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.
Fri, 25.09.2026
From September 25 to November 16, 2026, the Bellapais Monastery above Girne will once again be transformed into a concert hall: The 22nd International North Cyprus Music Festival will bring around twenty artists over several weeks…
Sat, 26.09.2026
The 18th Mister International competition will take place in Thailand on September 26, 2026. Adnan Aksoy, known as "Bay Turizm 2023" and representing Northern Cyprus with the title…
Sun, 27.09.2026
The first İskele International Half Marathon will take place on September 27, 2026. The course was officially measured by an international measurement professional according to…
Fri, 09.10.2026
Famagusta is getting its first major film festival: The International Mağusa Film Festival „Golden Pomegranate" will bring together works from Cypriot, Turkish and international cinema from October 9th to 11th, 2026…
Tue, 20.10.2026
The Australian comedy group Sooshi Mango will be coming to Nicosia for the first time as part of their 'Home Made World Tour' and will be performing at Strovolos on Tuesday, October 20, 2026…
Fri, 23.04.2027 · 10:00 am
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…
Sat, 01.05.2027 · 11:00 AM
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…
Mon, 10.05.2027 · 10:00 AM
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.
Mon, 07.06.2027
Comedian and musician Morgan Jay from Los Angeles will perform in Cyprus for the first time on June 7, 2027. His performance will take place at Strovolos Municipal…
The historic minesweeper HMAS TEAL, with an approximately 80-year history of service in various military operations and international missions, was converted into a…
The DAÜ Faculty of Journalism's General Event Day brought together students and academics for a series of lectures and interactive workshops on the past and future of journalism…
The memorial ceremony for the martyrs of Taşpınar began with the laying of flowers at the graves of the fallen. This was followed by a minute of silence, a gun salute, and the raising of flags…
In Esenköy Halk Plajı, a beach cleanup was organized by Kıbrıs Surfcasting and Sportif Balıkçılık Derneği and sponsored by Erenköy-Karpaz Belediyesi and Artesa Marine. The event…
A memorial event was held in Erdinç Gündüz Square, named after Erdinç Gündüz, in the İplik Pazarı district, where the artist performed his well-known songs…
The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, visited Kayseri to participate in the traditional Dadaloğlu Avşar Culture and Arts Festival. As part of the festival, Tatar will…
The multi-day Beyarmudu Festival in Northern Cyprus concluded with a concert by the artist Fatma Turgut. The festival encompassed concerts, folk dance performances, sporting competitions, and cultural activities over four days…
The Yakın Doğu University swimming team successfully participated in the 13+ Age Short Course Club Championship organized by the Northern Cyprus Swimming Association. The team secured the title in the Star Boys category…
Under the motto 'Leymosun in our community, unity in our community', a meeting of Leymosun residents of different generations took place. The event began with speeches by the mayor of Girne, Murat Şenkul,…
The exhibition „Babamın Oltası“ by artist Feza Aygın Sanıvar has opened in the departures area at Ercan International Airport. The works are created through liquefaction…
The memorial service for the Tuzla heroes took place at Tuzla Şehitlik Anıtı. The ceremony began with the laying of wreaths, followed by a minute of silence, a gun salute, and…
Thu, 01.01.1970
The 4th Cyprus Choreography Showcase will take place from September 18th to 20th, 2026 at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol. Eight contemporary choreography productions will be presented, including works by…
The Orangery at The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection by Marriott, has reopened after renovations. The restaurant, originally built in the 1970s, features…
Thu, 01.01.1970
Queer Wave, the LGBTQIA+ film festival in Cyprus, takes place from September 18th to 27th at the NiMAC in Nicosia. The ten-day festival presents local and international films…
