This page contains full listings of everything and anything that's happening in the Paphos area -
kindly compiled and provided by Andrew Oliver, this is an essential guide for residents and visitors alike
to regular entertainment, classes and special events all across our region.
The PML Mission: To provide a free publicity service for all concerts in Paphos
and to organise classical, jazz and world music concerts in Paphos
PAPHOS FOLK CLUB, Thursday 1 August 8pm, Phoenix Social Club Paphos. Entrance: Free to members, €2 for non-members. Information: Tel: 26273076 / 99908241. www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
YEMAYA SON QUARTET - The original sounds of Cuba, Monday 5 August 8.30pm, Technopolis 20 Garden Paphos. Tickets: €12. Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
MOSAIC MASTERCLASS FOR BEGINNERS, starts Wednesday 7 August 10am, Sharen Taylor Mosaic Studio Ibrahim's Khan Paphos. Contact: Sharen Taylor Tel: 99603782. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
SARAH FENWICK JAZZ TRIO, Saturday 10 August 8.30pm, Technopolis 20 Garden Paphos. Tickets: €12. Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
REGGAE SUNJAM FESTIVAL 2019, Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 August, Eleouthkia Park Timi Paphos. Entrance: €15 – 2 days, €10 – 1 day. Tickets: available at the door. All blessed no stress Contact: Tel: 70007102 Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
MID-LIFE CRISIS, Thursday 15 August 5pm, Searays Café Bar Peyia Paphos. Free Entrance. Reservations essential for food: Tel: 99617415. Food from 4pm. Booking not required if coming for drinks and music. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
THE COVER UP ft. Celia Stavri, The Frog & Toad Coral Bay Paphos, Friday 23 August 8.30pm. Free Entrance. Reservations: Tel: 26343876. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
AN EVENING OF DIVERSITY OPERA & POP, Anoki Von Arx (sfogato soprano), Zara Barkhoudarian (soprano, piano) & Gore Melian (voice), Thursday 25 August 7pm, Eleouthkia Park Restaurant Mandria Paphos. Tickets: €22 including international hot and cold buffet and first drink. Box Office: Photis Tel: 96397429, Dorothy Tel: 99380182, Email: dorothywestwood@cytanet.com, Facebook: dorothysevents. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
TWO HORNS, TWO RHYTHM, Saturday 29 August 8.30pm, Technopolis 20 Garden Paphos. Tickets: €12. Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
MACBETH by Giuseppe Verdi, National Academic Bolshoi Opera, Ballet Theatre of Belarus, Symphony Orchestra of Bolshoi Theatre Belarus conducted by Viktor Ploskina, Friday 30 August 8pm, Paphos Medieval Castle. Tickets: €25, €40, €50, €70. Box Office: Tel: 26822218, www.pafc.com.cy. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
MACBETH by Giuseppe Verdi, National Academic Bolshoi Opera, Ballet Theatre of Belarus, Symphony Orchestra of Bolshoi Theatre Belarus conducted by Viktor Ploskina, Saturday 31 August 8pm, Paphos Medieval Castle. Tickets: €25, €40, €50, €70. Box Office: Tel: 26822218, www.pafc.com.cy. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
PAPHOS FOLK CLUB Thursday 1 August 8pm Phoenix Social Club Paphos Entrance: Free to members, €2 for non-members Information: Tel: 26273076 / 99908241. www.paphosmusiclovers.com. Paphos folk night is on the first Thursday of the month and includes folk, world music, light pop and country & western. A sound system is provided and recitations, drum machines and backing tracks are not allowed. Intending performers should pre-book their spots with Phil Willcock. Tel: 99908241. Food is available. Directions: From the roundabout at Kings Mall take the east exit, opposite Tombs of the Kings road. At the traffic lights by the big church, turn right. At the T junction turn right. The venue will be found one block along on the right, on the corner - THE PHOENIX SOCIAL CLUB, 5 Ikarou Street, Kato Paphos. Tel: 26272524. Email: info@phoenixclubpaphos.com. www.phoenixclubpaphos.com. Facebook: @ThePhoenixSocialClubPafos
EQUINOX JAZZ QUARTET Thursday 1 August 8.30pm Technopolis 20 Garden Paphos Tickets: €12 Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only) Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com The Equinox Jazz Quartet presents a programme that combines elements of traditional jazz, modern jazz with funk and Latin influences. Musicians playing: Giorgos Krasidis (saxophones), Marinos Neophytou (guitar), Ioannis Karseras (bass) and Marios Gregoriou (drums). Directions: Head into town from the Debenhams roundabout and turn right just before the Makarios statue, over the crossroads then right again just past the big white court building, and the venue will be found 200M on the right with parking on the left. TECHNOPOLIS 20 Cultural Centre, 18 Nikolaou Nikolaidi Avenue, 8010 Paphos. Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. Facebook: @technopolis20.
