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May 30, 2026 by Editorial staff
Events · Northern Cyprus

What's happening on the island?

Markets, festivals, concerts, sports and culture — all events in Northern Cyprus at a glance. Sort them by date or by topic and find what suits you.

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Fri, 23.04.2027 · 10:00 am

Children's Festival Old Port Girne

The children's festival in Girne's old harbor is one of the most popular events surrounding International Children's Day. The historic harbor promenade is transformed into a large adventure area…

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Sat, 01.05.2027 · 11:00 AM

Iskele Kite Festival

The İskele Kite Festival is one of the most popular family events in the İskele region. Hundreds of colorful kites take to the skies along the coast and at Long Beach. In addition…

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Miscellaneous

Mon, 10.05.2027 · 10:00 AM

Iskele Honey Festival

The traditional honey festival in İskele focuses on regional beekeepers and local specialties. Visitors can sample different types of honey and learn more about beekeeping in Northern Cyprus.

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Miscellaneous

Fri, 15.10.2027 · 09:00 am

Büyükkonuk Eco Festival

The Büyükkonuk Eco Festival is considered one of the most renowned sustainability and cultural festivals in Northern Cyprus. Its focus is on traditional crafts, regional food, nature experiences, and sustainable tourism. Visitors can…

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market Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

Thu, 01.01.1970 · Mittwoch bis Sonntag, 21:00 Uhr Uhr

27th Constantia Summer Film Marathon

Der 27. Constantia Summer Film Marathon kehrt zurück und findet vom 15. Juli bis 13. September im Constantia Open Air Cinema in Nikosia statt. Das Open-Air-Kino…

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market

Thu, 01.01.1970

Official Édith Piaf Tribute in Cyprus

Das offizielle Édith Piaf Tribute kommt erstmals nach Zypern und wird drei besondere Aufführungen in den Städten Paphos, Nikosia und Limassol im Januar 2027 geben. Die…

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market Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

Thu, 01.01.1970 · 17:00 Uhr Uhr

3rd Temvria Beer Festival

Das 3. Temvria Beer Festival findet am 17. und 18. Juli im Bergdorf Temvria im Bezirk Nikosia statt. Das Festival wird von der Jugend des Dorfes…

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market

30. Karadenizliler Gecesi in İskele

Im Rahmen des 54. Traditionellen İskele Festivals wurde die "30. Karadenizliler Gecesi" (30. Schwarzes-Meeres-Regionen-Nacht) veranstaltet. Die Veranstaltung begann mit einer Schweigeminute und dem türkischen Nationalhymne, gefolgt…

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market

54. Geleneksel İskele Festivali

Der Bürgermeister von İskele, Hasan Sadıkoğlu, besuchte zusammen mit seiner Ehefrau Özlem Sadıkoğlu das Gelände des 54. traditionellen İskele Festivals. Dabei traf er Händler und Teilnehmer,…

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market

62. Gründungstag der Polizei Nordzyperns

Die Polizei Nordzyperns feiert ihren 62. Gründungstag. Die Veranstaltung fand mit Vertretern der Polizei, darunter der stellvertretende Generaldirektor Gökay Karagil und der Polizeichef von Lefkoşa, Tarkan…

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market Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

Thu, 01.01.1970

Fengaros Festival returns in all its glory

Das Fengaros Festival, eines der größten Musikfestivals Zyperns, kehrt in diesem Jahr in seiner bisher größten Ausgabe zurück. Es findet von 30. Juli bis 1. August…

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market

Thu, 01.01.1970

10th Anti-Film Festival

The Anti-Skino Festival returns to the Paphos coast this summer for two days of theatre, performing arts, music, camping and more. The festival takes place…

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market

Thu, 01.01.1970 · 29.09.2026 09:30-17:00; 30.09.2026 all day

2026 URBACT City Festival in Nicosia

The URBACT City Festival will take place in Nicosia on September 29th and 30th, 2026, organized by the EU-funded URBACT program and the Nicosia City Council…

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market

Yeşil Okullar Projesi Ödül Töreni

The Yeşil Okullar Projesi was carried out under the motto "Doğal ve Kültürel Mirası Koruma" (Protection of the natural and cultural heritage), with the participation of schools from…

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market

DAÜ giriş and burs sınavı yapıldı

Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ) tarafından Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti (KKTC) uyruklu öğrenciler ile KKTC ve Türkiye'deki liselerde eğitim gören diğer uyruklu öğrenciler için giriş ve burs…