Ümit Akdeniz, a graduate and former research assistant in the Department of Cinema and Television at DAÜ, held an inspiring panel discussion entitled „Planladığım Hayat Bu…”
Thu, 01.01.1970
Cyprus-born actor Jonny Coyne, known for The Mandalorian & Grogu, The Blacklist and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, will be a special guest at the…
On the 6th day of the 64th Mehmetçik Üzüm Festival, an international wrestling tournament took place at Bafra Halk Plajı, with 141 athletes from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus participating…
Thu, 01.01.1970
The LGBTQIA+ film festival Queer Wave returns to Nicosia in late summer for its seventh edition. The festival takes place from September 18th to 27th at the NiMAC…
Thu, 01.01.1970 · Doors open 7:00 PM, show starts 8:00 PM
The first Technopolis 20 Jazz Festival will take place on October 2nd and 3rd at Ibrahim's Khan in Paphos. The two-day festival will present a selection of jazz artists…
President Tufan Erhürman and his wife Nilden Bektaş Erhürman participated in the traditional Alagadi Festival, organized by the municipality of Çatalköy-Esentepe. During the…
Taşkent, Terazi ve Tatlısu köylerinden alıkonularak katledilen Taşkent Şehitleri, Taşkent Şehitler Anıtı'nda düzenlenen törenle anıldı. Törene Cumhurbaşkanı Tufan Erhürman, Cumhuriyet Meclisi Başkanı, Başbakan, yargı mensupları, Türkiye…
An information event on the Tapu ve Kadastro Bilgi Sistemi (TAKBİS) was held in Lefkoşa, where important updates to the system were presented. Among those present were…
Cumhuriyet Meclisi Futbol Takımı ile Kıbrıs Türk Gençlik Meclisi Futbol Takımı, Gönyeli Antrenman Sahası'nda bir dostluk maçında karşılaştı. Maç 2-2 berabere sonuçlandı. Müsabaka öncesinde yapılan törenle…
The Kıbrıs Türk Üniversite Öğrencileri Kongresi, jointly organized by several Kıbrıslı Türk student organizations and under the patronage of the Cumhuriyet Meclisi, brings together Kıbrıs Türk students from…
A memorial service was held in Haspolat for those who fell during the second phase of the peace operation. Fifteen fallen soldiers were honored in a ceremony in front of the Haspolat Memorial…
Thu, 01.01.1970
The 1st International Congress of the Turkish Historical Society of Cyprus (KTTK) will take place from November 2nd to 4th, 2027 in Lefkoşa. The congress is being organized in cooperation with…
The İncirli Mehmetçik Üzüm Festival took place in İncirli and emphasized the importance of local production, cultural heritage, and solidarity. Personalities such as Sıla Usar İncirli and…
The FC Barcelona Academy is planning to hold a football camp for young athletes in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Despite political opposition from the Republic of Cyprus…
President Tufan Erhürman and his wife Nilden Bektaş Erhürman attended the festivals in Yeniboğaziçi and Serdarlı. They visited the opening ceremony of the 15th Yeniboğaziçi Festival…
The Rookie RWD event took place at the NEU Event Park on the Near East University campus as part of the Drift NEU Gymkhana. Young athletes competed…
The Zamna Music Festival and an international football training camp are planned events in Northern Cyprus, which are being targeted by actions from the far-right ELAM group in Southern Cyprus. Prime Minister…
Kıbrıs Türk Harup Üreticileri Derneği, Alanya Keçiboynuzu Üreticileri Birliği, Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi, Lefke Avrupa Üniversitesi ve Akdeniz Üniversitesi in birliğinde düzenlenen çalıştayda harup üretiminin geliştirilmesi, katma…
To commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, a conference entitled „The finest example of humanity: Hz. Muhammad (sav)“ was held at the Hala Sultan Camii.
The 15th Yeniboğaziçi Pulya Festival and the 6th International Folk Dance Festival are organized by the municipality of Yeniboğaziçi and continue on the fourth day with regional delicacies…
The grand opening of the new Spor Salonu (sports hall) took place in Alemdağ, a project realized through collaboration between the municipality of LAÇ and ALBEL Yatırım Ltd.
