North Cyprus Festivals

North Cyprus is adding unforgettable moments and colours to the lives of local islanders and visiting tourists with the annual increase and variation in wonderfully traditional international level festivals.

International level theatre festivals, beauty contests, music festivals documentary and caricature competitions which take place alongside the festivals, which aim to keep Cypriot culture alive, have not only become the centre of attention in North Cyprus but are now being mentioned in global circle. You should not be surprised to see concerts of the most globally famous classical music or pop artists at the festivals which are organized throughout the year. With the addition of a new festivals every year, North Cyprus is on its way to becoming the island of festivals. Here are some of the festivals of North Cyprus:

International Bellapais Music Festival: The festival, with the participation of many artists from various countries, take place between May 3 and June 23.

North Cyprus Olive Festival

Pearl of the Mediterranean beauty contest.

Miss North Cyprus beauty contest.

Cyprus Theatre Festival: The Cyprus Theatre Festival which is generally held annually in September, hosts, alongside local theatre groups, many groups from Turkey, South Cyprus and different countries who stage various splendid plays providing a feast of theatre for audiences. The filling of the theatre during the festival for each play, is the most important indication of the quality of the festival which lasts for about one month.

Festival with cultural purposes: Over recent years, alongside the festivals organized in North Cyprus at international levels, festivals are now being organized in earnest to preserve, claim and carry traditional Cypriot Culture to the future. These festivals provide an unparalleled opportunity for Cypriot people to learn their culture.

Guzelyurt Orange Festival: One of the most established festivals of North Cyprus, the Guzelyurt Orange Festival, takes place between the 27th June and 27th July. The festival which become a symbol of Guzelyurt area, welcomes guests with a rich programme of social, cultural and sports as well as concerts and beauty contests. One some days, to increase the popularity of citrus fruit consumption, stands are set up in the various places around the country offering orange juice which give added meaning and colour to the festival.