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market

Lefke'de Ceviz Festivali

The Ceviz Festival in Lefke took place in the town center and offered various activities throughout the day. The opening ceremony began with a parade, followed by…

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market

Gazikoy Bidda Badadez Festival

The Bidda Badadez Festival took place at the Sedat Çakır Social Center in Gaziköy. The event included folk dance and song performances, as well as a tribute to those who made Bidda Badadez…

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market

3. Kaleburnu Arkeo Festivali

The 3rd Kaleburnu Arkeo Festival took place with a diverse program that included folk dances, musical performances, concerts, a Tavla tournament in honor of the late İsmet Medi, the opening of a…

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market

Yeniden Yeşil Kıbrıs Project – Kapanış event

The "Yeniden Yeşil Kıbrıs" project is a comprehensive reforestation initiative led by the Presidency with the participation of the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Forestry Department, and all municipalities of Northern Cyprus. In total…

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market

Eko Day in Bağlıköy

The Eko Tourism Volunteer Association Bağlıköy, in cooperation with the municipality of Lefke and the European University of Lefke, organized an Eko Day in the village square of Bağlıköy.

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culture Girne (Kyrenia)

Girne Art and Culture Festival

The Girne Art & Culture Festival is a summer cultural festival in and around Kyrenia/Girne. Festival listings mention live music, art, stage programs, and cultural activities. For visitors, the festival offers…

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culture · Famagusta (Gazimağusa)

Famagusta Arts and Culture Festival

The International Famagusta Art & Culture Festival is one of the most important cultural events in Northern Cyprus. Festival overviews describe it in connection with music, theatre, art and unique historical settings…

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Miscellaneous Girne (Kyrenia)

Summerjoy International Children Folk Dance

Summerjoy International Children Folk Dance is an international children's folk dance format organized by CIOFF Northern Cyprus. The calendar lists the dates for 2025 as May 29th to June 3rd. In…

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Miscellaneous Karpaz Peninsula

Büyükkonuk Eco Day Festival

Eco Day in Büyükkonuk is one of the most popular ecotourism festivals in Northern Cyprus. Visit North Cyprus describes Büyükkonuk as an ecotourism village and cites Eco Day as a well-attended event…

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Party & Celebration Long Beach (Iskele)

İskele Traditional Festival

The traditional İskele Festival is one of the major summer festivals in eastern Northern Cyprus. Festival listings typically cite June/July as the timeframe and describe its character as traditional. For visitors around…

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culture Long Beach (Iskele)

Iskele Folk Dance & Music Festival

The Iskele Folk Dance & Music Festival is a cultural event focusing on folk dance, music, and traditional performances. Festival directories list it as a separate entry…

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Party & Celebration

Yeşilırmak Strawberry Festival

The Yeşilırmak Strawberry Festival is a seasonal village festival in western Northern Cyprus. It focuses on strawberries, local produce, food, market stalls, and a rural festival atmosphere. It's a great event for families…

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culture Girne (Kyrenia)

Beylerbeyi / Bellapais cultural evening

Bellapais regularly hosts cultural events, especially classical music concerts and smaller cultural evenings. The town, with its abbey, acoustics, and unique atmosphere, is one of the…

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Concert & Music Girne (Kyrenia)

North Cyprus International Music Festival

The International North Cyprus Music Festival is one of the higher-quality music events in Northern Cyprus and traditionally takes place at special cultural venues such as Bellapais. Festival overviews describe international music events, classical music…

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Party & Celebration Girne (Kyrenia)

Kozanköy Hellim and Pastelli Festival

The Kozanköy Hellim ve Pastelli Festival is listed in North Cyprus festival guides as a local culinary and village festival. The focus is on hellim/halloumi and pasteli, a traditional sesame sweet…

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culture Girne (Kyrenia)

Koruçam / Kormakitis Culture and Village Festival

Koruçam/Kormakitis is a culturally interesting Maronite village. A cultural or village festival in this setting would be a suitable addition to an event database, especially if it includes local programs, religious festivals, or…

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sport Girne (Kyrenia)

Kyrenia Marathon

The Kyrenia Marathon is listed in the Visit North Cyprus tourism overview as an annual sporting event. Such running events are interesting for families, especially when, in addition to the main races, there are also shorter ones…

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sport Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

Nicosia Marathon

The Nicosia/Lefkoşa Marathon is mentioned by Visit North Cyprus as an annual event among the island's events. A marathon might be relevant for families if there are shorter races available…

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culture Girne (Kyrenia)

