Cyprus has 21 theatres and 19 cinemas. Performing arts vary from international stars like Pavarottti and Ibrahim Ferrer (Buona Vista Social Club) to Cypriot traditional Dancing events.

In summer even more - often open air theatres and historical sites - cultural venues are staging cultural events, ranging from classical music, Greek and Cypriot tradional dancing, contemporary ballet and ancient Greek theatre.

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation as well as the separate municipalities organise festivals and cultural events such as the Moonlight Concerts (during full moon) in Lemesos, Pafos, Ayia Napa and Paralimni and local summer festivals hosting national ballet, theatre, concerts and other performing arts.

Popular yearly festivals and cultural events in Cyprus are the Lemesos Carnival parades (February), the Ancient Greek Drama festival (August) and wine festivals (September/October).

Horse racing in Cyprus is organisated by the Nicosia Race Club every Wednesday and Saturday (Sunday during winter ) at the horse racing track in Lefkosia (Nicosia).

Also live music and traditional Cypriot dancing is performed in many tavernas and bouzoukias around.

Movies are shown in modern cinemas in their original language with Greek subtitles.

Cyprus theatre guide - a list with all theatres, cinemas and taverns with live music

What's on in Cyprus - a list with cultural events in Cyprus.