YEMAYA SON QUARTET - The original sounds of Cuba Monday 5 August 8.30pm Technopolis 20 Garden Paphos Tickets: €12 Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only) Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Four Latin musicians on stage, vocalist Pedro Son Caliente and Alejandro Gonzalez (percussion, vocals) from Cuba, Alex Rodriguez from Colombia (keys, vocals) and Rodrigo Cáceres from Chile (bass, vocals), interpret a blend of salsa, rhumba and afro- cuban rhythms, creating a definitely uplifting atmosphere! Do not miss a fantastic and powerful Latin night. Directions: Head into town from the Debenhams roundabout and turn right just before the Makarios statue, over the crossroads then right again just past the big white court building, and the venue will be found 200M on the right with parking on the left. TECHNOPOLIS 20 Cultural Centre, 18 Nikolaou Nikolaidi Avenue, 8010 Paphos. Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. Facebook: @technopolis20.
MOSAIC MASTERCLASS FOR BEGINNERS Starts Wednesday 7 August 10am Sharen Taylor Mosaic Studio Ibrahim's Khan Paphos Contact: Sharen Taylor Tel: 99603782 Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Every Wednesday at 10am-1pm for 3 or 6 weeks starting Wednesday 7 August. Learn the valuable skill of mosaic with the leading mosaic artist in Cyprus. 3 or 6 week course with internationally celebrated artist, Sharen Taylor. You receive your own mosaic tools and take home 3 pieces of amazing art work to display in your home! Cost is €200 - €260. Meet like-minded people and start a new hobby! New air-conditioned venue. Directions: The venue can be found from the CTO office in the old town – left out of the office, left into alley passing Laona restaurant on right, left into Constantinou Kanari Street, then right into Alfredou Street and Ibrahim's Khan is on the left in Vasilissi Olgas Street.
REGGAE SUNJAM FESTIVAL 2019 SOUL FIRE (GR) live, iLLBiLLY HiTEC (DE) ft. KINETICAL MC (AT), THE HEALERS (CY) live, DUB CMD (UK), HERMIT DUBZ (UK), ICY (FORT BRAVO) (CY), GEON TRIO REGGAE BAND (CY) live, VASILIS VASILIOU & CHRISTINA POLYCARPOU (CY) live (HANDPAN & LYRA DUO), SYRINA SOUND (CY), IonDub (CY), DUB THOMAS (DUBOPHONIC RECORDS) (CY), SUZIE SELECTA (CY), CONSTANTINOS (EASY GOING PRODUCTIONS) (CY), SUB CONSCIOUS DUB (CY) & STARLIGHT(GM) Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 August Eleouthkia Park Timi Paphos Entrance: €15 – 2 days, €10 – 1 day Tickets: available at the door. All blessed no stress Contact: Tel: 70007102 Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com, Email: reggaesunjam@gmail.com. Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/ReggaeSunjam/ Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTGx7BizSH-C5tN2rQCn2FA?view_as=subscriber Open: Saturday 6pm – 3am, Sunday 9am - midnight Free camping area with facilities, homemade food around the clock (with vegan and vegetarian options), drinks and Flea Market The biggest Reggae festival in Cyprus hosting international and Cypriot acts, including live bands and DJ sets. The Festival moves to a new location and brings you a massive line-up, including one of the most important bands of the Greek reggae scene and top acts from Germany, Austria. UK, Greece and Cyprus! They will keep you dancing to Reggae, Roots, Dub, Steppers and Dancehall tunes two days long! Food and drinks will be available at the venue during the whole Festival, there are also vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. Visitors will have the option to camp at the site for free with all the necessary facilities at hand. You can join different activities such as a flea market with handicrafts, yoga sessions and a drumming circle. The venue, Eleouthkia Park, is located very close to Paphos airport, easily accessible from all cities, offering the best surrounding for the weekend! Beautiful gardens, a pool, a playground for the kids, shady areas and of course a huge dancefloor will make this year’s Reggae Sunjam Festival an unforgettable experience! Directions: Just off the Paphos to Limassol highway at the Anarita/Airport junction.