Şafak Nöbeti / Dawn Watch Karaoğlanoğlu

Şafak Nöbeti, the Dawn Watch, is a commemorative event on the beach at Karaoğlanoğlu, near the monument to the first landings. Visit North Cyprus describes participants lighting torches…

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culture

Beyarmudu Municipality Folk Dance Festival

The Beyarmudu Municipality Folk Dance Festival is an internationally oriented dance and cultural festival in Beyarmudu. The verifiable core of the event is the presentation of traditional folk dances by…

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culture

HADSAM Folk Dance Festival

The HADSAM Folk Dance Festival is listed in the CIOFF calendar of Northern Cyprus as an independent international folk dance festival. For 2025, it was scheduled there for the period August 20th to 25th…

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culture

Nicosia Folk Dance Festival

The Nicosia Folk Dance Festival brings traditional dance groups to the capital region of Lefkoşa/Nicosia. The festival is listed in the CIOFF calendar for Northern Cyprus for the period from August 27th to February 2nd, 2025.

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culture

Tatlısu Municipality Folk Dance Festival

The Tatlısu Municipality Folk Dance Festival is listed in the official CIOFF calendar of Northern Cyprus as a recurring folk dance event. It was scheduled to take place from September 3rd to 8th, 2025.

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culture

Goçtaş Folk Dance Festival

The Goçtaş Folk Dance Festival appears in the CIOFF calendar for Northern Cyprus as a separate folk dance festival and has been scheduled for September 2nd to 6th, 2025. The core of the…

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Miscellaneous

Yıldırım Watermelon Festival

The Yıldırım Watermelon Festival is listed in festival calendars for Northern Cyprus as a June event. Its confirmed character is a local harvest and village festival centered around watermelons. Since the…

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Miscellaneous

HASDER / HASDAR Children's Festival

The HASDER or HASDAR Children's Festival is listed in North Cyprus festival guides as a children's and folk dance event. The focus is on children, dance, cultural presentation, and community interaction. For…

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Miscellaneous

Alaniçi Harvest Festival

The Alaniçi Harvest Festival is listed in festival guides for Northern Cyprus as a harvest event. Its content is clearly that of a local festival related to agriculture, harvesting, and regional products…

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Party & Celebration Karpaz Peninsula

Mehmetçik Grape Festival

The Mehmetçik Grape Festival is one of the most traditional village festivals on the Karpaz Peninsula. It focuses on the region's wine and grape traditions, local grape products, music, folklore, and more.

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Party & Celebration · Famagusta (Gazimağusa)

Geçitkale Hellim Festival

The Geçitkale Hellim Festival revolves around one of Cyprus's most important foods: hellim, or halloumi. According to festival information, the festival is organized by the municipality of Geçitkale in late summer…

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Party & Celebration · Famagusta (Gazimağusa)

Tatlısu Carob Festival

The Tatlısu Carob Festival, or Johannisbrot Festival, is dedicated to a traditional product of the region: carob, commonly used in Cyprus for syrup, sweets, and local specialties. Festival overviews list…

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Party & Celebration Girne (Kyrenia)

Zeytinlik Olive Festival

The Zeytinlik Olive Festival near Girne/Kyrenia celebrates the olive culture of Northern Cyprus. Festival listings describe it as an annual event held in October. Typical offerings include olive products, olive oil, regional dishes, and more.

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Party & Celebration

Lefke Walnut Festival

The Lefke Walnut Festival is a regional festival celebrating walnuts and, in particular, Ceviz Macunu, a popular Cypriot walnut sweet. Festival listings typically indicate June as the time of year…

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Party & Celebration

Lefke Date Festival

The Lefke Date Festival puts the date-growing tradition of the Lefke region in the spotlight. Festival listings describe it as an annual event held in November. Visitors can purchase products…

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Miscellaneous Girne (Kyrenia)

Tepebaşı Tulip Festival

The Tepebaşı Tulip Festival is a nature and village festival centered around the protected Tulipa cypria. Festival listings indicate March as a typical timeframe. Its unique feature is its connection to nature:…

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Miscellaneous Karpaz Peninsula

Avtepe Tulip Festival

The Avtepe Tulip Festival is another spring festival celebrating the protected Tulipa cypria on the Karpaz Peninsula. It has a natural, village-like atmosphere: visitors combine it with a day trip…

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Party & Celebration Girne (Kyrenia)

Lapta Tourism Festival

The Lapta Tourism Festival is a recurring summer festival in western Girne/Kyrenia. Festival overviews list June as a typical timeframe and describe numerous activities and food options. For visitors…

