Wine Festival
07/10/23-15/10/23
Limassol Public Gardens
7/10- SATURDAY 19:30 - Opening Ceremony
This year’s opening ceremony showcases a colourful coming together of Euro-Mediterranean dances, with the participation of the Limassol Municipality Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Limassol TrakART Pops Orchestra presents in its own unique way a music programme including excerpts from famous international tango and waltzes, to Greek and Cypriot traditional songs.
8/10- SUNDAY 20:00
A musical tribute to great songwriters and performers with Giota Negka, Andreas Elesnitsalis, Lefteris Pitsilidis and an 8-piece orchestra conducted by Admitos Pitsillidis.
9/10- MONDAY 20:00
“Anatropes” theatre group presents a Cypriot comedy.
21:30 A concert by Constantinos Zorpas’ dynamic band with Despoina Olympiou, Kostas Chadjichristodoulou and many other artists.
With the participation of the Machallekide Dance School.
10/10- TUESDAY 20:00
Theatro Yeliou presents a Cypriot comedy.
21:30 Celebrating 60 years of presence at the Wine Festival, the Georgalettoi choir take us on a walk down the Rebetiko memory lane.
11/10- WEDNESDAY 20:00
Cypriot dances and songs by the Cultural Association “Nostos Pissouriou”.
An 8-piece band of renowned Cypriot musicians, together with Gerasimos Andreatos, Elena Yiannakou and the Dionysos Cultural and Dance Group in a concert with authentic folk songs.
12/10- THURSDAY 20:00
Concert by Christos Nikolopoulos, Kostas Karafotis, Katerina Paraschou, Liza Theofanous and an 8-piece orchestra conducted by Nikos Stratigos.
13/10- FRIDAY 20:00
“Paraskinio” theatre group presents a Cypriot comedy.
21:30 Michalis Chadjimichael’s music band, Demetra Chadjimichael and Antri Karantoni perform traditional songs.
14/10- SATURDAY 20:00
Concert entitled “If the sea were wine” with Bambis Tsertos, Anna Aristeidou, Georgia Kombou and their band.
With the participation of the Limassol Folklore Research Group “Amathousioi” and the Limassol Serenaders.
15/10- SUNDAY 20:00
“Granita Disco” The biggest hit songs from the 80s and 90s by the absolute pop Stars Kostas Bigalis, Sofia Vossou, Polina and Manto!
During the Wine Festival a stilt walker dressed as a “Vraka Man” will be walking around the Municipal Garden taking selfies with visitors.
10/10- TUESDAY 19:30
Historical Archive
Presentation of the Cyprus Oenophile Association on two indigenous varieties: MOROKANELLA and VASILISSA
Caricature Exhibition
Caricature Exhibition on wine, in collaboration with the Association of Cypriot Caricature Artists “GEL.A.” and “Pin’s Sketch and Caricature Workshop”.
Photography Exhibition
Exhibition entitled “The Wine Route” held by the Limassol Municipality and the Cyprus Photographic Society – Limassol Branch.
Live music in taverns.
Other Events
8/10- SUNDAY
Early afternoon dance performance by the Limassol Folklore Association at Pachna.
15/10- SUNDAY
Early afternoon dance performance by Zidros Cultural Club and Alexandra Traditional Dance Workshop at Agios Konstantinos.
In front of the “Vraka Man” statue
8/10- SUNDAY
Rebetiko music by the well-known band Archi dia tou Rebetikou.
Dance performance by New Horizons Cultural Club.
9/10- MONDAY
9/8 music band in a repertoire of new wave, folk and traditional songs.
10/10- TUESDAY
A musical journey from “enthechno to laiko” (Greek folk music) with Filippos Ktenas, Elena Andreou and the Asma music ensemble, under the direction of the conductor Savvas Chrysanthou.
11/10- WEDNESDAY
Traditional, folk and Cypriot dances by Olympos Ayiou Nikolaou.
Greek songs by Giorgos Genethliou, Rafaellos Genethliou, Nikolas Genethliou and Andreas Davidson.
12/10- THURSDAY
Traditional songs and tunes from Cyprus, the Aegean islands and Smyrna by the music group ANTAMA.
On stage with them, the ceramist Maria Michael will be wheel throwing an oenochoe (wine jug) for everyone to see.
13/10- FRIDAY
Cretan dances by Erimi Argonauts Cultural Club.
Rebetiko music by the well-known band Archi dia tou Rebetikou.
14/10- SATURDAY
Dive into traditional music with Vasiliki Hadjiadamou and a group of 8 accomplished Cypriot musicians.
15/10- SUNDAY
Folk music by Nicolas Antoniadis, Kiriaki Ilia and a 5 member band.
Playground area behind the “Vraka Man” statue
Stilt walker, shadow theatre performances, crafts, pottery workshop etc.
Pottery Workshop 19:00 – 22:00
Saturday 7/10/2023
Sunday 8/10/2023
Wednesday 10/10/2023
Friday 13/10/2023
Saturday 14/10/2023
Sunday 15/10/2023
Put your creativity to the test with pottery wheel throwing (saucers, bowls and cups).