Eleni Philippou

There are several events to enjoy this week, yet there is a sight that is set to captivate islanders. The rise of the full moon on Friday, August 28, will offer magical summer moments this week and weekend, everywhere on the island.

For five days, the 21 st Cyprus International Film Festival brings a world of stories to Nicosia. The Melina Merkouri Cultural Hall will fill with filmmakers, artists, actors, photographers, cultural professionals and film lovers from September 21 to 25, as the festival events unfold.

The newly-renovated old GSP park in central Nicosia welcomes a two-day festival this September. Moov City Festival is set to bring music and urban culture to the capital city, as an international line-up of artists perform live on September 19 and 20.

A truly exciting concert, unlike any other, is fast approaching. The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation begins its new season with a performance that highlights the music in video games.

It is almost time for the annual Septemberfest Nicosia Beer Festival, which returns to Akadimias Park for seven days. From September 1 to 7, the park will transform into a festival ground serving ice-cold beers, a big selection of street food prepared on the spot and some of the biggest names in the Greek music scene.

As every year, August is the month when the Rialto Theatre takes a short break to rest, recharge and prepare for the season ahead. Returning this September with renewed energy, the theatre launches its new artistic season with a programme filled with art, creativity and memorable experiences. This month's programme…

Another outdoor cinema series lands in Nicosia soon, so film lovers gather around! The Strovolos Youth Municipal Council, in collaboration with Strovolos Municipality, holds the Open-Air Cinema nights in the first week of September, adding an exciting atmosphere to the return to the city.

On the first weekend of September, in between the return to school, work and routine, arrives a day out in the mountains that celebrates Cypriot tradition, crafts and nature. Activities for all ages, markets and performances will fill the Troodos Presidential Residence on Sunday, September 6.

The Goethe-Institut Cyprus invites the public to discover German language and culture during its Open House Evening 2026, this Friday, September 4. This vibrant event offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the institute and its location in the buffer zone next to the Ledra Palace Hotel, meet members of its team, and gain a different insight into German language and culture.

September begins with a new exhibition that arrives to enrich Limassol's art scene. The Limassol Municipal Arts Centre – Apothikes Papadaki presents Nikos Kouroussis: labyrinths this Friday, September 4, a survey exhibition dedicated to the diverse practice of the artist.