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culture Girne (Kyrenia)

Çamlıbel Culture and Arts Festival

The Çamlıbel Culture and Arts Festival is a two-day cultural festival held in the natural surroundings of Northern Cyprus. Visit North Cyprus describes the 9th edition as featuring folk dances, live music, traditional crafts, and…

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culture · Famagusta (Gazimağusa)

Yeniboğaziçi Pulya & International Folk Dance Festival

The Yeniboğaziçi Pulya & International Folk Dance Festival combines a local village festival with international folk dance. Visit North Cyprus describes the 14th edition of Pulya, along with the 5th International Folk Dance Festival…

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Party & Celebration · Famagusta (Gazimağusa)

Beyarmudu Potato, Culture and Arts Festival

The Beyarmudu Potato, Culture and Art Festival is a regional culinary and cultural festival. Visit North Cyprus describes the 11th edition in 2025 at the Mustafa Taner Yalluri Stadium…

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culture Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

Cyprus Theater Festival Lefkosa

The Cyprus Theatre Festival is described in festival overviews as an annual theatre event organized by the Nicosia Municipality in September. The focus is on performing arts, drama, and cultural…

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Party & Celebration Karpaz Peninsula

Mehmetçik Grape Festival

The Mehmetçik Grape Festival is one of the most traditional village festivals on the Karpaz Peninsula. It focuses on the region's wine and grape traditions, local grape products, music, folklore, and more.

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Party & Celebration · Famagusta (Gazimağusa)

Geçitkale Hellim Festival

The Geçitkale Hellim Festival revolves around one of Cyprus's most important foods: hellim, or halloumi. According to festival information, the festival is organized by the municipality of Geçitkale in late summer…

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Party & Celebration · Famagusta (Gazimağusa)

Tatlısu Carob Festival

The Tatlısu Carob Festival, or Johannisbrot Festival, is dedicated to a traditional product of the region: carob, commonly used in Cyprus for syrup, sweets, and local specialties. Festival overviews list…

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Party & Celebration Girne (Kyrenia)

Zeytinlik Olive Festival

The Zeytinlik Olive Festival near Girne/Kyrenia celebrates the olive culture of Northern Cyprus. Festival listings describe it as an annual event held in October. Typical offerings include olive products, olive oil, regional dishes, and more.

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Party & Celebration

Lefke Walnut Festival

The Lefke Walnut Festival is a regional festival celebrating walnuts and, in particular, Ceviz Macunu, a popular Cypriot walnut sweet. Festival listings typically indicate June as the time of year…

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Party & Celebration

Lefke Date Festival

The Lefke Date Festival puts the date-growing tradition of the Lefke region in the spotlight. Festival listings describe it as an annual event held in November. Visitors can purchase products…

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Miscellaneous Girne (Kyrenia)

Tepebaşı Tulip Festival

The Tepebaşı Tulip Festival is a nature and village festival centered around the protected Tulipa cypria. Festival listings indicate March as a typical timeframe. Its unique feature is its connection to nature:…

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Miscellaneous Karpaz Peninsula

Avtepe Tulip Festival

The Avtepe Tulip Festival is another spring festival celebrating the protected Tulipa cypria on the Karpaz Peninsula. It has a natural, village-like atmosphere: visitors combine it with a day trip…

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Party & Celebration Girne (Kyrenia)

Lapta Tourism Festival

The Lapta Tourism Festival is a recurring summer festival in western Girne/Kyrenia. Festival overviews list June as a typical timeframe and describe numerous activities and food options. For visitors…

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culture Girne (Kyrenia)

Çamlıbel Culture and Arts Festival

The Çamlıbel Culture and Arts Festival is a two-day cultural festival held in the natural surroundings of Northern Cyprus. Visit North Cyprus describes the 9th edition as featuring folk dances, live music, traditional crafts, and…

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culture · Famagusta (Gazimağusa)

Yeniboğaziçi Pulya & International Folk Dance Festival

The Yeniboğaziçi Pulya & International Folk Dance Festival combines a local village festival with international folk dance. Visit North Cyprus describes the 14th edition of Pulya, along with the 5th International Folk Dance Festival…

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Party & Celebration · Famagusta (Gazimağusa)

Beyarmudu Potato, Culture and Arts Festival

The Beyarmudu Potato, Culture and Art Festival is a regional culinary and cultural festival. Visit North Cyprus describes the 11th edition in 2025 at the Mustafa Taner Yalluri Stadium…

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culture Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