PHIL COLLINS TRIBUTE (5 Piece Band)SARAH FENWICK JAZZ TRIO Saturday 10 August 8.30pm Technopolis 20 Garden Paphos Tickets: €12 Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only) Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Jazz singer Sarah Fenwick reunites with brilliant guitarist Marinos Neofytou and bassist Costas Challoumas for a night of original and standard melodies from the great traditions of jazz and blues. The group plays songs from the CD 'Jazz Origins' as well as familiar and well-loved songs from the American Songbook. Directions: Head into town from the Debenhams roundabout and turn right just before the Makarios statue, over the crossroads then right again just past the big white court building, and the venue will be found 200M on the right with parking on the left. TECHNOPOLIS 20 Cultural Centre, 18 Nikolaou Nikolaidi Avenue, 8010 Paphos. Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. Facebook: @technopolis20.
MID-LIFE CRISIS Thursday 15 August 5pm Searays Café Bar Peyia Free Entrance
Reservations essential for food: Tel: 99617415.
Food from 4pm. Booking not required if coming for drinks and music. Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Mid-Life Crisis are a popular 5-piece rock covers band from Paphos authentically playing well-known rock covers from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s. Each song designed to get you on your feet for a great night of fun with high energy classics including hits from AC/DC, David Bowie, Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Robert Palmer, Billy Idol, The Jam, Queen and a whole lot more! Eric Wood (vocals), Simon Phillips (lead guitar), Paul Hope (rhythm guitar), Donald Farrell (bass guitar), Chas Sainsbury (drums). Find Mid-Life Crisis on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mlccyprus. Directions: Head out of Peyia on the coast road towards Agios Georgios and the Akamas, take the left fork at Namos Restaurant and turn right at Sunset Tavern towards Akamas and the venue will be found on the right. SEARAYS CAFÉ BAR, Lara Street, Agios Georgios, Peyia, 8560, Paphos. Tel: 99617415. Email: searayscafebar@live.com. Facebook: @searayscafebar.
THE COVER UP ft. Celia Stavri The Frog & Toad Coral Bay Paphos Friday 23 August 8.30pm Free Entrance Reservations: Tel: 26343876 Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Want to see a top-quality live band? Be ready to be wowed with this truly talented band. These musicians have played with Sinead O'Connor, Stevie Winwood, Bruce Willis and Lenny Henry! All new band, The Cover Up, covering hits from the 60s up to the present day. Pop down and be ready to have your socks blown off! Directions: Head down the Coral Bay strip and continue past Coral Bay Beach, ignoring the left turn to Coral Beach Hotel and the venue will be found on the left. THE FROG AND TOAD, Coral Bay, Paphos. Tel: 26343876. www.frogandtoadcoralbay.com. Facebook: @thefrogandtoadcoralbaycyprus.
AN EVENING OF DIVERSITY OPERA & POP Anoki Von Arx (sfogato soprano), Zara Barkhoudarian (soprano, piano) & Gore Melian (voice) Thursday 25 August 7pm
Eleouthkia Park Restaurant Mandria Paphos Tickets: €22 including international hot and cold buffet and first drink Box Office: Photis Tel: 96397429, Dorothy Tel: 99380182, Email: dorothywestwood@cytanet.com, Facebook: dorothysevents. Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Buffet 7.30pm, concert 8.30pm The concert will be superbly international, with songs in English, German, Russian, Armenian, Italian, French and Czech. The trio will be joined by guest singer, 12-year-old, Edgar, a boy soprano and winner of the Galaxy of Talents 2018 Limassol. A truly impressive concert awaits you. Anoki Von Arx (sfogato soprano) brings a fun element to the Opera. She explains about her aria's and the Opera in such lyrical and magical way, that the audience can't cease to be mesmerized by her performance. Anoki delivers each aria with a beautiful and amazing sfogato soprano (mezzo) and very similar to Famous opera star Maria Callas voice. Zara Barkhoudarian (soprano, piano) is from Armenia. Among many other achievements, she teaches piano and vocals, She sings and has appeared many times, with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Gore Melian (voice) performs his own own songs which have been exceptionally received by the Paphos audiences his digital single 'Suddenly' which he wrote, produced and performed, and also the 'Fear vs Love' which has received lots of media attention and also broadcast on Cypriot radio, and as one of the National Finalists to represent Cyprus in Eurovision with 'I Wanna Thank You'. Gore is a fabulous and definitely a musician to watch. Guest singer Edgar is 12 years old with an amazing voice evidenced by winning the 2018 Galaxy of Talents in Limassol. He sings in English Italian, Greek and Armenian. Edgar attends the Narek Armenian School in Nicosia, and started music lessons 2 years ago. Directions: Eleouthkia Park and Botanic Gardens is just off the Limassol-Paphos Highway, at the Anarita/Airport exit.
