Today is the final opportunity to experience Make Music Cyprus Festival 2026, as the largest edition in the event’s history concludes with 52 performances and workshops spread across eight stages in Nicosia.
The festival, which coincides with World Music Day, has attracted more than 500 artists this year, setting a new participation record. Cyprus also ranks second worldwide in artist participation among countries taking part in the international Make Music network.
After launching on Friday in Agios Dometios and continuing on Saturday in Aglantzia and Engomi, the three-day festival returns today to sites across Nicosia, where streets, squares and public spaces have been transformed into an open-air music venue.
According to Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos, this is the first time the festival has been extended to three days. It is also the first time activities have been organised across the entire Municipality of Nicosia.
Prountzos said the decision to expand the festival was driven by strong public demand and the municipality’s goal of bringing cultural activities to more communities. He described Friday’s opening events in Agios Dometios as a major success, attracting large crowds of all ages and filling the area’s historic core with activity throughout the evening.
Today’s programme stretches across Eptanisou Street, Faneromeni Square, Onasagorou Street, Asklipiou Street, Tyllirias Square, Mayor Lellos Demetriades Square and the Nicosia Municipality grounds.
Visitors can choose from a diverse mix of musical styles, including classical music, pop, rock, contemporary Greek music, choirs, orchestras, acoustic performances, independent artists and DJs. Workshops in flute playing, music-themed face painting and djembe drumming are also scheduled.
Among the performers appearing on the festival’s final day are the Cyprus Police Band, the Symphonic Band of Strovolos Municipality and Al’Singers Chorus, community choirs, string ensembles and dozens of local music groups.
Prountzos said the festival has grown into an established cultural event that attracts visitors from across Cyprus while bringing people into the city centre during the summer months. He added that Nicosia’s historic centre has begun to recover in recent years, with a growing student population expected to contribute further to the area’s revival.
The mayor said cultural events remain important for creating a lively city centre that appeals to young people, families and older residents alike. He added that one of the festival’s strengths is its ability to bring together multiple generations, with parents, grandparents and children often attending performances together.
Maria Petsa, Head of Cultural Services at the Municipality of Nicosia, said the festival creates a unique musical walk through the city, allowing visitors to move from one location to another and experience different performances throughout the evening.
Now in its eighth year, Make Music Cyprus has become a recognised fixture on the island’s cultural calendar, drawing thousands of visitors and increasing its reach year after year.
With more than fifty performances and workshops taking place before the final curtain falls tonight, organisers are inviting the public to make the most of the closing day and enjoy one last musical journey through the streets and squares of Nicosia.
For more information, visit: Make Music Cyprus 2026
