christmas Lights on Fri 27 Nov.