The first International Street Festival in Pafos!
Cyprus will host the Pafos International Street Festival for the first time. Inspired by popular European outdoor street festivals, the first Pafos International Street Festival will be a week of family entertainment for Cypriots and tourists alike.
From August 26 to September 1, 2024 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm, there will be a wide variety of performances by 20 international artists in seven different locations along the coastal road in Kato Paphos and in two squares in the Estate (city of Paphos). Up to 28 performances are scheduled each day for seven consecutive days, creating one of the biggest events ever in Cyprus!
Remarkable artists, such as Paul Morocco & Olé from USA, Schuberth & Kapeller from Austria, Domenyk La Terra from Australia, Kwabana Lindsay from Britain, Duo Santus from France and others, will delight the audience with music, dance, acrobatics, juggler, horse riding, comedy acts, fire shows, and more. What is noteworthy is that artists will come from all five continents!
This festival will be open to all (no tickets required). It will be a multi-day festival where the attendees will decide at the end of each performance what they will pay each artist. Performances in public places with tips, the “hat tradition (or busking)”, have been around in Europe for centuries. The contribution of each audience member is traditionally given in a hat passed among the attendees at the end of the performance.
The festival is held with the support of the Municipality of Pafos and the sponsorship of several local organizations and businesses, such as The American University of Beirut Mediterraneo, Neapolis University, Caffe Nero, Pafos Zoo, Island Blue, Dionysos Central Hotel, Sofianna Hotel & Resort, Anemi Hotel & Suites, Mayfair Hotel & Gardens, Restaurant Dimokritos, and of others. Plus, during the festival, a group of local volunteers will be on hand to answer questions that passers-by may have and ensure that the Festival runs smoothly.
On Saturday, August 31, at 10:00 pm, as part of the Festival, a special performance will take place with many artists together, at the Baths location, to raise funds for the Paphos Cancer Support Group. Then a party with dancing and music will follow with Cypriot DJ Hadjimike until the morning hours.
For more information, visit our website: https://pafosisfestival.com/
For any questions, please contact Jane Kayantas at hello@pafosisfestival.com or 97.77.9125.
During the Festival, you’ll see our amazing group of Volunteers wearing a branded Festival hat and t-shirt. Ask them any question - they are here to help!
Sergio Barros is an enigmatic magician captivating audiences worldwide for over 16 years. Sergio effortlessly blends charm, humour, and awe-inspiring magic to mesmerise crowds of all ages. With a special knack for engaging children and eliciting laughter from even the toughest crowds, his performances are unpredictable and therefore never the same.
Pafos has joined the ranks with several other European cities, like Glastonbury, Edinburgh, and Linz, who’ve been hosting festivals for many years!
To pop or not to pop? That is the bubble question. Elegance and comedy distinguish this stunning show where the poetry of bubbles creates a magical and emotional atmosphere. A funny gentleman will blow the audience’s mind through exhilarating gags and amazing tricks with soap bubbles. Since 2018, the artist, Mariano Guz, holds two Guinness World Records.
This is a HAT festival, which means that there is no entrance ticket. If you like a show, you simply put as much money into the HAT of the performing artist!
Tom Timon is an “Unusualist” – a manipulator of objects, magician, and master of balance. Blending the bizarre and unexpected with great skill in a comedic fashion, he is a true vaudevillian in the American tradition. Originally from the USA and now based in Germany, Tom Timon works in Variety Theatre and at festivals across Europe.
Join us in Pafos for a week-long Festival of entertainment, family fun, and laughter!
"The Silent Show!" is the loudest silent show you may ever see. A delightful mix of high energy, cartoonesque physical comedy and circus stunts. All set to a jazzy electro swing sound track! Using his amazing hand and eye coordination and over the top facials, Corey takes you on a not-so-silent journey with slick skills and sensational silliness, finishing on top of a giant unicycle. Clowning and play are the center of this circus based show, using audience participation and object manipulation, Corey will get the audience whipped into a frenzy and screaming for more. A show not to be missed!
From August 26th until September 1st, every night there will be up to 28 different performances along the Promenade in Kato Pafos and in Ktima!
International circus artist and musician Kwabana Lindsay is a showman and a troubadour. He entertains the crowds with his own style of “on the edge skills” balancing and dancing on the slack rope whilst combining this with Hula hoop and musical dexterity. He is a legendary entertainer who has worked all over the UK and at many festivals worldwide.
Performing artists will delight and thrill kids of all ages … from 1 to 120!
Ghanaian, Isaac Kwaku Aborah, brings a vibrant mix of traditional African acrobatics, object manipulation, and balancing acts to his performances. Heartfelt and captivating, each act blends cultural heritage with pure artistry, creating an immersive experience that transports and thrills audiences of all ages, leaving them inspired and amazed.
World-renowned street performing artists will take over the streets of Pafos! Come and meet the artists!
Malaysian circus artist, Alvin Yong Kin Hoe, will perform “Soul to Show”, a story-telling act inspired by Alvin’s journey as an artist. Alvin’s enthusiasm and artistic mastery of his performance props – the Diabolo and the Cyr Wheel – creates a mesmerising act. His show is a search for the “lights” (“Cahaya” in Malay) that connect Alvin and his movements with the performance venue and the audience.
