Northern Cyprus hosts a variety of interesting festivals, ranging from classical music, to jazz and contemporary pop, as well theatre and food festivals. Spaced across the year, you can pick a festival to incorporate into your holiday in Northern Cyprus.

International Famagusta Culture and Art Festival

If you’re on holiday in Northern Cyprus during July, you will be there in time for the International Famagusta Culture and Art Festival. The ancient Salamis amphitheatre hosts the event, making for spectacular open-air summer concerts. This historic site could originally seat over 15,000 people, and it can still accommodate a large audience.

A range of different performers will entertain you. An extremely interesting performance set was held in 2006, where Turkish performer Sertab Erener, also the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest gave an excellent show. Also performed was a reggae concert and tango show. One of the more interesting performances of the year was entitled ‘Beatles go Baroque,’ which proved to be a highly enjoyable performance. With such a varied line up, attending the festival on a Northern Cyprus holiday will be an immensely entertaining experience.

The International Cyprus Theatre Festival

This festival marks the end of summer, and is held at various venues across Northern Cyprus. Holidaymakers can attend shows in Nicosia, Famagusta and Kyrenia. Shows are also held in the ancient Salamis amphitheatre, which can be great on warm evenings. The performances are made up of a range of local and international performances, all providing excellent evening entertainment.

The Kyrenia Jazz Festival

Jazz lovers on holiday in Northern Cyprus will love this addition to their stay. The festival occurs in December, just in time to add to the Christmas spirit. It attracts international jazz musicians from around the world, who provide an excellent source of entertainment for their audiences.

The festival is hosted by the Rocks Hotels, providing an excellent venue to enjoy the music and get into the spirit of jazz. Each year, the festival grows in popularity, and it is increasingly becoming popular with tourists on their Northern Cyrus holidays.

Bellapais Music Festival

Bellapais Abbey hosts one of the finest classical music festivals in the world. Each year, the Bellapais Music Festival is held in the Abbey’s beautify Refectory Hall, with excellent acoustics making for superb concerts. If you’re on a Northern Cyprus holiday during April and May, attending some of the concerts is a must.

The festival plays hosts to some of the most talented classical musicians in the world, and fine performances from both soloists and international ensembles can be expected. Classical music lovers on holiday in Northern Cyprus will be impressed by the festival’s music and atmosphere, with the architecture and lighting in the hall adding to the overall effect.

Food Festivals

If culinary delights take your fancy, there are a number of food festivals for you to visit when on your holiday in Northern Cyprus. Featuring delicious local cuisine, you can satisfy your stomach at the Guzelyurt Orange Festival, the Watermelon Festival and the Karpas Grape Festival. These festivals will give you insight into the culinary world of Northern Cyprus, providing a selection of tasty treats for you to try.