DK Travel : Cyprus : Northern Cyprus : Events

Gazimagusa (Famagusta) Music Festival

Claiming to be the best music event in the Mediterranean, the festival hosts world music ensembles and folk musicians from all five continents.
Güzelyurt Orange Festival

Since 1977 Güzelyurt in Northern Cyprus’s citrus-growing region has been the venue for a festival that originally celebrated the orange harvest. It has now expanded to include concerts, competitions and art exhibitions.
International Spring Concerts, Bellapais

The cloisters of Bellapais Abbey come alive every year during this season of classical concerts, which attract musicians and music-lovers from all over the world.
Iskele Traditional Festival

Village costumes and traditional Turkish musical instruments are brought out to celebrate one of Northern Cyprus’s most venerable feasts.
Kyrenia Olive Festival

Costumed dancers, traditional musicians, and lots of eating and drinking help celebrate the olive harvest. Most events are held in and around the floodlit Kyrenia Castle (see Kyrenia Castle).
Lapta Lemon Festival

The lemon-growing village of Lapta throws a lively annual party in honour of the yellow citrus fruit that has been emblematic of Cyprus for centuries
Mehmetcik Grape Festival

In the heart of northern Cyprus’s vine-growing region, the farming village of Mehmetcik marks another successful wine-producing season with music, dancing and, of course, wine.
Nicosia Festival of Drama

Open-air performances and events in historic venues are the keynote of Northern Nicosia’s annual festival of theatre and dance.
North Cyprus International Music Festival, Bellapais

Bellapais is once again the stunning venue for this annual event, with performances by world-famous artistes.
Seker Bayrami (Sugar Festival)

Feasts and family reunions mark the end of the Muslim religion’s annual Ramadan fast. At this time everyone dons new clothes and makes up for a month of abstinence.