The event, organized by the employers' union, took place at the Merit Hotel in Lefkoşa and included a meal. Participants included government representatives, members of parliament, and representatives of…
Lefkoşa Türk Belediyesi (LTB) is holding the Surlariçi Children's Festival as part of its summer activities. The festival takes place at Lefkoşa Sanat Merkezi (LESAM – Ayluka Kilisesi). It…
The 15th Yeniboğaziçi Pulya Festival and the 6th International Folk Dance Festival took place in Yeniboğaziçi. On the fifth day of the festival, there was a folk dance festival gala in…
The Yeniboğaziçi Women's Association organized the 7th Aytotoro Tavası and local Cypriot delicacies competition as part of the Yeniboğaziçi Pulya Festival in collaboration with the Yeniboğaziçi community. The aim…
The event with the theme "Ayak İzlerimiz Yaşam İzlerini Yok Etmesin: Kıyı Bitkilerimizi Koruyalım" includes a guided hike along the coastal strip between DAÜ Beach Club…
Taverna Kamasias in Paralimni, a family business with over 50 years of experience, is known for its traditional Cypriot cuisine. In addition to its regular service, it also offers…
Cevdet Yılmaz is expected to arrive at Ercan Airport in Northern Cyprus at 2:30 p.m. and will be greeted by high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Ünal Üstel and Turkish Ambassador Ali Murat…
The Surlariçi Children's Festival was organized by LTB at the Lefkoşa Sanat Merkezi (LESAM). The festival offered child-friendly activities such as an Ebru art workshop with Ülviye Karabaşak, a Ventriloquist show by…
Thu, 01.01.1970 · 20:30
Popular Cypriot singer and musician Alkinoos Ioannides announces that he will be performing two concerts in Northern Cyprus in September. He will be accompanied by renowned musicians with whom he…
The mayor of Çatalköy-Esentepe, Ceyhun Kırok, attended the opening of the exhibition by the women's class from Karaağaç Köy. During the event, he viewed the handcrafted products…
An art exhibition entitled "Resmin Kamusal Hafızası" was opened at the historic Eski Cumhurbaşkanlığı Sarayı as part of the "Kültür Merkezine Dönüştüren Projesi" project. The exhibition shows…
The exhibition of the women's course in the village of Karaağaç was opened by the mayor of Çatalköy-Esentepe, Ceyhun Kırok. The exhibition showcases the work of the course participants, demonstrating great dedication and…
The Democratic Party (DP) is holding a celebration of its 50th anniversary at the Elexus Hotel in Girne. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and commemorates 34 years of political…
The Atatürk Öğretmen Akademisi held its graduation ceremony, which was attended by, among others, Education Minister Nazım Çavuşoğlu and opposition leader Sıla Usar İncirli. In its…
The 54th traditional İskele Festival offered a culturally significant evening event, the Larnakalılar Gecesi, which commemorated the shared history and cultural connection between Larnaca and İskele…
The play 'Devlerin Savaşı', directed by Nihal Usanmaz and starring Okan Bayülgen and Celal Kadri Kınoğlu, was performed as part of the 26th International Mağusa Cultural and…
The Çatalköy-Esentepe community organized a full-day event for 32 children from the Tangül Ünal Çağıner Sevgi Evi at Esentepe Halk Plajı. The aim was to give the children…
A memorial service was held at Bayrak Radyo Televizyon Kurumu (BRTK) for Sevil Emirzade, the news anchor and presenter at Bayrak Radyo who passed away at the age of 78…
The traditional Yakın Doğu University Science Awards ceremony took place in the university's Atatürk Culture and Congress Hall. At the tenth edition of the science awards, the…
The customs workers' union (GÜÇ-SEN) held a two-hour warning strike from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the port of Gazimağusa. The strike was prompted by problems and staff shortages in the port area.
Thu, 01.01.1970
The show "Piaf! The Show Hymne à la Môme" honors the life and music of the legendary French singer Édith Piaf. Performer Nathalie Lermitte brings the…
US President Donald Trump is attending the NATO heads of state and government meeting taking place in Ankara. During the two-day visit, Trump will meet with the Turkish president…
As part of the 54th Traditional İskele Festival, the "30th Karadenizliler Gecesi" (30th Black Sea Regions Night) was held. The event began with a minute of silence and the Turkish national anthem, followed by…
A two-day workshop on increasing the impact of speeches and presentations was held at Dokuz Eylül University (DAÜ). The program was led by Dr. Jülide Erdal…
The GÜÇ-SEN union held a two-hour warning strike at the Gazimağusa port (Famagusta) to draw attention to staff shortages and inadequate physical conditions. The action took place in front of…
A panel discussion entitled „Rules, Power and Transition: Mapping Today’s Global Order“ took place at Doğu Akdeniz University (DAÜ). The discussion focused on the transformations in…
The 29th International Folk Dance Festival of İskele Municipality, part of the 54th Traditional İskele Festival, concluded with a spectacular gala evening. Teams from Northern Cyprus, Turkey, Russia, Uruguay, North Ossetia, and other countries participated.
The Gazilik Kartı-Gazilik Beratı Takdim Töreni for the Gazimağusa and İskele regions was held at the DAÜ Rauf Denktaş Cultural and Congress Center. 120 people attended the ceremony…
The event took place in the library of Yakın Doğu University, where, in keeping with the occasion, 100 people were presented with Gazilik certificates and Gazi cards. Among those present were…
The mayor of İskele, Hasan Sadıkoğlu, along with his wife Özlem Sadıkoğlu, visited the grounds of the 54th traditional İskele Festival. There he met with traders and participants…
The Northern Cyprus Police are celebrating their 62nd anniversary. The event took place with police representatives, including Deputy Director General Gökay Karagil and the Lefkoşa Police Chief, Tarkan…
The exhibition 'A Slight Indisposition' at the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (NiMAC) showcases works by various Cypriot and international artists, including a work by the Turkish Cypriot artist Emin Çizenel.
