Paphos Aphrodite Festival

For opera addicts, we recommend you to attend Paphos Aphrodite Festival. The event takes place in September, a month after the Ancient Greek theatrical festival, in front of the Paphos Medieval Castle, in a wonderful ambiance. The opera festival featured performances by prestigious, internationally recognized casts.

This popular autumn festival is one of the highlights of Cyprus' cultural calendar, with three days of love, passion, and tragedy under the stars for classical opera fans. The Paphos Aphrodite Festival was first held in 1999, and it has since grown to become one of Cyprus' most popular festivals. The event takes place outdoors in the square in front of Paphos' medieval castle.

Typically, the event features the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra and Cypriot soloists who are chosen through auditions held by the production and who meet the appropriate qualifications for participation in high-level creative works. Each performance has a minimum seating capacity of 2.500 seats on amphitheatrical constructed metal tiers. The stage is built in front of the Medieval Castle, which is included in the stage scenery.

When: September

Where: Paphos