TWO HORNS, TWO RHYTHM Saturday 29 August 8.30pm Technopolis 20 Garden Paphos Tickets: €12 Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only) Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Ioannou’s latest quartet line-up consists of two horns, a bass and drums. This chord-less line-up will present jazz standards from the American songbook, with the well-known musicians of the Cypriot jazz scene, Charis Ioannou (saxophones), Konstantinos Efraimidis (saxophone & clarinet), Greg Makamian (double bass) and Marios Spyrou (drums). Directions: Head into town from the Debenhams roundabout and turn right just before the Makarios statue, over the crossroads then right again just past the big white court building, and the venue will be found 200M on the right with parking on the left. TECHNOPOLIS 20 Cultural Centre, 18 Nikolaou Nikolaidi Avenue, 8010 Paphos. Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. Facebook: @technopolis20.
MACBETH by Giuseppe Verdi National Academic Bolshoi Opera, Ballet Theatre of Belarus, Symphony Orchestra of Bolshoi Theatre Belarus conducted by Viktor Ploskina Friday 30 August 8pm Paphos Medieval Castle Tickets: €25, €40, €50, €70 Box Office: Tel: 26822218, www.pafc.com.cy Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Greek, English and Russian subtitles Macbeth: Stanislav Trifonov, Vladimir Gromov, Lady Macbeth: Ekaterina Golovleva, Nina Scharubina, Banquo: Andrei Valentii, Stage Director: Mikhail Pandzhavidze, Set Designer: Alexander Kostiuchenko, Chorus Master: Nina Lomanovich, Choreographers: Kanstantsin Kuzniatsou, Yuliya Dziatko, Costume Designers: Vyacheslav Okunev, Maria Moroz. ?he dramatic opera Macbeth (Macbetto) by Giuseppe Verdi, based on William Shakespeare's homonymous drama, consists of four acts with an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. It premiered on 14 March 1847 at the Teatro della Pergola in Florence. In Macbeth, Verdi surpasses the conventional frames of his time and composes an operatic work of theatrical power and characters that possess extraordinary psychological depth and intensity, whereas with dexterous orchestration he succeeds in dramatically sketching violence, conspiracy and death. The plot of the opera unfolds in 11th century Scotland and narrates the rising of general Macbeth to the throne of Scotland after he murders king Duncan and general Banquo. Accomplice and instigator of the criminal acts is Macbeth’s wife, Lady Macbeth. In the end, she commits suicide burdened by guilt and he is killed in battle by noble Macduff who defends Malcolm's (Duncan's son) rightful claim to the throne. Directions: The castle will be found at the far end of Paphos harbour. Allow plenty of travel time and be prepared to show your ticket to the car park stewards.
MACBETH by Giuseppe Verdi National Academic Bolshoi Opera, Ballet Theatre of Belarus, Symphony Orchestra of Bolshoi Theatre Belarus conducted by Viktor Ploskina Saturday 31 August 8pm Paphos Medieval Castle Tickets: €25, €40, €50, €70 Box Office: Tel: 26822218, www.pafc.com.cy Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Greek, English and Russian subtitles Macbeth: Stanislav Trifonov, Vladimir Gromov, Lady Macbeth: Ekaterina Golovleva, Nina Scharubina, Banquo: Andrei Valentii, Stage Director: Mikhail Pandzhavidze, Set Designer: Alexander Kostiuchenko, Chorus Master: Nina Lomanovich, Choreographers: Kanstantsin Kuzniatsou, Yuliya Dziatko, Costume Designers: Vyacheslav Okunev, Maria Moroz. ?he dramatic opera Macbeth (Macbetto) by Giuseppe Verdi, based on William Shakespeare's homonymous drama, consists of four acts with an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. It premiered on 14 March 1847 at the Teatro della Pergola in Florence. In Macbeth, Verdi surpasses the conventional frames of his time and composes an operatic work of theatrical power and characters that possess extraordinary psychological depth and intensity, whereas with dexterous orchestration he succeeds in dramatically sketching violence, conspiracy and death. The plot of the opera unfolds in 11th century Scotland and narrates the rising of general Macbeth to the throne of Scotland after he murders king Duncan and general Banquo. Accomplice and instigator of the criminal acts is Macbeth’s wife, Lady Macbeth. In the end, she commits suicide burdened by guilt and he is killed in battle by noble Macduff who defends Malcolm's (Duncan's son) rightful claim to the throne. Directions: The castle will be found at the far end of Paphos harbour. Allow plenty of travel time and be prepared to show your ticket to the car park stewards.