The 29th International Folk Dance Festival of the İskele Municipality took place as part of the 54th Traditional İskele Festival. Dance groups from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Turkey, Uruguay, Russia, and other countries participated.
A Tabanca competition organized by Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti Atıcılık Federasyonu was held at Gönyeli Poligon. Akile Çorba Turhan won first place in the individual ranking…
The Turkish Association of Local Authorities of Northern Cyprus participated in a round-table conference at the European Parliament in Brussels with 10 mayors. The event, held under the patronage of MEP…
As part of a project to integrate people with special needs into the labor market, an information event was held for their families. The aim is to employ these individuals…
A free, safe cycling course is offered in the Küçükkaymaklı region of Lefkoşa. The course takes place in a park in Küçükkaymaklı and begins with the formation of a…
In Çatalköy-Esentepe, a training course for the staff of the Civil Engineering and Planning Department is taking place at the Olive Tree Hotel. The training, entitled "Citizen Experience and…"
At the general assembly of the KKTC Beşiktaş Taraftarları Derneği at the Lefkoşa Grand Pasha Hotel, Mustafa Taş was elected as the new chairman. The event began with an award ceremony…
Thu, 01.01.1970 · 29.09.2026 09:30-17:00; 30.09.2026 all day
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…
At the Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), a panel on the topic "Beslenme ve Diyetetik" (Nutrition and Dietetics) took place in the Şampiyon Melekler Amfisi. The DAÜ Rector Prof. Dr.…
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…
The renowned cellist and composer Luka Šulić, known for his duo 2CELLOS, performs at the ancient theater of Kourion in Cyprus as part of his global tour…
The event "4th Zirvede Birkan Uzun Resim Yarışması" with the theme „Birkan Uzun ile Cesaretin Rengi“ was held at the Acapulco Resort Convention SPA Hotel. At the…
The awards ceremony for the 5th Nesiller Buluşuyor Competition took place at the Acapulco Hotel. Representatives from the Ministry of Education, foundation chairpersons, students, teachers, jury members, and families were present at the event.
The play "Parçalayanım... Parçalarım" by artist Abdullah Öztoprak was presented on the stage of Kıbrıs Sağlık ve Toplum Bilimleri Üniversitesi (KSTU). The drama combines music and…
The Cumhuriyetçi Türk Partisi (CTP) Lefkoşa İlçesi Ocak organizations held a picnic at the Pınarbaşı picnic area. In addition to the leaders and families of the organizations, the event was attended by…
Yorgos Kyriakou, artistic director of Stantar Kkomety and renowned stand-up comedian, presents his internationally successful show „Yorkos the Comically Cypriot“ in an updated form at Hangar Culture Space…
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…
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…
The exhibition „Kültürün İzleri“ was presented at the İsmet Vehit Güney Sergi Salonu. Representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Department of Culture, Vocational Training, and other institutions spoke at the event…
A protocol was signed to implement a comprehensive archaeological park project in the Tatlısu-Çiftlikdüzü (Akanthou) area for the preservation, development, and international promotion of archaeological excavations. The park will…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Lefke Cittaslow Salonu'nda düzenlenen “Kalbimiz Alarm Veriyor mu? – Kalbimizi Gerçekten Ne Yoruyor?” başlıklı söyleşide, kalp sağlığının korunmasında dengeli beslenme ve fiziksel activitenin önemi vurgulandı. Etkinlikte…
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…
The 23 April International Children Folk Dance Festival is a children's and folk dance festival held in conjunction with April 23rd, Children's Day. CIOFF Northern Cyprus presents…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The International Summerjoy Children's Folk Dance Festival is a festival specifically geared towards children, youth groups, and cultural exchange. CIOFF describes the format as a celebration of children…
The Kyrenia or Zeytinlik Olive Festival is one of the well-known autumn festivals in Northern Cyprus. Several festival listings indicate that the event takes place annually in October around…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The İskele weekly market on Fridays is particularly interesting for tourists around Long Beach and İskele. It offers a mix of fresh food, fruit, vegetables, clothing, and more.
The Çatalköy weekly market, often mentioned in connection with the Soyz Market, is a Sunday market in the Girne/Kyrenia area. Visitors can find fresh produce there, depending on the season…
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.
The city market in Girne/Kyrenia is one of the most convenient regular markets for visitors staying centrally in Girne or planning a trip to the port city. A variety of goods are offered…
There are few places where music feels as natural as in the cloister of Bellapais Abbey above Girne. When the first notes drift through the air on balmy evenings…
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