Faneromeni ’25 Arts Festival: A Free Cultural Journey Through Cypriot Identity
This summer, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation invites the public to enjoy Faneromeni ’25, a vibrant multidisciplinary arts festival running from June 26 to September 11, 2025, set in the scenic courtyard of their Faneromeni venue in Nicosia.
🌟 Festival Highlights
- Opening Night (June 26, 8:30 PM): Aphrodite(s) by the Yasemin Collective — a powerful combination of theatre, dance, music, and poetry that explores modern Cypriot femininity and identity. A polyphonic stage where women creators challenge the myth of Aphrodite as living symbols of beauty, trauma, belonging, and transition.
- July 3 (8:30 PM): If it’s Evil, Let it be Exiled: Spells and Baskanies — a musical and theatrical performance inspired by traditional Cypriot folk rituals (baskanies), reimagined through contemporary art by composer Adamos Katsantonis, soprano Anastasia Vorka, and dancer Thomas Daskalakis.
- Coming Soon:
- KATHARSIS (July 17) — a fusion of myth, ritual, dance, and multimedia by OGMIOS featuring live music and immersive choreography.
- LOUKOUMILOUMIKOUMIKOUMI (July 31) — a sound-dance piece by Zoe Eleftheriou and Alejjo exploring healing through movement.
- Cycles, in megaHertz (September 4) — a surreal play by Euripides Dikaios, performed by Petros Yiorkatzis, blending dialect, local stories, and imagination.
- PISSOURIN (September 11) — closing the festival with a live music act by Monsieur Doumani, reflecting on the night in sound and dreamlike atmosphere .
🍿 Open-Air Cinema
The courtyard transforms into a summer cinema, curated in partnership with The Friends of Cinema Society. Films for all ages are screened on select evenings:
- A Touch of Spice (July 10)
- Les blagues de Toto (July 24, family program)
- West Side Story (August 7)
- Toto 2 – School trip (August 28, kids & family)
Each screening begins at 8:30 PM, doors open at 8:00 PM, and all events are free and accessible to everyone, including visitors with disabilities.
📍 Location & Attendance
- Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, 86–90 Faneromenis Street, Nicosia 1011
- Time: Performances & screenings begin at 8:30 PM, doors open at 8:00 PM
- Admission: FREE for all events—no tickets needed
🌍 Why Attend?
Faneromeni ’25 celebrates the richness of Cypriot identity through art, culture, and performance. Whether drawn to music, dance, theatre, or cinema, every evening promises thoughtful reflection, emotional resonance, and inclusive atmosphere—perfect for Caritas clients and the wider community alike 🇨🇾.
ℹ️ How to Participate
No registration is required—just arrive early and claim a seat in the open-air courtyard. Events are designed to be accessible, and health & safety measures are observed throughout.
Explore the full Faneromeni ’25 schedule and updates via the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation’s website and social media.
Come enrich your summer under the stars with creativity and community!