When August arrives in Nicosia, the neighbourhood of Ανθούπολη in Lakatamia comes alive with one of the district's most beloved annual gatherings. The Καλοκαιρινό Φεστιβάλ Χρυσοσώτηρος runs from 4 to 6 August 2026 on the Πλατεία Συνοικισμού Ανθούπολης — an open square that, for three evenings, becomes a hub of music, commerce and community spirit.
The main programme kicks off at 20:00 each night, centred on live laïká music and dancing. This is the kind of unpretentious, warm-hearted entertainment that Cypriot summer evenings are made for: neighbours gathering, tables filling up, and the music carrying well past midnight. Alongside the performances, a large street fair offers a browse-worthy mix of goods, local produce and food stalls.
Families are particularly well catered for. From 19:30 to 21:30 every day, a dedicated children's activity zone keeps younger visitors entertained before the adult programme hits its stride — meaning parents can relax knowing the whole family has something to look forward to.
Perhaps most remarkably, admission is entirely free across all three days. For a summer festival of this scale and variety, that is genuinely rare. Whether you are a Lakatamia local or simply looking for an authentic Nicosia evening out, Chrysosotiros delivers exactly the kind of effortless, convivial atmosphere that makes August worth staying in the city for.
— Source: eventor.com.cy