The 44th Lefkara Festival gets underway on Friday, August 7, bringing more than two weeks of concerts, exhibitions, family activities and traditional celebrations to one of Cyprus’ best-known villages.
Running through August 22, the annual event will fill Lefkara’s cobbled streets with live performances, local crafts, street food and cultural experiences celebrating the village’s rich heritage.
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Opening Weekend
The festival begins with an embroidery and silversmith exhibition, followed by its official opening concert, a tribute to the late Greek singer Marinella. Elena Giannakou, Liza Theofanous and Christodoula Tsangara will perform alongside a six-piece orchestra.
On Saturday, Thanos Petrelis and Eleftheria Eleftheriou will take the stage for a ticketed concert, with admission starting at €20.
Sunday’s programme honours the music of Manos Loizos, featuring choirs from Lefkara and Kornos together with the Pano Lefkara dance ensemble.
Family Activities And Live Entertainment
The programme continues with a children’s fun fair on August 10, offering theatre, music, dance, inflatables and face painting, followed by the comedy I Marikkou I Raftena on August 11.
A bridge tournament and a multimedia tribute to Lefkara’s silversmithing tradition are scheduled for August 12, while DJ Louis will host a “Back to the 80s, 90s and 00s” party the following evening. Live music continues on August 14 with performances by Giorgos Stamataris and Stavriana Koutra.
Street Food And Traditional Culture
One of the festival’s highlights returns on August 16 with the Lefkara Street Food Festival, accompanied by a live performance from Greek band Alcatrash. Visitors will also be able to enjoy traditional music and dance throughout the village.
The festival concludes on August 22 with performances by the ensemble Asikides and the Pano Lefkara dance group, bringing this year’s celebration of Lefkara’s music, craftsmanship and culture to a close.
