# Cultural festivals in Nicosia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-festivals-in-nicosia
> Updated: 2026-08-20T11:43:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Cultural events in Nicosia have focused on youth engagement and international folk traditions. The 17th Nicosia Youth Days, supported by European Union funding, opened with music and folk-dance performances on İplik Pazarı Street. This series of events, organized by the EU Information Centre and HASDER, includes workshops on media literacy and critical thinking, as well as round-table dialogues intended to encourage civic participation among young people.

Following these activities, the 16th International Nicosia Folk Dance Festival is scheduled to commence on August 27. Hosted by the Nicosia Turkish Municipality, the festival features international participation from groups in Turkey, Italy, Iran, and Brazil. The program includes a ‘Cyprus Night’, parades, and various competitions, with organizers noting that the timing coincides with World Peace Day to promote international friendship through cultural exchange.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Nicosia Folk Dance Festival to begin August 27

The 16th International Nicosia Folk Dance Festival begins August 27, featuring dance troupes from Turkey, Italy, Iran, and Brazil in a series of cultural performances and workshops.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicosia-folk-dance-festival-to-begin-august-27

### 2026-07-31: EU‑backed Nicosia Youth Days open with music and dance

EU‑funded 17th Nicosia Youth Days opened with concerts and folk dance, featuring performances by local groups and remarks from EU and HASDER leaders, with further workshops planned throughout August.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eubacked-nicosia-youth-days-open-with-music-and-dance

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