Website of the Cultural Programme of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026
Discover Cyprus’ Cultural Vision for 2026
The Cultural Programme of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 is designed to showcase the Cypriot contemporary artistic scene alongside the rich cultural heritage of the island, and to highlight Cyprus as a bridge between Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Experience Culture Across Cyprus and Europe
The programme will focus on the unity and the continuation that results from the harmonious connection of the unique cultural identities and traditions of the E.U. Member States, thus reminding, enriching and empowering the bonds that unite Cyprus with the E.U. Member States which are all pieces that form a marvellousmosaic.
For the implementation of the programme the Deputy Ministry of Culture of Cyprus has collaborated with a strong network of partners and has included an remarkable number of artists from all fields of artistic creation.
Events and Programme
Discover cultural events taking place in Cyprus, across Europe, and internationally throughout the 2026 EU Council Presidency. Explore exhibitions, performances, dialogues, and collaborations that highlight Cyprus’ cultural identity and its connection to Europe.
The Worlds of Cyprus
More than sixty works by Cypriot artists are presented in the spaces of the Filoxenia Conference Centre within the context of the exhibition “The Worlds of Cyprus”, presented within the framework of the Cultural Programme of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
WEATHER
In the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, the exhibition of the artistic intervention “WEATHER”, designed and curated by the internationally acclaimed Cypriot designer Michael Anastassiades, has been officially inaugurated.
Nicosia International Airport
Exhibition entitled “Nicosia International Airport” by Andros Efstathiou, featuring photographs from the abandoned Nicosia (Lefkosia) International Airport. (closed to the public)
Agropoetics: Soils/Bodies
Contemporary Cypriot art exhibition, curated by Dr Elena Parpa, titled “Agropoetics: Soils/Bodies”, featuring works by more than 40 artists. Exhibition displayed until 30 June 2026.
Cyprus at the Louvre
Cypriot antiquities and intangible cultural heritage, poetry, and traditional music of the island, brought to life through digital technologies.
Chypre à la BnF
The National Library of France honours Cyprus within the framework of a scientific collaboration with the Cultural Foundation of the Bank of Cyprus.
Cyprus and Italy: shared cultural identities at the Dawn of History
Archaeological exhibition entitled ‘Cyprus and Italy: shared cultural identities’, featuring 120 antiquities from Cyprus, Sardinia and Sicily, spanning 11.000 years of history.
Exhibition “Chypre au Faubourg Saint-Honoré”
The exhibition “Mémoires Numériques” (Digital Memories) is presented in the Faubourg Saint-Honoré district of Paris, a historic and cultural center of the French capital. Sculptures by the artist Theodoulos Gregoriou are installed in front of the Polish church Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption, in the city’s 1st arrondissement, creating a dialogue with a site deeply charged with history, memory, and spirituality.
Nature Unbound: Between Remedy and Poison
The group exhibition of contemporary art Nature Unbound: Between Remedy and Poison (Ályti Phýsi: Fármako kai Farmáki) is presented in Armenia.
George Pol. Georghiou – Timeless Cyprus
George Pol. Georghiou – Timeless Cyprus brings to London a powerful body of work by one of Cyprus’s most important modern artists.
Picasso and Cyprus: Encounters with Mediterranean Ceramics
Although Picasso never visited Cyprus, his relationship with Cypriot antiquities is particularly revealing. The artist became acquainted with these works through European museum collections, such as the Louvre, and through specialist publications of his time.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 & Choral Fantasy
As part of the official cultural programme marking the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus of the Council of the European Union, the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra presents a distinguished concert at Cadogan Hall, London.
Crafting Nature
The exhibition Crafting Nature highlights the artistic dynamism of Cypriot creators who draw on Nature as their primary source of inspiration, shaping handmade works through its materials and principles.
The King of the Upside-Down World
The performance “The King of the Upside-Down World” presents a selection of poems by Yiorgos Kalozois, composed by Maria Zannetou, directed by Irini Andreou, and featuring the participation of two distinguished musicians. It is a stage composition of poetry, music, and theatrical action, characterized by a timeless sensitivity.
Cyprus: Between Continents, Within Time
The event is a multidisciplinary artistic performance combining live music, audiovisual material, and spoken word, presented as part of the cultural programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Drawing inspiration from the history, mythology, and contemporary cultural identity of Cyprus, the performance approaches these themes through a modern, integrated artistic perspective.