Cyprus Theater Festival Lefkosa

The Cyprus Theatre Festival is described in festival overviews as an annual theatre event organized by the Nicosia Municipality in September. The focus is on performing arts, drama, and cultural…

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culture Girne (Kyrenia)

Girne Art and Culture Festival

The Girne Art & Culture Festival is a summer cultural festival in and around Kyrenia/Girne. Festival listings mention live music, art, stage programs, and cultural activities. For visitors, the festival offers…

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culture · Famagusta (Gazimağusa)

Famagusta Arts and Culture Festival

The International Famagusta Art & Culture Festival is one of the most important cultural events in Northern Cyprus. Festival overviews describe it in connection with music, theatre, art and unique historical settings…

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Miscellaneous Girne (Kyrenia)

Summerjoy International Children Folk Dance

Summerjoy International Children Folk Dance is an international children's folk dance format organized by CIOFF Northern Cyprus. The calendar lists the dates for 2025 as May 29th to June 3rd. In…

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Miscellaneous Karpaz Peninsula

Büyükkonuk Eco Day Festival

Eco Day in Büyükkonuk is one of the most popular ecotourism festivals in Northern Cyprus. Visit North Cyprus describes Büyükkonuk as an ecotourism village and cites Eco Day as a well-attended event…

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Party & Celebration Long Beach (Iskele)

İskele Traditional Festival

The traditional İskele Festival is one of the major summer festivals in eastern Northern Cyprus. Festival listings typically cite June/July as the timeframe and describe its character as traditional. For visitors around…

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culture Long Beach (Iskele)

Iskele Folk Dance & Music Festival

The Iskele Folk Dance & Music Festival is a cultural event focusing on folk dance, music, and traditional performances. Festival directories list it as a separate entry…

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Party & Celebration

Yeşilırmak Strawberry Festival

The Yeşilırmak Strawberry Festival is a seasonal village festival in western Northern Cyprus. It focuses on strawberries, local produce, food, market stalls, and a rural festival atmosphere. It's a great event for families…

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culture Girne (Kyrenia)

Beylerbeyi / Bellapais cultural evening

Bellapais regularly hosts cultural events, especially classical music concerts and smaller cultural evenings. The town, with its abbey, acoustics, and unique atmosphere, is one of the…

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Concert & Music Girne (Kyrenia)

North Cyprus International Music Festival

The International North Cyprus Music Festival is one of the higher-quality music events in Northern Cyprus and traditionally takes place at special cultural venues such as Bellapais. Festival overviews describe international music events, classical music…

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Party & Celebration Girne (Kyrenia)

Kozanköy Hellim and Pastelli Festival

The Kozanköy Hellim ve Pastelli Festival is listed in North Cyprus festival guides as a local culinary and village festival. The focus is on hellim/halloumi and pasteli, a traditional sesame sweet…

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culture Girne (Kyrenia)

Koruçam / Kormakitis Culture and Village Festival

Koruçam/Kormakitis is a culturally interesting Maronite village. A cultural or village festival in this setting would be a suitable addition to an event database, especially if it includes local programs, religious festivals, or…

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sport Girne (Kyrenia)

Kyrenia Marathon

The Kyrenia Marathon is listed in the Visit North Cyprus tourism overview as an annual sporting event. Such running events are interesting for families, especially when, in addition to the main races, there are also shorter ones…

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sport Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

Nicosia Marathon

The Nicosia/Lefkoşa Marathon is mentioned by Visit North Cyprus as an annual event among the island's events. A marathon might be relevant for families if there are shorter races available…

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culture Girne (Kyrenia)

Şafak Nöbeti / Dawn Watch Karaoğlanoğlu

Şafak Nöbeti, the Dawn Watch, is a commemorative event on the beach at Karaoğlanoğlu, near the monument to the first landings. Visit North Cyprus describes participants lighting torches…

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Famagusta Wochenmarkt – donnerstags

market · Famagusta (Gazimağusa)

Famagusta weekly market – Thursdays

The weekly market in Famagusta/Gazimağusa is a classic local market and is well-suited for visitors who want to experience more than just beaches and tourist attractions in Northern Cyprus. In…

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Lapta Kunsthandwerksmarkt Lambousa – samstags

market Girne (Kyrenia)

Lapta Arts and Crafts Market Lambousa – Saturdays

The Lambousa craft market near Lapta is a well-known Saturday market in the Girne/Kyrenia area. Unlike purely food markets, this one offers handicrafts, second-hand goods, collectibles, books, clothing, small decorations, and more.

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