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.
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.
